Samurai Spirits

a.k.a. Samurai Shodown

published by Takara in 1994, developed by SNK, running on Game Gear

type: fighting
genre: One-on-one fighting
series: Samurai Shodown
perspective: side view
player options: single player

languages: eng jpn

Official description

SAMURAI SHODWON The No. 1 arcade hit SAMURAI SHODOWN is now out on Game Gear! Travel back in time to prove your samurai fighting spirit in battle against the most fearless and seasoned warroirs of the 18th century! Cross Swords with opponents or fight bare-fisted using kicks and punches. 'Rage' gauge feature lets you turn the tables on your opponent - the gauge rises every time you are injured and gives you extra power when at maximum! A variety of special attacks even with animals and and unique individual character personalities guarntee non-stop thrilling game play.