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SWAT
特警
SWAT is an action arcade game developed by Coreland and published by Sega in 1984. The player controls a SWAT officer navigating through multiple levels filled with criminals and obstacles. Gameplay involves shooting enemies while avoiding their gunfire and navigating platforming sections. The game uses a joystick for movement and a button for firing. Players progress through sequential stages, each presenting increased difficulty with more enemies and hazards. The objective is to clear each level of threats to advance to the next stage.
- Developer
- Coreland / Sega
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3.5K)
- Last updated
SWAT Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for SWAT on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
SWAT Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of SWAT on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"SWAT" Arcade longplay 1984
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was SWAT released?
SWAT was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed SWAT?
SWAT was developed by Coreland / Sega, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is SWAT?
SWAT is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play SWAT for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — SWAT runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play SWAT in the browser?
No. SWAT streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in SWAT?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does SWAT work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play SWAT this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of SWAT. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
