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It is occasionally mistranslated as 'Chivalry', and implies a regular fighter (compare a face in professional wrestling). Originally, in Brahmanism and Hinduism, a devil who loves to fight by nature. Slash: Known to the Japanese as Shura (修羅), from Sanskrit word ' Asura'.Items are also thrown onto the battlefield from off-screen as opposed from a delivery man running in the background.Īlong with the aesthetic overhaul came significant changes in the gameplay, such as the addition of two selectable versions of each character. It is also possible to block attacks in mid-air. When close, performing this command results in a quick switch-around to the opponent's back, which can then be followed up by other attacks. Most of Samurai Shodown 2 's movement options were removed, in favor of the ability to dodge attacks by pressing the A and B buttons simultaneously.

The pace of the game shifted somewhat, as many basic attacks can be canceled into special moves, something which is extremely rare in the first two installments. The fourth button is used for kick attacks. All of the characters have been completely redrawn.Īlso, the button layout was changed, mapping the first three of the four available buttons to weak, medium and strong slash attacks, respectively. The more light-hearted characters ( Earthquake, Cham Cham, and Gen-an) from the previous games have been excised, and the kabuki master, Kyoshiro Senryo, received a redesign, transforming him from a flamboyant stage performer into a grim-faced, muscular man. Gameplay screenshot showcasing a match between Nakoruru and Haohmaru.Ĭompared to the others in the series, the game has a darker aesthetic. A Game Boy version with a slightly different roster and features was released only in Japan by Takara, a team responsible for the porting of several other SNK arcade games to consoles and handhelds. Samurai Shodown III was released on SNK's Neo Geo AES and Neo Geo CD consoles as well as the PlayStation and Saturn systems.

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Tactical changes include priority for special moves as well as replacing the free movement system with a more restrained parry system. Each version comes with its own moves and fighting styles Slash is closer to the first two games, while Bust is a more aggressive style that introduces new moves.Ĭontrols were also updated a new layout dedicates three of four buttons to weapon attacks and one for kicking attacks, as opposed to two buttons for weapons and kicks each. Along with the aesthetic overhaul came significant changes in the gameplay with introduction of two selectable versions of each character: 'Slash' (chivalry) and 'Bust' (treachery).

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The humor that characterized the series made way for a more somber and gritty feel. All characters consequently underwent a visual makeover to match this new tone. The game has a darker aesthetic compared to its predecessors. While it is the third game in the main series, it is the first part of a two-chapter story that is chronologically set between the events of Samurai Shodown and Samurai Shodown II. It is the third game in SNK's Samurai Shodown series of fighting games. Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood was released in the arcades on November 15, 1995.