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.
