Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood
The 12 samurai (and ninja) elite are back, this time to answer the threat of the demon Zankuro, Minazuki. The possessed swordsman has brutally slaughtered innocents in his path, yet could not raise his blade to the cries of an innocent baby. Vowing never to spill innocent blood again, he targets those who live by the way of the sword...but now the hunter becomes the hunted- 1. Amakusa, Shiro Tokisada - The orb wielding Boss from Samurai Shodown I is now a contender in the race against Zankuro, his next religious sacrifice for enlightenment. 2. Basara, Kubikiri - The embodiment of hate has risen Basara the Executioner from his grave for revenge against Zankuro for murdering his lover (and him...
- Genre
- Fighter
- Year
- 1996
- Developer
- SNK
- Publisher
- SCEA
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood frequently asked questions
How do I play Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood online with a friend?
Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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