The final Neo Geo release returns
Those of you eager to get your hands on SNK’s upcomingSamurai Shodowntitle might get a little kick out this week’s latest retro release from Hamster, as they bringSamurai Shodown V Specialback out of the bag for PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Launched in the arcades back in 2004,SSVSwould be the final official release for the home Neo Geo console (though not the finalSam Shotitle). This entry returns to the darker, somewhat more “metal” look experimented with inSamurai Shodown III. It also gathers together a monster roster of 28 characters for this final Neo Geo series celebration.
A particularly violent entry,SSVSis possibly the most bloodthirsty of the series, and even includes a variety of decapitations and dismemberments. This would lead to a uge controversy when the game’s release was delayed to remove some of these elements. Ultimately turning what was to be the Neo Geo’s last hurrah into a frustrating experience for fans.
Samurai Shodown V Specialis available now on PS4 in Japan and Xbox One and Nintendo Switch worldwide. It is also worth noting thatSSVSisalreadyavailable on PS4 under a different licence.SSVSwill also be included on theSamurai Shodown Neo Geo Collection, which launches this Fall.
