Play Samurai Online

Samurai is one of those old-school arcade brawlers where you slash your way through waves of enemies with a satisfyingly chunky katana. The controls are simple—mostly just hacking and dodging—but the challenge ramps up fast when you're surrounded by ninjas and spearmen from all sides.

What I love is how weighty the swordplay feels—every swing has this deliberate heft to it, so you can't just button-mash your way through. The pixel art holds up surprisingly well too, with these bold, colorful sprites that make the feudal Japan setting pop. Just don't expect deep storytelling—it's pure, chaotic arcade action where survival is the only mission.

If you're into retro beat-'em-ups, this one's a solid hidden gem in the MAME library.