Arcade · 1994
Samurai Shodown II
Samurai Shodown II focuses on weapon reach, deliberate attacks and a rage gauge rather than constant close-range combos.
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Samurai Shodown II
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Control panel
Arcade controls
Arrow keys move · Z / X / A / S are action buttons · Enter starts · V selects or inserts a coin.
A compatible gamepad can be used after launch.
Keyboard layoutOpen / close
MOVE
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Action
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System: Esc opens the EmulatorJS menu for save and load states, fullscreen, and control remapping.
About Samurai Shodown II
Samurai Shodown II focuses on weapon reach, deliberate attacks and a rage gauge rather than constant close-range combos.
Weapon reach sets the distance
Weapon-based duels give spacing a different importance from unarmed fighters. Long slashes can threaten a large area, but committing at the wrong moment leaves an opening. Rage and weapon-breaking techniques create additional shifts in the balance of a round.
What a missed slash costs
Try a heavy slash just outside its reach and watch the recovery. That missed swing is the opening an opponent can attack. Use the edge of the weapon’s range as your reference when moving in, rather than walking straight into close contact.
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This is Samurai Shodown II. Character moves and defensive options vary across later entries in the series.
Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.
Playing this edition
Where are the controls?
The control panel below the game screen shows this edition’s keys. Click inside the game before using your keyboard.
How do I save or change controls?
Open the player menu for the options available in this emulator. Save support varies by game and player; see the playing help for more guidance.
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