Samurai Shodown V Special Neo Geo box art

Neo Geo · Fighting

Samurai Shodown V Special

SystemNeo Geo
GenreFighting
DeveloperYuki Enterprise
PublisherSNK
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Yuki Enterprise and published by SNK, Samurai Shodown V Special arrived on the Neo Geo as a fighting game.

Among the 50 Neo Geo fighting games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

Yuki Enterprise also made Samurai Shodown V for the Neo Geo.

Samurai Shodown V Special supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Samurai Shodown V Special is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Samurai Shodown V Special gameplay screenshot on Neo Geo
In-game screenshot (Neo Geo)

Samurai Shodown V Special walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Neo Geo games today

Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.

Samurai Shodown V Special FAQ

Who made Samurai Shodown V Special?

It was developed by Yuki Enterprise and published by SNK.

Is Samurai Shodown V Special multiplayer?

Yes. Samurai Shodown V Special supports up to 2 players.

How long does Samurai Shodown V Special take to play?

As a fighting game, Samurai Shodown V Special typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Samurai Shodown V Special on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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