Sequel more generous in characters and options, with the same singular gameplay. The first person view stays disorienting but immersive. Better finished than the first.
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Category
Action RPG1 player12+
Co-op
Description
A knight battles in first-person view in this enriched sequel with new weapons, enemies and extended storyline. Published by ADK, released in Japan in September 1995. First-person combat with improved weapons and armour, new enemies and bosses, extended storyline. Japanese edition.
Crossed Swords II review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,41 GB📅22/09/1995
Published by ADK
Crossed Swords II (Neo Geo CD) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
ADK's sequel to the first-person beat'em up Crossed Swords, exclusive to the Neo Geo CD and never released on cartridge. Its desirability is strong: it is one of the format's few wholly original games, existing only in this form, making it an essential piece for anyone wanting the complete exclusive library. Collectors seek it actively for that singularity and real scarcity.
An underrated gem
This sequel, which stayed exclusive to the Neo Geo CD, sets things right: more variety, a fleshed-out story, and a more ambitious presentation than the first installment. Its lack of a cartridge version doomed it to obscurity. Fans of offbeat first-person beat'em ups will find a far more accomplished rediscovery here.
Is Crossed Swords II still worth playing in 2026?
Crossed Swords II extends ADK's first-person RPG beat 'em up, with new weapons, enemies and an expanded story that clearly enrich the formula. The parry-and-counter system gains depth, the hero's progression is better measured and the polished presentation flatters the CD version. The singular perspective stays demanding to master. For fans of atypical retro beat 'em ups and confidential Neo Geo CD curiosities, this more accomplished sequel is the best representative of the series.
