Samurai Shodown VI
2005 video game
Samurai Shodown VI is the tenth iteration in the Samurai Shodown series.
On December 17, 2014, the game was released as a PS2 Classic for the PlayStation 3 through the PlayStation Network, although only on the Japanese Store. In November 2016, the game was released for the PlayStation 4 in North America and Europe through the PlayStation Network, with enhanced features such as trophy support and uprendered resolution.
Gameplay
The game features new backgrounds with 2D and 3D elements. It also features a "spirit select" system, which allows players to choose between six different fighting styles based on all previous series installments.
Characters
Samurai Shodown VI features 36 returning playable characters, consisting of nearly every playable character and boss from the previous numbered entries, as well four new characters and two non-playable bosses. The console release adds seven additional characters, consisting of three alternate versions of existing characters and four animal companions, and makes one of the boss characters playable for a total of 48 playable characters. New characters to the series are marked in bold.
Release
The arcade version of Samurai Shodown VI was released by Sega and runs on the Atomiswave system. The game was also released for the PlayStation 2 in Japan on January 25, 2006.
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