Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans PS1 box art

PlayStation · Fighting

Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released2002
GenreFighting
DeveloperDIMPS
PublisherBandai
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by DIMPS and published by Bandai, Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans arrived on the PlayStation in 2002 as a fighting game.

It landed about 7 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2002 include Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA Football 2003.

DIMPS also made Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale for the PS1.

Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans 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've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans 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.

Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

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Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans FAQ

When did Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans come out on the PS1?

Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans was released for the PlayStation in 2002.

Who made Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans?

It was developed by DIMPS and published by Bandai.

Is Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans multiplayer?

Yes. Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans supports up to 2 players.

How long does Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans take to play?

As a fighting game, Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans 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 Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans 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.

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