Samurai Shodown V Special

Official ACA NEOGEO release for iOS and Android; installation and purchase may be required.

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THE GAME

About Samurai Shodown V Special

Samurai Shodown V Special brings twenty-eight weapon fighters together, including earlier bosses. Rage Explosion, Concentration and powerful finishing techniques give each duel decisions about when to commit rather than relying only on repeated slashes.

CONTROLS & OBJECTIVE

How to play

Select a fighter and review the weapon and special-move commands.
Manage distance and defend patiently, using the rage and finishing systems when their conditions are met.

Game and objective

This 2004 entry brings together twenty-eight characters, including former bosses.

Gameplay details

Rage Explosion and other established gauges and techniques return to its weapon-based fights.

Release and availability

This page links to the official ACA NEOGEO mobile edition. Store availability, device requirements and prices can vary; check the publisher’s release page before installing.

Guide notes & sources

The publisher’s release description was reviewed for this guide. The mobile release, individual device compatibility, controls and multiplayer were not independently tested.

Guide checked 2026-11-13.