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Zero Zone
Zero Zone is an arcade action game released in 1993 by Comad. Players control a character navigating through side-scrolling stages, fighting against waves of enemies using attacks and special moves. The game follows a straightforward beat-em-up or action shooter structure, with players progressing through multiple levels against increasingly aggressive opponents. The controls rely on a joystick and action buttons for movement, attacking, and executing special techniques. Comad, known for producing budget arcade titles during this period, delivered a compact experience with distinct enemy types and boss encounters punctuating each stage. The arcade format means players feed credits to continue after losing all lives, keeping the action moving at a consistent pace.
- Developer
- Comad
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
Zero Zone Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Zero Zone 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.
Zero Zone Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Zero Zone 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
"Zero Zone" Arcade longplay 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zero Zone released?
Zero Zone was released in 1993 for the Arcade.
Who developed Zero Zone?
Zero Zone was developed by Comad, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Zero Zone?
Zero Zone is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Zero Zone for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Zero Zone runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Zero Zone in the browser?
No. Zero Zone streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Zero Zone?
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 Zero Zone 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 Zero Zone this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Zero Zone. 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.
