SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION

by DIGITAL ECLIPSE, SNK CORPORATION

The Developer Says...

The ULTIMATE collection is here! It all began in ’93, and now, the weapon-based fighting game series that swept the world is ready to be taken home in a new stellar collection! Six NEOGEO titles as well as one mysterious, unreleased game are featured!

Players Like...

❤ Unique Fighting Mechanics

Players must carefully read opponents like a chess match, striking precisely instead of mashing buttons. Each character moves differently, with weapons determining attack range and damage potential. For instance, a sword fighter might have long-range sweeping attacks, while a dagger user relies on quick, close-quarters strikes.

❤ Damage and Tension

One well-placed hit can end a match, creating intense 10-20 second confrontations. A single critical strike might remove 50-70% of an opponent's health, forcing players to treat each moment with extreme caution. This high-stakes approach transforms matches into psychological duels where anticipation matters more than execution speed.

❤ Character Depth

The seven included titles offer 24 distinct characters, each with unique backstories and fighting techniques. Characters like Haohmaru wield katanas with broad sweeping attacks, while Nakoruru uses smaller, precise blades and can even call animal companions into battle. This diversity ensures players find a fighter matching their personal style.

❤ Technical Mastery

Arcade modes challenge players with increasingly sophisticated AI. Difficulty settings range from nearly impossible to marginally manageable, demanding players learn precise timing, counter techniques, and character-specific movement patterns. Mastering a single character can take hundreds of practice matches.

❤ Historical Authenticity

Digital Eclipse meticulously recreated each title's original arcade experience, preserving pixel-perfect graphics, authentic sound design, and uncompromising gameplay mechanics from the 1990s Neo Geo era.

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