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Wiping
Wiping is an arcade action game released by Nichibutsu in 1982. The player controls a character navigating maze-like stages filled with enemies. The objective is to clear each stage by eliminating all enemies using a limited supply of bombs. Players place bombs strategically to destroy foes while avoiding getting cornered or caught in the blast radius. The game features a top-down perspective and progressively more challenging stages as enemies move faster and in greater numbers. Controls involve moving the character in four directions and deploying bombs at the right moment. Wiping shares mechanical DNA with maze and bombing games popular during the early arcade era, offering fast-paced action that demands both quick reflexes and tactical thinking.
- Developer
- Nichibutsu
- Released
- 1982
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3.9K)
- Last updated
Wiping Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Wiping 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.
Wiping Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Wiping 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
"Wiping" Arcade longplay 1982
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wiping released?
Wiping was released in 1982 for the Arcade.
Who developed Wiping?
Wiping was developed by Nichibutsu, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Wiping?
Wiping is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Wiping for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Wiping runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Wiping in the browser?
No. Wiping streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Wiping?
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 Wiping 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 Wiping this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Wiping. 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.
