Samurai Spirits V PERFECT

Samurai Shodown V Perfect, known in Japan as Samurai Spirits Zero SPECIAL Kanzenhan, is a weapon-based fighting game in the Samurai Shodown series. Originally developed by Yuki Enterprise as an update to Samurai Shodown V Special, it was picked up by SNK Playmore who then refused to release it. 15 years later, it was released as a finished game as part of the Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection, becoming the last Neo Geo Multi Video System game ever released. This version includes all content and characters from Samurai Shodown V Special with adjustments to character moves and bug fixes. A story mode driven by the NPC Kuroko was added with intermissions during Arcade Mode, providing all characters with endings. However, Overkill moves were simplified to free up ROM space for new narrative elements. Kuroko informs players to use Fatal Flash or Overkill before fighting the first boss. To reach the final boss, Mizuki, players must use Fatal Flash or Overkill on the first three bosses: Amakusa, Zankuro, and Gaoh. The game is set a few months after Gaoh's rebellion, with the Shogunate hosting a tournament to determine the strongest warrior. This cancelled game found new life in the Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection.