Sega Game Gear · Fighting
Samurai Shodown
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Takara |
| Publisher | Takara |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Samurai Shodown |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994, Samurai Shodown is a fighting game developed by Takara.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1994 include Sonic Drift, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble and Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya. Among the 11 Game Gear fighting games in our database, it ranks #3 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).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
- you are looking for something to play with friends
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
32 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 00C-B3D-3BE |
|---|---|
| Both Players Start With 1/4 Energy | 14F-4BF-E6B |
| Both Players Start With 1/2 Energy | 22F-4BF-E6B |
| Both Players Start With 3/4 Energy | 30F-4BF-E6B |
| Infinite Energy | 01B-F4D-EB9 |
| Once You Have Pow You Keep It | 007-CAD-3B2 |
Samurai Shodown walkthroughs & guides
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Samurai Shodown FAQ
When did Samurai Shodown come out on the Game Gear?
Samurai Shodown was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994.
Who made Samurai Shodown?
It was developed by Takara.
Is Samurai Shodown multiplayer?
No. Samurai Shodown is a single-player game.
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.