The game that started it all, introducing the "Rage Gauge" and high-damage weapon mechanics.
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Expanding the "Slash" and "Bust" systems and introducing more complex combos. Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection Switch NSP -e...
The definitive arcade edition, famous for its brutal, visceral "Overkill" finishing moves. The game that started it all, introducing the
The collection includes seven total titles, spanning the series' history on the NeoGeo platform: Samurai Shodown (1993) Samurai Shodown II Samurai Shodown III Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge Samurai Shodown V Samurai Shodown V Special Samurai Shodown V Perfect The game that started it all
: A comprehensive library of over 200 tracks covering the series' soundtracks.
The collection is a massive tribute to the weapon-based fighter that changed the genre. It includes seven titles in total: