Samurai Shodown II
Samurai Shodown II is a video game that consists of 4 releases
Reviewed on Sept. 23, 2008
Even though the 360's lackluster D-pad does its best to hold it back, Samurai Shodown II still shines on Xbox Live Arcade.
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Samurai Shodown II is a classic 2D fighter that paved the way for future fighting games to come.
Overview
Samurai Shodown II was published and released by SNK on October 28, 1994. While it didn't move as many copies on the console market as its predecessor, this 2D fighting game is still considered to be one of SNK's finest games. At Tokyo Game Show 2007, SNK Playmore announced plans to bring Samurai Shodown II to Xbox Live Arcade (released on September 10, 2008 for 800 Microsoft Points), and an anthology of Shodown releases for the Wii.Plot
The story of Samurai Shodown II starts with Amakusa attempting to resurrect the dark god known as Ambrosia. Haohmaru, the lead character of the series, kills Amakusa before this plot can be carried out. Nights later, Haohmaru is attacked by an assassin. He fights off and kills the assassin, who whispers "I'll have your soul one day... Ambrosia... lives" with his last breath. Shortly after, Haohmaru embarks on a quest to find and stop Ambrosia.Gameplay
Shodown II adds six new characters to the series, as well as new moves including short hops, rolls, and ducking. Fighters now have super moves that can only be performed when the rage gauge is full. The ability to parry incoming attacks and counter is also present.Wii VC
Shodown II is scheduled to be re-released on the Wii Virtual Console. The game will cost 900 Wii Points ($9). The game comes just 2 months after the original Samuri Shodown was re-released on the Virtual Console and also just before Samurai Shodown Anthology which is scheduled to be released Q4 2008.
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