Samurai Deeper Kyo GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Beat 'em Up

Samurai Deeper Kyo

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperNatsume
PublisherBold Games
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Natsume and published by Bold Games, Samurai Deeper Kyo arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a beat 'em up.

It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.

Natsume also made WWF Road to WrestleMania, WWE Survivor Series and WWE Road to WrestleMania X8 for the GBA.

Samurai Deeper Kyo is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Samurai Deeper Kyo is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Samurai Deeper Kyo gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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Samurai Deeper Kyo FAQ

When did Samurai Deeper Kyo come out on the GBA?

Samurai Deeper Kyo was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made Samurai Deeper Kyo?

It was developed by Natsume and published by Bold Games.

Is Samurai Deeper Kyo multiplayer?

No. Samurai Deeper Kyo is a single-player game.

How long does Samurai Deeper Kyo take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Samurai Deeper Kyo typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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