Fighting

Samurai Shodown

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · IGDB

3.7

Users · RAWG

1993

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJuly 7, 1993

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Fighting

Playable on

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PSPPlayStation 4PlayStation 3Xbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo SwitchWiiGame BoySNESGenesisNeo GeoGame GearSEGA CD3DO

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About this game

In early Japan, a man named Shiro Tokisada Amakusa preaches a heretic religion. Little does anyone know that Amakusa is really a servant of the evil Ambrosia, who took over Amakusa's body. Ambrosia wishes to shroud the world in darkness. Now, choose between 12 warriors (and 3 bonus characters) to fight for the honor of destroying Amakusa, and fulfilling a mission.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Weapon-focused combat makes spacing and attacks more consequential.
Deliberate pacing rewards patience over constant combo execution.
Alternative to the combo-heavy fighting games of its era.
Feudal Japanese setting, music, and designs define its identity.
Large character sprites, dramatic attacks, and detailed animation.

Cons

Limited combos and shorter move strings than some rivals.
High-damage weapon strikes can end matches abruptly.
Deliberate pacing can feel slow beside faster fighting games.
Arcade single-player content ends quickly after learning mechanics and matchups.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Fighting

Samurai Shodown

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · IGDB

3.7

Users · RAWG

1993

Released

Platforms

🔗▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJuly 7, 1993

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Fighting

Playable on

PlayStationXboxNintendoOther

Show all 14 versions ▾

PSPPlayStation 4PlayStation 3Xbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo SwitchWiiGame BoySNESGenesisNeo GeoGame GearSEGA CD3DO

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Weapon-focused combat makes spacing and attacks more consequential.
Deliberate pacing rewards patience over constant combo execution.
Alternative to the combo-heavy fighting games of its era.
Feudal Japanese setting, music, and designs define its identity.
Large character sprites, dramatic attacks, and detailed animation.

Cons

Limited combos and shorter move strings than some rivals.
High-damage weapon strikes can end matches abruptly.
Deliberate pacing can feel slow beside faster fighting games.
Arcade single-player content ends quickly after learning mechanics and matchups.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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