This is version 1.1, the bugfix (and probably final) release of the English translation for Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits Bushido Retsuden, better known outside of Japan as "Samurai Shodown RPG," with its new localized title of "Samurai Shodown: Tales of the Bushido." The full changelog is included in the readme.

Featuring:
[li]100% complete translation to English.[/li]
[li]Bug fixes from the original Japanese, like some character portraits not being displayed[/li]
[li]A healthy amount of original art, including a new font & title screen by combustocrat[/li]

Quality of Life improvements, which can be toggled via soft DIPs, but are enabled by default in US/EU mode, or disabled for JP mode.
[li]Choose between the Neo*Geo CD or the PS1/Saturn version of the elements system[/li]
[li]Adjustable potency of permanent stat boost items[/li]
[li]Adjustable encounter rate[/li]
[li]Adjustable damage scaling (see manual)
[li]Selectable alternate palettes. Hold D while pressing A when confirming any character selection until you hear a chime![/li]

XDELTA.EXE or a compatible program is required to apply patch (not included). APPLY THIS ONLY TO AN UNMODIFIED JAPANESE COPY OF THE GAME.

The file is NOT stored on RHDN due to its size.
DOWNLOAD HERE

REDUMP rip - 1 CUE and 32 BIN files
File to patch: Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits - Bushidou Retsuden (Japan) (Track 01).bin
SHA-1: 69DA036E094A971A035C63C7B365179E031AEA2C
CRC32: 6D0FAABA