Samurai Shodown

Samurai Shodown is SNK’s weapon-based fighting series, built around measured duels and powerful individual strikes. Judging reach, provoking a mistake and choosing when to commit give each clash its tension.

Published collection: 8 games

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Samurai Shodown is SNK’s weapon-based fighting series, built around measured duels and powerful individual strikes. Judging reach, provoking a mistake and choosing when to commit give each clash its tension. Representative games: Samurai Shodown — Neo Geo original (1993): Its rage gauge turns damage taken into stronger attacks. Samurai Shodown II (1994): Weapon-breaking special moves can temporarily leave an opponent fighting unarmed. Samurai Shodown — PS4/Xbox One debut (2019): Once-per-match Super Special Moves make timing a major commitment. Suitable for: Players who enjoy reading an opponent and carefully managing distance. The satisfaction comes from drawing out a careless attack, then landing a heavy slash in the opening.

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