This release from the fighting game experts at SNK continues the sword battles of the Samurai Shodown series. Though a straight action fighting game at its core, Warrior's Rage features undeniable elements of role-playing. The game's story mode has players fighting through a series of related contests on their way toward the final "shodown" with three super-tough bosses. Even the more arcade-like battle mode allows players to earn points which can be used to build up their characters' offensive or defensive skills. Many battles challenge the player with multiple opponents in a row, requiring consistency and balance to endure through to the final fight.