Samurai Shodown is a classic action role-playing game for the Sega Genesis. It was published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America in 1995 and originally sold in Japan only. The game is a sequel to the successful Samurai Shodown II for the Sega Saturn. The player controls a samurai as he or she moves through an enemy-filled battlefield to defeat their opponents. The game features a variety of weapons and abilities that the samurai can use to defeat their opponents. The player can also choose to play as a female samurai, which changes the combat style and allows the player to take on more powerful opponents. The game is set in the city of Kyoto, and the player can explore the city and its surroundings. The player can also collect items and money to help finance the samurai's campaigns. The game features a variety of unlockables, including new characters and stages.