Samurai Spirits (Japan) (Beta) represents a pre-release version of the game, providing a glimpse into the development process. This build may contain bugs, unfinished elements, or alternative gameplay mechanics not present in the final release.  Studying this beta version gives insights into SNK's design choices and iterative development approach. Though not commercially released, it offers a unique view into the game's evolution and creation. SNK, as the developer, naturally produced this internal build for testing purposes.

Samurai Spirits (Japan) (Beta)

Samurai Shodown (Europe)