Trust me, take the time to truly digest this game and you will come away a different person.
Ever since I started playing this game, I have somehow been able to find new ways to appreciate it: Subtleties that you would never be able to appreciate if you just played it on a shallow level. Do not get me wrong, though, this game is not just about the sense appeal as it is also incredibly satisfying to play. From the colourful and likeable character designs (well, for the most part) to the overwhelming locations, this game truly has it in itself to make you fall in love with it. This is pure fighting bliss and don’t you pass this game up, don’t you ever forget this wonderful, beautiful videogame.ĭoes it sound like I am gushing yet? Well it should be because never, never has a company been able to make me fall totally in love with a game world such as this one. And by those, I mean to say it is among the elite group of SNK fighting games that get it all right.
SS2, if you haven’t been able to understand yet, is one of those SNK games. This is a game filled to the very brim with graphical excellence of the 2D order, musical delights reminiscent of a samurai film, and the fun and open ended game play that SNK is known for in it’s fighters. Ranked amongst one of the all time favorites of SNK fans everywhere, Samurai Shodown II (to be henceforth known as SS2) was and is a showpiece title for NEOGEO owners the world over. A land of pink haired pugilists and weapon wielding warriors with extravagant clothing who roam ancient Japan seeking battle and glory. Well, actually, SNK’s twisted vision of the Samurai, to be more accurate. Welcome to the strange yet wonderful world of the Samurai.