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Cover art of Second Samurai
Platform
Sega Genesis
Genres
Action · Platformer · Adventure · Beat 'em Up
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Vivid Image
Publishers
Image Works · Psygnosis
Release date
December 31, 1994

Summary

Second Samurai throws you into a frantic mash‑up of beat‑em‑up brawling and platform puzzling, all while you chase the Demon King back through time. The game splits its ten main stages into bite‑size sub‑levels, each ending with a memorable boss that feels ripped straight from an arcade cabinet. You start empty‑handed, but swords, daggers and hidden power‑ups litter the prehistoric, feudal and even futuristic zones, rewarding exploration of secret passages and hidden rooms. Two‑player mode lets a friend jump in for simultaneous local action, and the Demon King’s taunts – “Give up mortal!” and “Going down!” – pop up on a stark black screen whenever you lose a life, adding a cheeky bit of personality. The whole experience is wrapped in a pixel‑perfect aesthetic that feels both nostalgic and fresh, and the Code of the Samurai – “Live by the sword, die by the sword” – reminds you that every slash counts.

Storyline

In the Genesis classic Second Samurai, the lone samurai finally confronts the Demon King in a climactic showdown. After battling through feudal Japan’s treacherous lands, the hero reaches the dark citadel where the evil ruler awaits. The confrontation tests the warrior’s skill and resolve, culminating in an epic duel that decides the fate of the realm.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

  • Screenshot 1 of Second Samurai
  • Screenshot 2 of Second Samurai

Game Artworks

  • Artwork 1 of Second Samurai

Multiplayer

Game modes
Cooperative