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World Heroes 2
世界英雄2
World Heroes 2 is a 1993 arcade fighting game developed by ADK. Players choose from a roster of 14 characters, including historical and fictional fighters such as Hanzo, Rasputin, and J. Carn, each with unique special moves. The game uses a six-button layout for punches, kicks, and throws. A key feature is the Death Match mode, where stages include hazardous elements like electric fences and spike walls that damage fighters on contact. Standard versus and tournament modes are also available. Each fighter has a distinct home stage, and matches proceed in best-of-three rounds. ADK expanded the roster and refined the controls compared to the original World Heroes, adding new characters and improving move execution for this sequel.
- Developer
- ADK
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4.3K)
- Last updated
World Heroes 2 Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for World Heroes 2 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.
World Heroes 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of World Heroes 2 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
"World Heroes 2" Arcade longplay 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was World Heroes 2 released?
World Heroes 2 was released in 1993 for the Arcade.
Who developed World Heroes 2?
World Heroes 2 was developed by ADK, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is World Heroes 2?
World Heroes 2 is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play World Heroes 2 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — World Heroes 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play World Heroes 2 in the browser?
No. World Heroes 2 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in World Heroes 2?
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 World Heroes 2 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 World Heroes 2 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of World Heroes 2. 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.
