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Crossed Swords 2
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Crossed Swords 2 is an arcade action game released in 1996 as a bootleg conversion by Razoola, based on the original SNK title. The game is a first-person melee combat game where the player controls an arm holding a sword, shield, or other weapon, fighting enemies that advance toward the screen. Players block incoming attacks and strike back in a rhythm-based exchange of blows. The game progresses through a series of stages, each ending with a boss encounter. Characters can level up and gain new equipment between stages. The bootleg conversion by Razoola brought the game to different hardware, making it accessible outside its original platform. Combat requires timing and pattern recognition to defeat increasingly tough opponents across the game's stages.
- Developer
- bootleg (Razoola)
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4K)
- Last updated
Crossed Swords 2 Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Crossed Swords 2 on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Crossed Swords 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Crossed Swords 2 on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Crossed Swords 2" Arcade longplay 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crossed Swords 2 released?
Crossed Swords 2 was released in 1996 for the Arcade.
Who developed Crossed Swords 2?
Crossed Swords 2 was developed by bootleg (Razoola), available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Crossed Swords 2?
Crossed Swords 2 is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Crossed Swords 2 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Crossed Swords 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Crossed Swords 2 in the browser?
No. Crossed Swords 2 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Crossed Swords 2?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Crossed Swords 2 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Crossed Swords 2 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Crossed Swords 2. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
