Samurai Shodown is a fighting game developed for the Super Nintendo, set in early Japan. The narrative centers on Shiro Tokisada Amakusa, a figure who preaches a heretical religion but is secretly controlled by the malevolent Ambrosia. Players select from a roster of 12 warriors, along with three additional characters, to battle for the honor of defeating Amakusa and thwarting Ambrosia's dark ambitions.
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.