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Samurai Shodown

"In early Japan, a man named Shiro Tokisada Amakusa preaches a heretic religion."

SNK·Playtronic·Japan Home Video Co.·Crystal Dynamics·BMG Interactive Entertainment·D4 Enterprise·SNK Playmore· July 7, 1993· Main Game
43
Critic Score
1 reviews
57
User Score
58 ratings

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.

Released 7 July 1993 for 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Arcade, FM Towns and Neo Geo AES by SNK, published by Playtronic and Japan Home Video Co.. Rated 16 by PEGI, B by CERO. About 1 hours to beat. Up to 2 players locally.

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Artwork & Box Art

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3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Standard
NA
Dec 31, 1994
3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Standard
JP
Feb 10, 1995
3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Standard
EU
Dec 31, 1994
Arcade
Standard
JP
Jul 7, 1993
Arcade
Standard
NA
Aug 11, 1993
FM Towns
Standard
JP
Sep 1, 1995
Neo Geo AES
Standard
JP
Aug 11, 1993
Neo Geo AES
Standard
NA
Aug 11, 1993
Neo Geo AES
Standard
EU
Aug 11, 1993
Neo Geo CD
Standard
NA
Oct 1, 1996
Neo Geo CD
Standard
JP
Sep 9, 1994
PlayStation 3
Standard
EU
Dec 22, 2010
PlayStation Portable
Standard
NA
Feb 1, 2011
PlayStation 3
Standard
JP
May 31, 2007
PlayStation Portable
Standard
JP
May 31, 2007
Wii
Standard
EU
May 30, 2008
Wii
Standard
NA
Jun 16, 2008
Wii
Standard
JP
Oct 16, 2008
PlayStation 3
Standard
NA
Dec 21, 2010
Critic Score
43 /100
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 1 professional review
Aggregated from professional game critics and publications.
User Score
57 /100
Mixed or Average
Based on 58 ratings
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Comparison
Critics
43
Users
57
Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
75–89
Generally Favorable
50–74
Mixed or Average
Users
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
Critics
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike