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Tricky Doc
Tricky Doc is an arcade action game developed by Tecfri and released in 1987. Players control a doctor character navigating platform-style stages, using medical tools and objects to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. The gameplay involves moving through multiple levels filled with hostile characters that must be neutralized before progressing. Players can pick up and throw items as weapons, adding a combat layer to the platforming. The controls rely on a joystick and action buttons to move, jump, and attack. Stages increase in difficulty as players advance, introducing more aggressive enemies and complex layouts. Tecfri, a Spanish arcade hardware manufacturer, produced a relatively small library of original titles, making Tricky Doc one of their more distinctive releases from that period.
- Developer
- Tecfri
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (4.7K)
- Last updated
Tricky Doc Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Tricky Doc 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.
Tricky Doc Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Tricky Doc 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
"Tricky Doc" Arcade longplay 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tricky Doc released?
Tricky Doc was released in 1987 for the Arcade.
Who developed Tricky Doc?
Tricky Doc was developed by Tecfri, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Tricky Doc?
Tricky Doc is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Tricky Doc for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Tricky Doc runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Tricky Doc in the browser?
No. Tricky Doc streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Tricky Doc?
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 Tricky Doc 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 Tricky Doc this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Tricky Doc. 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.
