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frontpage Posted by Discombobulated | Staff • Nov 6, 2024
frontpage Posted by Discombobulated | Staff • Nov 6, 2024

Samurai Shodown (Nintendo Switch Digital): Deluxe Edition $9, Standard

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Nintendo eShop has Samurai Shodown (2019) (Nintendo Switch Digital Download) on sale from $7.49.

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Available Options:Product Details:
  • Up to 2 Players (local) / 2 to 10 Players (online)
  • Genre: Fighting
  • Samurai reboot! A brand new Samurai Shodown game takes aim for the world stage.
  • Ten years have passed since the last series installment, and it is now time for Samurai Shodown to return in a brand-new game featuring high-end visuals and gameplay. Faithfully reproducing the game mechanics and atmosphere that contributed to the success of the series, Samurai Shodown includes a revolutionary feature that learns players' game actions and patterns in order to create CPU-controlled "ghost" characters. With its story set one year before the very first installment, warriors and combatants from various backgrounds and with their own goals are about to battle to fulfill their destinies.

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Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Offer valid through November 22, 2024.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Samurai Shodown has earned a 75% positive critic rating and a 7.6 out of 10 user rating on Metacritic.
  • About this Store:
    • Nintendo Warranty and Service Information here.

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Nintendo eShop has Samurai Shodown (2019) (Nintendo Switch Digital Download) on sale from $7.49.

Thanks to Deal Editor Discombobulated for finding this deal.

Available Options:Product Details:
  • Up to 2 Players (local) / 2 to 10 Players (online)
  • Genre: Fighting
  • Samurai reboot! A brand new Samurai Shodown game takes aim for the world stage.
  • Ten years have passed since the last series installment, and it is now time for Samurai Shodown to return in a brand-new game featuring high-end visuals and gameplay. Faithfully reproducing the game mechanics and atmosphere that contributed to the success of the series, Samurai Shodown includes a revolutionary feature that learns players' game actions and patterns in order to create CPU-controlled "ghost" characters. With its story set one year before the very first installment, warriors and combatants from various backgrounds and with their own goals are about to battle to fulfill their destinies.

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Offer valid through November 22, 2024.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Samurai Shodown has earned a 75% positive critic rating and a 7.6 out of 10 user rating on Metacritic.
  • About this Store:
    • Nintendo Warranty and Service Information here.

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Nov 6, 2024
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Joined Jan 2015
Nov 6, 2024
jimbobolowskie
Nov 6, 2024
364 Posts
good deal
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Nov 7, 2024
223 Posts
Joined Nov 2009
Nov 7, 2024
hzafary
Nov 7, 2024
223 Posts
had my eye on this for a while. This is a no-brainer instant purchase for me. Thank you OP 🙏🏻
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Nov 7, 2024
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happygooddeal
Nov 7, 2024
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Is this the same game I played at arcade back in 90s ?
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Nov 7, 2024
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Joined Apr 2015
Nov 7, 2024
Cornezy
Nov 7, 2024
614 Posts
Quote from happygooddeal :
Is this the same game I played at arcade back in 90s ?
No this is a 2d style 3d game.
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Nov 7, 2024
364 Posts
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jimbobolowskie
Nov 7, 2024
364 Posts
Quote from happygooddeal :
Is this the same game I played at arcade back in 90s ?
Yes and no. This is the most modern version of samsho. Yes control wise they didn't steer far from their standard format/play style. This has 3d characters vs the old school sprites. But still plays very similar to previous samsho games
Nov 7, 2024
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SRL2
Nov 7, 2024
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Very good.
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Nov 7, 2024
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WB_K
Nov 7, 2024
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Although the price is cheaper than other consoles, there are a few reasons I am not tempted to buy the Nintendo Switch version. First, Nintendo will eventually shut down access to its servers, so if your HDD dies, any downloaded content will be lost. Therefore, don't rely on it surviving the test of time. Second, there are only two season passes available, and it's unclear if they will add a third, which other consoles have. Lastly, the storage space is limited to the micro SD card, which can eventually break, making it likely that the customer will lose their data down the road.

Whether you view these issues as important depends on how much you value ownership. If you don't mind about long-term access, this is a great deal for present-time enjoyment. Buy it if you plan to play it now, but don't depend on it being there in 5-10 years. Times change.

Personally, I have reached a point where I don't care about long-term access anymore. The question I ask myself these days is if I plan on playing it now, not a year down the road or even a month from now, but if I would play it now. If not, I pass, even if it's a great deal. If you don't play it, it's a waste of money.

Also, SNK is now owned by the Saudi Arabian Misk Foundation, which is controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The foundation acquired a majority stake in SNK in 2022, holding about 96.18% of the company. If you're interested in the politics, this might be important to know. If not, feel free to ignore this last paragraph and enjoy the game. I love the developers and want to support them. This ownership change isn't within their control or decision, but it's information you can consider for yourself.
Last edited by WB_K November 7, 2024 at 11:56 AM.
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Fire_Thief_
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Epic deal!! Must purchase.
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