Samurai Shodown V

by SNK

Product Features

• Choose from 20 classic Samurai SHodown characters, as well as some all-new ones
• Wild new moves and combo - new 3-bladed slash attacks and kick maneuvers you can combine into killer chain attacks
• Sword Spirit Gauge drains as you perform powerful attack combos and fills as you meditate or stand idle
• Slow down time for more effective attacks, and even drop your sword and go at it hand-to-hand!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000809OOU
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: January 18, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,552 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Well, at least it has Charlotte in it., February 17, 2006

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DeRosset Myers "DeRo" (St Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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

Anyone who has played Samusrai Showdown III will know what my review title means. You can't have a real Samurai Showdown video game without the French Femme Fatale.
Anyway, some people may be a little angry that the controls in this game no not match that of the first game. Personally, I like the new set-up. Three slashes and one kick may not make sense, but it's effective. What I don't like is that when you change the button settings in the game, the moves list in the pause-screen menu becomes less helpful: for example, when I changed fierce slahs from trigger L to button A, the list still told me that to execute Charlotte's projectile attack (it had a name, but I can't remember) I still had to end the button combination with either X, Y, or L. This isn't very bothersome if you know all the moves by heart ... I can almost see you Samurai Showdown enthusiasts shaking your heads! Not everyone has played thist series inside out!!
Anyway, the online play would be much better if there were others who played the game. Unfortunately, you'll usually find yourself waiting a long time for an opponent if you create a match or you'll just get the game's error message if you go into quickmatch or optimatch. This is a problem: there are a lot of Samurai Showdown fans and there are a lot of XBox owners, but there are apparently not a lot of Samurai Showdown fans who own XBoxes and have XBox Live. If you want to know if this game is compatible with 360, you'll have to look at another review or ask Microsoft because I don't know. I'm sorry if this review is not helpful. Please vote accordingly so I'll know for sure. If this review is unhelpful, I need not take up valuable space on this website and will delete this review.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good old fun!, March 8, 2006

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Jamel Matias - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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

I remember playing this game for hours in the arcade of a bowling alley in high school. We used to play against each other for quarters, and eventually see if we can win the game using one man. The characters, sound effects, game-play, colors, and storyline are outstanding. I know this game is not like todays new games, but this brings back traditional combat games we have grown to love. I definitely recommend this to everyone who loves martial arts, fighting games, and those who would like to challenge all their friends online or perfect their own fighting style with their favorite character.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Neo Geo 2D Goodness... ONLINE, January 26, 2006

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outsider - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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

Plain and simple this game is made for those 2d fighter fans out there who waited years and years to be able to play the 2D games they loved online. This is an excellent port of the Neo Geo original which adds online play as a part of the package.

The graphics are dated and can't compare in sharpness or quality to those in SF3 or any of the GG games, but then again, if you're a Neo fan you already know what to expect. The game runs fast and fluidly both in single player and online. The new characters are ok, but I still tend to play with most of the SS1/SS2 cast. The online ranking system is flawed IMO, as the way it counts wins/losses wasn't very well thought out IMO.

Overall, a solid 2d title with LIVE support and a great price tag. If you're a 2D fighter fan waiting for something new to play on LIVE this is it. Stay tuned for KOF94 Rebout and more from SNK this year!