Game Boy · Fighting
Samurai Shodown
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Takara |
| Publisher | Takara |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Samurai Shodown |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Takara, Samurai Shodown arrived on the Game Boy as a fighting game.
Among the 17 Game Boy fighting games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Samurai Shodown series. The series also appears on other systems with Samurai Shodown (Genesis) and Samurai Shodown (Neo Geo). Takara also made The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle, Nettou World Heroes 2 Jet and World Heroes 2 Jet for the Game Boy.
Samurai Shodown supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Samurai Shodown is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Samurai Shodown cheats & codes
60 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | FA2-46D-4C1 |
|---|---|
| Both Players Start With 1/3 Energy | 11F-86E-3B6 |
| Both Players Start With 2/3 Energy | 21F-86E-3B6 |
| Both Players Start With More Energy | FFF-86E-3B6 |
| Computer Takes All Damage (Even When You Get Hit) | 3EB-60D-7F1 |
| Start Timer At 30 Seconds | 3EF-80E-D57
1EF-81E-08F |
Samurai Shodown walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Samurai Shodown FAQ
Who made Samurai Shodown?
It was developed by Takara.
Is Samurai Shodown multiplayer?
Yes. Samurai Shodown supports up to 2 players.
How long does Samurai Shodown take to play?
As a fighting game, Samurai Shodown typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Samurai Shodown on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.