- First release
- Apr 22, 2004
- Developer
- Yuki Enterprise
- Publisher
- SNK Playmore
- Engine
- Neo Geo MVS
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Arcade, Neo Geo AES
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Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- Arcade
- Apr 22, 2004
- Neo Geo AES
- Apr 22, 2004
- Neo Geo AES
- Jul 15, 2004
All 6 release dates
- PlayStation Vita
- Sep 12, 2017
- PlayStation 4
- Sep 12, 2017
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jun 11, 2020
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)Fandom (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- samurai, sword fighting
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 73
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 528 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Action
- Fighting
- Gore
- 2D Fighter
- Anime
- 2D
- Arcade
- Classic
Steam content notes
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Español (España)interface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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