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Samurai Shodown III
by SNK·published by SNK, D4, Sony Computer Entertainment
15 November 1995T34
ArcadeNeo Geo AESPlayStation 3WiiPC (Microsoft Windows)Sega SaturnPlayStationPlayStation PortableNeo Geo CD
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About
Samurai Shodown III was to be the start of a bold new direction for the franchise.
The most obvious difference between this game and the others in the series is the notably darker aesthetic. The more light-hearted characters (Earthquake, Cham Cham, and Gen-an to name a few) from the previous games have been excised, and even the kabuki master, Kyoshiro Senryo, received a redesign, transforming him from a flamboyant stage performer into a grim-faced, muscular man. All of the characters have been completely redrawn. The animation is very smooth for all characters, another departure from the graphical style of the second game.
Ways to play
Modes
Single playerMultiplayerSplit screen
Perspective
Side view
Engine
Neo Geo MVS
Included in
Neogeo Arcade 3Taito Arcade 2
Ported as
ACA Neo Geo: Samurai Shodown IIISamurai Shodown III
Languages
2 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
| Language | audio | subtitles | interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | ||
| Japanese |
Also known as
Samurai Spirits: Peerless Blade of Zankuro — Japanese title - translated
Samsho 3 — Abbreviation
SS3 — Acronym
Samurai Shodown 3: Blades of Blood — Alternative title
Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood — Alternative title
Samurai Spirits: Zankuro Musouken — Japanese title - romanization
Samurai Showdown 3 — Alternative spelling
Fighters Swords — Korean title - translated
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Released
15 November 1995
Series
Samurai ShodownPlatforms
ArcadeNeo Geo AESPlayStation 3WiiPC (Microsoft Windows)Sega SaturnPlayStationPlayStation PortableNeo Geo CD
Age ratings
GRAC15+CEROBUSK12ACBMA 15+ESRBT
Standing
Top 46% by visits
Tags
ActionHistorical
