Samurai Shodown is a game set in archaic Japan, revolving around Shiro Tokisada Amakusa who secretly serves the wicked Ambrosia. Unbeknownst to others, Ambrosia has possessed Amakusa, with a goal to plunge the world into obscurity. Players select from 12 fighters, along with 3 additional characters, to combat against Amakusa and accomplish an objective. The game is available for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
In early Japan, a man named Shiro Tokisada Amakusa preaches a heretic religion. Little does anyone know that Amakusa is really a servant of the evil Ambrosia, who took over Amakusa's body. Ambrosia wishes to shroud the world in darkness. Now, choose between 12 warriors (and 3 bonus characters) to fight for the honor of destroying Amakusa, and fulfilling a mission.