Second Samurai
Second Samurai remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Vivid Image
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.1K)
- Last updated
Second Samurai Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Second Samurai on our in-browser Mega Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Second Samurai Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Second Samurai on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Second Samurai" Mega Drive longplay 1994
Second Samurai Cheat Codes
15 community-curated cheats for Second Samurai. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Health P1
FF5537:FFFF5536:00FF -
Infinite Lives P1
FF553B:09FF553A:0009 -
Infinite Health P2
FF544F:FFFF544E:00FF -
Infinite Lives P2
FF5453:FFFF5452:00FF -
Infinite Lives
ABNA-AAA6 -
Infinite Energy
ALCT-AA4W -
Invincibility
A3PA-AN8W -
Untouchable
R0CT-A6XT+RZNA-A60W -
Infinite Knifes
AVVT-AA5G -
Infinite Super Slash
AVWT-AA4J -
1 hit kills enemies
AVDT-AA7A -
Throwing knife is twice as strong
A3XT-AACE
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1 Hit And Shot Kill Enemies Bosses And Stones
BBDT-AA66 -
Always Keep Sword
AWCT-AA2T
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Second Samurai released?
Second Samurai was released in 1994 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Second Samurai?
Second Samurai was developed by Vivid Image, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Second Samurai support?
Second Samurai supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Second Samurai?
Second Samurai is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Second Samurai for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Second Samurai runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Second Samurai in the browser?
No. Second Samurai streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Second Samurai?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Second Samurai work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Second Samurai this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Second Samurai. 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.
