Start the round
Look at the Robo Rescue game above. If you see a start, play, or new game button, press it first.
Twin-Stick Shooter
RoboRescue: 2084
Save the last human family from the robot apocalypse! The legendary 1982 arcade classic.
ROBO RESCUE: 2084
Save humanity from the robots!
Shoot in all directions while moving
Controls:
WASD: Move
IJKL: Shoot (8 directions)
Mobile: Left=move, Right=shoot
ESC: Pause
Left side: Move • Right side: Shoot
0
Games Played
0
High Score
0
Robots Destroyed
0
Humans Rescued
About Robo Rescue: 2084
RoboRescue: 2084 is a legendary arcade game created by Eugene Jarvis and released by Williams Electronics in 1982. Often considered one of the greatest video games ever made, it pioneered the twin-stick shooter genre with its revolutionary dual-joystick control scheme.
In the year 2084, the RoboRescues have decided that the human race is inefficient and must be destroyed. You are the last hope of the human race, fighting through endless waves of robots while rescuing the last surviving human family.
This browser version captures the intense, chaotic gameplay of the original with multiple enemy types, human rescues, and the constant need to move and shoot simultaneously.
How to Play Robo Rescue
1
Move Constantly
Use WASD to move. Never stop moving - standing still means death!
2
Shoot in All Directions
Use IJKL to fire in 8 directions. You can move and shoot independently!
3
Rescue Humans
Touch the colored human figures to rescue them. Each rescue gives bonus points!
4
Survive the Waves
Destroy all killable enemies to advance. Hulks are invincible - avoid them!
Frequently Asked Questions
Use WASD or Arrow keys to move. Use IJKL keys to shoot in 8 directions: I=up, K=down, J=left, L=right, and combinations for diagonals. Destroy all robots and rescue humans!
Grunts (red squares) chase you. Hulks (green) are indestructible but slow. Brains (pink) can turn humans into enemies. Enforcers (yellow triangles) shoot at you!
Touch humans to rescue them for points. Each rescue increases your bonus multiplier up to 5000 points! Watch out - Brains can turn humans into Progs (enemies).
Purple diamond shapes are electrodes. Touch them and you die! You can shoot them for 25 points to clear paths through the level.
Destroy all killable enemies (not Hulks - they're invincible). Once all Grunts, Brains, and Enforcers are destroyed, you advance to the next wave.
Hulks (big green squares) are indestructible! Your bullets bounce off them. You must avoid them - they'll keep chasing you throughout the wave.
Yes! Robo Rescue is completely free to play in your browser with no downloads required.
Yes! Touch the left side of the screen to move (drag in any direction). Touch the right side to shoot in that direction.
Keep moving constantly! Clear paths by shooting electrodes. Rescue humans early before Brains get them. Save Hulks for last - focus on shootable enemies first.
Your high score and statistics are automatically saved in your browser's local storage.
Tips & Strategies
- •Never stop moving - constant motion is key to survival
- •Prioritize Brains early - they turn humans into enemies
- •Clear electrodes to create escape routes
- •Use Hulks as shields - bullets bounce off them
- •Rescue humans quickly to build up bonus multipliers
- •Watch for Enforcer shots - they're the deadliest threat
Why Play Robo Rescue?
Genre-Defining
The original twin-stick shooter
Pure Arcade Action
Intense, non-stop gameplay
Skill Rewarding
Master the chaos
Legendary Status
One of the greatest games ever
Related Games
Enjoy more classic arcade action: