Genesis/Mega Drive

Second Samurai

At the end of First Samurai, the Demon King was able to flee back in time to ancient Japan, so our hero follows him back in time, and has 10 levels awaiting him. Unlike the original, each world is split into sub-levels, with a boss at the end of each one, emphasising the arcade side of the gameplay, which still combines hacking and slashing with puzzle-solving. As in the first game, you start without weaponry but can pick up swords and daggers as you progress through the levels. There are lots of hidden sections as you progress, which open up more of the end sequence to you, as well as several subgames including a shoot 'em up mode.

Genre: Action|Adventure
Year: 1994
Developer: Vivid Image
Publisher: Psygnosis Limited
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

33 achievements · 245 total points

Honing Your Skills Access the practice stage and reach 1,000 score in it
3 pts
Slice & Dice Acquire a sword
1 pts
Hoarder Carry the maximum amount of throwing knives
3 pts
He's Gonna Take You Back to the Past Survive the caveman onslaught and defeat the three-headed monster
5 pts
Feeling the Heat Make your way through the volcano and defeat the monster dwelling inside
5 pts
Too Much Heat! Escape the volcano
5 pts
A Samurai's Best Friend Collect all the urns with the help of your pre-historic friend
3 pts
Sticks & Stones... Defeat the undead arbalist and escape the caves
5 pts
Exterminator Jump across the tree tops and prevent an insect infestation
5 pts
Mother Nature's Revenge Cross the river and defeat the plant monster
5 pts
FUTURE Make your way through the future and defeat the mech-wielding foreman
5 pts
Dodgeball Survive the holographic threat
5 pts
Is This How Kazuya Felt? Complete Stage 3 "In The Volcano" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
It's Raining Urns Complete Stage 11 "Jetpac" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
Down to Molecules Escape the labs
5 pts
ROCKETMAN Take the fight into the skies
5 pts
Aerial Combat Destroy the space ship
5 pts
Bushido Return to your time and defeat the sumo wrestler blocking your progress
5 pts
Moyai Defeat Rock Jaw and continue pursuing the Demon King
5 pts
Hydra Complete Stage 1 "Planet of the Apes" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
Melting Under Pressure Complete Stage 2 "Volcanic Caves" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
Jurassic Urns Complete Stage 4 "Dino Race" on Samurai! Difficulty with lives set to 3
5 pts
Impressive Jawline Complete Stage 14 "Rockjaw" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
...May Break My Bones Complete Stage 5 "Cave" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
Pest Control Complete Stage 6 "Jungle" on Samurai! Difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
Rules of Nature Complete Stage 7 "River" on Samurai! Difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
Are You Okay Arnie? Complete Stage 8 "High Tec" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
Andross Has Seen Better Days Complete Stage 9 "Holograms" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
Molecular Level Complete Stage 10 "Labs" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
Skyborne Samurai Complete Stage 12 "Space Ship" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
Sumo Smasher Complete Stage 13 "Old Japan" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
10 pts
Give Up Mortal! Complete Stage 15 "Demon's Castle" on Samurai! difficulty with lives set to 3
25 pts
Eye for an Eye Defeat the Demon King and restore peace
10 pts

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Second Samurai frequently asked questions

How do I play Second Samurai online with a friend?

Second Samurai (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Second Samurai on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Second Samurai in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Second Samurai netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Second Samurai have achievements?

Yes, Second Samurai has 33 achievements worth 245 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Second Samurai for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Second Samurai on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.