The Samurai Shodown series debuted when fighting games were starting to pop up everywhere, but it was very distinguishable from the crowd - a deeply historical Japanese presentation (including traditional instrumentation for the music) with arguably the most diversely styled and controlled roster out of any fighter at the time. It featured weapons-based fighting and an improved version of the SNK zoom in / out feature. There was just so much beautiful content to soak in!

So beloved was this game that several sequels (and prequels) were spawned, never losing its cult favorite status. The voice actors for the characters recorded several story dramas. The music was arranged, remixed, and given life from voice actors and popular musicians in Japan.