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Samurai Shodown for PS4 | SNK Weapon Fighting Game | 16-Character Roster | Local and Online Versus | Rated M
Feudal Japan blade duels powered by Unreal Engine 4, available across all 47 counties through Mascom International.
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Samurai Shodown for PS4 is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 6,000, available at our Old Mutual Building store on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This weapon-based fighting title from SNK ships as a new, sealed PlayStation 4 disc rated M for Mature 17+. Samurai Shodown carries a 16-character starting roster, supports one player offline and two players in local or online versus matches, and runs on Unreal Engine 4 visuals. Released worldwide in June 2019 as a soft reboot of the 1993 original, Samurai Shodown sets every duel in feudal Japan, where a single clean strike can end a round.
Built for Kenya's fighting game community, Samurai Shodown suits players who prefer deliberate, read-heavy duels over fast button-mashing combos. University students at the University of Nairobi and Strathmore, weekend tournament players across Nairobi and Mombasa, and longtime SNK followers who grew up on Neo Geo cabinets will recognise the timing-based combat. Many Kenyan gamers struggle to find weapon-based fighters at fair local prices, often paying import markups online. Samurai Shodown answers that at KSh 6,000 on a physical disc you can resell, lend, or trade. The slower pace also rewards two-player couch sessions where reading your opponent matters more than memorising long strings.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International stocks physical PS4 fighting titles you can hold before paying. Samurai Shodown stands apart from Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat by stripping out long combos, letting one well-timed sword blow swing a match. Players consistently report that its disarm mechanic and Rage mode create tense, dramatic finishes. The May 2024 rollback netcode update also made online matches far smoother on Kenyan home connections. Visit Mascom International Monday to Saturday to test Samurai Shodown in store, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Questions Kenyan Buyers Ask About Samurai Shodown for PS4
What kind of game is Samurai Shodown and how does it play?
Samurai Shodown is a one-on-one weapon-based fighting game set in feudal Japan, built around timing rather than long combo chains. You control a swordfighter using weak, medium, and strong blows plus a kick, with parries, dodges, and counters layered on top. Matches stay tense because one heavy strike can remove half a health bar. A Rage Gauge fills as you take damage, unlocking a stronger Rage mode and a one-time Super Special Move. This deliberate, high-stakes design makes Samurai Shodown read differently from combo-heavy fighters.
How much does Samurai Shodown cost at Mascom International in Kenya?
Samurai Shodown sells for KSh 6,000 at Mascom International as a new, sealed PS4 disc. That sits well below its original KSh 7,500-equivalent launch price, since this 2019 title is now an established catalogue release. Because it ships on a physical Blu-ray disc rather than a download code, you keep full resale and lending value. You pay only on arrival anywhere in Kenya. Order by phone, email, or website, or walk into our Nairobi CBD store on Kimathi Street to collect the same day.
How many characters are in Samurai Shodown on PS4?
Samurai Shodown launches with a 16-fighter starting roster, made up of 13 returning veterans and 3 newcomers built fresh for this entry. Familiar names include Haohmaru, Nakoruru, Ukyo, Charlotte, Genjuro, and Earthquake, each carrying a distinct weapon and reach. The new additions bring a saw-wielding pirate, a crow-masked ronin, and a feng-shui trickster who summons beasts. Every fighter plays around a unique blade range, so spacing and timing shift completely between characters. The roster gives two-player households plenty of matchups to learn together.
Can you play Samurai Shodown with two players in Kenya?
Yes. Samurai Shodown supports one player offline and two players in head-to-head matches, both on a single PS4 locally and over the internet. For couch play, two DualShock 4 controllers let friends face off in the same room, ideal for hostel rooms or weekend gatherings in Nairobi. Online, you can challenge other players countrywide and beyond through PlayStation Network. The game's slower, read-based pace makes local two-player sessions especially fun, since you watch each other's habits rather than racing through memorised button strings.
Is Samurai Shodown online play good after the rollback netcode update?
Online play improved sharply after SNK added rollback netcode in May 2024. Rollback technology predicts inputs and corrects them instantly, keeping matches smooth even when two Kenyan players sit on uneven home connections. Before this update, the game used delay-based netcode that many fighting fans avoided. With rollback now live on PS4, Safaricom, Airtel, and Faiba fibre users in Nairobi and beyond can play far tighter online matches. A stable broadband or fibre line still gives the cleanest results for ranked and casual sessions.
Is Samurai Shodown suitable for children?
No. Samurai Shodown is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB, with content descriptors for blood and gore, partial nudity, and violence. PEGI rates it 16 in equivalent terms. Sword duels produce visible blood-splatter effects, and certain special moves show brief stabbing or impaling animations. The game is built for teenage and adult players, not young children. Parents buying for a household should treat it like other Mature fighting titles and apply console parental controls if younger family members share the same PS4.
How does Samurai Shodown compare to Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat?
Samurai Shodown trades combo depth for single-strike weight. Where Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat reward long memorised combos, Samurai Shodown can end a round with one well-read blow, so patience and spacing beat fast hands. Its disarm mechanic lets you knock the weapon from an opponent's grip, adding pressure no other major fighter copies. Mortal Kombat offers deeper story and single-player content, while Samurai Shodown stays close to its arcade roots. For players who value tense, deliberate duels, it carves out its own lane.
What game modes does Samurai Shodown include?
Samurai Shodown carries a Story mode with short cutscenes and a boss finish, plus Practice for learning each fighter. Battle mode holds local versus, matches against the computer, Survival, and Time Trial. A Gauntlet mode tasks you with beating every character back to back, while the Dojo records your play and trains ghost opponents that mimic real players. Online versus rounds out the package. The single-player depth is lighter than Mortal Kombat, but the variety keeps solo and two-player sessions fresh across many evenings.
Technical Specifications
Gameplay and Combat Mechanics
- Weapon-based 2D fighting on a side-view plane, rewarding spacing and timing over long memorised combo strings
- Four-button control scheme covering weak, medium, and strong weapon blows plus a dedicated kick
- Rage Gauge fills as you take damage, unlocking a temporary strength boost during Rage mode
- Super Special Move triggers once per match, dealing heavy damage when it lands clean
- Disarm blow can strip an opponent's weapon away, opening unique pressure not found in rival fighters
- Single decisive strike can swing a round, keeping every exchange tense from the opening clash
- Counters, parries, and dodges let defensive players punish reckless attacks for full damage
Character Roster and Fighters
- Starting roster holds 16 playable fighters, combining 13 series veterans with 3 newcomers
- Returning names include Haohmaru, Nakoruru, Ukyo, Charlotte, Genjuro, Earthquake, and Tam Tam
- New additions feature a saw-wielding pirate, a crow-masked ronin, and a feng-shui beast summoner
- Each fighter carries a distinct weapon length, changing the right spacing across every matchup
- Movesets reward learning one or two characters deeply rather than switching constantly
- Roster variety gives two-player households dozens of fresh matchups to practise together
Single-Player Game Modes
- Story mode runs short cutscenes between fights, ending in a boss encounter per character
- Practice mode lets you drill moves, spacing, and timing against a stationary or set dummy
- Survival mode pits you against a continuous run of opponents on a single health pool
- Time Trial mode challenges you to clear opponents as fast as possible for personal records
- Gauntlet mode requires defeating every fighter in the game back to back without stopping
- Modes suit solo evenings, giving Kenyan players plenty to grind between online sessions
Multiplayer and Online Competition
- Two-player local versus runs on one PS4 with a second DualShock 4 controller connected
- Online versus matches run over PlayStation Network against players countrywide and worldwide
- May 2024 rollback netcode update sharply improved online smoothness on uneven home connections
- Dojo mode records your habits and trains ghost AI that fights like real opponents
- Local couch play suits hostel rooms and weekend gatherings across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu
- Stable fibre or broadband from Safaricom, Faiba, or Airtel gives the cleanest ranked matches
Visual and Audio Presentation
- Built on Unreal Engine 4, blending 3D character models with classic 2D side-view fighting
- Brush-stroke art style and ink effects echo traditional Japanese painting across every stage
- Feudal Japan settings include shrines, battlefields, and villages rendered in fine detail
- Character animations capture weight and impact, making each strike feel heavy and readable
- Soundtrack and voice acting lean on the series' long arcade heritage for authentic tone
- Clean presentation still holds up years after the 2019 launch on standard and Pro PS4 units
Disc Format and Platform Details
- Ships as a sealed physical Blu-ray disc for PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro consoles
- Plays on backward-compatible PlayStation 5 hardware through standard PS5 disc support
- Physical disc keeps full resale, lending, and trade value unlike download-only codes
- Requires a one-time install to the PS4 hard drive, with the disc needed to launch
- English menus, subtitles, and interface make setup simple for Kenyan players
- Free post-launch updates, including rollback netcode, download automatically over your home internet
Package Contents
The Samurai Shodown PS4 package includes the sealed game on a physical Blu-ray disc inside the official PlayStation 4 case, complete with cover artwork and the standard manual insert where supplied by SNK. Mascom International supplies the title brand-new and factory-sealed. Base-game updates, including the rollback netcode patch, download free over PlayStation Network once the disc is installed on your console.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Samurai Shodown PS4 disc with a 6-month warranty covering physical disc defects and read errors under normal use. The title arrives new and factory-sealed. Any disc that fails to load or install correctly can be brought to our Nairobi CBD service desk for direct assessment and replacement.
Where to Buy Samurai Shodown for PS4 in Kenya
Samurai Shodown for PS4 is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to inspect the sealed Samurai Shodown disc in person before purchase.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships Samurai Shodown across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the disc reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns receive the title within 1 business day. Counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and direct after-sales support on every PS4 game we stock. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any disc concerns directly, in our magenta and deep navy storefront.
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