Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa’s Revenge is a classic 2D weapons-based fighting game developed by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade system in 1996. Players select from a diverse roster of sword-wielding warriors to battle their way to the resurrected Amakusa. The game builds on its predecessors with the introduction of the “CD combo” system and the ability to surrender a match to start the next round with a full Rage gauge.
The objective is to defeat your opponent in two out of three rounds using weapon attacks, special moves, and strategic defensive techniques. To play in your browser, use the arrow keys for movement and jumping. Standard arcade action buttons (light slash, medium slash, heavy slash, and kick) are typically mapped to the Z, X, C, and V keys. Press Shift to insert virtual coins and Enter to start the game.
Tips
- Master the “CD Combo”: Pressing the Heavy Slash and Kick buttons simultaneously initiates a custom combo sequence that can deal massive damage.
- Honorable Death: You can use the honorable death mechanic if you are about to lose a round, as it gives you a full Rage gauge at the start of the next round.
- Weapon Gauge: Keep an eye on your weapon gauge; stronger attacks lower the gauge, reducing your overall damage output until it refills.

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