More browsing paths
Play ESPIAL (US?) (English) Online
Espial (US?)
Pilot a fighter, using lasers against airborne enemies and bombs against ground targets to break through the defences.
Browser play
Arcade — EmulatorJS controls
Default Player 1 keyboard mapping. Change keys in Controller Settings.
| Console button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | ↑ / ↓ / ← / → |
| RetroPad A / B / X / Y | Z / X / A / S |
| L / R | Q / E |
| Insert coin | V |
| START | Enter |
Open Controller Settings to configure your keyboard or gamepad. Touch controls are available on mobile.
How to Play ESPIAL (US?)
Quick start
- Start the game and move the aircraft with the directional control.
- Attack airborne enemies with lasers.
- Use bombs against ground targets and watch where they land.
- Dodge attacks while choosing the weapon suited to each target.
Controls
The directional control moves the aircraft. Laser attacks airborne enemies; Bomb attacks ground targets. The original board can be configured for separate weapon controls or a single fire button that uses both together. Check the function labels in the current control settings for button assignments.
ESPIAL (US?) — About this game
Fly a fighter against an alien air force. Distinguishing airborne enemies from ground targets and choosing the appropriate weapon is central to play. Lasers strike flying enemies, while bombs target the ground. Position the aircraft as you dodge incoming attacks and decide which weapon to use. Learn the difference between the two attacks first, then practise combining movement with the right weapon for each target.
Cheats
No cheats have been added for this edition.
Player verification and sources
Browser play was reviewed before this edition was published in the catalogue. The date below is the catalogue publication date, not the game’s original release date.
- Browser test and catalogue publication date
- Browsers and devices
- PC: Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Mobile: Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone and iPad.
- Player engine and core
- EmulatorJS 4.3.0-pre · arcade
- Tested by
- rwEmulator
Sources and editorial basis
rwEmulator reviews edition metadata, release information, game manuals and first-hand browser-play notes. Available manuals are linked below; the editorial policy explains how facts are checked and corrections are handled.