History Of Samurai Shodown Series - Episode 1: The Birth Of A Franchise (Old Version)
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In this first episode we will go through time to see how the first Samurai Shodown game came to be as well as its success, meaning, and effects on the Fighting Games genre.
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Welcome to the first episode of my History Of Samurai Shodown Series.
Episode 1: The Birth Of A Franchise!
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I am 43 and remember when all this was new. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed your video. Amazing. What a trip down memory lane. Not only do I love SamSho, but you told me things thatI never knew about the depth that was the original Samurai Spirits. Admittedly, I always have gone to II as my go-to because I love Genjuro. But I remember how cool SamSho was in the 90’s and am now going to go back to play the original. Thanks for a marvelous old-school documentary.
Thank you so much for the kind words. Once you finish the history of Samurai Shodown, you can check out my completed other series, history of art of fighting, and the first 2 episodes of history of Fatal Fury. Thankbyou again for the comment.
The nostalgia seems to hold up still to this day in 2019 bcuz they listen to thier fans, unlike what capcom did with street fighter 5 abusing thier fans for greed !!!!
This is awesome! I still play Samurai Shodown 2 and 5 Special to this day. Can't wait for the new one to come out.
best titles of the franchise.
you forgot to mention that the swords of both players will break when they collide 3 or 4 times at a certain distance (away enough to do not to hit the opposing player) and Kuroko will throw another swords to the players,
I used to spend hours on the arcades, being challenged from other kids. such a great memories .
My endless love to SNK and Samurai Shodown... My teen spirits, right there
Bushido Blade. I need another fighting game like that
thank you for the recommendation, I've never heard of it. I was born in '98 and I'm fascinated by Samurai fighting games.
I love this game. So many memories playing this at a burger stand after night clubs
Thank you. You brought me back 25 years when I was running away from school to play samurai. When I enter the gymnasium all the fans of this game run away. It's beautiful days. Thank you.

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say or type in "SamSho".
Great and informative video about the Samurai Shodown Story. And Yeah, not only Nakoruru, also Galford were the first fighting game characters to use animals on fighting.
About the mini clasing swords button input, there is the data that says that no matter how many times the players pressed the buttons, the decision of who wins the clash is completely random.
Wow really??? I did not know that abt the randomness of the clash mode.
Yep. I seen players not touch a button when the weapons lock & still win the clash.
Glad to see a video on one of my favorite fighters! I also like to add, the MK influence of finishing off your opponent was here, but SS did it in a dramatic/ artistic way that left the mark of a warriors epic battle!
A few innacuracies here and there (AoF had a 2nd bar before SS did), but great work all around.
i agree. great review and analysis overall. but AOF in 1992 (the game that actually got me loving fighting games and SNK games in general) was the 1st game that had a second bar (called the spirit bar). SamSho was the 2nd game to have it. it was, however, the 1st fully weapon based fighting game. it also was the 1st to introduce animals in a fighting game.
Yeah I really liked Art of Fighting cause you couldn’t spam and abuse special moves. It made it so you had to channel your chi to do moves and taunting was an actual technique that did something. Like it made the character second guess him/herself by draining the chi bar.
No. you’re wrong.
Wait so... Samurai Shodown was created by combining Street Fighter with Mortal Kombat? Mind blown...
Maybe not directly but some of the esence,Becouse it has its original feel.
That's more Killer Instinct honestly, which was an obvious combination of SF and MK, with SamSho the comparison is more about using "SF style" motions to do specials and having blood like MK. But it's still completely it's own thing.
I remember dumping quarters into this game at a local pizzeria when I was ~8 years old in the early 90s. A truly fantastic time to be a fan of fighting games!!
Thanks so much for making these videos. Really wanted to learn about this franchise after playing 3 a bunch in the arcade.
Iv read a bunch of comments I love how positive people are for this franchise.
I remember getting tokens to play samurai shodown 2 and 3, king of fighters 96, street fighter 2 marvel vs capcom and marvel super heroes and few other games.
Played this game in the arcades a couple times. Enjoyed it back then. Really appreciate this video. Getting back into it again and got all 5 and 5 special on PS4. Downloading the latest one now. Excellent video of an amazing game.
Hey guys. This video is really great! Thank you for making it with such passion and attention to detail. I'm gonna play through the first game a whole bunch before moving onto your second video in the series. What an excellent franchise.
My friend for going through the trouble of having to find the info for this legendary genre titan I going to subcribe out of respect, keep doing what you do!!!
One of my favorite music cues from the game, was with the end boss and the first round has just that Taiko drum beating like a heartbeat!
Watching this brought back memories of always playing this in the arcade with my family. I still have a copy of the Sega Genesis version.
Wonderful, thanks for this job, when I was a child I spent many hours watching the arcade game ....
23:38 Takara did not make the Genesis version, they just published it in the USA. Saurus did the Genesis port, just like the they did the SNES port of World Heroes 2, where once again, Takara merely published it in the USA.
Haohmaru, Nakoruru, Ukyo Tachibana, Hanzo Hattori, Jubei Yagyu, Galford, Kyoshiro Senryo, Charlotte, Wan Fu, Tam Tam, Earthquake, Gen An. These are the 12 pioneers characters from the SamSho saga.
When I was a kid in the 90's there was a handful of arcade machines that would give me goosebumps when I would approach them in the arcade. Super street fighter 2 turbo, killer instinct and especially Samurai shodown!!
For years I was trying to get a Neo Geo. I seen it at a pawn shop with about five games. By the time I got the money they sold it a hour earlier. Heart breaking. Oh great video. You pealed a scab on an old wound.😬
Amazing video. I'm looking forward for more videos like this :D Love SNK games!
Glad you like it. Im hard at work on episode 2!
oh my god gameboy poppy is ADORABLE
I first played samurai showdown on the Panasonic 3do and never went back to the og nes. I was so damn impressed with the gameplay, sound, music and graphics
One of my absolute favorite series of all time, love everything about SS, the character designs, the music, the gameplay, the presentation, etc. After i played SS1 as a kid back in '94 i was hooked, my 8 year old mind was blown away by everything about the game, i even preferred it over SF, which i LOVED at the time (and still do of course). I'm so glad we are getting a new game in the series, SS Sen was a disgrace to the franchise and would have been a terrible way for it to go out. Crazy, i actually have that first Viz graphic novel you showed too, i've had it since like 1999, lol.
From a long time fighting game lover. You really did this game justice bruv. Thank you. And keep it up! 👍🏾
THE 1ST ONE HAS THE BEST ANNOUNCER, BEST SOUNDS, BEST MUSIC ETC
I'm a BIG fan of this game.
The game was so addictive must of spend over $500 in quarters when it just came out.
Great video. Looking forward to future parts.
thanks. Glad you enjoy it! I will have more videos about this awesome series soon!
I hope you put in a part about Haomaru's secret move in Samurai Showdown 2. I dont know how widely known it was, or if it was included in console versions, but it was definitely in the arcade version.
Haomaru does a kind of spinning sword slice uppercut that hits 3 times if you land it right. The secret move does his spinning sword attack about 5 times in a row while crossing the screen.
I dont remember it exactly, but it involved 2 half moons, a full 360 degree joystick roll, and the standard quarter joystick roll for projectiles that goes Forward, Down, Diagonal and pressing both attack buttons. (I forget the buttons since the joystick motion was so lengthy)
One of the best things of this game is the traditional Japanese music in the background. It created the mystic fighting atmosphere.
Great video man how the knowledge detail the information I love this game as a kid thank for bringing light this game
Thank you for the kind words. Episode 3 of the History of Samurai Shodown is in the editing mode, so it should be up within a week or so.
Samurai Shodown 2 and 4 are regularly played in my home!!
This was really informative. Thanks for the upload =)
Hi there! Man, oh man. The first Samurai Shodown game..... This brings back so many memories..... I grew up with Street Fighter 2 and Mortal Kombat way back int the day and for the longest time I never thought They could be beaten..... Until I played Samurai Shodown! SNK was gaining momentum and i only played Art of Fighting at that point. But Samsho (as most fans call it)hooked me completely. The vibrant colors, the diverse cast of characters, the awesome soundtrack with traditional japanese sounds and of course, the amazing gameplay, amde this game my most played game in my Sega Megadrive system (Sega Genesis), more than any other game combined. And so my passion for fighting games truly blossomed. While in the Capcom side, the Street Fighter franchise, Alpha 3 and III Second Impact are some of my favourites, in the SNK side, besides The Last Blade and Garou,(wich are amazing by the way) Samurai Shodown will always be my favourite franchise, Especially SS2 and SSV Special. And of course, the very first one because it introduced me to the series. Thank you SNK for bringing back this awesome franchise. Cheers and happy gaming to all.
I’m a big Sonny Chiba fan, it was cool to learn new stuff about Samurai. Another awesome video, thanks. Ukyo is the best!??
I wanted a Neo Geo so bad! when I was a kid but they were so expensive. In '94 I actually bought a 3DO just to get Samurai shodown and Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo
Im playing the series on my mame arcade machine i even have part 5 special. Good to see some history on the characters and creation. Good job with that👍
24:58 Sega Saturn did not get a port of Samurai Shodown, but the Playstation did get a port via the Kenkaku Shinan Pack
I remember I was obsessed with SS2 game I used to save money and used to go arcade stations in the city I live!
No matter what SNK was always on top no matter what! Capcom can never do what SNK did and is totally UNDERRATED🤘The future is NOW!
Nice to find a channel like this instant sub!
Fatalities in mortal kombat came from Street fighter at least the part where ur opponent is stunned or dizzy
Terrific fucking job. Like definitely given. Will subscribe. Great job man.
Great quality video. loved it and I love this game!
The neo geo CD version of samurai showdown one had nice graphics and worked music.The fence flare had that nice brim effect on the beach stage.
Thank you for the kind words. Currently working on episode 3!
SF2 cabs were every where only 2 neogeo in my city with SS or FF or KOF . Loved SS series tho
27:02 Haomaru sliced the castle in half as easily as he slices tofu.
great video looking forward to more!
I always played it in laundromats ,right next to galaga and street fighter 2
I first played this game on The Panasonic 3do back in 94. My Damm. When they stopped making games for the system I was devastated
Takes me back to Yokosuka in 92!
GREAT DOCUMENTARY
From the 1st time I saw that picture of Haohmaru it has always been the worst. I think it was the SNES. The landscape is beautiful just Haohmaru's hair man!!!😭
Awesomw man. I really like your narative of the early 90s.
This video was definitely helpful I’m looking forward to playing
dis onna my favorite games ever buh...brilliance
And i still play it one of the greatest game i ever played......
The straw man slashing mini-game did make a reappearance (though slightly modified) on the Neogeo Pocket Colour game- Match of the Millenium: SNK vs Capcom. Truly awesome :)
What a great video and awesome channel, thank you for this great entertainment! Where are you from Sir?
Thank you for your kind words. I am from Morocco.
Great video, I'm looking forward to the next episode! I didn't actually know a lot of the things you'd touched upon! 👍
Thanks for the kind words! Episode 3 is in the making! Should be up in a week or so.
Awesome. Love this series. Had SamSho on the sega when I was a teenager. Had no idea it was such a downgrade from the original but I played the shit out of it. I'm so glad they brought the series back. Good video!
Kuroko is dressed up like a bunraku master's assistant. The master puppeteer is visible, but his assistants are dressed in black so they fade into the background.
its one of my fav fighting games, always like the music and real life history which is cool and sweet, thx god they brought it back ss 2019, S N K 4 EVER
When I first played Samurai Showdown 2 I had no idea that the characters in the game were based on real people from the feudal Japan era, plus I was already a fan of ninjitsu and Hanzo and Galford became my favorite characters and was a fan of the series ever since ..........Can’t wait to play the game June 27th, the preorders can’t get here fast enough and I hope they have special and collector editions. 😎
3:09. Incorrect it wasn't the first that introduced weapons to the genre. Time Killers was the first back in 1992 to have weapons-combat in a 1-1 fighting game.
Cheers from Brazil
I miss bonus stages!... bring back bonus stages!💯
Damn... Great video and super well researched! Subed
Thank you for the kind words. Episode 3 is in editing mode right now :) should be up before the end of next week!
@@NeoGeoNow I look forward to it!
THAT JUDGE IS SUPER HARD TO BEAT!!!
Cool...can't wait for the new next-gen game!
Superbly made video.
Thank you for the kind words. Episode 3 should be online tonight or tomorrow.
@@NeoGeoNow Is there enough behind the scenes info out there to make a Windjammers doc you think?
well done!
Thanks man
I didn't know there was a Sega Saturn version? and I had a Saturn! was it only in Japan? And if so did by any chance use the Ram cart¿?
Yeah, he misspoke. Definitely no Samsho 1 on Saturn. Only 3+4 and the load times aren't bad.
I remember first playing this when I was 9 at a local mom and pop video store. Because of this game, I want to adopt a husky! Lol
Great video!! 👍
Dude, there is not any version of Samurai Shodown 1 released at Sega Saturn as you stated at 24:55
You are right! I messed up on that one! I will correct when i re-release all the 4 episodes in one 2 hour long video. Sorry about that.
Back in the days, i bought a neo geo mostly because of samurai shodown and king of fighters '94.
Did you know galford's dog can be killed in action and rendering galford useless and unable to fight? I did it!
Keep up the good work. I love it!
Thanks for the kind words. I am literally recording the audio of
episode 2 and just took a break to reply to your comment ;)
The greatest thing about this series, at least the earlier 2D games, is the sound, or more correctly how uncluttered it is. The ambient, sound effects to voice acting works together to make the atmosphere and sets it apart from any other fighting games. Just look up SS3 gameplay, don't even watch but listen to the sound. I actually think the rigid style of animation in the older 2D games lends itself to the theme of game making it more effective too. Making animation too smooth takes away from it. Last Blade arguably had better gameplay, but Samurai Shodown had better style.
What an awsome video
Glad you like it. Make sure you watch episode 2 and 3. Im working on ep4 as we speak!
Sam Sho2 was so damn great and I still play it today. The music of the first 2 games is so damn intense, especially the beach level. And the other minimalist compositions and sound designs are just perfection. Good God just listen to this th-cam.com/video/DdGi3yPaTNE/w-d-xo.html
The craziest thing we found out on accident: an unarmed character can catch the weapon of an attacking character and counter throw, so badass.
What a tribute! Ippon!
Street 2 turbo for The 3do is my favorite SF game of the series.
I have the 3d0 version, its prety good. THat gen guy reminds me from that guy in samurai champloo, in the later last 2 episodes i think.
@NeoGeoNow Are you planning a video of Samurai Shodown storyline in Chronological order?
Samurai Showdown vs Soul caliber let's go!!! 2020
Fun retrorespective I enjoyed it. Only thing I am a little critical about is the misrepresentation of damage scaling. Haomaru can't do 50% damage w/ a heavy slash without it being a counter hit. In Samurai Shodown counter hits stack the damage of whatever the opponent was potientally going to throw out along with your move. The early Street Fighter II games did the same thing although stacking such high damage attacks is very rare unlike Sam Sho. A good example of it is countering a Fierce Blanka Ball with a fierce Dragon Punch.
I loved this series I'm so excited for the new pseudo-reboot coming out next month it's been two long since we've had a proper Samurai Shodown game on major consoles and no I don't count that 3D abomination that came out for the 360 and PS3 as a proper game.
Any reason why you didn’t upload this at 1080p60?
I only found 1 arcade in my city with this game. I play the hell out of it but, since it was in full japaneese i never got the story. Also, i always thought Amakusa was female until his character was used in a colab event for another game, where i finaly got to hear his voice.
This makes me soooo happy. Point ^^
nice work :-)
Thanks for the kind words. Don't forget to check episode 2 where i go over the first sequels. episode 3 is in the making and should go live in a week or 2.
this game came into my country while i was 6, the beauty of our country is that censorship laws were non-existent, so we get the full blood and gore version ;)