PlayStation · Fighting
Samurai Shodown
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | SNK |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Samurai Shodown |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by SNK, Samurai Shodown arrived on the PlayStation as a fighting game.
It is part of the Samurai Shodown series; on the PS1 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 (Neo Geo). SNK also made The King of Fighters '99, The King of Fighters '94 and Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition for the PS1.
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 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Samurai Shodown.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
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.