Play Sword Master (Japan) Online
Sword Master looks cheerful until enemies start dodging your swings and counterattacking—one mistimed slash and you're back at the start. The music pounds as you parry knights in castles that feel way too colorful for how brutal they are.
Sword Master came out in 1990 for the NES, published by Athena. It was one of many action games on the system that tried to capture the feel of exploring large worlds and fighting through monsters, though it had its own particular rhythm and demands.
You control a lone swordsman moving screen by screen through side-scrolling areas, clearing enemies to progress. Your main goal is to defeat a series of guardians and eventually confront the final boss. Combat relies on timing your sword slashes and jumps carefully; enemies often dodge or block, and they hit back fast. The game is methodical, even slow, because rushing usually means taking a hit and losing precious health. It feels tense and deliberate, like a careful duel where every input matters.
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