Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon (1995) is a classic 2D side-scrolling beat ’em up released for arcades by Banpresto and Gazelle. Players choose from one of the five original Sailor GuardiansโMoon, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, or Venusโto battle through hordes of monsters sent by the Dark Kingdom. Known for its beautifully animated sprites and fast-paced brawler gameplay, the game brings the magic of the anime to life in a traditional arcade format.
How to Play
The objective is to defeat all enemies on screen to progress through each stage, culminating in boss fights against iconic villains.
- Movement: Joystick (mapped to arrow keys)
- Attack: Button 1 (mapped to Z)
- Jump: Button 2 (mapped to X)
- Magic Attack: Button 3 (mapped to C)
- Insert Coin / Start: Select / Start (mapped to Shift / Enter)
Tips
- Each Guardian has a unique playstyle. Sailor Jupiter deals heavy damage with excellent reach, making her great for beginners, while Sailor Mercury is faster but requires closer positioning.
- Collect crystals dropped by enemies to power up your Magic Attack (Button 3), which clears the screen without costing health.
- When completely surrounded, press Attack and Jump simultaneously to perform a desperation move that knocks enemies away, at the cost of a small amount of your own health.
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