Testseek.com have collected 15 expert reviews of the Samurai Shodown and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samurai Shodown.
August 2019
(80%)
15 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Portable play runs serviceably enough, Same great gameplay and controls of the other console versions…
…Though there is a graphical downgrade no matter how you play, Not much additional content and you still have to purchase season 1 DLC after nearly a year
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...
Published: 2019-07-01, Author: Stan , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: Dormant since 2008, Samurai Shodown was one of those franchises that many wondered if it would get another entry, as SNK seemingly focused on releasing only new entries to the King of Fighters series during this last decade. Those waiting finally got what...
A varied cast of old and new characters, Easy-to-learn gameplay mechanics that won't overwhelm new players, Intense, strategic combat that emphasizes reading your opponent's attacks
Story mode is pretty forgettable, Not much single-player content overall, The final boss can be a real pain if you can't find a cheap strategy
Published: 2019-07-06, Author: Steve , review by: pocket-lint.com
Dictates a measured and tactical approach, Looks fabulous, True to spirit of original, Dojo mode is ambitious
Can feel clunky compared to modern beat-em-ups, Basic structure, Unadorned story mode
Overall, Samurai Shodown looks great but in gameplay terms feels like something of a throwback to the early days of beat-em-ups, when hardware restrictions forced a more considered, tactical approach. That means that habitual random button-mashers will ha...
Published: 2019-07-03, Author: Matthew , review by: nag.co.za
The battles are still the same old intense standoffs as you look for opportunities to land your most powerful strikes, where timing and spacing are all that matters, The stylish slowdowns when you land a particularly damaging hit are still present, The hi
Two of my favourite characters, Cham-cham and Gen-an, are not in the game on not on the list of upcoming DLC characters, The load times are bit long for my liking, I wish the cloth and hair would have been hand-animated to match their classic forms rather
I can't tell you how happy I am to finally see a new Samurai Shodown game after so long. Fighting games have been on the rise over the last decade, which is great, but none provided the unique, tense, stylish battles that Samurai Shodown did. There are a...
Abstract: If your parents ever disparaged your video game obsession as a huge waste of time, they're either a) out of touch or b) lacking in vision. That may sound overly harsh, but there's some truth in this take. Esports, the video game industry's competitive gam...
For as much as Samurai Shodown manages to successfully modernize the classic fighting series and recapture the tension of its high-stakes duels, in other ways it remains woefully in the past. The archaic story mode and long load times are a bummer, but in...
Simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics, Great gateway fighting game for beginners, Diverse cast of characters, Focuses more on strategic combat instead of flashy combos
Severely outdated story mode, Single player content is somewhat lacking
SNK has done a great job at reintroducing the classic fighting series into the modern fighting game scene. The high risk, high reward gameplay is fresh yet familiar. The simplicity of the game makes it easily accessible to new players but at the same time...
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Published: 2019-06-24, Author: Darius , review by: netzwelt.de
Bunte Optik, Viele altbekannte Charaktere und Attacken, Schicke Gesamtpräsentation, Samurai Shodown-Feeling, Viele Modi, Einsteigerfreundlich, Angriffsschaden sehr hoch
Gesichtermodelle teils uninspiriert, Hintergründe könnten besser sein
SNK ist zurück mit eine der wichtigsten Hausmarken: Samurai Shodown ("Samurai Spirits" in Japan). 26 Jahre nach dem Debüt der Reihe auf dem Neo Geo erscheint Samurai Shodown am 25. Juni auf PS4 sowie Xbox One und soll euch Samurais, Ninjas und Schwertkamp...
Te weinig content, Opzet verhaal niet van deze tijd, Eindbaas te makkelijk
Helaas is dat het algehele gevoel dat Samurai Shodown achterlaat, voor een opvolger zijn er te weinig pepers gebruikt. De boel is niet door elkaar geschud, de game is niet pittig genoeg. Het is allemaal veel te braaf. De opties zijn te beperkt en na een p...
