Samurai Shodown

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Top Critic Average

76%

Critics Recommend

IGN
8.2 / 10
Eurogamer
Recommended
Game Informer
7.8 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10
Easy Allies
7 / 10
Nintendo Life
8 / 10
God is a Geek
8 / 10
God is a Geek
8 / 10
Creators: CI Games, SNK CORPORATION
Release Date: Jun 25, 2019 - Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
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Critic Reviews for Samurai Shodown

Archaic story mode and load times aside, Samurai Shodown succeeds as a fundamentals driven 2D fighting game.

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SNK's iconic series makes its return in this reboot that's short on features but rich in systems.

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Samurai Shodown's varied attacks and techniques have plenty of depth for those who dive into multiplayer, though the modes and options are lacking

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Samurai Shodown's easy-to-learn controls and high-stakes combat deliver a terrific, strategic fighting game that stands out from the rest.

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A confident and assured update of a classic fighting game series

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For those who game on the go, Samurai Shodown on Nintendo Switch is a weighty and undeniably fun-to-play fighter well deserving of your time

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Samurai Shodown is a very different fighter to what you might be used to, but it offers a unique way to play, offering a different approach to the genre.

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