Samurai Shodown Anthology

 Wii
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Nintendo Gamer
    74
    Most of the Shodowns hold up today, but the bare bones presentation is disappointing. [Apr 2009, p.59]
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  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    75
    The sheer number of characters and fighting styles on offer mean you'll be practicing it for months to come. [Apr 2009, p.87]
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Those who have been longing to complete their Samurai Shodown collection and its cast of legendary characters should pick this one up.
  5. Nintendo Life
    90
    If you consider yourself to be a fighting game connoisseur, and you have like-minded friends that enjoy a good digital scrap, you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of this.
  6. IGN
    71
    So even though there are a few Samurai Shodowns on the Virtual Console, this is still the most robust, cost-effective option.
  7. Everyeye.it
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. JaymieL
    Dec 10, 2009
    8
    Great compilation. I gave it an 8 rating for 2 reasons: Some of the finishing moves were removed. I think they should have included the Great compilation. I gave it an 8 rating for 2 reasons: Some of the finishing moves were removed. I think they should have included the updated Samurai Spirits V Special and Samurai Spirits 64.… Full Review »
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