Play Crossed Swords (ALM-002 ~ ALH-002) Online
Pick your fighter, then duel through side-scrolling stages where every sword swing needs perfect timing—enemies hit back hard, so you’re always watching for openings between blocks and counters. That first boss will humble you fast if you don’t learn his rhythm.
Crossed Swords, released by ADK in 1991 and preserved in MAME 0.243, is a side-scrolling action game from the Neo Geo era. It stands out for its first-person perspective during combat, a rarity among beat 'em ups of the time. The game doesn't try to overwhelm with spectacle; it focuses on a straightforward, weapon-based brawl.
You control a knight tasked with defeating an evil overlord, moving screen by screen through a dark fantasy world. Combat happens in a first-person view where you must block high or low, then strike back when you see an opening. The game is methodical; you can't button mash. Enemies punish mistakes quickly, and health is scarce. It feels tense and deliberate, like a series of dangerous duels rather than a chaotic brawl. Every victory comes from reading your opponent and reacting precisely.
Download Crossed Swords (ALM-002 ~ ALH-002) ROM
You can download this ROM to play Crossed Swords (ALM-002 ~ ALH-002) offline using an MAME 0.243 emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
