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Samurai Shodown (USA)

Super Nintendo (SNES)
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Reviewed in
1995
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✪ Reviewed on December 7, 2023
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The SNES port of Samurai Shodown, surprisingly faithful despite resolution loss. Solid for SNK historical versus fans.

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Category
Fighting 1 player 12+
Description
SNK versus fighting game with samurai battling in 18th-century Japan, European version. Published by SNK, released in the USA in 1995. Samurai with swords and distinct techniques, tension and frenzy system. North American version of SNK's Samurai Spirits on Super Nintendo.

Samurai Shodown 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
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Ranking
12th in Top 20 best SNK games
Technical info
💾2,4 MB 📅01/06/1995
Published by Takara

Samurai Shodown (SNES) price, value & rarity

Sought-after
Q1 loose
 $14 Q6 complete
 $57 Q10 new
 $200 !
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Other versions
Samurai Spirits
Japan
22/09/1994
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Samurai Shodown
Europe
01/06/1995
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Is Samurai Shodown still worth playing in 2026?

Samurai Shodown brings SNK's versus fighter to the Super Nintendo, surprisingly faithful despite the loss of definition and a few missing characters. The weapon-based system and the tension of the blade keep their bite, with duels where every hit counts. The presentation inevitably shows its limits against the Neo Geo, but the game's essence remains. For fans of historical fighting and demanding versus, it is a solid port, still enjoyable for anyone who appreciates SNK's distinctive style.

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