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Samurai Shodown V

Description

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.

Part of the Following Group

• Samurai Shodown series

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The Press Says

Worth Playing	Jan 18, 2006	8.4 out of 10	84
Game Vortex	Feb 08, 2006	82 out of 100	82
PGNx Media	Feb 26, 2006	7.4 out of 10	74
Darkstation	Mar 28, 2006	7 out of 10	70
Cheat Code Central	Jan 30, 2006	3.5 out of 5	70
TeamXbox	Jan 18, 2006	7 out of 10	70
GameSpot	Jan 25, 2006	6.9 out of 10	69
The Video Game Critic	Aug 27, 2006	B-	67
VGPub	Feb 14, 2006	6.5 out of 10	65
Play Magazine	2006	6.5 out of 10	65

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