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Chanbara by Data East (1985)Released
Jun, 1985
Platform
Arcade
Developed by
Data East Corporation
Published by
Data East Corporation
Setting
Japan (Ancient/Classical/Medieval)
Interface
Direct control
Perspective
Side view
Visual
2D scrolling
Gameplay
Arcade, Fighting
Narrative
Martial arts
Art
Anime / manga
Genre
Action
Description
You play a student samurai and defend the dojo temple. One joystick controls the movement, one controls the katana. In the first level, enemies attack from two different floors. You can switch between the floors to stop the enemies on the upper floor hitting you from above. One hit and you are dead. There are several gruesome ways to die.
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