May 2017 saw Samurai Shodown arrive on Xbox One, ported over from the original SNK title which first released back in 1993. That was swiftly followed by Samurai Shodown II from 1994. Can you guess what we have here today? Yep that’s right – 1995’s Samurai Shodown III!
Available right now to purchase and download on Xbox One, ACA NEOGEO Samurai Shodown III is the latest Neogeo port to make its way to Xbox One. Following up the previous Samurai titles, this fighter from SNK now lets you utilise a Rage Gauge and block attacks whilst in mid-air.
With 3 playstyles to enjoy – Slash and Bust – you should find that the third instalment of the Shodown series is the most in depth yet. When you combine that with the added Xbox One port additions of leaderboards and game difficulty settings, should you be one of those retro fiends who can’t get enough of the games from decades gone by, then Samurai Shodown III is one to check out.
Get over to the Microsoft Store right now. It’s available for £6.39.
Game Description:
SAMURAI SHODOWN III is a fighting game released by SNK in 1995. It is a sequel to SAMURAI SHODOWN II. You can now fill your Rage Gauge, as well as block attacks mid-air. Player characters now have 2 styles to choose from: SLASH and BUST. The ways of battle have greatly expanded. The “ACA NEOGEO” series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.
