First person beat them all with sword aiming, daring for its time. Detailed sets, gripping medieval mood. A risky concept but wonderfully original.
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Action RPG1 player12+
Co-op
Description
A knight battles hordes of monsters in first-person view to free a cursed kingdom in this ADK beat'em up RPG. Published by ADK, released in Japan in September 1994. First-person combat with upgradeable equipment, varied enemies and bosses, two-player co-operation. Neo Geo CD edition.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
An ADK first-person beat'em up where a knight fights hordes to free a cursed kingdom, with its singular over-the-shoulder perspective, the Japanese version on the Neo Geo CD. Its desirability rests on the originality of that unusual view in the genre and the affordable access the disc gave. Collectors seek it for that atypical concept and its status as the first half of a duo whose sequel is format-exclusive.
An underrated gem
Seen from a first-person view, this medieval beat'em up swaps the classic perspective for head-on duels against ever more massive monsters, giving it a unique flavor. Its quickly repetitive action left critics cold. But its bold concept and two-player co-op keep a real charm for fans of retro oddities.
Is Crossed Swords still worth playing in 2026?
Crossed Swords is an ADK RPG beat 'em up offering a singular first-person view, in which a knight parries and strikes hordes of monsters in depth to free a cursed kingdom. The unusual perspective, the parry system and the hero's progression bring real originality to the genre. The repetition and a certain stiffness temper the enthusiasm. For fans of retro beat 'em ups with an atypical perspective and ADK curiosities, it is a bold proposition that stands out for its concept.
