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The Masters of Kin
The Masters of Kin is a 1988 arcade action game developed by Du Tech. Players control a fighter navigating through stages filled with enemies, using attacks and movement to defeat opponents and progress. The game follows a structure of sequential levels, each presenting waves of foes that must be overcome before advancing. Controls are built around direct combat inputs, allowing players to strike and maneuver against enemies in real time. Du Tech designed the gameplay around straightforward arcade mechanics suited to quick play sessions typical of the era. The game's presentation and combat system reflect the action arcade conventions common in 1988, offering a direct challenge to players who work through its stages in succession.
- Developer
- Du Tech
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.7K)
- Last updated
The Masters of Kin Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for The Masters of Kin 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.
The Masters of Kin Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of The Masters of Kin 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
"The Masters of Kin" Arcade longplay 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Masters of Kin released?
The Masters of Kin was released in 1988 for the Arcade.
Who developed The Masters of Kin?
The Masters of Kin was developed by Du Tech, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is The Masters of Kin?
The Masters of Kin is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play The Masters of Kin for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — The Masters of Kin runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play The Masters of Kin in the browser?
No. The Masters of Kin streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in The Masters of Kin?
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 The Masters of Kin 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 The Masters of Kin this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of The Masters of Kin. 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.
