Play Crossed Swords Online
You slash through waves of enemies in first-person, timing blocks and strikes while their silhouettes telegraph attacks—then spend loot on gear upgrades before diving into the next brutal chapter. The branching paths make each run feel different.
Crossed Swords is one of those arcade gems that feels like a mix of RPG and fighting game—you play as a knight slashing through monsters and bandits, but battles switch to this cool first-person view where your character’s silhouette lets you see enemies lunging at you. Block with your shield, time your swings, and watch for openings.
What I love is how it handles progression: after clearing a fight, you scoop up coins and maybe a power-up, then hit a shop to upgrade your gear before the next chapter. There’s some replayability too—you can pick different starting points, and hidden paths branch the story in weird ways. Just don’t expect chapter 4 to be an option right away; the game makes you earn it.
It’s got that old-school arcade vibe where every hit feels weighty, and messing up a block actually hurts. The merchant’s always there to drain your hard-earned cash, though.
Download Crossed Swords ROM
You can download this ROM to play Crossed Swords offline using an Arcade emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
