Play Sengoku / Sengoku Denshou Online

Ever played one of those old-school arcade beat 'em ups where you just plow through waves of enemies with ridiculous weapons? Sengoku (or Sengoku Denshou, depending on which version you find) is exactly that—but with samurai, ninjas, and a weirdly satisfying mix of sword slashing and demon-summoning magic.

You pick from three characters—a sword guy, a spear girl, or this dude who throws shurikens—and immediately get tossed into feudal Japan overrun by monsters. The first time I played, I went with the spear girl because, well, she stabs things really fast. Turns out she’s great for crowd control when you’re swarmed by zombie soldiers.

What makes it stand out from other arcade brawlers? You can transform into these overpowered mythical creatures mid-fight. One second you’re slashing away, the next you’re a fire-breathing dragon clearing the screen. Boss fights are brutal but fair, and the pixel art holds up surprisingly well for its age.

If you miss the days of dumping quarters into arcade cabinets, this one’s a solid time capsule with just the right amount of chaos.