is a 2008

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compilation featuring the ''

Samurai Shodown ''Samurai Shodown'', known in Japan as is a fighting game series by SNK. The series began in 1993 and is known for being one of the earliest in the genre with a primary focus on weapon-based combat. Plot The stories in the series take place i ...

'' series released by

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for the

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and

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. This release does not include ''

Samurai Shodown V Special ''Samurai Shodown V Special'' is the ninth entry in SNK Playmore, SNK's ''Samurai Shodown'' series of versus fighting game, fighting games. It is an upgraded version of the game ''Samurai Shodown V'' and is the last official game for the Neo Geo ( ...

'', which made significant changes to the original release. It was re-released as a downloadable game on the

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for PSP on October 1, 2009.

Games included

*'' Samurai Shodown'' (1993) *''

Samurai Shodown II ''Samurai Shodown II'', known in Japan as is a 1994 fighting game released as the second entry in SNK's ''Samurai Shodown'' series. Like the original ''Samurai Shodown'', the sequel was initially released for the Neo Geo arcade and home system. ...

'' (1994) *'' Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood'' (1995) *'' Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge'' (1996) *''

Samurai Shodown V ''Samurai Shodown V'' is the eighth game in SNK's ''Samurai Shodown'' series of versus fighting game, fighting games. It was one of the last games to be released on the Neo Geo (system), Neo Geo. This title takes place two years before the firs ...

'' (2003) *''

Samurai Shodown VI ''Samurai Shodown VI'', known as in Japan, is the tenth iteration in the ''Samurai Shodown'' series. On December 17, 2014, the game was released as a PS2 Classic for the PlayStation 3 through the PlayStation Network, although only on the Japan ...

'' (2005)

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