Samurai Shodown

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. Switch Player
    Mar 31, 2020
    60
    With its distinct art and unique fighting style, Samurai Shodown has a lot of potential. An underpopulated online community and disappointing visuals in handheld mode stop this from becoming the go-to blade-wielding fighter it should have been.
  2. Meristation
    Mar 11, 2020
    60
    An excellent one vs one in a not so excellent port. Switch version proves to be quite underwhelming technically, compared to the original versions.
  3. XGN
    Mar 4, 2020
    70
    Samurai Shodown is a fun game for the Nintendo Switch, but also seems to be a game that gets old quickly. In particular, the storylines of the various characters who run the same at certain moments can be a drawback. If you are looking for a fun, fast and at the same time slow fighting game that really gets you excited, this is a must buy for you.
  5. Cubed3
    Feb 27, 2020
    70
    Despite the DLC gripes and the heavy downgrade in visuals for this Switch port, Samurai Shodown really stands out from the crowd, and it's great to see the revival of a popular series return in such a good way on the gameplay front. It takes weapons-based combat and creates a smart system out of it, putting players on edge, and provides moments of pure bliss when bare knuckle comebacks are made. The strong Japanese style only adds to the appeal. It really could have done with a more fleshed out story mode, though.
  6. GameSpew
    Feb 26, 2020
    60
    Samurai Shodown is a good fighting game. It really is. But the Switch version’s framerate issues, long loading times, and blurry visuals stacking on top of the existing lack of content and modes, however, its cost is a large pill to swallow. If you’ve got money to burn you’ll certainly get some joy out of it, but with fighters like Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late[cl-r] now available on Switch, it could be better spent elsewhere.
  7. Screen Rant
    Feb 25, 2020
    60
    All of Samurai Shodown's iconic characters are present here, with their traditional (and some non-traditional) feudal Japanese stylings. The graphics aren't particularly next-gen, but the art style more than makes up for it. But when there are better (and more popular) alternatives out there, it's hard to make a case for why Samurai Shodown is worth the 50 dollar price tag.
  8. The Digital Fix
    Feb 25, 2020
    70
    Samurai Shodown for the Nintendo Switch is a solid fighting title for returning players and newcomers alike. While it does suffer visually, particularly in handheld mode, the gameplay remains stellar throughout.
  9. Gameblog.fr
    Feb 25, 2020
    60
    Despites a table multiplayer mode, the graphics of this Switch version nare neither convincing neither on TV nor on portable mode. If you have a PS4 or a Xbox, you know what to do.
  10. GamingTrend
    Feb 25, 2020
    70
    If you have access to other consoles, or if you aren’t interested in playing Samurai Shodown on the go, the Switch version of the game might not be the best way to experience the game. However, it’s still fundamentally the same great combat, so if you’re willing to make some visual and performance compromises, you’ll find a solid fighter here.

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 6 out of 31
  1. PPaul27
    Feb 25, 2020
    8
    Great job for snk & safari games! Solid port and gameplay like ps4 / xone versions. After the technical disaster of ''snk heroines''comes aGreat job for snk & safari games! Solid port and gameplay like ps4 / xone versions. After the technical disaster of ''snk heroines''comes a modern and wonderful beat em up, maybe the best, on nintendo switch. Design and moveset of charatcher is splendid..with only +10€ the deluxe edition have all dlc of season 1 with Basara (fantastic), Rimururu, Shzumaru, Wan fu (great) and Kazumi Kazama. The handheld mode is a little miracle!!! Not 9 or 10 because the framerate which is not stable at rock 60 fps (need a little patch) and loading times is too long . Now we want also king of fighter XIV on switch !… Full Review »
  2. blackheart1708
    Oct 27, 2021
    8
    port up to expectations, for those of us who enjoy the original in arcade rooms, we know that it transmits all the feeling of the original butport up to expectations, for those of us who enjoy the original in arcade rooms, we know that it transmits all the feeling of the original but with an impressive and fresh graphic section ... it is not a game of buttons or combos of one or two buttons ... is a game of precision and patience with a combat system that harshly punishes mistakes but greatly rewards perfect coordination of actions .. it is not for all audiences because it lacks the spectacular nature of more modern sagas .. a gift to nostalgia… Full Review »
  3. weskergamer
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    I'd never played a Samurai Shodown game before, and after this game i'm a big fan, of everything this game. The story is a little weak but theI'd never played a Samurai Shodown game before, and after this game i'm a big fan, of everything this game. The story is a little weak but the final boss was actually very good. I love the Asian aesthetic of the game and the characters are just awesome and the gameplay very fluid. Very recommended… Full Review »
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