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Roms and Bios:
You need main rom, set 2 and neogeo bios that is more 100kb for sure. Be sure to download bios from here and replace your old bios with it one:
http://forum.int13.ru/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=629&p=1888#p1888
Guide/Movelist donwload there as well
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Button Shortcuts (you will need those if you dont use arcade sticks)
Main Buttons that are initially avialable are:
A - Weak Slash
B - Medium Slash
C - Kick
D - Meditation (direction+D is dodge)
ABC - Rage Explosion (once in match only)
BCD - State of Nothingness (once in match only)
Buttons that you may need to add are:
AB - Strong Slash
CD - +forward or backward is grab; qcf+CD is Weapon Flipper (super); qcb+CD is Death Ougi (instant kill)
BC - Overhead Slash
AC - Needed for certain characters
To add those go to
(if you use WinXP)
C:/Documents and Settings/"Your main user name"/Application data/Damdai/2DF/Freeplay/Config/Games/
(if you use Vista)
C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Roaming\Damdai\2DF\FreePlay\config\games
(you must also have option to Show Hidden Files and Folders
Find there config file of the game (in our case its samsh5sn.ini) and open it with Notepad
Right after line
macro "P2 Button ABCD" undefined
add those 4 lines:
custom "P1 Button AB" switch 0x18 "P1 Button A" 0x01 "P1 Button B" 0x01
custom "P1 Button AC" switch 0x15 "P1 Button A" 0x01 "P1 Button C" 0x01
custom "P1 Button BC" switch 0x23 "P1 Button B" 0x01 "P1 Button C" 0x01
custom "P1 Button CD" switch 0x26 "P1 Button C" 0x01 "P1 Button D" 0x01
then they will be avialable for configuring in the 2DF
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SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL STORYLINE
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Amakusa SHIRO Tokisada
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Infamous christian leader known as ""Fourth son of heaven" slain in the Shimabara Rebellion 300 years ago walks the earth
again, thanks to the dark god Ambrosia. He seized Shinzo Hattori in the mountains of Dewa to serve as his physical vessel.
With his unworldly powers and unique world view, he kills humans to send their souls on higher plane of sanctity, while
preparing Ambrosia's arrival to this world.
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Kubikiri BASARA
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A yurei ghost, reborn due to an extreme hatred he harbored before his death. In his previous life, Basara lived in peace
with his wife, Kagaribi, until the monstrous demonic swordsman Zankuro came through and slaughtered everyone. Although
Basara's heart and mind had gone mad, he hunts Zankuro for revenge. He will also destroy anyone who made people die with
vengeance in their hearts.
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CHARLOTTE Christine de Colde
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Female fencer and lower class French noble who prefers the company of commoners, she is strong-willed and absolutely
fearless with a weapon in hand. Seeing how disasters envelop her country, she arrives in Japan to destroy source of the
disasters. She brings agility and lion-like power to the battle, fighting not for nobles but for people. Her blond hair
melts a heart of many, but her heart melts for Haohmaru.
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ENJA
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Sometimes refered as God of Fire, Enja is essentially a wild demon from Makai, who wields the Chains of Aguni producing
flame to mow down enemies and like beast uses his power. Although he is driven by animal-like instincts, he still founds an
ally and companion in Suija. The Flames of Makai he uses can burn whole swaths of land and everyone on it making Enja one
big fire hazard!
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Caffeine GAIRA
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A huge and dumb young monk, he is the grandson of Nicotine Caffeine, and a walking mound of a man. He uses the beads hanging
off his shoulder as a weapon against the mighty samurais of Japan. He hates to train but loves to fight which makes him
clash with Nicotine quite often, so eventually he was stormed out of his grandfather's temple. His wild doings are his charm
point.
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GALFORD D. Weiler
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A blue-eyed american obsessed with idea of justice, he came to Japan and became fascinated by stories about ninjas.
Mastering the Koga style, he became a splendid ninja, and founded that he could manipulate plasma. His ability to send
electric pulse through his body truly makes him "the blue lightning.". Now together with his ninja dog Poppy, this hero
seeks to uphold justice throughout the land.
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Kyougoku Hinowa-no-kami GAOH
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Once a loyal general to Tokugawa clan and lord to the land of Hinowa. Unable to stand the chaos and famine that ravaged the
land while government did nothing, Gaoh, the hero of all heroes, started the rebellion to overthrow Tokugawa shogunate.
While aiming to make things better for his people, his strong will is co-opted by the ancient demon known as Dark Emperor.
Good intentions truly lead to the Hell!
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Kibagami GENJURO
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Once he trained alongside Haohmaru, but was exiled due to belief in "sword exists to kill". Since then he hates Haohmaru,
and lives his life as killer for hire. His violent nature results from a childhood trauma, and his forceful agressive
swordplay makes him feared to be a "loose blade", so even those who hire him are not safe. Aside from hunting Haohmaru, he
roams dirty underworld, brothels and gambling dens.
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Hattori HANZO
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Obsessed with shadows, Hanzo is highly skilled ninja who serves the Tokugawa. Also a head of Iga clan, he leads
assassination attacks on Shogun's enemies. Always calm and collected, he is able to foresee all dangers and protect his clan
of Iga Ninjas. From when Shinzo, his son, was seized by Amakusa, he have known only calamity. To save his son's body and
soul, he now takes arms against the evil sorcerer.
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HAOHMARU
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A lone samurai who loves sake and a strong foe, he travels Japan to gain enlightement through perfecting his skills. Walking
a dangerous path with faith and sword, whatever chaos he meets, he lets his blade talk. His sword wielded in heavens is said
to have crushed mountains. Haohmaru left name, family, home and girl O-Shizu behind to complete his quest to master his
deadly art.
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Yagyu JUBEI
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One-eyed master of Yagyu Shinkage-ryu and leader of Secret Clan of Yagyu, Jubei treasures Bushido more than life and accepts
his calling: leading a harsh life of wandering to perfect his technique. Still hired as Shogun's secret agent and government
spy, he deals with enemies of Shogun by his swift swordplay. Ordered by his lord, he finishes his tasks swiftly, but grieves
over many slain at his icy hands.
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Kazama KAZUKI
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Member of the Kazama ninja clan who specializes in pyrokinetic ninjutsu. His shortcoming is that he tends to anger quickly
and acts not with his mind but with his gut. Actually a compassionate and likable young man, he is also a good brother who
thinks most of his sister Hazuki and respects his older brother Sogetsu.
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"Youkai" KUSAREGEDO
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Kusaregedo was once a very kind man who one day obtained an atrocious hunger for human flesh and was feared as cannibal.
When it came time for him to die, he was punished for his cannibalism by being transformed into a gaki, a hungry demon. In
his present demonic form, he is cursed with an insatiable appetite. Using his own bone as weapon, he fights for one purpose:
to eat his opponent.
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Senryo KYOSHIRO
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An extremely famous Kabuki star in Edo. He is a master of the ancient art of kabuki, utilizing its artful interpretations
and majestic actions in battle. To surpass his father's skills, he started to learn both kabuki dancing and using the
naginata to construct a "beautiful fighting art". He and his kabuki party travel around Japan to show off his talent, as
well as to spread magic of kabuki to people.
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Majikina MINA
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Demon huntress from Ryukyu. She was born with strong spiritual power, separated from her family and raised as Kaminchu.
Because villagers feared her powers and shunned her, she is unable to express emotions. Now Mina sets oout to take revenge
for her village destroyed by demons. Her choice of weapon arises from a fear of other humans, but her choice of clothes is
what gives her the upper hand!
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Rashoujin MIZUKI
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Thousand of years ago, because of her hatred for humanity Mizuki made a pact with evil god Ambrosia and turned herself into
a demon. Since then she cause worldwide disasters and calamities. 800 years ago she was challenged by Shinto priestess
called Bizuki, but defeated her and now posesses her body. She was awakened from her sleep by Amakusa's powers and now plans
Ambrosia's resurrection to this world.
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NAKORURU
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A young Ainu woman from northern mountains, said to posess greatest power from all maidens born in her village. She hears
the voice of Nature and senses her pain when evil takes root. Foreseeing a threat to nature, she sets out with her sword
Chichi-ushi and hawk Mamahaha. Torn between her duty as shrine maiden and desires as a woman, Nakoruru strives to realize
her needs and respect the hopes of her father.
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RASETSUMARU
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A bloodthirsty demon who walked out of the dark world of Makai, which was opened up by Amakusa many years ago. Rasetsumaru
can never assuage his thirst for killing. He learns the existence of incredibly strong samurai who looks like him, Haohmaru,
and wants to kill this dublicate. His blade is colored red by blood of thousands and his torn black clothing symbolizes the
current condition of his soul.
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RERA
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Nakoruru hates to fight but must save all she sees as vital. And so the darker personality Rera was born. Disgusted by
Nakoruru's pacifism, Rera sees killing as necessity to protect nature and has no mercy for any living thing who dares to
defile it. Usually suppressed by Nakoruru, she physically takes over when Nakoruru is reticent to kill her enemies. Her
partner is Siberian wolf, Shikuru.
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RIMURURU
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Nakoruru's younger sister from Ainu village on Hokkaido. She channels the powers of the ice spirit Konru in battle. Admiring
Nakoruru, she too strives to protect nature, and when her sister departs, Rimururu often follows her in hopes of offering
assistance. Although she is still training and not as adept as her sister at fighting, with the power of Konru she can take
on any samurai.
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Hisame SHIZUMARU
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A young boy who has no memory of his past. The only thing he remembers is is a brilliant flashing arc of light followed by a
vermillion haze in which "Oni" performed horrifying acts. In order to find out what happened, he travels around Japan
searching for the "Oni".
As his gentle looks may imply, he loathes all violence, so he may not use his big sword but attack with umbrella instead.
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Kazama SOGETSU
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Member of the Kazama ninja clan who has the ability to manipulate water and is the older brother to Kazuki and Hazuki. He is
a ninja genius said to be the mightiest ninja in his clan. Professional spy and assassin, completion of his missions is his
sole aesthetic. Exact opposite of Kazuki, he is always calm and realistic, but under his cool exterior jealousy rules toward
Kazuki's unlimited powers.
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SUIJA
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Suija is a self-proclaimed god from the Makai who can use water at will. Known to give parched lands beneficial rain, his
rain can sometimes rip off human flesh. Vain and obsessively narcissistic, he seeks to rule and be worshipped, and with his
body enveloped in water he is already a terrifying force to reckon with. But his rise to full power is delayed until he
finds perfect host body for himself.
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TAM TAM
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Divine warrior and greatest Mayan hero, he hides his kind heart behind a fearful battle mask. By wearing this holy mask he
channels the powers of sun god, and his weird behaviour and movements are caused by his partial possession by the god.
Hearing from the village elders that their sacred artifact was stolen by Amakusa, he now scourges the world to retrieve this
mysterious jewel called the "Palenke Stone."
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Tachibana UKYO
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Expert iaijutsu swordsman, master of Shin Musou Ittou Ryu and hopeless romantic. While deadly fast, he suffers from
tuberculosis. Many women have fallen victim to his sweet, slender countenance and air of melancholy, so he is surrounded by
beauties; but he desires just one. With his days numbered he travels around Japan attempting to please Kei, the woman of his
dreams who was already engaged to somebody else.
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Tokugawa YOSHITORA
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Sole heir to the reigning shogun and former student of Gaoh and Jubei, he uses 7 swords at once. More interested in women
and partying than politics, he runs away from home, refusing to be the next ruler. Several years later, Gaoh revolted, and
Yoshitora, now working for Yagyu Jubei, sets out to stop his former mentor from doing evil things all around Japan, but the
truth may be different than what he believes.
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Liu YUNFEI
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Thousand of years before Amakusa's rebirth, Yunfei had begun his quest for power, eventually making a deal with a demon Dark
Emperor. While granted immortality, he was posessed by the demon becoming the source of disasters, until his body and soul
were sealed by his fellow disciples. Now, awakened from centuries-long sleep, with his wind-controlling powers he embarks on
the quest of atonement for his sins.
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Minazuki ZANKURO
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Master of Mugen-ryuu style and a giant of man, he was driven to madness by the strive to perfect his art. Over time he
became known as indiscriminate killer, earning the title "Oni" in testament to his terrifying skill. After realizing the
error of his ways, he retired his massacring and entered hermitage, only drawing his blade to kill worthy opponents. He
since awaits a warrior mighty enough to defeat him.
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