Samurai Shodown Anthology  (for PS2)

The Samurai Shodown Anthology is a compilation of games from the groundbreaking SNK weapon-based fighting Samurai Shodown series. Celebrate the history of the franchise through the years by battling as one of the greatest Samurai of all time through six separate adventures in this incredible collection. The collection includes six games from the series including Samurai Shodown I II III IV V and the never before released in North America Samurai Shodown VI.

Games of the Anthology< b>

Released in 1993 Samurai Shodown remade the fighting genre by introducing weapons-based combat. With it victory was made possible with a single stroke and the popularity of the genre soared.

Released in 1994 Samurai Shodown II featured special moves like weapon-breaking and an increased total of 15 playable characters as the cocky Haohmaru gladly pursues forces that seeks to destroy him.

Released in 1995 Samurai Shodown III featured a fighting system overhaul that made it possible for players to choose from two sword types as well as three levels of ability when entering into a duel.

Released in 1996 Samurai Shodown IV introduced multiple combo elements such as slashes sneak attacks and suicides to the fighting system as well as time limits making for more possibilities and ratcheted action.

Released in 2003 Samurai Shodown V increased the number of playable characters to 24 including four that are entirely new and introduced new features like "Sword Gauge" and "Concentration One.

Released in 2005 Samurai Shodown VI features 2D and 3D backgrounds a large cast of playable characters from the entire series and the "spirit select" system which allows access to fighting styles from the entire series.

Key Game Features:< b>

Features six incredible Samurai Shodown games (releases 1-6) in one.< li>Samurai Shodown 6 available for the first time in North America in this compilation.< li>Extensive gallery of unlockable bonus materials; concept art soundtracks and more.< li>Arcade perfect port of each title.< li>Pick-up-and-play nonstop action.< li>Single player and 1-2 local multiplayer support.< li>< ul>