# SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL — user reviews

> 7 indexed App Store user reviews of SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL by SNK CORPORATION, rated 4.40/5 from 14 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-shodown-v-special/id1616812982/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-shodown-v-special/id1616812982.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 11 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (7 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — No switch controller support

*2023-12-24*

tried my joy cons with this and every single game made by hamster. No hamster game has controller support. Meanwhile Mark of the wolves works flawlessly. Dont buy any ports made by hamster if you want to use controllers, which is the only fun way to play these games. I bought this because someone else said it supported controllers, what controller is that?

### 2/5 — The ui is a disaster

*2023-02-05*

It is worse then samurai Shodown ii, I feel disappointed after purchase. The graphic options are worst I have ever seen in similar product. Scan line is literally lines moving up. LoL u can't really make it arcade feeling. The button option is idiotic. Is this firm dying? Can they at least make the same quality as samurai Shodown ii?

### 5/5 — No controller support

*2025-01-15*

Does not work with controller

### 5/5 — needs a training mode

*2024-10-13*

It's the only thing you need

### 5/5 — Training mode

*2023-01-22*

Amazing game! Needs a training mode tho.

### 5/5 — 待ってました！

*2022-11-19*

Bluetoothコントローラーを使ってプレイができます。PS4のコントローラー使えます。最高！

### 5/5 — The best samurai showdown

*2022-10-30*

This is the best version of the series. SNK has done an incredible job, with all of their arcade apps. 

My only complaint, is that the Hamster fighting games, do not include the Special button. The AI opponents are super difficult to beat. The only way to win, is to go heavy with special moves.

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