Play Samurai Spirits (Japan) (Beta) Online
Haohmaru's sword swings feel dangerously fast in this unfinished beta—you either land a brutal counter or eat dirt in seconds. The janky animations and weird hitboxes give it a raw, unpredictable energy the final version smoothed out.
Game Overview
Ever played Samurai Shodown and wondered what the early version felt like? This SNES beta of Samurai Spirits is rough around the edges—some animations are janky, the hitboxes feel a little off—but that’s what makes it weirdly fascinating. Haohmaru’s sword swings faster than you’d expect, and Nakoruru’s hawk dive feels almost too aggressive. It’s like playing a scrappier, angrier cousin of the final game.
Matches are over in seconds if you’re not careful. One good slash can take half your health, so you end up playing more defensively than in later versions. The music’s tinny, the blood splatter is pixelated chaos, and yeah, it crashes sometimes—but there’s something about landing that perfect counterattack that just clicks. Definitely not for casual button-mashers, but if you love digging into fighting game history, this beta’s a cool time capsule.
Download Samurai Spirits (Japan) (Beta) ROM
You can download this ROM to play Samurai Spirits (Japan) (Beta) offline using an Super Nintendo (SNES) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
