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Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Fight in reverse! Legendary 80's arcade creators return with a lost project reborn! Experience pendulum battles never seen before, with vintage pixel art, hot-blooded rivals, and captivating women. To save your beloved, race across the globe and Forge your SAKA-DOH! Wishlist today. Now, warrior!!
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Action · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Race across the globe to save your beloved in SAKA-DOH: THE REVERSAL ARTS, a 2026 action game where you'll engage in unique pendulum battles.
About this game
Defy the skies, Defy the earth, Defy the world, but never forsake your fellow.
It’s our way of reversal.
■ Gameplay ■
Take control of the mysterious martial art known as SAKA-DOH and fight your way across the world in a thrilling 80s arcade-style action game!
Swing the hero, Masao Sakamaki, on the rope and unleash the momentum into devastating punches and kicks!
Chain rapid strikes, charge up your Sen-Qi to unleash three levels of super moves, and break through stages packed with powerful foes!
Over-the-top, high-impact “Reversal SAKA-DOH Action” awaits you!!
■ Story ■
Born in Japan’s Sengoku period, the deadly martial art SAKA-JUTSU evolved through the ages and spread worldwide as SAKA-DOH.
Now, in the Showa era, Masao Sakamaki-assistant master of the Isakami-ryu dojo, finally attains full mastery after long and rigorous training. But at that very moment, his beloved Misora Isakami, daughter of the dojo master, mysteriously vanishes.
To find Misora, Masao sets out on a journey of endless battles across the globe.
Awaiting him are fiery friendships, tragic destinies, formidable rivals, and captivating women.
What will Masao discover at the very end of his journey—?
■ SAKA-DOH: An Arcade Experience to BELONG to us! ■
Pixel art blazing with the unmatched spirit of the 80s arcades, adrenaline-pumping BGM, and a hot-blooded storyline.
The world of SAKA-DOH awaits—experience it with all your soul are!!
■ Legendary Development Team ■
A gathering of veteran creators who helped shape the game scene of the 80s and 90s, and who continue to thrive as active developers today.
Game Design
Kenji Kaido a.k.a. PaPaRa Kaito
Formerly of TAITO. A game designer dedicated to delivering “new gameplay experiences” throughout his career.
Notable works: Cameltry, Night Striker, Sonic Blast Man, Warrior Blade, and more.
Sound Design
Nakayama-Raiden
Formerly of ZUNTATA (TAITO’s sound team).
A composer whose powerful and energetic sound design has brought countless worlds to life.
Notable works: Grid Seeker, Densha de GO!, Puzzle Bobble 2, and more.
Programmer
M-KAI
Started with Family BASIC, and has continued to pursue “the games I want to play myself.”
Notable works: Judgement Silversword, Eschatos, Ginga Force, and more.
Graphic Artist
Kentaro Matsumura a.k.a. BAW BAW
Formerly of TAITO. Renowned for precise yet bold pixel art.
Notable works: Darius Gaiden, G-Darius, Puzzle Bobble 2, and more.
Creative Supervisor
Hiroshi Makabe (MCF)
A veteran programmer with 33 years of experience, and a former writer for Mycom BASIC Magazine. Oversees the development team as Creative Supervisor.
Defy the skies, Defy the earth, Defy the world, but never forsake your fellow.
It’s our way of games. It’s our way of reversal.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: windows10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-13100
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 730
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 640 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: windows10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 640 MB available space
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Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
"SAKA-DOH": Officially Released!
Experience the excitement of the 80s today. Suspended Fighting Action "SAKA-DOH" Releases Today!We are pleased to announce that the wait is finally over. Today, February 6th, we have officially released "SAKA-DOH".This title materializes the "energy" and "bold creativity" of yesteryear's arcade games using today's cutting-edge technology. The moment has arrived for players everywhere to get their hands on it.Read full article on Community Announcements (h-sugawara)AnnouncementsOfficial
[Media Coverage] SAKA-DOH Featured on AUTOMATON!
Hello everyone,We are excited to share that the gaming news site AUTOMATON has published a featured article about our upcoming title, SAKA-DOH.▼ Read the full article here: https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260202-415507/ (Note: The article is in Japanese, but we encourage you to check it out!)The article provides an in-depth look at our core concept: "Realizing ideas we first envisioned in the 1980s." It highlights the journey of our development team, led by game designer Kenji Kaido (known for his work on ICO and Shadow of the Colossus), and delves into the mechanics of our unconventional "hanging combat action" system.We believe this feature captures the "Arcade Soul" and the dedication we’ve poured into this project. We hope you enjoy the read and get a better sense of what makes SAKA-DOH unique.We are working hard as we approach our February 6th release date. Thank you for your continued support!Read full article on Community Announcements (h-sugawara)






