- Publisher: SNK Corporation , Athlon Games, Inc.
- Release Date: Jun 25, 2019
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PC, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One
User Score
Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 60 out of 80
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Mixed: 6 out of 80
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Negative: 14 out of 80
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Jan 24, 2023Beautiful graphics.
Few default characters. Too many paid DLCs.
The loading time of the story mode is too long.
The last boss is too hard and his attack is too cowardly. -
Jul 28, 2020Not my type of fighting game. Its reminiscent of old school fighting games so i can see why some people would like it, but again it wasn't my jam.
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Aug 20, 2019Overall, Samurai Shodown has some rough edges to it – but fewer than any entry has had in around 20 years. It’s the best-playing entry in the series since the legendary second installment, and stands out nicely even in today’s crowded field of fighters. Much like it did in the early ’90s, by being different than the pack with its feudal Japanese setting and story, it allows the core game to be different even if the framework is still a single-plane fighter. It’s a must-play for any lapsed fans of the series and will not only rekindle old memories, but forge new ones for all who play it.
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Aug 19, 2019A refreshing trip to the beginnings of modern Japan in a company of furious, heavily armed samurai. The tactics are everything and the best offense is a solid defense. Not every retro is cool, but this comeback is absolutely worth the price.
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Playstation Official Magazine UKJul 30, 2019A fantastic reboot that reworks Samurai Shodown’s best ideas into an accomplished Street Fighter V-alike. It can’t truly escape the trappings of its own heritage, but fans will adore SNK’s return. [Issue#165, p.82]