Samurai Shodown Anthology

by SNK

Product Features

• Six incredible games on one disc
• SAMURAI SHODOWN 6 available for the first time in North America
• Tons of unlockable bonus content material
• Pick-up-and-play, non-stop action
• Arcade perfect port of each title

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001J2SEY2
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: February 24, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,545 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #23 in Video Games > Wii > Action > Fighting
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo Wii

Amazon.com Product Description

The Samurai Shodown Anthology is a compilation of games from the groundbreaking SNK weapon-based fighting Samurai Shodown series. Celebrate the history of the franchise through the years by battling as one of the greatest Samurai of all time, through six separate adventures in this incredible collection. The collection includes six games from the series including Samurai Shodown I, II, III, IV, V and the never before released in North America Samurai Shodown VI.

Classic weapons-based fighting. View larger.

Diverse cast of playable characters. View larger.

A wealth of special moves. View larger.

Games of the Anthology

	Released in 1993, Samurai Shodown remade the fighting genre by introducing weapons-based combat. With it victory was made possible with a single stroke and the popularity of the genre soared.
	Released in 1994, Samurai Shodown II featured special moves like weapon-breaking and an increased total of 15 playable characters, as the cocky Haohmaru gladly pursues forces that seeks to destroy him.
	Released in 1995, Samurai Shodown III featured a fighting system overhaul that made it possible for players to choose from two sword types, as well as three levels of ability when entering into a duel.
	Released in 1996, Samurai Shodown IV introduced multiple combo elements, such as slashes, sneak attacks and suicides to the fighting system as well as time limits making for more possibilities and ratcheted action.
	Released in 2003, Samurai Shodown V increased the number of playable characters to 24, including four that are entirely new and introduced new features like "Sword Gauge" and "Concentration One."
	Released in 2005, Samurai Shodown VI features 2D and 3D backgrounds, a large cast of playable characters from the entire series and the "spirit select" system, which allows access to fighting styles from the entire series.

Key Game Features:

• Features six incredible Samurai Shodown games (releases 1-6) in one.
• Samurai Shodown 6 available for the first time in North America in this compilation.
• Extensive gallery of unlockable bonus materials; concept art, soundtracks and more.
• Arcade perfect port of each title.
• Pick-up-and-play, nonstop action.
• Single player and 1-2 local multiplayer support.

Product Description

The complete collection of the SAMURAI SHODOWN series, containing 6 games; Samurai Shodown, I, II, III, IV, V, and VI Celebrate the history of SAMURAI SHODOWN by battling as one of the greatest Samurai of all time. Six separate adventures that span across the life of the franchise in this incredible collection.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IPPON!!!, April 15, 2009

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Benpachi (CT) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Samurai Shodown Anthology (Video Game)

This compilation of the classic Samurai Shodown series delivers, it was definitely worth the wait. The game starts off with a decent intro showcasing clips of all games included, I-VI. The main menu has the option for arcade mode and training mode for I-V and there is a separate icon for VI...and you will see why as soon as you play it. You will want to use either a classic controller or an arcade stick to enjoy this, the controls are fully customizable for every game. The original samurai shodown is a true classic, the gameplay still holds up today and the graphics are still pleasing. Samurai Shodown II adds a few more characters and takes away others, the ability to break your opponent's weapon is a nice addition...and the animal suits. Shodown III-V are all great, the graphics improve as the series goes on and new characters are introduced throughout. All of the games look excellent and display in 480p, the traditional Japanese music adds to the mystical samurai appeal of the games. Fans of the series and newcomer's alike will no doubt enjoy playing I-V...but VI is on a completely different level in my opinion. VI is absolutely loaded with characters, everyone from the series is represented. The sprites are a higher resolution and the 3D backgrounds are gorgeous. There are many different customizable fighting styles, this is one of the deepest fighting games I have ever come across. It's a simple as you want it to be or as complicated as you could handle with varying levels in between, replay value out the whazoo. Practice mode, a complicated goal oriented survival mode, color and spirit edit modes and a gallery mode full of unlockable content. All in all I don't think I could ask for a better compilation than this, it's worth it for VI alone and the rest of the games are excellent. You can adjust the difficulty as well, these games are fairly difficult so you might need to ease into it if you aren't familiar with the series. Any hardcore 2D fighting fan will love this collection...and no, the games are not censored. These collections tend to have a limited release so grab a copy while you can, you won't regret it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SNK Samurai Shodown Anthology, April 29, 2010

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Mauricio Q. Solís "Iciomura" (Costa Rica) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Samurai Shodown Anthology (Video Game)

It's as good as I remember it from the arcades. Samurai Shodown from 1 to 6.
It would be nicer if it had some sort of achievement system, also you can't use the game cube controller and the wiimote lacks of buttons, but you can use the classic controller and to custom the in-game characters it's really nice.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Samurai Shodown Anthology, October 27, 2009

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Bernard C. Bauer (charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Samurai Shodown Anthology (Video Game)

After a looong wait we finally get all 5 classic Samurai Shodowns + Samurai Shodown 6 (which was only released in JP) on 1 disc from SNK Playmore.

Overall it's a *nearly Arcade perfect translation which includes an arranged / original BGM's, character color editor & Classic controller support all for a budget price.

*Finishing moves in Samurai Showdown II were removed.

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