Seven years after the fourth game in the series, Samurai Shodown returns. In the game's time frame, this is the earliest game, hence the Japanese title Samurai Spirits Zero. It takes place in 1786 from January through the later summer. The game is therefore considered a prequel to the series.

The overall gameplay was slightly altered. It is a little faster, and the Slash/Bust system has been removed. Each character now has only one version, or the Bust mode is simply replaced by a new character of very similar setup. Combo slashes, sidestepping and fatalities have also vanished. The basic moves have been modeled after the first games in the series. They consist of three types of slashes, a single kick, and various dodge maneuvers similar to Samurai Shodown II.

There are 24 characters, a familiar cast with some new faces. Unlike the previous games, it is not possible to kill your opponent.

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Merchant	Title	Platform	Price
	Samurai Shodown V	Xbox	$2.88
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Worth Playing	Xbox	Jan 18, 2006	8.4 out of 10	84
HonestGamers	Xbox	Jan 21, 2006	7 out of 10	70
TeamXbox	Xbox	Jan 18, 2006	7 out of 10	70
VGPub	Xbox	Feb 14, 2006	6.5 out of 10	65
IGN	Xbox	Jan 26, 2006	6.2 out of 10	62
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM)	Xbox	Feb, 2006	5.8 out of 10	58
Jeuxvideo.com	PlayStation 2	Jun 16, 2006	9 out of 20	45
G4 TV: X-Play	Xbox	Mar 23, 2006		40
Game Critics	Xbox	Oct 14, 2006	3 out of 10	30
Gaming Age	Xbox	Jan 16, 2006	D	25