Samurai Shodown V: Perfect - Fighting for Neo Geo AES US (2004)

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Samurai Shodown V: Perfect box art for Neo Geo AES

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Samurai Shodown V: Perfect

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(Neo Geo AES - US, Fighting)

Developed_By:

SNK

Published_By:

SNK

Released On:

07 Sep 2004

Part #:

NGH-2721 (USA)

UPC-A:

Without barcode (USA)

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Manual

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Game Guide

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Extracted from the original game manual

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Controls

CONTROL LEVER

Character movement right to left, jump, crouch, etc.

START BUTTON

Used to start game play (Both controllers)

C BUTTON

Kick-Light Attack

D BUTTON

Kick-Strong Attack

C+D BUTTON

Kick-"To the Moon" Kick

B BUTTON

Sword, Punch-Strong Attack

A BUTTON

Sword, Punch-Light Attack

A+B BUTTON

Sword, Punch-"Whoo, Baby Blow"

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How to Play

Title Screen Demonstration

Insert the cassette into the console and turn on the power switch. The title and demonstration screens will appear automatically.

Press the start button to call up the OPTION SCREEN.

Game Level Setting

The Difficulty Level sets the strength of the computer player. Select from four levels of difficulty. NORMAL is recommended for beginners.

Move the joystick up or down to select the desired level, then press the A Button.

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EASY MODE: The simplest level. Great for mastering the fundamentals.

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NORMAL LEVEL: A level of average difficulty. Good for practicing real battle.

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HARD LEVEL: The most difficult level. You've spent too much time in the minors. It's time for the big leagues.

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ARCADE LEVEL: An intermediate level between HARD and NORMAL, equal to the arcade setting. Practice at home and get through the arcade game with one coin.

Notes on Using the Memory Card

To save and load game data using the MEMORY CARD (SOLD SEPARATELY), place the card carefully into the MEMORY CARD SLOT of your console and follow the procedures listed below.

Loading Data

If the MEMORY CARD has been correctly placed in the MEMORY CARD SLOT before play begins, the LOAD SCREEN will be displayed. Choose YES with the joystick, and load data by pushing the A Button on your controller.

Action will then resume from the point at which you left off.

Saving Data

After placing the MEMORY CARD in the appropriate slot, when the GAME OVER message has been displayed, the SAVE SCREEN will appear on your television. Selecting YES with the joystick and pressing the A Button will save game play at the stage at which you left off.

With certain software, game data will be stored automatically. Please note that saving new data on the card will erase previously stored data.

Formatting a New Memory Card

New MEMORY CARDs need to be formatted. To do this, follow the procedures in the order listed below.

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Set the game cassette and MEMORY CARD in your NEO GEO HOME SYSTEM correctly.

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While pressing all four buttons down on the controller, press the RESET button on the NEO-GEO HOME SYSTEM console.

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The DATA SCREEN should then appear on your television. Choose the CARD FORMAT command.

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Press the A Button to finish formatting.

Samurai Showdown Title Card

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When the player faces right.

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JUMP

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BACKWARD, GUARD

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FORWARD

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SLASH (HIT)

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WEAK ATTACK A

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STRONG ATTACK B

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POWERFUL ATTACK (at the same time)

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DUCK, CROUCH KICK

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DASH: SHIFT JOYSTICK TWICE QUICKLY TO DASH

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WEAK ATTACK C

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STRONG ATTACK D

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POWERFUL ATTACK (at the same time)

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RAGE: The RAGE GAUGE increases when hit. When it becomes full...

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Memory Card - Load

Having inserted the memory card (sold separately) in the front slot, the LOAD SCREEN should appear. Selecting YES will allow you to continue the game at the stage where you left off.

For further details, see the USING THE MEMORY CARD section of this pamphlet.

Selecting Characters

Choose one of the twelve characters with the red cursor and make your selection by pressing the A Button. With 2-Player matches, follow the same procedure to select your character.

It is possible to choose the same character, so chill!

Game Start

After selecting your desired character and stage, let the carnage begin! To bypass the Demonstration Screen, press the A Button.

Duelling

Each match consists of two duels. The first player to win two duels proceeds on to the next opponent. In the case where there is no winner, the judge will decide the victor.

Determining the Winner

A few words from Slick Sukihiro, Judge of Duels in SAMURAI SHODOWN. If the battle is not decided within the given time limit, the will be conducted. The results will determine the winner.

Samurai SP.

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THE INCAN AVENGER

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TAM TAM

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A kind man devoted to clay of TAM

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protects the life and welfare of

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LA CENAN, he is particularly and

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WEAPON HENGERANGEDINGE

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SOMITE TWIRING

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BIRTHPLACE GRIN

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THE METHODS

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LOF MAYHEME

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MOORA GABOORA

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+SLASH

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PAGUNA DIOS

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+OCK

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PAGUNA

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PAGUNA briefly, then

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+SLASH

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AHOW GABOORSLAGH

Bonus Stages

As you proceed through the game, Bonus Stages will appear. From various places (indicated by the arrow cursor), straw dummies will periodically appear.

Position your character carefully and plan your slices to the closest fraction of a second to cut these dummies and rack up those points.

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Tips & Maps

JUMP

Press the joystick up to jump.

SLASH(HIT)

Press A or B to slash.

KICK

Press C or D to kick.

BACKWARD GUARD

Hold the joystick backward to guard.

FORWARD POWERFUL ATTACK

Press A and B at the same time while holding the joystick forward for a powerful attack.

POWERFUL ATTACK

Press C and D at the same time for a powerful attack.

DUCK, CROUCH

Press the joystick down to duck or crouch.

BAKUFU BLITZ

Tap the joystick forward twice to perform this dash.

FLYING RETREAT

Tap the joystick backward twice to perform this dash.

POISON CLOUD PUFF

Perform the input ↓↘→+SLASH to execute this move.

SLAUGHTER HOUSE TUMBLE

Perform the input →↓↘+SLASH to execute this move.

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Enemies & Characters

SAMURAI SP. THE TEXAN NINJA ANACHRONISM EARTHQUAKE

More than 10 let this comp dropped out of training to pillage the of the world. Having wanders greed this mighty Texnothing way Pily the poort OF TEARS AMARA CORRESPONDING COUREDROPOLT BIRTHPLACE TESAS AMERICA.

FAT HOUND

While jumping KICKedly.

FAT CHAINSAW

SLASH repeatedly.

SAMURAI SP. THE NOBLE REVOLUTIONETTE CHARLOTTE

An accomplished swordperson, beloved by the common people of France, Charlotte has risen to save the masses from the disasters and despair that victimize her country. Famous quote: 'Let them eat steak.'

SAMURAI SP. THE KABUKI MASTER KYOSHIRO SENRYO

He needs to be worshipped and has a need to stand out, who has left the climes of Edo to surpass his father, the Kabuki legend NAO ISU OBA. His main goal is to teach the citizens of the world the joy of Kabuki.

SAMURAI SP. THE INVINCIBLE SAMURAI SAKE EXPERT- HA-OH MARU

With a taste for blood and cheap unparalleled speed.

SAMURAI SP. THE NINJA KNIGHT WITHOUT A CAUSE GALFORD

Fighting bad guys Achete, the first American Ninja.

SAMURAI SP. THE EMPEROR'S SECRET SERVANT JUBEI YAGYU

Strict observer of Bushi, the way of the Samurai, he has tempered his mind and body to become a lethal extension of the Japanese Empire. One tough cookie.

SAMURAI SP THE ANGEL-FACED EAGLE HANDLER NAKORURU

The kindly maid from Hokkaido who communicates with nature. She seeks to protect the Earth Mother's majesty from the follies of humankind. With her beloved companion, the eagle MAMAHAMAHA, she hails the despoilers with her sword given to her by her late father, MAMAHAMAHA.

SAMURAI SP. THE NINJA MASTER OF THE SHADOWS HANZO HATTORI

Strongest of the dreaded IGA Ninja. Hattori is feared for his cool professionalism and practicality. His battle is a personal one, for he seeks to free the soul of his son, possessed by the sinister SHIRO TOKISADA AMAKUSA and an abnormal addiction to carbonated drinks.

SAMURAI SP. THE MERCILESS SAMURAI HEART-THROB UKYO TACHIBANA

The snooty master of swordsmanship with a rebel mentality, who loves being alone but hates solitude. He has set out on his journey to find the perfect bouquet for his beloved Kei Odagiri.

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