Top 16 Fighting Games of This Generation

Samurai Shodown

How do you bring a game like Samurai Shodown into the new generation? Simple. Spruce up the presentation with excellent visuals while retaining the same old-school gameplay. It’s all about reading your opponent and predicting their next move, either knocking their weapon away or gaining your own back through superior positioning. Despite a base roster of only 16 fighters – with several more added for free or as paid DLC – each character is distinct and brings something interesting to the table. If you’re keen on streamlined but still intensely brutal combat, Samurai Shodown may be the fighting game for you.