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Samurai Shodown II is a weapon-based fighting game for the Neo Geo, developed and published by SNK in 1994. The sequel expands the roster to fifteen fighters facing the demon Mizuki Rashojin, adding new offensive and defensive moves, a parry, expanded POW gauge uses, and dodge and roll techniques.

How To Play Samurai Shodown II

ControlAction
JoystickWalk forward and back; press up to jump; press down to crouch; hold back to block
A ButtonLight weapon slash
B ButtonMedium weapon slash
C ButtonStrong weapon slash
D ButtonKick
A + B ButtonsForward roll
B + C ButtonsParry an incoming attack
C + D ButtonsBackward hop
Direction sequence + attack buttonSpecial moves and, at full POW gauge, super special moves
StartBegin play; join as the second player; pause
Coin/SelectInsert credit and access character selection

About Samurai Shodown II

Release dateArcade (Neo Geo MVS) worldwide: October 28, 1994. Neo Geo AES worldwide: December 2, 1994. Neo Geo CD JP/NA: December 15, 1994; international: 1995
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
PlatformNeo Geo MVS, Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD
GenreFighting
SeriesSamurai Shodown
ModesSingle-player; two-player versus
Also known asShin Samurai Spirits: Haohmaru Jigokuhen (Japan); Saulabi Spirits (Korea)

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