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X-Day 2
X-Day 2 is an arcade action game released by Namco in 1995. Players control a character navigating through side-scrolling stages filled with enemy soldiers, vehicles, and boss encounters. The game builds on its predecessor's formula, tasking players with fighting through military-themed environments using guns, melee attacks, and special weapons collected during stages. Controls follow a standard arcade layout with attack buttons and directional movement. Stages are structured as linear progressions through distinct zones, each ending with a boss fight. The game supports cooperative play for two players simultaneously, a common feature in Namco's arcade titles of the era. Enemies appear in waves, requiring players to manage positioning and ammunition carefully to advance through the game's multiple stages.
- Developer
- Namco
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3K)
- Last updated
X-Day 2 Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for X-Day 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.
X-Day 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of X-Day 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
"X-Day 2" Arcade longplay 1995
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was X-Day 2 released?
X-Day 2 was released in 1995 for the Arcade.
Who developed X-Day 2?
X-Day 2 was developed by Namco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is X-Day 2?
X-Day 2 is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play X-Day 2 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — X-Day 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play X-Day 2 in the browser?
No. X-Day 2 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in X-Day 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 X-Day 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 X-Day 2 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of X-Day 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.
