Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood

Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood is a 1995 fighting game developed and published by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home platforms. While it is the third game in the main Samurai Shodown series, it is the first part of a two-chapter story that is chronologically set between the events of Samurai Shodown and Samurai Shodown II. The game has a darker aesthetic compared to its predecessors. Gameplay is significantly changed introduction of two selectable versions of each character: "Slash" (chivalry) and "Bust" (treachery). Each version comes with its own moves and fighting styles; Slash is closer to the first two games, while Bust is a more aggressive style that introduces new moves.