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Play Sinistron (Japan edition · English) Online
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Play Sinistron online. Sinistron uses armoured jaws around its spacecraft's nose.
Browser play
TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine — EmulatorJS controls
Default Player 1 keyboard mapping. Change keys in Controller Settings.
| Console button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | ↑ / ↓ / ← / → |
| I / II | Z / X |
| RUN / SELECT | Enter / V |
Open Controller Settings to configure your keyboard or gamepad. Touch controls are available on mobile.
How to Play Sinistron
Quick start
Press RUN to start, then practise short movements between enemy volleys before chasing power-ups.
Controls
Directional pad: move. II: fire normally; hold and release for a close-range charged blast. I: change the opening of the armoured nose after collecting an upgrade. RUN: pause and resume.
Sinistron — About this game
Sinistron uses armoured jaws around its spacecraft's nose. Open them for a wider shot pattern or close them for more focused fire and protection, choosing the opening to suit enemy formations without exposing the cockpit carelessly.
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 · pce
- Tested by
- rwEmulator
Sources and editorial basis
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