SNK have
announced that anyone who pre-orders the Nintendo Switch version of Samurai
Shodown, will be given a free copy of Samurai Shodown 2, a neo-geo pocket
version of the game.
The
weapon-based fighter game, nominated for Best Fighting Game at THE GAME
AWARDS 2019 is due for release in North America during Q1 of
2020.
Samurai Shodown! 2, a fighting game developed for SNK’s own
handheld system (the Neo Geo Pocket) will now be available for the first time
ever on a new platform, and only on the Nintendo Switch! These chibi fighters
really pack a punch!
Key
Features
1700’s
Japanese warriors duke it out in a tale that takes place one year after the
events of the original Samurai Shodown game. 16 characters, 3 of which are completely
new. Fan favorites like Rimururu, Kubikiri Basara, Kazuki Kazama, and
Wan Fu make their return! Also, Hisame Shizumaru from Samurai Shodown III is
included as a free character!
All
the classic gaming moves from the original, Rage Gauge, Lightning Blade,
and Super Special Moves make their return!
Utilise
the Nintendo Switch play anywhere tech, battle a friend using the
Nintendo Switch’s Table Top mode or fight anywhere in the world using Handheld
mode!
Samurai Shodown will be released Q1 2020 on the Nintendo
Switch for £49.99. Check out the official Samurai
Shodown website for more information.
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Jim Franklin
Jim Franklin is a freelance writer, living in Derby UK with his wife and his player 3. When time allows he likes nothing more than losing himself in a multi-hour gaming session. He likes most games and will play anything but prefers MMO's, and sandbox RPG's.
