Lightning Swords
Lightning swords, known as Ken-Go in Japan, is an arcade 2D side-scrolling beat-em up - the game is set in a time when Ninjas and Samurai were active. The player is a samurai, armed with a sharp katana. He…
1 June 1991
Lightning Swords is a hack and slash/beat 'em up developed by Irem, released 1 June 1991 on Arcade.
What Lightning Swords is
Lightning Swords is a hack and slash/beat 'em up game developed by Irem and released in 1991. It is available on Arcade only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Lightning swords, known as Ken-Go in Japan, is an arcade 2D side-scrolling beat-em up - the game is set in a time when Ninjas and Samurai were active. The player is a samurai, armed with a sharp katana. He needs to go to the right, through locations in traditional Japan, and cut all the enemies that appear on his way. Holding down the attack button gives a special blow. At the end of each level a boss awaits - usually big, strong and durable.
How it plays
Its themes are action.
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Quick answers
Lightning Swords — frequently asked questions
When did Lightning Swords come out?
Lightning Swords was released on 1 June 1991 for Arcade.
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