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Chanbara

One player fighting game using a sword.

1 December 1985

Chanbara is an arcade, released 1 December 1985 on Arcade.

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What Chanbara is

Chanbara was released in 1985. It is available on Arcade only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Set in feudal japan, you play as a student samurai, and breakthrough to defend the dojo temple with his katana, waging battles to death against their enemies brandishing harmoniously his sharp sword katana and jumping while avoid being cut by the enemy weapon some enemies hooded attacking from above dodge his attacks to win and move forward through levels to keep the Bushido code and protect the dojo.
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How it plays

Its themes are action.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Chanbara — frequently asked questions

When did Chanbara come out?
Chanbara was released on 1 December 1985 for Arcade.

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