Samurai Shodown III (2007)

Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood, known as Samurai Spirits: Zankuro Musouken (サムライスピリッツ 斬紅郎無双剣) in Japan and Fighters Swords in Korea, released in the arcades on November 15, 1995. It is the third game in SNK's popular Samurai Shodown series of fighting games. While it is the third game in the main series, it is the first part of a two-chapter story set between Samurai Shodown and Samurai Shodown II. The game has a darker aesthetic compared to its predecessors. All characters consequently underwent a visual makeover to match this new tone. The humor that characterized the series made way for a more somber and gritty feel. 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). Each version comes with its own moves and fighting styles; Slash is closer to the first two games, while Bust is a more...