Samurai Shodown II Classic
Neo Geo · Fighting
Samurai Shodown
Certified classic
| System | Neo Geo |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | SNK |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Samurai Shodown |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Samurai Shodown is a fighting game released for the Neo Geo, developed by SNK.
Among the 50 Neo Geo fighting games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Samurai Shodown series; on the Neo Geo you can also try Samurai Shodown II and Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge. The series also appears on other systems with Samurai Shodown (Genesis) and Samurai Shodown (PS1). SNK also made Rage of the Dragons, The King of Fighters '94 and Fatal Fury 2 for the Neo Geo.
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
- you want to experience one of the Neo Geo's defining games
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 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Neo Geo games today
Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.
Samurai Shodown FAQ
Who made Samurai Shodown?
It was developed by SNK.
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.