Avengers (US set 2)
ARCADE

Avengers (US set 2)

Released in 1991 by Data East, Avengers (US Set 2) is a beloved side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade title based on Marvel’s iconic superhero team. This second US arcade set is the refined, fan-preferred version of the original 1991 Avengers arcade game, featuring adjusted enemy spawn rates, fixed collision detection bugs that caused unfair damage in the first set, and balanced character attack stats to ensure all four playable heroes (Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, and Vision) feel viable for both solo and co-op play. The game’s story follows the Avengers as they fight to stop Loki and his alliance of Marvel supervillains, including Red Skull, Crossbones, and Ultron, from conquering Earth. Players travel through six distinct levels, from graffiti-covered Manhattan streets to high-tech Hydra underground bases and the golden halls of Asgard, facing waves of enemy grunts and challenging boss battles at the end of each stage. Its vibrant 16-bit pixel art perfectly captures the bold styl

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Save states supported
Works on mobile & desktop

The emulator loads after you press Start Game.

How to Play Avengers (US set 2)

Move
WASD
ABAction
JK
XYShoulder
L;
STStart/Select
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Save & Load States

  • F2Press F2 to save your current game state at any time.
  • F4Press F4 to load your last saved state.
  • F3Use F3 to switch between save slots.

Save states are stored locally in your browser. They persist across sessions but are cleared if you clear browser data.

Customize Controls

Click the gear icon on the emulator toolbar → "Controls" to remap keys.

Move
WASD
Action
JK|L;
System
2 Start1 Select
Save
F2SaveF4LoadF3Slot

Default layout for ARCADE. Remap in emulator settings.

About Avengers (US set 2)

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This title is part of the PLAYERETRO game collection, which features over 1000 classic titles across multiple systems. Use the keyboard controls shown above to move and interact. Save your progress with save states and enjoy Avengers (US set 2) anytime, anywhere.

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Game Guide

If you’re new to playing Avengers (US Set 2), start with these core tips to make your playthrough smoother. First, master the basic control scheme: use the joystick to move, the A button for standard melee and ranged attacks, the B button to jump, and press A+B together to trigger a wide area-of-effect special attack that clears all nearby enemies, at the cost of a small portion of your health. For new players, Captain America is the most forgiving character choice, as his shield automatically blocks incoming projectile attacks, giving you a high defense boost without extra effort. If playing in a group, assign roles: keep Hawkeye at the back of the group to use his long-range penetrating arrows to clear distant clusters of enemies, use Iron Man’s explosive rocket attacks to take out grouped grunts, and pick Vision if you want high damage output against boss fights. In US Set 2 specifically, enemy damage is higher than in the first set, so avoid being surrounded by more than 3 enemies at once, and don’t hesitate to use your special attack if you get cornered – the small health cost is far less than the damage you would take from a swarm of enemies. Break every crate and barrel you find, as many hide health packs, extra lives, and temporary power-ups like invincibility stars. For boss fights, learn their attack patterns: Crossbones has a long wind-up before his charging punch, so dodge sideways then attack his back; for the final boss Loki, wait for him to finish teleporting and using his laser attack before rushing in to deal damage, and use the stage pillars to block his ranged attacks.