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5.0On its own, the game is limited in its story mode and you’ll definitely beat it within an hour or so. All in all, it’s a decent game and I love the stylized approach to the graphics and that they kept the original feel of the 1993 game.
Samurai Shodown
SNK · Jun 25, 2019
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SAMURAI SHODOWN has enjoyed worldwide success as a blade-wielding fighting game series since its first release in 1993. 11 years have passed since the last series installment, and it is now time for SAMURAI SHODOWN to return in a brand-new game featuring high-end visuals and gameplay! Faithfully reproducing the game mechanics and atmosphere that contributed to the success of the series, SAMURAI SHODOWN includes a revolutionary feature that learns from players game actions and patterns in order to create CPU-controlled “ghost” characters. With a story set one year before the very first installment, a diverse cast of returning and new characters cross paths in order to fulfill their destinies!
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- XboxEra7.5Samurai Showdown Special Edition is a fantastic return of a beloved fighting game franchise. It’s a refreshing option for those who might want a break or palate cleanser from the combo-heavy and more bombastic fighting games that are more prevalent in the scene today.
- Xbox Tavern8.5One of the best entry level fighting games, Samurai Shodown is an excellent return to form for the series. This Xbox series upgrade offers some small but much appreciated upgrades on the original title. Anyone looking to dip their toes into fighting games will do well to start here, that said, there is a lot to dig into after that.
- 3rd-strike.com6.6Samurai Shodown is a fairly decent reboot, albeit with somewhat dated principles and mechanics. The game plays fairly smoothly on PC, save for the very long and annoying loading times. The current cast of characters is interesting, but it’s sad to see that SNK clearly wants to milk the cow dry with single character DLC packages that cost way too much, especially if you want to have a full roster. The game’s decent, but we’d recommend waiting until the price drops somewhat.
- HookedGamers7.1Samurai Shodown is another worthy entrant into the PC world of beat’em ups. The reasonably short story that plays out is lacklustre, but the action - particularly when playing against others – more than makes up for it. The playing poster isn’t huge, but it does allow for more familiarity with each of the combatants and their skills.
- Wccftech.com7.0Samurai Shodown is a great fighter that looks beautiful, and deserves a much bigger audience than it has - but as of right now, there aren't enough players online to satisfy fighting game fans, and there isn't enough singleplayer content for more casual fans. The new characters that have been added since launch are great, but Samurai Shodown still feels like a game that needs an overhaul.
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