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Valtric
Valtric is a vertical-scrolling shoot-em-up released in 1986, developed by NMK under license from Jaleco for arcade cabinets. Players pilot a spacecraft through multiple stages of enemy waves, collecting power-ups to enhance firepower and defensive capabilities. The game uses an eight-directional joystick and two buttons for shooting and bombing. Enemy patterns vary across stages, with bosses appearing at key intervals. Power-up items dropped by enemies allow players to upgrade their weapon types, adding spread shots and increased bullet speed. The scoring system rewards aggressive play and precise enemy elimination. Valtric shares design traits with other mid-1980s vertical shooters but features its own weapon progression system and stage layouts, making it a straightforward arcade challenge aimed at players seeking fast-paced shooting action.
- Developer
- NMK (Jaleco license)
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3.6K)
- Last updated
Valtric Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Valtric 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.
Valtric Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Valtric 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
"Valtric" Arcade longplay 1986
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Valtric released?
Valtric was released in 1986 for the Arcade.
Who developed Valtric?
Valtric was developed by NMK (Jaleco license), available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Valtric?
Valtric is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Valtric for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Valtric runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Valtric in the browser?
No. Valtric streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Valtric?
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 Valtric 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 Valtric this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Valtric. 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.
