Two Strikes - PS5

Enter ancient Japan in Two Strikes for PS5, a 2D fighting game built around fast, decisive duels and hand-drawn animation. Fight as a samurai, warrior monk or outlaw in encounters where one or two hits can decide the outcome. With little room for error, feinting and blocking are essential to overcoming your opponent.

Fast, high-stakes combat

Every strike matters. Rather than prolonged exchanges, combat centres on brief, dangerous confrontations in which a single opening can lead to defeat. Use feints to challenge your opponent and blocks to defend yourself as you look for the opportunity to land a decisive blow.

• One- or two-hit duels: battles are resolved with very few successful strikes.
• Essential defensive play: feinting and blocking are central to overcoming your enemy.
• A varied cast: take to the fight as a samurai, warrior monk or outlaw.

Traditional Japanese-inspired artwork

The game's visuals draw on traditional Japanese style, bringing its ancient Japanese setting to life through hand-drawn artwork and animation. This distinctive presentation provides the backdrop for its tense 2D combat.

Stories revealed through repeat tournaments

Each character has their own story to tell. The cyclical story mode encourages you to complete the tournament repeatedly, revealing more about the characters as you return. Further completions offer insight into their motivations and journeys towards self-acceptance.

Cross-platform online duels

Challenge friends or foes through cross-platform online fighting. This feature lets you duel other Two Strikes players across platforms, rather than limiting your opponents to those playing on PS5.

Product details

• Platform: PS5.
• Game type: 2D fighting game.
• Setting: ancient Japan.
• Features: hand-drawn animation, cyclical character story mode and cross-platform online fighting.
• Publisher: MAXIMUM GAMES.