Neo Geo MVS

Samurai Shodown V Special

An ordained meeting of 28 fierce warriors begins, to precede a series of duels to the death. These individuals entrust their fates to their skill and their weapons. For those not up to the task, a cherished end in battle is their only hope.The twenty-eight Samurai characters clash in one epic title.

Genre: Fighter
Year: 2004
Developer: SNK Playmore
Publisher: Yuki Enterprise
Players: 2

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Achievements

75 achievements · 621 total points

Divine Judgment Delivered Beat the game after defeating Amakusa on default settings
10 pts
Fall of the Bloodthirsty Demon Beat the game after defeating Zankuro on default settings
10 pts
Honor Restored Beat the game after defeating Gaoh on default settings
10 pts
The Final Exorcism Beat the game after defeating Mizuki on default settings
10 pts
Fugudoku Beat the game using only Haohmaru on default settings
10 pts
Chichi-ushi Bird Beat the game using only Nakoruru on default settings
10 pts
Hahakuru Beat the game using only Rimururu on default settings
10 pts
Ninjato Beat the game using only Hanzo on default settings
10 pts
Justice Blade Beat the game using only Galford on default settings
10 pts
Caring Wife Beat the game using only Kyoshiro on default settings
10 pts
Tsubame Gaeshi Beat the game using only Ukyo on default settings
10 pts
Baiodoku Beat the game using only Genjuro on default settings
10 pts
The Evil-Doer Destroyer Beat the game using only Basara on default settings
10 pts
Kirisame Beat the game using only Shizumaru on default settings
10 pts
Namu Abi Dabi Beat the game using only Gaira on default settings
10 pts
Gadamer Gem Beat the game using only Amakusa on default settings
10 pts
Steel Tiger and Sukehiro Beat the game using only Jubei on default settings
10 pts
Akahagane Ongokumaru Beat the game using only Zankuro on default settings
10 pts
La Roche Beat the game using only Charlotte on default settings
10 pts
Henge Hange Zange Beat the game using only Tam Tam on default settings
10 pts
Vermilion Sparrow Beat the game using only Kazuki on default settings
10 pts
Seiryu Beat the game using only Sogetsu on default settings
10 pts
Youtou: Torikabuto Beat the game using only Rasetsumaru on default settings
10 pts
Chichi-ushi Wolf Beat the game using only Rera on default settings
10 pts
Chains of Agni Beat the game using only Enja on default settings
10 pts
Bracelets of Rudra Beat the game using only Suija on default settings
10 pts
Nadeshiko, Shirayuri, Botan, Tsubaki, Asagao, Yugao, Yoshitora Beat the game using only Yoshitora on default settings
10 pts
Heaven-Flash Strike Beat the game using only Yunfei on default settings
10 pts
The Suppressing Holy Bow of 8 Purifications Beat the game using only Mina on default settings
10 pts
The Exposed Bone Beat the game using only Kusaregedo on default settings
10 pts
Onijuji: Shiho'in Beat the game using only Gaoh on default settings
10 pts
Sacred Tree Sprig of Mi-go Beat the game using only Mizuki on default settings
10 pts
Flame of the Conqueror Land Haohmaru's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Tose Sanpe Kiku Mutsube Land Nakoruru's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Konrui Suto Poro Land Rimururu's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Taboo Shrike Smash Land Hanzo's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Deadly Fang Dog Land Galford's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Great Demon Boogie Land Kyoshiro's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Flashback Flash Blast Land Ukyo's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Last Card Death Dance Land Genjuro's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Hell Gate Land Basara's Overkill Move technique during a playthrough against Kusaregedo on default settings
5 pts
Infinity Cannon Land Shizumaru's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Stone Crush Land Gaira's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Crime Salvation Land Amakusa's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Cross Hack Land Jubei's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Invincible Cannon Land Zankuro's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Splash Gradation Land Charlotte's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Ahaooh Castiga Perform Tam Tam's Weapon Flipping technique and land his Overkill Move during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Dual Exploding Flames Land Kazuki's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Lunar Mirror Slash Land Sogetsu's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Heart Destroy Land Rasetsumaru's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Irusuka Emu Newa Shikite Land Rera's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
World Cremation Land Enja's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Wrath of God Land Suija's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Profusion of Flowers Land Yoshitora's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Heavenly Ritual of Death Land Yunfei's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Niruya-Kanaya's Curse Land Mina's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Gedo's Dinner Land all Kusaregedo's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move techniques during a playthrough on default settings
10 pts
Abyss Sanctuary Land Gaoh's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Diabolic Soul Eater Land Mizuki's Weapon Flipping and Overkill Move technique during a playthrough on default settings
5 pts
Jiketsu Perform a Honorable Death
1 pts
Low Strike Attack Perform a Low Pursuit attack
2 pts
High Strike Attack Perform a High Pursuit attack
2 pts
Surprise Disarming with Your Sword Perform a Weapon Repel with your weapon
4 pts
Surprise Disarming with Your Arms Perform a Weapon Repel without your weapon
5 pts
Tsubazeriai Win a Locking Swords battle
10 pts
Grab Specialist Win a round using only Guard Destroyers
5 pts
One Slash Man Win a round in a single hit
5 pts
Issen Win a round using Flash Finale
5 pts
Kanzen Shouri Defeat an opponent with a perfect
3 pts
Blood Skin Defeat an opponent while covered in blood after a slash attack
4 pts
Warriors Don't Need Swords Discard your weapon without hitting the opponent, then win the round unarmed without retrieving it or winning by time out
10 pts
Fast Sword Master Defeat Mizuki in less than 10 minutes on default settings
25 pts
Samurai Special Defeat Mizuki on Level-8 difficulty
25 pts
One Survival Warrior Defeat Mizuki without using a continue on default settings
50 pts

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Samurai Shodown V Special frequently asked questions

How do I play Samurai Shodown V Special online with a friend?

Samurai Shodown V Special (Neo Geo MVS) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Samurai Shodown V Special on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Samurai Shodown V Special in the Neo Geo MVS library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Samurai Shodown V Special netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Samurai Shodown V Special have achievements?

Yes, Samurai Shodown V Special has 75 achievements worth 621 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Samurai Shodown V Special for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Samurai Shodown V Special on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.