The Coop Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 It sure took it's sweet time getting released, but it finally showed up in stores. I picked up my PS2 version today, and it's quite nice. I-VI are on the DVD (sans V Special), and from what I can tell thus far, little has been left out.... - The graphics are lightly filtered (which is an improvement over the rather odd look the unfiltered and stretched pixels had on the Orochi Saga collection) - The arterial spray that was missing in the Arcade Classics compilation is back the first game (you'd be surprised how much stink was raised over this) - The load times are short (about 2-3 seconds between fights) - Nothing appears to be censored (lots of blood, splitting opponents, fatality-ish moves, etc) - The controls are right on the money (no lag from what I can tell) - You can choose original or arranged music (not being able to do this in the Orochi Saga really bugged people) - All that wonderful Engrish SNK is known for Overall, it's a great collection. Sure, V Special, and RPG would have been nice, but I've seen the fatalities in V Special, and 90% of them aren't that memorable (if you want deaths you'll remember, play Eternal Champions: Challenge From the Dark Side). Nonetheless, it looks like the SNK anthologies for the PS2 are going out on a high note. Anyone else getting this? Am I the only Sam Sho fan here? Quote
OverCoat Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 I'm down for Shodown, but I'd rather just run it through MAME. They should've put the movie in the bundle, just for the lulz. Quote
Flash Strife Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 WTF? I heard they delayed it and were adding V Special because of it. Some retailers even had it say it was 7 games in 1. Quote
anosou Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 My retailer listed SSV Special but it appears that's the old North American press-release. Ignition's official site doesn't mention SSV Special at all. This is a definite buy even without it but I was certain there was SEVEN games :'( Ah well, I'm glad ignition is publishing these and seems to do a better job overall than other collections.. I'll get this in a few days. Quote
DarkeSword Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Let's be serious though. V Special is not really worth it. Quote
anosou Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Let's be serious though. V Special is not really worth it. It has more blood? Quote
The Coop Posted March 28, 2009 Author Posted March 28, 2009 My retailer listed SSV Special but it appears that's the old North American press-release. Ignition's official site doesn't mention SSV Special at all. This is a definite buy even without it but I was certain there was SEVEN games :'(Ah well, I'm glad ignition is publishing these and seems to do a better job overall than other collections.. I'll get this in a few days. SSV Special was going to be ported to the PS2 a while back, but it was canceled. The going rumor is that this happened because SNK wanted SSV Special to remain a Neo-Geo exclusive due to its being the last game released for the system. Quote
Guy In Rubber Suit Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 I'm going to pick it up. I like Samurai Shodown despite me not being any good at it. Quote
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