Mortal Kombat 3 Classic
Super Nintendo · Fighting / Action
Samurai Shodown
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | SNK |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Samurai Shodown |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Samurai Shodown is a fighting game developed by SNK. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993. It blends fighting and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 62 SNES fighting games in our database, it ranks #24 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). SNK also made Fatal Fury 2, Fatal Fury: King of Fighters and King of the Monsters for the SNES.
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
38 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 7EBE9B63 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health P1 | 7E621480 |
| Maximum Power P1 | 7E623D20 |
| Infinite Health P2 | 7E661480 |
| Maximum Power P2 | 7E663D20 |
Samurai Shodown walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Samurai Shodown.
If you like Samurai Shodown, the Matrix also picks…
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Classic
King of the Monsters Deep cut
Mortal Kombat Classic
Street Fighter Alpha 2 Classic
Mortal Kombat II Classic
Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Samurai Shodown FAQ
When did Samurai Shodown come out on the SNES?
Samurai Shodown was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1993.
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.