MENU SELECTION AT MAIN MENU
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Press the START button on the controller at MAIN MENU to go to the TITLE screen. (When previous game data was saved, DATA LOAD screen will appear first). Select the desired menu at the TITLE screen.
[GAME START] : To start game. Character selection.
[DEMO GAME] : Title demonstration.
[HOW TO PLAY] : "How to Play" demonstration.
[PAD SET] : To set functions of the buttons.
[OPTION] : To go to the OPTION screen.
[EXIT] : To return to the MAIN MENU.
USING THE CONTROLLER
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SELECT BUTTON : Press to PAUSE game play. Pressing the button a second time resumes game play.
START BUTTON : Press to START game. During game play, press the START button on the second controller for 2-Player Battles.
CONTROL LEVER : Used to move characters during game play.
A BUTTON : Press for light slashes or punches.
B BUTTON : Used for medium slashes or punches.
C BUTTON : Used for light kicks.
D BUTTON : Used for medium kicks.
A + B Buttons : Used for strong slashes or punches.
C + B Buttons : Used for strong kicks.
GAME INDEX
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* Score
* Life meter
* Character name
* Time remaining
* Victory sign
* Rage gauge
BUTTON SETTINGS
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The functions of the buttons can be changed. For setting, select "PAD SET" at TITLE screen and press the A Button. Use joystick to select button and its function. Decision will be made by A Button.
OPTIONS
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For setting, select "OPTION" at TITLE screen and press the A Button. Use joystick to select item and A, B Buttons to set. After selections, move the cursor to the EXIT title and return to the TITLE screen.
LEVEL SELECT
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Choose from 8 levels of difficulty during 1 Player play. Use A, B Buttons to select the desired level.
LOW <1--2--3--4--5--6--7--8> HIGH
(The higher the number, the higher the difficulty).
OPTION SELECT
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Select from three languages, Japanese, English or Spanish by A, B Buttons. In the English and Spanish versions, when the rage gauge reaches full, special METHODS OF MAYHEM will be shown at the bottom of the screen.
RAGE GAUGE SETTING
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Sets RAGE GAUGE during game play. Select from NORMAL or MAXIMUM settings by A, B Buttons. This setting has no effect during 2-PLAYER BATTLES.
BEGINNING PLAY
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1) MAIN MENU
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| Press the START button on the controller.
| * Selecting DATA LOAD SCREEN.
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2) TITLE SCREEN
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| Select "GAME START" with joystick and press the A Button.
| * Selecting DATA LOAD SCREEN.
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3) SELECTING CHARACTERS
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| By moving the joystick, select one of the 15 characters
and press the A Button.
| For 2-Player Battles, repeat the same steps using the
2-Player control.
| Both players are able to choose the same characters.
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4) START THE GAME!!!
* Pressing
START button at MAIN MENU will also bring you to SELECTING CHARACTERS screen.
LOADING GAME DATA
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When previous game data is saved in memory, DATA LOAD screen will appear after GAME START. To begin game play from the stage you last ended select YES with joystick and press the A Button.
BASIC MOVES
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* All moves are shown for when the character is facing right.
ABBREVIATION
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| U = UP | D = DOWN | L = LEFT |
| R = RIGHT | UL = UPPER LEFT | UR = UPPER RIGHT |
| DL = DOWN LEFT | DR = DOWN RIGHT | A = A BUTTON |
| B = B BUTTON | C = C BUTTON | D = D BUTTON |
DASH (flying dash) : R,R (quickly)
FORWARD SOMERSAULT : DR,DR (quickly)
CROUCH : D,D (quickly)
BACKWARD FLIP : DL,DL (quickly)
BACKWARD JUMP (backward flying flip) : L,L (quickly)
SLASH (PUNCH) : A (weak) , B (medium) , A + B (strong)
KICK : C (weak) , D (medium) , C + D (strong)
CROSSED SWORD CRUNCH : When locked in the Crossed Sword Crunch, press the A or B Buttons repeatedly. Moving the lever forward allows you to push your enemy. These are a number of ways to end the Crossed Sword Crunch...like knocking the sword out of your opponent's hands and kicking him into the Industrial Revolution!
SWORD SNAG : With the right combination, you can stop your opponent's sword with your bare hands! Enter the command below before your opponent slashes you down.
When your opponent strikes, turn the joystick "L,DL,D,DR,R" to catch the sword.
FEINT DASH : Feinting a backward jump, enter dash forward to strike! When jumping back, push the joystick forward and...dash forward to strike! "L,L,R".
THE RAZ POSE : Move back from your opponent and choose from two ways to raz your opponent. Push down the A or C BUTTONS, or the B or D BUTTONS for two different type of razzing. (Razzing your opponent has no effect on RAGE GAUGE levels).
HOPPING : Avoid opponents attack to your lower body by hopping timely. "B + C".
2-PLAYER BATTLES
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For 2-Player game, push the START button on the controller not in use at SELECTING CHARACTERS screen. During 1-Player game. Pressing the START button on the 2P controller can start 2-Players play.
CONTINUE PLAY
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If you lose a battle, the Continue Countdown will appear. If you wish to continue play, press the START BUTTON before the counter reaches "0". If the counter reaches "0", the GAME OVER message will appear and the 1-Player game will continue.
ITEMS AND THE EDO EXPRESS DELIVERY MAN
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During game play, the Edo Express Delivery Man will appear by in the background. He will drop or lob two types of items-MEAT that restores power and EXPLOSIVES that reduce power. The Edo Express Delivery Man giveth and taheth away.
POWER ITEMS : Basically consist of meat, meat and meat in three sizes-big, small and legs. The bigger the piece of meat, the more power returns. Logical, huh?
DANGEROUS BOMBS : Different from the safe types, these babies may toast your tooties. If you can't get out of the way, push the CONTROL LEVER backward to effect the Guard position to protect yourself from damage.
THE RAGE GAUGE
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As your character is attacked, you will notice that the RAGE GAUGE at the bottom of the screen will steadily increase. Once your gauge reaches full, your character will blaze red and his attack power will increase. If you plan your attacks right, you can really send your opponent spinning with the lethal METHODS OF MAYHEM.
* Your length of rage may vary with the characters you choose. Further, if the round ends while your character is in rage state, this will briefly carry over into the following round. If so, hit'em hard and hit'em low, hit'em...well, you've heard this before.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Move)
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When your RAGE GAUGE is full, use this sweet little command listed below to destroy your opponent's weapon and send him or her spinning (sometimes even in two halves!). Should your weapon be destroyed, the umpire (the guy in black in the background) will toss you a new weapon after awhile. What a guy!
* You can set the special WEAPON SMASH WAZA in the OPTION mode.
BATTLE RULES
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"Okay Dude-sans, you know the drill. Matches consist of 3 rounds.
the winner of 2 rounds wins the match. I make all the rules and decide
who wins. Now get out there, and let's see some gore! Just a few things....
CHARACTERS AND METHODS OF MAYHEM
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HAOHMARU
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"You're a crazy one, Haohmaru. You may just poke an eye out if you don't watch it," warned his master, Caffeine Nicotine. After sharing a vat of sake with his master, the young student departed to make his way in the world. He searches for the Dreaded One who thirst for the soul of this young warrior, "Butchery would be my middle name if i had been given one!"
CRESCENT MOON SLASH : R,DL,D,DR + SLASH.
CYCLONE SLASH : D,DR,R + SLASH.
RESSHIN ZAN : R,D,DR + KICK.
SAKE BLAST : D,DL,L + A
SUPER CYCLONE SLASH : D,DR,L + KICK.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Flame of the Conqueror) : R,DR,D,DL,L,R + A.
KIBAGAMI GENJURO
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Haohmaru's fellow student under the guidance of Nicotine. Said the master, "He sure is tough, but one of these days he may just poke an eye out if he doesn't watch it!" A prized student, his ambitions turned to evil and he now seeks to prove his dark powers to Haohmaru and his former master. "It's the rule of the samurai : "Those would cut; Those who can't make good sausage."
FLASH OF THE PHOENIX : R,D,DR + SLASH.
CHERRY BLOSSOM MINCER : D,DL,L + SLASH.
BLAST OF THE BEAST : D,DR,R + SLASH (three times).
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Five Senses Barrage) : R,DR,D,DL,L,R + A.
CHAM CHAM
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The brave fisherman's daughter who searches for her villag's prized treasure, the invaluable "Wan Thatta Gottaway" gem, also known as the Danjil Stone. Its magical powers are needed to bring back the fecund sea waters which now splash barren of marine life. "I'll come back with the stone, and it'll be about this bog...well, maybe this big. But you should have seen the one that got away!" A true fishing maiden.
BOOMERANG GUT BUSTER : D,DR,R + SLASH.
BOOMERANG BEHEADER : D,dL,L + SLASH.
FLYING LURE SNAG : D,DR,R + KICK.
MOOLIE MUNCH MUNCH : R,DR,D,DL,L + D.
MUNCH MUNCH MUSKIE : R,DR,D,DL,L + C.
PIRANHA CHOMP CHOMP : R,DR,D,DL,L + CD.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Metamolie Animal Attack) : R,L,DL,D,DR,R + A.
CAFFEINE NICOTINE
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Exterminator of the dreaded melon demons who terrorized Sapporo in the early 1600s, this Master of Bushi travels the Japanese countryside preaching the joys of Budha and a steady diet of prunes. Haohmaru's beloved teacher now joins him in the battle against evil. "I just hope he doesn't poke my eye out!"
CANE SWIRL CUTTER : While jumping, DL,D,DR,R + KICK.
CHOKER CHAIN CANE BANG : R,DR,D,DL,L + SLASH.
EXORCIST CHARM SLICE : D,DR,R + SLASH.
FIRES OF FECUNDITY : D,DR,R + KICK.
CURSE OF CRUNCH : L,D,DL + AB.
WEAPONS SMASH WAZA (Underworld Pummeler) : R,L,DL,D,DR,R + D.
NEINHALT SIEGER
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Europe's terrifying leader of the "Knights of the Red Lion Knight." Neinhalt seeks to single-handedly destroy the enemies of his revered Emperor Heinrich. A true patriot to the last, says Sieger, "I fight with loyalty toward my emperor and hate toward my enemies. I will win, even if i have to poke someone's eye out!"
1) TIGERKOPF : D,DR,R + C.
2) FALKENNAGEL : D,DR,R + B.
3) ELEFANTGLIED : R,DR,D,DL,L + A.
DELIVER : 1) + 2) + 3).
BLITZ JAEGER : R,DR,D,DL,L + KICK.
VULCAN WEINEN : D,DR,R + A REPEATEDLY.
* Push A repeatedly after executing the Vulcan Weinen for "Vulkan Drucken".
* Tap A further for "Vulcan Explosion".
WOLF FANGEN : R,L,DL,D,DR + AB.
FIRE STORM : DR + BC.
WEAPONS SMASH WAZA (Operation Tiger) : R,DR,D,DL,L,R + CD.
KYOSHIRO SENRYO
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"I will have your spirit," said the crazed Kabuki student before Kyoshiro resorted to the unspeakable and poked out his eye. A promising student, Kyoshiro searches for the demon who possessed the lad. This master of Kabuki movements is a formidable adversary and lies in wait for demons who seek to destroy the clan of Kabuki. "If you can take my sole, try it. But remember, i'm not getting small. It is the theater that is!"
KABUKI SWIRL : D,DL,L + SLASH.
FLYING LION'S TALE : D,DL,L + KICK.
DANCE OF FIRE : D,DR,R + SLASH.
SWIRLING DANCE OF THE DEMON : R,D,DR + SLASH.
BLOOD MIST SLICE : (At top of jump, D + AB).
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Flesh Flail Dance of Kyoshiro) : R,L,DL,D,DR,R + C.
JUBEI YAGYU
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Master of Monster Removal for his majesty Tokugawa, Jubei roams the realm searching for evil. He searches for the dreaded phantom, Masayuki, who knows no boundary of treachery and hooliganism. Says the mighty Yagyu, "Sure, my eye was poked out, but i would poke out my other eye just to work for my lord!" Definitely in need of a vacation, Yagyu fights on, and on...and on.
SABRE THRASH : Slash button repeatedly.
TSUNAMI SABER : D,L,DR + SLASH.
GEYSER THRUST : D,DR,R + SLASH.
YAGYU SHINGANTOU : D,DL,L,R + A.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Shooting Star Swipe) : R,DR,D,DL,L,R + C.
HANZO HATTORI
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Able to save his son from the clutches of the evil Amakusa, he searches
for the boy's soul, still lost in the shadowy netherworlds. To steal back
his son's spirit, he must first find the dark master and then strike him
down. "I will save the soul of my son, even if it takes poking my eye out!"
NEW REPPU SHURIKEN : While jumping L,DL,D,DR + SLASH.
NINJA DRAGON FIRE : R,DR,D,DL + SLASH.
NINJA TELEPORTATION JIG : R,DR,D,DL,L + BCD.
NINJA TELEPORTATION : When hit , press BCD.
STRIKE DASH : Move near opponent and R,D,DR + KICK.
NINJA MULTIPLIER : R,L,DL,D,DR,R + A or B.
TRIANGLE JUMP : At screen edge push Joystick in opposite direction.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Squeeze of Heaven) : R,DR,D,DL,L,R + D.
UKYO TACHIBANA
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Ukyo has found out that his lethal flower blossoms are not the genuine "Lucifer's Lotus." Realizing that these flowers only grow in the Netherworld, he seeks to harvest a new crop of these instruments of death. Says the philosopher of swordsman ship. "Candy is dandy, but Lucifer's Lotuses are unbelievable!"
SNOWFALL SLASH : D,DL,L + SLASH.
SWALLOW SWIPE : While jumping DL,D,DR,R + SLASH.
AFTERIAMGE ATTACK : D,DR,R + KICK.
SNOWFALL KICK : D,DL,L + KICK.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Swallow Super Slash) : R,L,DL,D,DR,R + AB.
NAKORURU
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This damsel of Diana often stands travels to the center of her countries deep forest to commune with Nature. Recently, the voice of Nature has not been too positive. Indeed, it has been silent. "They very soul of Nature has been stolen!" Screams Nakorur as she speeds on her journey to the Netherworld with her trusty falcon friend, Mahaha.
ANNU MUTSUBE : L,DL,D + SLASH.
LELA MUTSUBE : R,DR,R + SLASH.
KAMUI RYUSE : D,DL,L + SLASH.
AMUBE YATORO : R,DR,D,DL,L + SLASH.
MAHAHA FIGHT : D,DL,L + C.
YATORU BOKKU : While flying D or DR or DL + ABC or D.
KAMUI MUTSUBE : While flying , N + SLASH.
MAHAHA CALL : D,DL,L + C or R,DR,D,DL,L + SLASH.
TRIANGLE JUMP : At screen edges push Joystick in opposite direction.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Irusuka Yatoro Lise) : R,L,DL,D,DR,R +A.
GENAN SHIRANUI
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Seriously wounded after a heated battle, Genan made a deal with the King of the Netherworld. "I am yours if you only save me and make me stronger." Now serving as master of the dark legions, Genan's name has become synonymous with terror, and his restless sole still is restless. "I will become King of the Netherworld," hisses the ambitious Genan.
POISON CLOUD PUFF : D,DR,R + SLASH.
SLAUGHTER HOUSE TUMBLE : R,D,DR + SLASH.
BLOOD GRIP : R,DR,D,DL,L + SLASH.
SUPER SHEDDER : When hit press BCD.
TRIANGLE JUMP : At screen edge push Joystick in opposite direction.
AMAZING SHEDDER : DR,D,DL + BCD.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Magic Diving Claw) : R,DR,D,DL,L,R + AB.
EARTHQUAKE
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The heinous bandit Earthquake continues his pillaging and violation of the countryside. Promised a king's ransom in gold by a dark figure, he has turned his profession to hired assassin. this gigantic ninja is a master of the art; even with his tremendous size, he can crawl into any space, enter any securely locked room and terminate the lives of his victims. "It's not just a job says the giant, it's an adventure...a well paying adventure. Kyah, hah!"
FAT BOUND : While jumpng D + KICK.
FAT CHAINSAW : Push SLASH repeatedly.
FAT PRESS : D,DL,L + SLASH.
FAT COPY : R,L,DL,D,DR,R + A or B.
FAT REPLICATOR ATTACK : R,DR,D,DL,L + BCD.
FAT TRIANGLE JUMP : At screen edges push Joystick in opposite direction.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Earth Crunch) : R,L,DR,D,DL,R + CD.
CHARLOTTE
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The lady knight and artisan, Charlotte commissioned her court magician and artist to lock the soul of the evil Amasuka in a priceless wall mural. However, the artist was possessed and produced a painting containing a hideous creature of ungainly power. The painting sents chills down Charlotte's spine : "As prophesied, our next battle will involve the dreaded Ambrosia..."
POWER GRADATION : DL,D,DR + SLASH.
SPLASH FOUNT : Slash button repeatedly.
TRI-SLASH : R,D,DR + SLASH.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Splash Gradation) : R,DR,D,DL,L,R + B.
WAN FU
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One day, a disfigured prophet appeared before the Chinese warlord. "Your dream of a unified empire is before you, King Wan Fu." With these words, the king swooned. "The Egg of Achilles," muttered the monarch and sped off on his next journey to find the resources to unify China.
NEW CONFUCIOUS THUNDER BOMB : D,DL,L + SLASH.
CONFUCIOUS SLASH : R,D,DR + SLASH.
CONFUCIOUS SWIPE : D,DR,R + SLASH.
EXPLODING CONFUCIOUS : D,DL,L + D.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Wrath of God Blowout) : R,L,DL,D,DR,R + B.
GALFORD
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Galford's ninja acquaintances have taken to performing unimaginably evil deeds. The American ninja sets out to find what evil hand controls the souls of his brothers in arm. "I fear the chapter of Amakusa has not yet drawn to an end," he mutters. Perhaps an even more terrible adventure lies ahead. Come, Poppy."
PLASMA BLADE : D,DR,R + SLASH.
RUSH DOG : D,DL,L + SLASH .
MACHINE GUN DOG : D,DL,L + C.
REPLICA DOG : D,DL,L + D.
STRIKE HEADS : R,D,DR + KICK.
SHADOW COPY : R,L,DL,D,DR,R + A or B.
REAR REPLICATOR ATTACK : R,DR,D,DL,L + BCD.
HEAD REPLICATOR ATTACK : When hit push BCD.
TRIANGLE JUMP : At screen edges push Joystick in opposite direction.
WEAPON SMASH WAZA (Mega Strike Dog) : R,DR, D, DL, L, R + D.