Samurai Shodown

Samurai Shodown

Fighting
1993

Samurai Shodown is an upcoming Fighting game releasing on Neo Geo AES, Arcade, PlayStation 3. Scheduled to launch on July 7, 1993.

Developed by SNK and published by Japan Home Video Co., Tec Toy, Crystal Dynamics, Takara, Sega, BMG Interactive Entertainment, D4 Enterprise, JVC, Playtronic, SNK, SNK Playmore.

Release Date: 07/08/1993

Released
Samurai Shodown cover
trailer

Story

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.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Neo Geo AESArcadePlayStation 3Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemWiiSega Mega Drive/Genesis3DO Interactive MultiplayerFM TownsPlayStationPlayStation PortableNeo Geo CDSega CDSuper Famicom

Genres

Fighting

Developer

  • SNK

Publishers

  • Japan Home Video Co.
  • Tec Toy
  • Crystal Dynamics
  • Takara
  • Sega
  • BMG Interactive Entertainment
  • D4 Enterprise
  • JVC
  • Playtronic
  • SNK
  • SNK Playmore

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Side view

Multiplayer

  • Offline: up to 2 players

Part of

  • Samurai Shodown franchise

Ratings & Reviews

43%
Critic Score
1 reviews
73%
User Score
56 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionHistorical

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

martial artsfeudal japanplaystation networkdigital distributionpsone classicsplaystation tv supportbackwards compatibilitywii virtual console

Game Engine

Built with Neo Geo MVS

Release Information

Primary Release Date

July 7, 1993

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Wii

June 16, 2008
North America
May 30, 2008
Europe
October 16, 2008
Japan

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

November 19, 1994
Japan
December 31, 1995
Europe
December 31, 1994
North America

Sega CD

January 1, 1995
North America
June 1, 1996
Unknown
June 1, 1996
Europe

3DO Interactive Multiplayer

December 31, 1994
North America
February 10, 1995
Japan
December 31, 1994
Europe

Arcade

July 7, 1993
Japan
August 11, 1993
North America

FM Towns

September 1, 1995
Japan

Neo Geo AES

August 11, 1993
Japan
August 11, 1993
North America
August 11, 1993
Europe

Neo Geo CD

October 1, 1996
North America
September 9, 1994
Japan

PlayStation

March 26, 1998
Japan

Super Famicom

September 22, 1994
Japan

Super Nintendo Entertainment System

February 1, 1996
Unknown
November 1, 1994
North America
December 31, 1994
Australia
December 31, 1994
New Zealand
December 31, 1994
Europe

PlayStation 3

May 31, 2007
Japan
December 22, 2010
Europe

PlayStation Portable

May 31, 2007
Japan
February 1, 2011
North America

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

Frequently Asked Questions about Samurai Shodown