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Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge, also known as Samurai Spirits: Amakusa's Descent in Japan, is the fourth in SNK's flagship Samurai Shodown series of fighting games. Chronologically, it is the second and…

25 October 1996

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge is an arcade developed by SNK, released 25 October 1996 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii and PlayStation.

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What Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge is

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge is an arcade game developed by SNK and released in 1996. It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD, Arcade and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Neo Geo MVS.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge, also known as Samurai Spirits: Amakusa's Descent in Japan, is the fourth in SNK's flagship Samurai Shodown series of fighting games. Chronologically, it is the second and final chapter of a story between Samurai Shodown and Samurai Shodown II, with Samurai Shodown III being the first chapter.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and historical. It supports multiplayer for up to 2 players online. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

Where it sits in the Samurai Shodown series

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge is the eighth of 31 entries we hold in the Samurai Shodown series. The next entry was Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushido Retsuden in 1997.

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What it launched against

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge launched on 25 October 1996, within three weeks of Tomb Raider, Circle of Blood, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and Twisted Metal 2.

Released around the same time: Tomb Raider, Circle of Blood, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Twisted Metal 2.

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Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge — frequently asked questions

When did Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge come out?
Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge was released on 25 October 1996 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD, Arcade and PC (Microsoft Windows).
Does Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge have multiplayer?
Yes. Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge supports multiplayer for up to 2 players online.

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