Samurai Shodown
Monday June16, 2008 7:15 am in Neo-Geo
This first entry in the extremely popular and revolutionary fighting-game series was released in 1993. Choose from 12 swordsmen with highly individualistic characteristics and fight furiously, ultimately confronting the evil Amakusa Shiro Tokisada. Each character wields his or her own specific weapon, but you must be careful not to lose it during the heat of battle. Some of the fighters also bring an animal companion into the fray, offering a unique aspect to the quick-paced action. Another significant feature of the game is the anger gauge, which indicates the level of anger felt by each of the combatants as they suffer repeated injuries. If the anger reaches its maximum level, the attacking ability of the character increases, leading to even more intense confrontations. Through it all, the refined camera system smoothly zooms in and out of the playing field, presenting the frenzy of the battle while showcasing the lively background (watch as the referee scores hits). Awaken the samurai spirit within and get ready for a new kind of fight.
Players: 2
Cost: 900
Controllers: Wii Remote
Samurai Showdown was one my favorite fighting games growing up. Since then, it has evolved into what is known as Soul Calibur. Have you heard of it? This is one of, if not the first game to feature weapon fighting. Unique, and fun to play. Good review VCM!