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Samurai Showdown

 

 

SCORE: 64

 

Samurai Showdown 

 

Samurai Showdown is a fighting game where the characters have weapons. In essence Samurai Showdown is the precursor to the weapon based fighting games of our era. Certain characters also have pets which was novel for the time. Samurai Showdown is another of the NEOGEO STATION games that Family Friendly Gaming has been provided a download code for.

Fighting games by nature are violent. For some reason Samurai Showdown seemed a little more violent than most I have had experiences with. The slicing of the weapons may have something to do with that. Players can be set on fire by special attacks by certain characters, and that was a little uncomfortable as well. The animations felt a little slow to me, and I am talking about the fighters. The background graphics looked a little glitchy at times. Like they were on fast forward.

The slicing sounds in Samurai Showdown were sickening. At least to me. Certain characters have things to say to one another after winning or losing. These characters are not the most kind in the history of video games. The music is pretty standard for this genre. Many of the special effect sounds are also pretty standard. It can be draining to hear all the punching and kicking.

Samurai Showdown includes an online mode where you can compete against other players online. Two players can duke it out in Samurai Showdown locally as well. In order to do that you have to enjoy the game play style of Samurai Showdown. This game is not as smooth as the Street Fighter games, but there are an okay amount of fighters to learn. I have played Samurai Showdown games before, and to be honest I have not found them to be as fun as other fighting games. This comes down to personal preference. If you enjoy this franchise, then do not let my review deter you from enjoying it.

The blood and violence in Samurai Showdown is what will turn off most families. I have to admit the background graphics give me a headache, and I am not fond of how this game plays. With that said there is a cult following of Samurai Showdown, and they will take great interest of this game on the Playstation 3. I know there are sequels to this game, and maybe we will review them at some point.
- Paul

 

Graphics: 55%
Sound: 68%
Replay/Extras: 76%
Gameplay: 70%
Family Friendly Factor: 52%
System: Playstation 3
Publisher: SNK PLAYMORE USA CORP
Rating: 'T' for Teen
{Animated Blood, Crude Humor, Violence}

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