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Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Keyboard | Use the arcade directional control with sword and jump buttons, plus coin and start inputs. Verify the Japanese Kaiketsu Yanchamaru mapping in the emulator. Verify the loaded Arcade Systems build instructions when the public sources do not provide a complete control table. |
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Control notes
The loaded Arcade Systems mapping takes priority over generic labels.
How it plays
How does Kaiketsu Yanchamaru (Japan) play?
Run and jump through platform stages, attack enemies with the spinning sword, avoid pits and moving hazards, and defeat the stage guardians before continuing. The Japanese title identifies the regional program, while the core route is the same Kid Niki arcade design.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Kaiketsu Yanchamaru (Japan)?
Use the sword's reach to clear enemies before landing, check the next platform before jumping, and slow down near pits or enemies entering from off-screen. Learn boss timing from the first attempt rather than repeatedly rushing the stage entrance.
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