Samurai Shodown Anthology gathers six cult 2D entries from SNK. A lively museum of sword fighting, filter and tweak options and generous content. Essential for genre fans.
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Compilation2 players12+
Description
An SNK Playmore and Ignition Entertainment compilation released in 2008, an anthology of the Samurai Shodown franchise. Includes the first six entries (Samurai Shodown I through VI) in faithful Neo Geo arcade emulation. Graphical filters, save states and three bonus games. An excellent gateway to the SNK sword saga for the nostalgic.
Samurai Shodown Anthology review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Gathering the entries of a blade-fighting saga offers years of duels to rediscover, character after character. Mastering each roster, refining your timing and battling restarts the pad again and again. That generous anthology, made for fans, sustains a longevity fighting fans cultivate for a long time.
Technical info
💾1,4 GB📅28/03/2008
Published by SNK Playmore
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Is Samurai Shodown Anthology still worth playing in 2026?
A compilation from SNK, Samurai Shodown Anthology gathers the main entries of the legendary sword fighting series, from the first game to the most accomplished sequels, in their faithful Neo Geo versions. The weapon system, the tension of duels where one blow can decide everything and the feudal Japanese aesthetic cross the ages without aging. The minimalist compilation presentation stays plain. A precious box for fans of bladed 2D versus and of the SNK golden age.
