Samurai Shodown V Special is a 2004 weapon-based 2D fighting game developed by Yuki Enterprise and published by SNK Playmore. It is the ninth entry in the Samurai Shodown series and the last officially licensed game released for the Neo Geo hardware. The roster includes 28 characters, including returning series bosses. Core gameplay uses one-hit-capable weapon slashes, a Rage Explosion system, and a Concentration (Issen) gauge for slow-motion finishing strikes.
How To Play Samurai Shodown V Special
Control
Action
Joystick
Walk forward/back; up to jump; down to crouch; hold back to block
A Button
Light weapon slash
B Button
Medium weapon slash
C Button
Strong weapon slash
D Button
Kick
A + B Buttons
Forward roll
B + C Buttons
Parry an incoming attack
C + D Buttons
Backward hop
A + B + C Buttons
Activate Rage Explosion
Hold any button (no movement)
Charge Concentration (Issen) gauge
Direction sequence + attack button
Special moves and, at full POW gauge, super special moves
Start
Begin play; join as second player; pause
Coin/Select
Insert credit and access character selection
About Samurai Shodown V Special
Release date
Arcade (Neo Geo MVS) JP: April 22, 2004. Neo Geo AES worldwide: July 15, 2004
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