Samurai Shodown Player s Guide Tips And Tricks That Will Give You The Upper Hand

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Samurai Shodown Player s Guide Tips And Tricks That Will Give You The Upper Hand

This Samurai Shodown guide covers topics that not only help those who are seasoned with fighting games, but newcomers as well. Via: rgj.com As I'm sure you've encountered in the past, not everything in a guide will work for every player, but the goal here is to give you some basic tools that you can use to enhance your own play-style. We're going to cover topics that will not only help those who are seasoned veterans of the , but also those who have never played before. The good news here is that you can try out everything that is discussed within this article against various computer opponents before you ever attempt it on other human players. Practice makes perfect, and you may find that there is a better way of doing things than is covered here; that's the beauty of taking new knowledge and experimenting with it. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

The Basics Of Fighting

One of the first things we need to cover within this guide is how you will go about fighting your opponent regardless of their abilities. First, you will need to learn about your particular character's skills and determine if they are a ranged or close quarters type of fighter. Armed with this knowledge, you will then be able to determine how you will need to go about defending yourself against a particular opponent. This might seem strange, but it's important to understand that Samurai Shodown relies heavily on a player's ability to defend against their opponent's moves and then counter attack. Each battle is a song and dance, rather then a standard hack and slash type fighting game, and you must create openings within your opponent's defense and movement in order to inflict the greatest amount of damage with your attacks. At the same time, you must not open yourself up to serious damage. Via: gameinformer.com Speaking of damage, even if your skill level is below that of your opponent, you can still win a match if you create an opening during a special move. This is because each special move inflicts a large amount of damage on your opponent, giving you the ability to sway a game back in your favor even when there is a skill gap. Regardless of your skill level, you will want to focus your efforts on learning all the counter attacks and defending yourself against any move you may encounter. If a more skilled player can't land their moves on you, than you have a better chance of besting them in the end. Additionally, the game allows you to knock your opponent's weapon out of their hand during a fight, giving you the advantage both defensively and offensively. If you find that your own weapon has been knocked away, don't panic! Find a way to move your opponent away from the weapon and quickly grab it before they can land a blow. During any given match, you will notice that each time you land a blow on your opponent, or they land one on you, time will seem to slow down. The normal reaction might be to attempt to stop the attack from occurring. While you can manage to do this during some attacks, most will hold you within your opponents attack radius. It might seem hopeless when you get caught in such a combo, but there is an advantage to it over other fighting games. During the times when you can't move and time slows, you can think about your next plan of attack, and figure out how you are going to execute it. This mechanic isn't seen in many other fighting games, and learning how to use it to your advantage is critical to winning battles.

Tips and Tricks

Don't Focus on Your Special: While it is always nice to have your special ability ready when you need it, you'll often find that skilled opponents have a way of avoiding it. Focus instead on movements and attacks which open your opponent up to constant damage and use that to create an opening that gives your special the best chance of succeeding. Use Recoil Cancelling to Your Benefit: Since Samurai Shodown rewards players for blocking by punishing their opponent, often times you will find that a player you face doesn't want to attack first. The advantage for you is that special attacks aren't typically countered with a normal block and as a result, your opponent will have to think twice about if they want to block a certain attack or not. This will allow you to mess with your opponent mentally and create new openings in their defense. Via: Andrew Smith Focus on Defense: As with other fighting games, it isn't just about defeating your opponent, it's about having more life than them when the clock strikes zero. If you find that you aren't able to defeat your opponent outright, focus instead on small attacks that they are vulnerable to and put up a good defense. If you can whittle their life away and prevent them from landing a strong blow, you might be able to win the round without actually depleting all of their life points. Use Movement to Create Openings: While attacks can help you to create an opening in your opponent's defense, often times you can land a strong blow simply by hitting them in the back. The best way to do this is to force your opponent into a situation where they feel as though they have to guard against head-on attacks. When you have acclimated them to a certain blocking rhythm, you will need to suddenly jump up and attack them from behind, preventing them from turning in time to properly defend themselves against your attack. This same rule applies when your opponent has chosen to jump to attack you or avoid an oncoming attack. Learn their movement and jump into them at the right moment to attack while they are in the air, defenseless. Experiment with these tips, and you'll be dominating opponents before you know it!