Yuki Enterprise

Samurai Shodown VI

Among other series changes, aerial blocking was removed entirely, and the switch-around move, which enabled a player to shift quickly behind the other's back, as well as the dodge (evade, side-step), in which the move virtually brings a semi-3D environment to the defense in attempt to use each sword more effectively. One can no longer charge one's own "pow" gauge. The off-screen delivery man was omitted entirely from the game. The "CD combo" was added, wherein a player can press the C and D buttons together, triggering a strike that can be followed up by a sequence of button taps. SNK also added a "suicide" move, wherein one's character forfeits the round. The bonus to this is that the one committing suicide will start the next round with a full "POW" gauge. Certain finishes also enable a "fatality" move in the vein of Mortal Kombat.

Released: 14 September 2005
Developer: Yuki Enterprise
Publisher: SNK Playmore
Perspective: Side view
Age rating: ESRB T
Platforms: Arcade · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 2
Genres: Fighting
Also known as: Samurai Shodown 6 · Samurai Spirits: Tenkaichi Kenkakuden