Samurai Shodown is a port of the popular 2D fighting game originally released by SNK for arcades and home consoles. This version was adapted for the Sega Game Gear handheld system and published by Takara in 1994. The game is set in a stylized version of feudal Japan and features various characters each wielding different weapons. Despite the limitations of the portable platform, it strives to retain the core gameplay and aesthetic of the franchise, providing a condensed but authentic Samurai Shodown experience on the go.