Underplayed Gems

Samurai Shodown V (2003)

Samurai Shodown V cover
Developer
Yuki Enterprise
Publisher
SNK Playmore
Platforms
Arcade, Neo Geo AES, Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Genres
Fighting
Rating
3.7 of 5, 15 player ratings
Where to get it
Website

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How it feels

A measured, weapon-based fighter where every strike carries weight and a single misstep can cost you the match.

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About

Samurai Shodown V brings back the classic side-scrolling action with a completely new storyline, new characters and new moves. A samurai's quest to prove himself against the Shogun leads to a gathering of the world's greatest warriors to compete for the right to be named the greatest.

Screenshots

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