Samurai Shodown V

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  • Summary: Samurai Shodown V is a port of the classic NeoGeo arcade fighting game of the same name. In this fifth installment, you can play as one of dozens of animated Japanese characters to discover combos and special moves. The port adds online support to the usual Arcade and Versus modes, so youSamurai Shodown V is a port of the classic NeoGeo arcade fighting game of the same name. In this fifth installment, you can play as one of dozens of animated Japanese characters to discover combos and special moves. The port adds online support to the usual Arcade and Versus modes, so you can challenge other gamers or create an online tournament. … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 29
  3. Negative: 7 out of 29
  1. Worth Playing
    84
    With 26 characters to play with, even if some of them are completely worthless, Samurai Shodown V is a quality 2D fighter from a developer that usually knows its way around a quality 2D fighter.
  2. TeamXbox
    70
    If I was limited to one word that described Samurai Shodown V, it would have to be unique. From the character designs, to amazingly thematic music, and unique twist on combat, this is a 2D fighting series that may not have gotten the crappy Hollywood movie like some other games in this genre, but it deserved a look then and warrants one now.
  3. GameSpot
    69
    This 2D fighting game is a real blast from the past, but its big cast of fairly interesting characters and its online play can make it worthwhile for NeoGeo fans.
  4. Maxim Online
    60
    A game for those who think they don't make 'em like they used to, but should, Shodown is an exact replica of the classic arcade fighter.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    58
    But this classic weapons-based fighting series has lost much of its soul. While the original cast moves as fluidly as ever, the newer faces are the epitome of mediocre design and animation. Luckily, Xbox Live saves the day.
  6. Next Level Gaming
    50
    I am not usually one to judge a game based on its graphics, but it is unforgivable to have a game look this bad so late in the Xbox's life cycle.
  7. Gaming Age
    25
    A tutorial or "How to Play" movie would've gone a long way here. Instead newcomers are left fumbling in the dark, which tends to be more frustrating than fun.

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#65 Best Xbox Game of 2006
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#15 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2006