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- Bushido Blade 2 FAQ
- Ver. 1.0
- Created by:MuGGzy
- Muggzy@trust-me.com
-
- Ok, let me first say that this is the first FAQ I have written. I decided to do
- this one because I could not find any info on this game anywhere on the net.
- So, I figured I'd make it and put what I know in and at the same time welcome
- any CONSTRUCTIVE input from anyone out there that knows something I don't. Soo,
- here goes.
-
- CONCEPT
-
- The basic concept of the first Bushido Blade, a fighting game where there are
- no life bars and characters can be killed with one skilled hit, has been
- retained for the second game. However, the attacking and defending methods have
- been changed and refined. This time around, there will only be two attack
- buttons, Circle and X. They will represent "Normal Attack" and "Reversed Wrist
- Attack" - by combining the direction pad with the attack buttons, you can
- unleash a variety of attacks. Of course, the game still included the ability to
- select your weapons, though these have been reduced in number. The motion on
- the characters is smoother in this game, with such things as the movement of
- the wrist as the sword swings being more realistic. Also, when you lock swords,
- the person in the better position will usually win.
-
- STORY
-
- In the first Bushido Blade, the background story concerned the Kage, a clan of
- assassins. This time around, the real enemy will be revealed, the enemy group
- which was hinted at in the first game. The Shainto, the bad guys, are fighting
- against Narugami Shintoryu, a clan of "good" warriors. The battle between the
- two factions is the basis for this game; you must choose one of the two groups
- to pick your character from, and then eliminate all of the members of the
- opposing group.
-
- In the previous version, the character's weight and build was a factor in which
- weapons they could use. In this version, this is still true; however, you can
- now have two weapons at the same time. For example, if you use two swords at
- the same time, you can balance out your fighting, but it will make your swings
- and movements slower. There's another new method of sword mastery, called
- Iai. With this method, you always keep your sword in it's saya (scabbard). This
- art of fighting deals with seeing if you can unsheathe your sword fast enough
- making one quick killing blow.
-
-
-
- STORY (QUEST) MODE
-
- The Meikyo and the evil Shainto are sword-fighting schools that are in
- constant battle each other. The battles take place on six different stages. On
- these stages, in addition to the original cast, are small ninja and support
- characters who attempt to hinder your passing through each stage.
-
-
-
- CHARACTERS(incomplete)
-
- Gengoro Narazu
- Age : 57
- Height : 184 cm
- Weight : 80 kg
- Born in Hiroshima
- Type : Power oriented
-
- Strong mentality, which makes his followers admire him. He thinks that this is
- the chance for him to crush the Narugami clan, who are now in political
- turmoil.
-
- Kaun Narazu
- Age : 21
- Height : 182 cm
- Weight : 73 kg
- Born in Kyoto
- Type : Balanced fighter
-
- Son in law to Gengoro. Quiet, unexpressive person. He's not interested in any
- battle, but he wants to help out his father. He is said to be the number one
- swordsman in the Shainto group.
-
- Joe Kotomura
- Age : 18
- Height : 170.5 cm
- Weight : 57 kg
- Born in Tokyo
- Type : Speed oriented
-
- Daughter of a fisherman. She got into the group because she was influenced by a
- friend who was already a member. She learned well, and has become a skilled
- fighter.
-
-
- Mikado's Support Characters:
-
- Suminagashi came to Japan seeking the best swordsman, even though he didn't
- know any Japanese. However, he wasn't the best spelunker and Mikado had to save
- his life when he got stuck in a mountain.
-
- Sazanka wants to be a weapons instructor and he eventually takes over the
- Meikyo Headquarters.
-
- Jo's Support Characters:
-
- Tony Umeda has mastered many styles of sword-fighting. He wants to invent
- his own fighting style -- using dance moves.
-
- Hongo Takeru is the son of a sushi chef. He and Jo have been training in the
- Shainto Clan since childhood.
-
- Kannuki's Supporting Characters:
-
- Matsumushi is a ronin warrior who is mainly interested in fighting for his
- own personal gain. However, he did manage to save a Meikyo-ryu member from a
- near-death experience.
-
- Hotarubi became a professional killer after the first Bushido Blade battle.
- However, after hearing that the Meikyo-ryu were in danger, she decided to come
- back to Japan.
-
- Gengoro's Supporting Characters:
-
- Isohachi Motomiya is Gengoro's original master. Motomiya came out of retirement
- to assist in the battle against the Meikyo-ryu.
-
- Hiiragichi-hiro is a 13-year-old swordswoman whose fighting ability is
- unmatched. She is fast and very deadly.
-
- Weapons
-
- Pole Axe
- Range: Very Long
- Speed: Slow
- Weight: Heavy
- Notes: Not all characters can use, powerful, if you hit 80% of killing
-
- Flower Spear
- Range: Long
- Speed: Slow
- Weight: Heavy
- Note: Like the axe, the spear is very powerful and will kill more often than
- not on succesful hits. However, it does require more technique than the axe.
-
- Broadsword:
- Range: Medium/Long
- Speed: Moderate/Slow
- Weight: Heavy
- Note: Powerful but slow, requires lots of technique and timing to use
- succesfully.
-
- Katana:
- Range: Medium
- Speed: Fast/Moderate
- Weight: Moderate/Light
- Note: Good solid middle of the road weapon, basic tool of the Bushido trade.
-
- Long Sword (can't remember the Japanes name for it)
- Range:Medium/Long
- Speed: Moderate
- Weight: Moderate
- Note: Very similar to the Katana, trade some speed for added range.
-
- Thai Chi Sword
- Range: Short
- Speed: Fast
- Weight: Light
- Note: Very fast effective weapon if you can get in to use it. Makes me miss the
- rapier from BB1.
-
-
- Boss Strategies:
- Unfortunately I have none as yet, you are more than welcome to e-mail me any
- info, tips or strategies you have. The one boss I have run into is a dude in
- armor, I beat the hell out of him and can never kill him. Feel free to tell me
- what I'm doing wrong.
-
- Secrets:
- Again, I haven't discovered any yet. As above, let me know anything you know.
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