Unlike the PC version, Samurai Shodown on Series X does not include any of the DLC. On the surface that might not seem awful, except when you consider what you get in this “new” release. This game is $60, despite being over two years old at this point. There are a few negatives with Samurai Shodown that are extremely hard to ignore. On last-gen consoles, Samurai Shodown certainly wasn’t a bad looking game, but the boost it gets from the Xbox Series X makes the whole experience just that much nicer. Another next-gen improvement is that the game has been given a fresh coat of paint. Online also benefits from improved loading times, which means you can jump in for a few matches very quickly. This makes it a great game to throw on for 30-45 minutes, even if you only mess around with the single-player. For a start, loading times have been substantially reduced, meaning a good run through the story mode can now be done in about half the time it could on Xbox One or PS4. To anyone who played the 2019 release, which I tried out on a friend’s machine for this review, the upgrades made on Series X will likely be immediately recognizable.
This is what has made Samurai Showdown a unique fighting series, one that will either grab your attention or one that will only be fun for a couple matches.
Considering the heavy attack does more damage than most of the special moves available, it is about choosing the right time to strike more than overwhelming your opponent in a flurry. Punishment of the opposition’s mistakes are. Samurai Showdown is a one-on-one fighter that does things a little different in the fighting genre. Just don’t expect to be being playing the game for very long.
While it’s by no means a perfect game, the next gen version of Samurai Shodown is the best way to play the game.
Although they offered a wide range of genres to arcade players, they gained a reputation for several fighting franchises, included is Samurai Shodown. For years SNK, the creators of The King of Fighters and Metal Slug, were known for their technically flawless releases and complex gameplay. Fighting game fans are well aware of the quality to come whenever the SNK logo graces a screen.
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