Blade Master (World)

Blade Master is a two-player fighting game released in 1991 by Irem. The gameplay unfolds on a unique 2.5D plane where characters move forward and backward through stages while primarily engaging in close-quarters combat. Players control martial artists, battling opponents with punches, kicks, and special attacks. This title appears to be related to the earlier Japanese game "Cross Blades," representing an export version developed in Japan. The game allows for simultaneous two-player action, enabling cooperative play against computer-controlled enemies or competitive matches between players. Blade Master was initially made available in July of 1991 and later included in compilation releases for personal computers like PC and Macintosh starting in 2011.