Many years later, I finally have the chance to play Samurai Shodown V Special in all of its violent glory with a little spice to make it extra nice. Play it while throwing a few back with a couch buddy for the best experience, however. It can be a lonely one.
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My second favourite installment (the first being Samurai Shodown IV), I was excited to finally have my hands on a legitimate copy with online play. I don't expect this to win too many new fans due to the game not being combo heavy with a somewhat difficult curve of gameplay but the SS series always had very strong cult following and I am glad that SNK knows this.
Who knows, this may be followed with a sequel in which I hope with rival King Of Fighters 13 in presentation.