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Kabuki-Z

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A katana-swinging samurai battles Japanese foes across five levels.

The briefing

About this game

Kabuki-Z is a 2D side-scrolling hack-and-slash beat ’em up released in 1987. Players control a heroic samurai armed with a katana, advancing through five levels while battling common and mythological Japanese foes.

The straightforward arcade action centers on moving to the right, slashing enemies, and confronting bosses at the end of each stage. The game also includes blood and fatalities.

Game Details

  • Developer: Kaneko
  • Publisher: Kaneko / Taito Corporation Japan
  • Platforms: Arcade, Final Burn Alpha Neo
  • Genres: Arcade, Fighter / 2.5D, Hack and slash / Beat ’em up