Samurai Shodown II

Samurai Shodown II (Japanese title Shin Samurai Spirits: Haohmaru Jigokuhen, known to Chinese players as True Samurai Shodown) is a weapon-based fighting masterpiece developed by SNK and released for Neo Geo MVS arcade hardware in 1994, widely regarded as the peak entry of the Samurai Shodown franchise. After Amakusa Shiro Tokisada’s defeat in the first game, the demon queen Mizuki Rashojin revives and plans to open the gate of the demon realm to destroy the mortal world. Haohmaru, Ukyo Tachibana and other warriors set out to stop Mizuki’s evil scheme. It inherits the signature Rage Gauge system. The gauge fills when taking damage or landing hits. When fully charged, the character turns red with drastically boosted attack power. The landmark new mechanic is the **Weapon Break special move**, usable only at max rage. A successful hit shatters the foe’s weapon, forcing them to fight unarmed with reduced attack and defense. The broken weapon can be picked up again after a short period. Compared with the first game, movement options are greatly expanded with forward roll, back roll, low crouch and low dodge, enriching offensive and defensive tactics. The roster expands to 15 fighters. Four new characters join: Genjuro Kibagami, Cham Cham, Neinhalt Sieger and Nicotine Caffeine. Returning veterans including Haohmaru, Nakoruru, Ukyo Tachibana and Hanzo Hattori receive brand-new moves. Secret commands such as chibi transformation are included. Matches follow best-of-three rules, retaining the blade clash mechanic where players mash buttons to win the weapon lock duel. It features smooth pixel animation, sharp slash visual effects and authentic blade-clashing sound effects, paired with immersive Japanese-style music. Gameplay emphasizes spacing and careful positioning rather than long combos; a single heavy slash can turn the tide of battle. It was immensely popular in Chinese arcades in the 90s and remains a beloved classic for retro fighting game enthusiasts.

以下はデフォルトのキー配置です。 アーケードは基板ごとにボタン数も意味も違います。上の表は基板の 1〜6 番目のボタンがどのキーに来るかです。ネオジオ（ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズなど）の A/B/C/D はボタン 1〜4、メタルスラッグは 1・2・4 だけ（ショット / ジャンプ / 手榴弾）、パックマンはボタンを使いません。 3 パンチ 3 キックの 6 ボタン格闘（ストII など）はコアが別の配置に切り替えます：弱パンチ U、中パンチ I、強パンチ Q、弱キック J、中キック K、強キック E。 プレイヤー下部のゲームパッドアイコン 🎮 →「キー設定」で、エミュレーター本体のボタン設定を開けます（キーボードとゲームパッドの両方、自動保存）。 ゲームパッドは自動で認識されます。 スマートフォンでは画面上にボタンが表示されます。