Samurai Shodown
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(3DO - US, Fighting)
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Developed_By:
Square Enix
Published_By:
Square Enix
Released On:
01 Jan 1994
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Samurai Shodown is set in feudal Japan, where a man named Shiro Tokisada Amakusa is secretly serving the evil Ambrosia. This dark force has taken over Amakusa's body, aiming to cover the world in eternal darkness. The player must choose from 12 fierce warriors and three bonus characters to defeat Amakusa and complete specific missions for each one.
The gameplay of Samurai Shodown focuses on intense fighting battles between the various characters. Players can select their favorite fighter and engage in one-on-one combat, using a range of martial arts moves and special attacks to outmaneuver their opponents. With its unique blend of strategy and skill, Samurai Shodown offers an exciting experience for fans of fighting games.
UPC-A:
765979600209 (USA)
eBay Product ID:
8153 (United States)
ASIN:
B000I3MIC2 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Controller Pad
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
Power Switch
turn the unit ON
Open/Close button
open the CD Drawer or close the drawer
P button
start the ultimate fight to the finish
Start button
enter the game from the Level Select screen
Directional Pad
highlight difficulty or character
A, B, or C buttons
select highlighted difficulty or character
Directional Pad (left/right)
move character left/right
Directional Pad (down)
make character crouch
Directional Pad (left/right double tap)
make character dash to the left/right
Directional Pad (up)
make character jump
A button
execute a weak slash
B button
execute a medium slash
C button
execute a strong slash
Right Shift + A, B, or C button
perform weak, medium, or strong kicks
Play/Pause Button
pause game during play
Directional Pad (double tap towards enemy)
perform a banzai charge
Directional Pad (double tap away from enemy)
retreat
A button (repeatedly)
lock swords
Directional Pad (towards opponent)
throw enemy while in close range attacking
A, B, or C button
advance to Options screen or change Options
How to Play
SAVING GAMES
Samurai Shodown automatically saves the last five 1 player games. If you choose not to continue a 1 player game, that game will be saved and you may resume play at a later date.
Only five games can be saved. When a saved game is selected it moves to the top of the saved game list. If five games are saved the addition of a new save will bump the oldest game off the list.
To play a Saved Game
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From the Level Select screen press the Directional Pad to highlight RESUME.
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Press the A, B, or C button to advance to the Saved Game screen.
Saved Game Screen Layout
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SELECT SAVED GAME
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CHARACTERS: ROMARIN, MINAMMAR, TAM TAM
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STAGE/LEVEL: 1, NORMAL
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SCORE/CONT: Various scores and continues listed
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Press the Directional Pad to select the saved game you wish to play.
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Press the A, B, or C button to begin the game.
NVRAM
If your 3DO has available NVRAM, Samurai Shodown will save the high score and high time screen.
If the NVRAM is full of data from other saved titles you may be prompted to remove data saved by another title in order to make room for the Samurai Shodown data. It's up to you to decide what data you'd rather store.
FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE
Your goal is to kick ass and take names! This is a fight to the finish. There is no second place. The winner of a match is the first player to win two rounds.
You lose rounds by:
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Losing all your hit points (dying).
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Having less hit points than your enemy when time runs out.
Bonus Stages
Hack apart straw dummies for extra fame and fortune.
Scoring
You receive bonus points for the amount of time, hit points, and attack power that your character has at the end of a round. The more points the better!
Items
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Hit points: In Samurai Shodown time doesn't heal all; food does. Chowing a chicken will add hit points.
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Bonus points: Grab cash to increase your score.
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Kaboom: Watch out for these things. You'll lose things you'd rather keep.
Continue Play
After losing a game press the Start button to continue. You can continue three times.
Enemies & Characters
Haohmaru
This blood thirsty, cheap sake swilling samurai is known for his powerful attacks and blinding speed.
Nakoruru
Nakoru is an angelic Ainu from Hokkaido, out to save the Earth from humanity's evil.
Ukyo Tachibana
This snooty samurai is Haohmaru's greatest rival.
Jubei Yagyu
Jubei is the Imperial Enforcer. He is the embodiment of Bushido, the way of the samurai, as he carries out his duties.
Galford
Galford, the all American Ninja, and his ever present pup, Poppy, have been making the West safe for sword swinging.
Kyoshiro Senryo
Kyoshiro is a crazed Kabuki creep out to teach any critic a lesson.
Wan Fu
The ultimate Warlord, Wan Fu, has come to Japan looking for recruits.
Charlotte
This heroine from the French revolution is tough as the steel in her epee.
Tam Tam
Tam Tam, the Incan Avenger, is on a quest to find the mystical Parenke Stone. It's the only thing that can save his village from destruction.
Earthquake
They make 'em big in Texas! This corpulent ninja stands over ten feet tall and is out for all the gold he can grab.
Genan Shiranui
This infamous freak is known for shredding his victims.
Hanzo Hattori
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