First Samurai
SFC
๐ŸฅŠAction๐Ÿ“…1993๐ŸขVivid Image

First Samurai

R36S: Perfect

Play this classic Fighting game on your R36S handheld with ArkOS emulation, save states, and customisable controls.

๐Ÿ“About This Game

First Samurai brings Fighting gameplay from the SFC to the R36 handheld series. Whether you are rediscovering a childhood favourite or exploring retro gaming for the first time, this title is part of the supported library. Identical hardware to SNES. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models.

โœจR36S Features for First Samurai

โœ“Save states โ€” save progress at any point
โœ“Fast forward support
โœ“Customisable button mapping
โœ“Display scaling to fit the R36 screen
โœ“Rewind support (ArkOS setting dependent)
โœ“Mode 7 graphics support
โœ“Special chip support (Super FX, SA-1)

๐ŸŽฎHow to Play on R36S

  1. 1From the ArkOS main menu, navigate to the SNES / Super Famicom system
  2. 2Scroll to find "First Samurai" in the game list
  3. 3Press A (or your configured button) to launch the game
  4. 4Use the SELECT + X shortcut to open the in-game RetroArch menu
  5. 5Access save states and display settings from the RetroArch quick menu

๐Ÿ•น๏ธAbout SFC

Super Famicom (SFC) is the Japanese version of the SNES, released in 1990. Shares identical hardware; Japanese-region titles run exactly like SNES games.

R36S Compatibility (Perfect): Identical hardware to SNES. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models.

Why Play First Samurai on R36S?

First Samurai is part of the SFC library available on the R36S handheld series. The R36S runs SFC games through ArkOS, bringing classic Fighting gameplay to a portable form factor with a handful of quality-of-life additions.

ArkOS Features for First Samurai

  • Save States: Save your progress anywhere โ€” no need to reach an in-game save point
  • Display Scaling: Scale the original resolution to fill the R36S screen comfortably
  • Button Remapping: Reassign controls to suit your preferred layout
  • Fast Forward: Skip through loading screens or grind-heavy sections
  • Rewind: Roll back a few seconds after a mistake (core dependent)

SFC on R36S โ€” Compatibility

Identical hardware to SNES. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models.

Game Info: First Samurai is a Fighting game originally released for the SFC. It is listed in the R36S game library and can be played via ArkOS with save states, display filters, and customisable controls. Individual game performance may vary.