Samurai Shodown 5 Special
(LAST UPDATE: 7/13/09)
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Developer(s): Yuki Enterprise
Publisher(s): SNK Playmore
Platform(s): Neo Geo
Release: April 22nd, 2004
Characters: Haohmaru, Ukyo, Hanzo, Nakoruru, Genjuro, Kyoshiro, Shizumaru, Gaira, Rimururu, Basara, Sogetsu, Kazuki, Tam Tam, Charlotte, Galford, Poppie, Jubei, Rera, Rasetsumaru, Suija, Enja, Yoshitora Tokugawa, Kusaregedo, Mina Majikina, Yumeji, Sankuro, Yunfei, Zankuro, Amakusa, Mizuki, Gaoh
Related Games: Samurai Shodown, Samurai Shodown 2, Samurai Shodown 3, Samurai Shodown 4, Samurai Shodown 5, Samurai Shodown 6, Samurai Shodown 64, Samurai Shodown 64 - 2, Samurai Shodown Pocket, Samurai Shodown 2 Pocket, Samurai Shodown Warrior's Rage, Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny, Samurai Shodown Anthology
Review: Samurai Shodown 5 Special is an enhancement of Samurai Shodown 5 featuring playable bosses, (including Amakusa and Mizuki), gorgeous new backgrounds, and tweaked gameplay... Not to mention, the return of fatalities, which were sadly missing in SS5.
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Gameplay Engine 8.5 / 10 Story / Theme 8.5 / 10 Overall Graphics 8.5 / 10 Animation 8.5 / 10 Music / Sound Effects 9 / 10 Innovation 7 / 10 Customization 7.5 / 10 Options / Extras 7 / 10 Intro / Presentation 7 / 10 Replayability / Fun 7.5 / 10 "Ouch" Factor 8.5 / 10 Characters 9 / 10 BOTTOM LINE 8.5 / 10
Closing Comment: SS5 Special fixed a few of the flaws of SS5 and turned out feeling like a much more complete game... It's as is if SNK wasn't finished with the game when they released SS5. I had much more fun with SS5 Special, but despite the great character roster, it still doesn't top my beloved SS2 or SS4. ~F.Yagami, Webmaster of TFG
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