Samurai Shodown V is a 2D weapons-based fighting game developed by Yuki Enterprise and released in 2003 for Arcade, Neo Geo AES, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC. The game centers on a new storyline in which a samurai's ambition to test himself against the Shogun draws together a roster of the world's most formidable warriors, each competing to claim the title of greatest fighter. Building on the series' established side-scrolling combat framework, the entry introduces new characters alongside fresh moves and techniques. Players engage in one-on-one sword duels that carry the deliberate, high-stakes feel characteristic of the Samurai Shodown franchise, where individual strikes carry significant weight and matches can turn on a single well-timed blow. The expanded roster and revised move sets provide returning players with new options while keeping the core combat system familiar.