Ozzie Mejia
ShacknewsSamurai Shodown (2019) review: I, Samurai
Published 6/25/2019
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60
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Arcade / Stadia / Series X|S / PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / XONE / Switch - 6/25/2019
Samurai Shodown
"A brand new title from SNK! A new Samurai Shodown is on the horizon! Since its birth in 1993, the Samurai Shodown series has been known as the premier weapon based versus fighting games, and was essential in cultivating the weapon based fighting game genre. As the first new release in the series in more than 10 years, Samurai Shodown is aiming to yet again push boundaries and deliver some serious samurai action! Developed using Unreal Engine 4 and utilizing a unique brushstroke graphical style to match the Japanese roots of the series, Haohmaru, Nakoruru, Galford and a whole cast of other popular characters will battle once again for victory!"
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- SNK
- Publisher
- SNK, Athlon Games
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Critic avg
77
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60–90
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The critic average is 77 across 45 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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80–8925 reviews · 56%
70–7915 reviews · 33%
Below 703 reviews · 7%
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Will Borger
GamingBoltSamurai Showdown Review – Swordfighting Days
Published 6/24/2019
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMartin Robinson
EurogamerSamurai Shodown review - a slim, stylish fighter that proves SNK is properly back on song
Published 6/24/2019
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Ruiz
DualShockersSamurai Shodown Review — Fighting My Way Back
Published 6/24/2019
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathan Carter
Gaming NexusGaming Nexus Samurai Shodown Review
Published 6/24/2019
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74
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamurai Shodown Review
Published 6/24/2019
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82
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalPeter Glagowski
DestructoidReview: Samurai Shodown
Published 6/24/2019
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalElisha Deogracias
GamingTrendGamingTrend Samurai Shodown Review
Published 6/24/2019
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalPedro Cooray
Checkpoint GamingTough, but fair, but tough
Published 6/24/2019
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalGarri Bagdasarov
PlayStation UniverseSamurai Shodown PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 6/24/2019
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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