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Play Sword Master (Europe edition · English) Online
Sword Master
Play Sword Master online: block, aim directional sword strikes, double-jump across seven NES stages and unleash experience-powered spells against the Fire Mage.
Browser play
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom — EmulatorJS controls
Default Player 1 keyboard mapping. Change keys in Controller Settings.
| Console button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | ↑ / ↓ / ← / → |
| A / B | Z / X |
| START / SELECT | Enter / V |
Open Controller Settings to configure your keyboard or gamepad. Touch controls are available on mobile.
How to Play Sword Master
Quick start
Move cautiously to the right and treat the first enemies as timing lessons. Use B for a side strike, Up+B for an overhead swing and Down+B from a kneel for a low thrust; raise the shield with Up when an arrow or needle is approaching. Jump with A, and tap A again in sequence when a longer gap requires the extended jump. After gaining the mystic staff, press SELECT to put on the magic cloak, press START to open the spell choice and move Right to select one; press B to cast, or hold it for a stronger spell at a higher experience cost. Save magic for difficult encounters, collect healing potions quickly before they vanish and pause with START whenever you need to plan.
Controls
Left/Right moves the knight, Up raises the shield and Down kneels; narrow passages can be crossed while kneeling. A jumps, and consecutive presses extend a jump. B swings the sword: combine it with Left/Right for a side-arm swing, Up for an overhead swing or Down for a low forward thrust. START pauses. SELECT selects the magic cloak after it is obtained; while cloaked, START opens spell selection, Right cycles the spell and B casts it, with a held B producing a stronger version at greater experience cost.
Sword Master — About this game
Sword Master is a single-player NES action game built around measured duels rather than constant running. A knight crosses seven stages to defend the kingdom from the Fire Mage’s creatures, fighting ordinary monsters, mini-bosses and a boss at the end of each level. The sword can be aimed into side, overhead and low attacks, while raising the shield blocks arrows and other projectiles. Consecutive jump presses extend difficult leaps, and defeated enemies can leave healing potions or experience. After recovering the mystic staff, the hero can transform with the Cloak of Might and collect four magical symbols; spells consume experience, can be charged for greater power and expand the player’s choices against dangerous enemies. Careful spacing, guarding and choosing the correct attack height are more important than rushing.
Cheats
No cheats have been added for this edition.
Player verification and sources
Browser play was reviewed before this edition was published in the catalogue. The date below is the catalogue publication date, not the game’s original release date.
- Browser test and catalogue publication date
- Browsers and devices
- PC: Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Mobile: Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone and iPad.
- Player engine and core
- EmulatorJS 4.3.0-pre · nes
- Tested by
- rwEmulator
Sources and editorial basis
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