Description
In early Japan, a man named Shiro Tokisada Amakusa preaches a heretic religion. Little does anyone know that Amakusa is really a servant of the evil Ambrosia, who took over Amakusa's body. Ambrosia wishes to shroud the world in darkness.
Now, choose between 12 warriors (and 3 bonus characters) to fight for the honor of destroying Amakusa, and fulfilling a mission.
Alternate Titles
- "侍魂" -- Chinese title (simplified)
- "Samurai Spirits" -- Japanese title
- "Samurai Shodown! - Pocket Fighting Series" -- Neo Geo Pocket title
- "Samurai Shodown 1" -- Informal name
- "Nettou Samurai Spirits" -- Japanese title (Game Boy)
- "サムライスピリッツ" -- Japanese spelling
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User Reviews
The Press Says
| FLUX |
Oct, 1994 |
A |
100 |
| The Video Game Critic |
Feb 18, 2002 |
A- |
91 |
| GamePro |
Feb, 1995 |
4.5 out of 5 |
90 |
| Coming Soon Magazine |
Mar, 1995 |
  |
90 |
| Joystick |
Jan, 1995 |
90 out of 100 |
90 |
| Game Players |
Mar, 1995 |
82 out of 100 |
82 |
| Video Games & Computer Entertainment |
Feb, 1995 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) |
Jan, 1995 |
7.6 out of 10 |
76 |
| Defunct Games |
Aug 14, 2005 |
58 out of 100 |
58 |
| Digital Press - Classic Video Games |
Jan 30, 2005 |
5 out of 10 |
50 |
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Trivia
Either coincidence or not, the ninja Hattori Hanzo is actually a real samurai in medieval Japan. The "real" Hattori Hanzo served under the daimyo Tokugawa Ieyasu. Fans of
Nobunaga's Ambition 1 & 2 will recognize this.
