Samurai Shodown

aka: Nettō Samurai Spirits, Samurai Shodown 1, Samurai Spirits
Moby ID: 7255

The Arcade Shodown Hits Home.

Just when you thought it was safe to fight on the Sega CD ... A direct port of SNK's fifth installment to the popular "100 Mega Shock" series, Samurai Shodown pits you blade-to-blade against 12 of the most heinous samurai warriors the arcade has ever witnessed. Charlotte, Jufei Yagyu, Tam Tam, Nakoruru and her flame-belching eagle... they're all here - each with his/her own lethal weaponry and "Methods of Mayhem." Now there's nowhere to hide!

  • Popular arcade mega-hit takes street fighting over the top on the Sega CD

  • 12 different characters to choose from - each possessing his own weapons and truly spectacular fight moves

  • Bonus stages appear throughout the contest to test your fight skill and technique

  • Add to your score by picking up cash boxes, gold coins and food!

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Back Cover - Sega CD

Draw your sword and prepare to defend your honour against the world's supreme 11 Samurai warriors. Clash with an opponent in 2 player versus mode or enter the ultimate showdown in arcade mode, packed with special power moves and interactive scenery.

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Back Cover - Genesis (PAL)

* 12 different fighters
* 13 Stages plus Bonus rounds
* 32 Megs
* Dolby Surround Sound

You are a fierce Samurai warrior with only one goal. To seek out and defeat your enemies with all your strength and skills. Armed with only your sword, you must rely on your keen instincts while you do battle with some of the strongest and craftiest Knights, Ninjas, and tough guys ever assembled.

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www.nintendo.com - SNES

The first episode of the original weapon-based fighting game arrives on PlayStation 3. * Samurai, ninja and other exotic fighters star in this classic battler. * Use the rage gauge to turn damage into attack power during intense, button-mashing weapon clashes. * Exchange slashes and strikes with players from around the world via PlayStation Network, record local gameplay with Replay Mode, and listen to game music in the Sound Player.

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www.playstation.com

SAMURAI SHODOWN, THE #1 ARCADE GAME, IS HERE!

Lost in a forgotten era... you are a fierce Samurai warrior with only one goal. To seek out and
defeat your enemies with all your strength and skills. Armed with only your sword, you must rely
on your keen instincts while you do battle with some of the strongest and craftiest Knights,
Ninjas, and tough guys ever assembled.

  • 32 Megs of Arcade-Style action.

  • Feel your senses come alive as you do battle in complete Dolby surround sound.

  • Play as any of the 12 selectable characters!

  • 13 full stages plus Bonus rounds and lots of surprises!

  • Exciting new "Rage Gauge" feature gives you added attack power when you accumulate
    damage.

  • "Courier Man" runs past to throw you food, coins and surprise items during battle.

  • Dozens of new sword swinging techniques to learn and master!

Dolby and the DD symbol are registered trademarks of the Dolby
Research Center.

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Back of Box - SNES (US)

SAMURAI SHODOWN® is an entirely new
arcade fighting video game - all the characters
fight with swords, for thrills you won't find in any
other game! Choose from 12 different
characters with distinct individual personalities -
samurai warriors, ninja fighters, kabuki-actors
and more! Each character has special attacks
for even more intense fighting action. Travel
into the unknown to experience the thrills of
Samurai swordfighting!

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Back of Box - Game Boy (US)

YOU PLAYED IN THE ARCADES,NOW PLAY IT ON YOUR GENESIS...

IT'S SHOWDOWN TIME!

The world is in chaos. Society has been turned upside down. In this law-
less world, samurai, ninja masters, knights and soldiers fight using all the
skills and secret techniques at their command. It's a cruel and brutal
world - if you lose hold of your sword, fight with your bare hands! Use
your anger to defeat your enemies! In a world without order, the samurai
stands alone against the forces of chaos...

  • Violent, heart-pounding sword fighting! Carefully judge your timing
    for each character. Get in close and flip away your opponent's
    weapon. Discover the true spirit of the samurai!

  • Check out the new "Rage Gauge"! You store up extra energy each
    time you are injured, and rage forth with extra attack power when
    the gauge hits maximum.

  • Use the bombs dropped into the screen to corner and destroy your
    enemy. Pick up old gold coins to increase your point score, and
    food items to restore life.

  • Lots of attack methods! Fight with swords , punch and kick, and
    use the many and varied special attacks and special sword attacks.
    Some characters even use deadly attack animals to defeat
    opponents!

  • Control the boss character Shiro Tokisada Amakusa in the VS
    game, making a total of 12 selectable characters for sizzling game
    play!

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Back of Case - Genesis (US)

このゲームをPS5でプレイするには、システムソフトウェアを最新バージョンにアップデートしてください。このゲームはPS5でプレイできますが、PS4で利用できる機能の一部はPS5では利用できない場合があります。詳細については PlayStation.com/bc を参照してください。
内容の説明

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PlayStation Store Description

To play this game on PS5, your system may need to be updated to the latest system software. Although this game is playable on PS5, some features available on PS4 may be absent. See PlayStation.com/bc for more details.
'SAMURAI SHODOWN' is a fighting game that was originally released by SNK in 1993. The game features 12 swordmasters, each with their own unique personality. They will battle it out among each other before taking on Shiro Tokisada Amakusa in the game’s climax. One of the unique characteristics of this game is the Rage Gauge which fills up as the player takes damage. Once that gauge is full the character’s attacks do more damage, keeping the battles tense and exciting.

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PlayStation Store Description

NEOGEO's masterpiece games are now available in the app !! And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environments through the ACA NEOGEO series. Now on smartphone, the difficulty and look NEOGEO games had back then can be reproduced through screen settings and options. Also, players can benefit from online features such as online ranking modes. More, it features quick save/load and virtual pad customization functions to support comfortable play within the app. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces that are still supported to this day.

[Game introduction] 'SAMURAI SHODOWN' is a fighting game that was originally released by SNK in 1993. The game features 12 swordmasters, each with their own unique personality. They will battle it out among each other before taking on Shiro Tokisada Amakusa in the game’s climax. One of the unique characteristics of this game is the Rage Gauge which fills up as the player takes damage. Once that gauge is full the character’s attacks do more damage, keeping the battles tense and exciting.

[Recommendation OS] iOS 13 and above

© SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Co.

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iTunes Store Description


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