Second Samurai Cover

IGDB / 4422

Second Samurai

1994 Adventure Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Platform
At the end of First Samurai, the Demon King was able to flee back in time to ancient Japan, so our hero follows him back in time, and has 10 levels awaiting him. Unlike the original, each world is split into sub-levels, with a boss at the end of each one, emphasising the arcade side of the gameplay, which still combines hacking and slashing with puzzle-solving. As in the first game, you start without weaponry but ca Show full summary

At the end of First Samurai, the Demon King was able to flee back in time to ancient Japan, so our hero follows him back in time, and has 10 levels awaiting him. Unlike the original, each world is split into sub-levels, with a boss at the end of each one, emphasising the arcade side of the gameplay, which still combines hacking and slashing with puzzle-solving. As in the first game, you start without weaponry but can pick up swords and daggers as you progress through the levels. There are lots of hidden sections as you progress, which open up more of the end sequence to you, as well as several subgames including a shoot 'em up mode.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayCombat-focused GameplayPuzzles Game modeCo-op Game modeMultiplayer

Deep dive / Spielprofil

Everything about Second Samurai: story and gameplay

A structured look at the narrative, game feel, and traits that define this game.

Story & context

At the end of First Samurai, the Demon King was able to flee back in time to ancient Japan, so our hero follows him back in time, and has 10 levels awaiting him. Unlike the original, each world is split into sub-levels, with a boss at the end of each one, emphasising the arcade side of the gameplay, which still combines hacking and slashing with puzzle-solving. As in the first game, you start without weaponry but can pick up swords and daggers as you progress through the levels. There are lots of hidden sections as you progress, which open up more of the end sequence to you, as well as several subgames including a shoot 'em up mode.

13 weitere Tags
ThemeScience fiction Trait16-bit Trait1990s Traitboss fight Traitbrawler Traitcombat-based platformer Traithidden room Traitmagic Traitmartial arts Traitpuzzle platformer Traitrobots Traitsamurai Traittemporary invincibility

Game profile / Plain language

Second Samurai: release, platforms, and facts

Studio, play style, releases, and official sources — compactly prepared from external IGDB data.

01
Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Vivid Image
Publisher
Psygnosis, Image Works
Franchise
Standalone
02
So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Historical, Science fiction
03
Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Sega Mega Drive/Genesis 1994
  • Amiga 1994
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Feb 16, 2022

Prices / Stores

Compare Second Samurai prices and deals

Prices never affect your match ranking.

No live price for this game yet

The 36 price sources are now being checked in the background. Product prices found will appear automatically.

1 / 1