As you take damage, the meter gradually fills. The iconic “Rage Gauge” once again returns to power your more devastating abilities. Like later entries in the series, it uses a four-button fighting system with light, medium, and hard slashes and a single button for kicks. Samurai Shodown doesn’t attempt to reinvent the wheel. The newly introduced Lightning Blade attacks are incredibly powerful and can end a match in an instant. “Stop shaking! One slash, and it’s all over!” Both longtime fans of the franchise and newcomers alike should easily be able to find a few favorites out of the bunch. But honestly, that’s the just Samurai Shodown fanboy in me complaining.
Though I have to admit that I would have liked to see some of the series’ long-neglected characters like Cham Cham and Genan once again make an appearance. All of the characters feel unique with their distinct styles and abilities, which helps keep the action fresh and varied.
Overall, Samurai Shodown’s roster is admittedly a bit lean compared to most modern fighters. Three newcomers are also introduced, including the fearsome pirate Darli Dagger, who wields a massive saw and drill, which she uses to cut down her opponents, the brooding fallen samurai Yashamaru, and the Feng Shui master Wu-Ruixiang. Of those 16 characters, 13 are returning warriors from throughout the series’ history, such as the huge-haired swordsman Haohmaru and the diminutive kunoichi Nakoruru. It features a roster of 16 playable characters to master. Like Samurai Shodown V before it, Samurai Shodown serves as a prequel to the eponymous 1993 Neo Geo game. Samurai Shodown’s stylish character models and striking backgrounds are still a sight to behold.
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