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|developer=[[SNK]] | |developer=[[SNK]] | ||
|publisher=[[SNK]] | |publisher=[[SNK]] | ||
|released={{rd|1993|August 11}} | |released={{rd|1993|August 11}} | ||
{{sys| | {{sys|wii}}{{jp|2007|October 16}} | ||
|genre=[[Fighting]] | |genre=[[Fighting]] | ||
|systems=[[Arcade]], [[SNES]], [[Sega Genesis]], [[Game Boy]], [[3DO Interactive Multiplayer]], [[Sega Game Gear]], [[Sega CD]], [[Neo Geo]], [[Neo Geo CD]], [[Wii]] | |systems=[[Arcade]], [[SNES]], [[Sega Genesis]], [[Game Boy]], [[3DO Interactive Multiplayer]], [[Sega Game Gear]], [[Sega CD]], [[Neo Geo]], [[Neo Geo CD]], [[Wii]] | ||
|ratings={{CERO|B}}{{ESRB|T}}{{PEGI|12}}{{USK|12}}{{OFLC|MA15}}{{OFLC old|M15}}{{OFLC/NZ|R15}}{{ELSPA|12}}{{RSAC|3|1|1}} | |ratings={{CERO|B}}{{ESRB|T}}{{PEGI|12}}{{USK|12}}{{OFLC|MA15}}{{OFLC old|M15}}{{OFLC/NZ|R15}}{{ELSPA|12}}{{RSAC|3|1|1}} | ||
|modes= | |modes=[[Single player]], [[multiplayer]] | ||
|website=[ | |website=[https://samuraianiv.snk-corp.co.jp/ snk-corp.co.jp] | ||
|followed by=[[Samurai Shodown II]] | |followed by=[[Samurai Shodown II]] | ||
|series=Samurai Shodown | |series=Samurai Shodown | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{series disambig}} | {{series disambig}} | ||
{{game disambig||the 1998 [[Neo Geo Pocket]] game|[[Samurai Shodown!]] | {{game disambig||the 1998 [[Neo Geo Pocket]] game|[[Samurai Shodown!]]|the 2019 reboot|[[Samurai Shodown (2019)]]}} | ||
'''Samurai Shodown''', known as '''Samurai Spirits''' (サムライスピリッツ) in Japan, is the first game in [[SNK]]'s popular series of fighting games. | |||
It is set in the late 18th century and all of its characters wield weapons. It also bears comparatively authentic music from the time period and a refined version of the camera zoom first found in Art of Fighting. True to its use of bladed weapons, the game also includes copious amounts of blood. Its overall aesthetic drew in the curious, and made SNK many fans. | |||
It is set in the late 18th century and all of its characters wield weapons. It also bears comparatively authentic music from the time period and a refined version of the camera zoom first found in Art of Fighting. True to its use of bladed weapons, the game also includes | |||
''Samurai Shodown'' quickly became renowned for its fast pace, focused more on quick, powerful strikes than combos. As to emphasize the distinction of this gameplay system, slow motion was added to intensify damage dealt from hard hits. Also during a match, a referee held flags representing each player (player 1 was white; player 2 red). When a player landed a successful hit, the referee would lift the corresponding flag, letting everyone watching know who dealt the blow. To lessen the repetition of fights, a delivery man running in the background threw items such as chicken (that healed) or bombs, which could significantly change the outcome of a play. | ''Samurai Shodown'' quickly became renowned for its fast pace, focused more on quick, powerful strikes than combos. As to emphasize the distinction of this gameplay system, slow motion was added to intensify damage dealt from hard hits. Also during a match, a referee held flags representing each player (player 1 was white; player 2 red). When a player landed a successful hit, the referee would lift the corresponding flag, letting everyone watching know who dealt the blow. To lessen the repetition of fights, a delivery man running in the background threw items such as chicken (that healed) or bombs, which could significantly change the outcome of a play. | ||
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[[Category:Wii]] | [[Category:Wii]] |
Revision as of 21:47, 27 April 2020
This is the first game in the Samurai Shodown series. For other games in the series see the Samurai Shodown category.
Samurai Shodown | |
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Developer(s) | SNK |
Publisher(s) | SNK |
Year released | |
System(s) | Arcade, SNES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Sega Game Gear, Sega CD, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD, Wii |
Followed by | Samurai Shodown II |
Series | Samurai Shodown |
Japanese title | サムライスピリッツ (Samurai Spirits) |
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Genre(s) | Fighting |
Modes | Single player, multiplayer |
Rating(s) |
- For the 1998 Neo Geo Pocket game, see Samurai Shodown!. For the 2019 reboot, see Samurai Shodown (2019).
Samurai Shodown, known as Samurai Spirits (サムライスピリッツ) in Japan, is the first game in SNK's popular series of fighting games.
It is set in the late 18th century and all of its characters wield weapons. It also bears comparatively authentic music from the time period and a refined version of the camera zoom first found in Art of Fighting. True to its use of bladed weapons, the game also includes copious amounts of blood. Its overall aesthetic drew in the curious, and made SNK many fans.
Samurai Shodown quickly became renowned for its fast pace, focused more on quick, powerful strikes than combos. As to emphasize the distinction of this gameplay system, slow motion was added to intensify damage dealt from hard hits. Also during a match, a referee held flags representing each player (player 1 was white; player 2 red). When a player landed a successful hit, the referee would lift the corresponding flag, letting everyone watching know who dealt the blow. To lessen the repetition of fights, a delivery man running in the background threw items such as chicken (that healed) or bombs, which could significantly change the outcome of a play.
Table of Contents
- Samurai Shodown (Moves)
- Samurai Shodown II (Moves)
- Samurai Shodown III (Moves)
- Samurai Shodown IV (Moves)
- Samurai Shodown V (Moves)
- Samurai Shodown V Special (Moves)
- Samurai Shodown VI (Moves)
- Samurai Shodown (2019) (Moves)
- Amakusa
- Andrew
- Baiken
- Basara
- Cham Cham
- Chample
- Charlotte
- Darli
- Earthquake
- Enja
- Gaira
- Galford
- Gaoh
- Gen-An
- Genjuro
- Gongsun Li
- Hanzo
- Haohmaru
- Hibiki
- Iroha
- Jubei
- Kazuki
- Kim Ung Che
- Kuroko
- Kusaregedo
- Kyoshiro
- Mina
- Mizuki
- Nakoruru
- Nicotine
- Ocha-Maro
- Pak Pak
- Poppy
- Rasetsumaru
- Rera
- Rimururu
- Sankuro
- Shiki
- Shikuru Mamahaha
- Shizumaru
- Sieger
- Sogetsu
- Sugoroku
- Suija
- Tam Tam
- Ukyo
- Wan-Fu
- Warden
- Wu-Ruixiang
- Yashamaru
- Yoshitora
- Yumeji
- Yunfei
- Zankuro