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Kabuki-Z (World)
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- Console
- Arcade
- Release
- 1988
- Players
- 2P alt
- Developer
- Kaneko / Taito Corporation Japan
About Kabuki-Z (World)
A samurai hero wields a katana to slash through enemies across five levels of combat. This hack-and-slash experience culminates in a specific fatality mechanic that players trigger upon defeating each level's boss, providing a bloody conclusion to every stage of the fight.
Player layout in our catalog: 2P alt.
If you are exploring by feel rather than by title, jump from the tags above into the matching genre rooms, or return to the Arcade hall for the full wall.
Open Play on this page to start Kabuki-Z (World). Keyboard, USB/Bluetooth pads, and the on-screen touch gamepad all work inside the emulator bar. Save states and fullscreen live on that same bar so you can pause mid-session and resume later.
Cabinet dossier
Kabuki-Z (World) is filed in our catalog as a 1988 release.
Player layout on this cabinet: 2P alt.
Genre tags on Classic Arcade Games: Fighter.
Credit line lists Kaneko / Taito Corporation Japan as developer.
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Next cabinets
Nearby cabinets you may also open from this hall (each on its own play page):Dr. Toppel's Adventure (World), Ninja Mission (Arcadia, set 1, V 2.5), Buccaneers (set 1), Crime Fighters (World 2 players), DJ Boy (World), DownTown / Mokugeki (set 1), The Cliffhanger - Edward Randy (World ver 3), Gang Wars, Gladiator (US), Guardian (US), Growl (World, Rev 1), Hippodrome (US)
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Ninja Mission (Arcadia, set 1, V 2.5) · Buccaneers (set 1) · Crime Fighters (World 2 players) · DJ Boy (World) · DownTown / Mokugeki (set 1) · The Cliffhanger - Edward Randy (World ver 3) · Gang Wars · Gladiator (US) · Guardian (US) · Growl (World, Rev 1) · Hippodrome (US) · Kageki (World)
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How to play Kabuki-Z (World) online
- Arcade stick feel: Arrow keys for the joystick, X/Z (and nearby keys) for buttons, Enter=Start.
- USB / Bluetooth pads map cleanly; six-button fighters use the face-button cluster.
- On phones, open the on-screen pad from the emulator bar; rotate sits next to fullscreen.
- Save states, load, volume, and fullscreen stay on the emulator bar between credits.
Studio notes — Kaneko / Taito Corporation Japan
Kaneko / Taito Corporation Japan appears on this cabinet’s credit line. Browse more titles from the same studio on the developer shelf, or stay on this page and try the next cabinets in the same hall.
Questions about Kabuki-Z (World)
Can I play Kabuki-Z (World) free in a browser?
Yes. Classic Arcade Games hosts Kabuki-Z (World) as a Arcade cabinet you can start on this page. The emulator loads in the browser; you do not need to install a separate app.
What controls does Kabuki-Z (World) support?
Arcade stick feel: Arrow keys for the joystick, X/Z (and nearby keys) for buttons, Enter=Start. USB / Bluetooth pads map cleanly; six-button fighters use the face-button cluster.
What genre is Kabuki-Z (World) on Classic Arcade Games?
Our catalog tags Kabuki-Z (World) under Fighter. Open those genre rooms from the tags on this page to find more playable cabinets in the same feel.
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