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There are two control modes in Usagi Yojimbo: Peaceful Mode and Fighting Mode. You begin the game in Peaceful Mode. Drawing your sword will switch you to Fighting Mode. Sheathing your sword will return you to fighting mode. (Note that you cannot sheathe your sword if an enemy is present.) The picture of Usagi's face in the upper-left corner of the screen and the music will change when switching between Peaceful and Fighting mode.

Controls (facing right)
Direction Peaceful Mode Fighting Mode
Joystick Keyboard Fire/Space Released Fire/Space Pressed Fire/Space Released Fire/Space Pressed
Arcade-Stick-Up.png Q Jump Draw Sword Jump Raise Sword
Arcade-Stick-UL.png Q + I Jump Back Draw Sword Jump Back Run Back
Arcade-Stick-UR.png Q + P Jump Forward Draw Sword Jump Forward Charge
Arcade-Stick-Left.png I Turn Pay Money Turn Turn
Arcade-Stick-Right.png P Walk Pay Money Run Forward Charge
Arcade-Stick-DL.png Z + I Stand Bow Stand Sheathe Sword
Arcade-Stick-Down.png Z Stand Bow Stand Raise Sword
Arcade-Stick-DR.png Z + P Stand Bow Stand Charge
Fighting Controls
Parry Press and release fire button quickly. This is a defensive move that can be used to block your opponents attacks including the shuriken that are thrown by ninja.
Side Swipe Press and release fire button at or before the maximum swing is reached.
Overhead Cut Press and hold the fire button until Usagi raises his sword above his head, then release the fire button.