Who controls which ship?

Player 1 uses W, A, S, D to move and H to shoot. Player 2 uses the arrow keys and Num5 to shoot.

Win three rounds before your opponent does.

Can I choose my ship?

Yes. The description says you pick your favourite ship before the fight starts.

Max Space - Two Player Arena

Shooting 2 Player Fighting & Shooting Arcade

Max Space - Two Player Arena puts two pilots in the same arena with one aim: shoot the other ship first. Each of you picks a favourite ship and the fight begins on a shared keyboard.

Player 1 flies with the W, A, S and D keys and fires with H. Player 2 uses the arrow keys and fires with Num5. You win a round by destroying your opponent, and the first player to take three rounds wins the match. The platform description calls it the second game of its series, built around challenging friends.

Because a match is only three rounds, it suits a quick rematch between two people at one computer. Keep your shooting hand near H or Num5 so you never fumble the fire key in the middle of a dodge.

How to play

Press play and each choose a favourite ship.
Player 1 moves with W, A, S, D and shoots with H.
Player 2 moves with the arrow keys and shoots with Num5.
Destroy the other ship to win the round.
Win three rounds to win the game.

Tips

Keep moving while you shoot, because a still ship is easy to hit.
Learn your fire key first. H and Num5 sit in very different places, so practise reaching them.
Swap sides after a match so both of you try each control layout.

Frequently asked questions

Who controls which ship?: Player 1 uses W, A, S, D to move and H to shoot. Player 2 uses the arrow keys and Num5 to shoot.
How do you win?: Win three rounds before your opponent does.
Can I choose my ship?: Yes. The description says you pick your favourite ship before the fight starts.