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From: mike0010@aol.com (Mike 0010)
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Subject: Toshinden US FAQ v1.6
Date: 1 Oct 1995 19:51:40 -0400
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Battle Arena Toshinden
US FAQ Version 1.6
Edited by Mike0010@aol.com
Eight traveling fighters brought together by a common destiny now meet at
the Battle Arena Toshinden. Known only to those in the underworld, many
years have passed since this Tournament was last held. Some of the
fighters have come for personal glory. Some have come to fight for those
they love. All will do their utmost to gain victory in the Tournament
which will decide their Fortunes.
Changes since last version:
1.5 - 1.6
-Added US character backgrounds
-Added US names for special moves
-Added alternate movement for executing special air kicks
1.0 - 1.5
-Added Sho code
-Added instant secret move code
-Changed metric to conventional method
-Added US weapon types
Controls:
(Default setting)
L2 = Roll in R2 = Roll in
L1 = Roll out R1 = Roll out
Square=Weak Slash
Triangle=Hard Slash
X=Weak Kick
O=Hard Kick
Select = (While selecting character) Alternate costume colors
Start = (While playing) Pause and Options menu.
In the games option there are many different control settings. If the
game is set on easy or very easy, the special moves can be assigned to the
top buttons. This is especially useful for beginners or friends who don't
know how to play but want to see the moves. It can also be useful for
beginners against advanced players. There are seven basic settings (A-G)
with up to five shift settings for each (1-5).
GAME BASICS:
Dash forward: tap F, tap F
Run forward: tap F, hold F
Backstep: tap B, tap B
Roll sideways: tap D, tap D
Throw/Close attack: (When close to opponent) B + (Hard Slash/Hard Kick)
NOTES:
Normal moves vary depending on your distance from your opponent. Attacks
are executed differently when you are close to your opponent.
Combos work by interrupting normal attack with a Special Move. There is a
short time delay after executing a Special Move before you can perform
another attack. Combos also seem to work best when you chain a few basic
attacks and then end with a special. For Eiji, attack with a late hard
jumping slash, then light slash once, then hard slash twice, then end with
his uppercut for about 7 hit combo.
CHARACTERS:
Eiji Shinjo - Burning Yamato Soul
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 140 lbs.
Age: 21
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Weapon: Magical Bakko Japanese Sword
Though still a young man, Eiji is already a reknowned worldwide
adventurer. He is passionate and aggressive, and employs a powerful
sword technique which he learned from his older brother. But Eiji's
brother, his sole remaining family, has been missing for years. Eiji has
scoured the world to find him. Now his last hope lays at Battle Arena
Toshinden.
Rekkuzan: D, DF, F + Slash
Hishouzan: F, D, DF + Slash
Ryuseikyaku: (While jumping) D, DB, B + Kick or D, DB, B, UB + Kick
Shugekidan: DF + Kick
Throw: (When close to opponent) B + Hard Slash/Hard Kick
Desperation Move (while energy gauge is flashing red):
Hyakki Moshuu Ken: F, DF, D, DB, B, DB, D, DF, F + Hard Slash
Secret Move: U, D, U, D, F, B, F, B + Hard Slash
Kayin Amoh - Storm
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 141 lbs.
Age: 22
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese-Scottish
Weapon: Cariburn Saber, AKA Excalibur, the Legendary Sacred Sword
Kayin learned swordsmanship alongside Eiji, under the tutelage of Eiji's
lost brother. For many years, Kayin and Eiji have been both friends and
rivals. But Kayin's personality is totally opposite that of his friend.
Despite his intense fighting spirit, Kayin's outward presence is cool,
almost stoic. His demeanor, as well as his prized Cariburn Saber, have
been passed from father to son through the generations of Kayin's Scottish
Highlander clan, and have served them well. Kayin has entered Battle
Arena Toshinden to avenge his father's murder, believing that he may find
the assassin among the contenders.
Sonic Slash: D, DF, F + Slash
Deadly Rays: F, D, DF + Slash
Scottish Moon: (While jumping) D, DB, B + Kick or D, DB, B, UB + Kick
Leg Crush: D, DB, B + Kick
Throw: (When close to opponent) B + Hard Slash/Hard Kick
Desperation Move (while energy gauge is flashing red):
Hell's Inferno: F, DF, D, DB, B, DB, D, DF, F + Hard Slash
Secret Move: F, DF, D, B, DB, B, F, B + (Weak Kick+Hard Kick)
Sofia - Slashing Whip
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 111 lbs.
Age: 24
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Russian
Weapon: Whip
Sofia has a noble character and a strong core. Formerly a Russian secret
agent, she is known and feared for the power ans speed of her whipping
techniques. She works as a private investigator these days, but her past
remains a mystery, even to herself. A recent event has given her a clue
to her secrets. Thus, she accepts the challenge of fighting at Battle
Arena Toshinden in order to learn the truth about her past.
Thunder Ring: D, DB, B + Slash
Aurora Revolution: F, DF, D, DB, B + Slash
Rattlesnake: D, DF, F + Slash
Laugh Taunt: F, DF, D, DF, F, B, D + (Hard Slash+Weak Kick)
Face Slap: (When close to opponent) B + Hard Slash/Hard Kick
Desperation Move (while energy gauge is flashing red):
Call Me Queen: F, B, F, B + Hard Slash
Secret Move: DF, D, DB, D, DF, B, F, D + (Hard Slash+Hard Kick)
Rungo Iron - Natural Man
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 204 lbs.
Age: 30
Blood Type: A
Nationality: American
Weapon: Huge Iron Club that delivers fierce destructive power
Rungo is a North American miner with a giant's strength and a heart of
gold. While mining in the Appalachians, he struck a vein of uranium in an
unmarked section of the shaft. Rungo immediately sealed off the shaft to
prevent the uranium from falling into the wrong hands. But an evil
Organization, intent on possessing the ore, kidnapped Rungo's wife and
son. Rungo has arrived at Battle Arena Toshinden determined to win back
his family. Though lacking formal martial-arts training, Rungo is
counting on his Herculean strength and keen survival instinct to gain
victory.
Fire Wave: D, DF, F + Slash
Power Thrust: F, D, DF + Kick
Batter Up: F, DF, D, DB, B + Slash
Fire Strike: D, DF, F, B + Slash
Head Butt: (When close to opponent) B + Hard Slash/Hard Kick
Desperation Move (while energy gauge is flashing red):
Mega Fire Wave: B, DB, D, DF, F, DF, D, DB, B + Hard Slash
Secret Move: UF, U, UB, B, DB, F, B, D + (Hard Slash+Hard Hick)
Fo Fai - Superhuman Power of Darkness
Height: 5'
Weight: 106 lbs.
Age: 106
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Chinese
Weapon: Konso Gakka, the Iron Claw, created for assassination in the dark
mists of the past
Although Fo Fai plays the role of a kindly magician, he is said to have
put thousands of people to death, both in his native China and around the
world. Everything about him is cloaked in mystery. With superhuman power
(rumored to result from fearful spells), he attacks with unpredictable
moves and a cobra's lightning speed. Fo welcomes the chance to deliver
grievous injury to his opponents.
Mystic Sphere: F, DF, D, DB, B + Slash
Pagoda Kick: D, DB, B + Kick
Sphere Burst: (While jumping) F, DF, D, DB, B + Slash
Traveling Sphere: B, DB, D, DF + Slash
Claw Slide: D + Hard Slash
Small Fart: F, UF, U, UB, B + (Weak Slash+Hard Kick)
Laugh Taunt: F, DF, D, DF, F, B, D + (Hard Slash+Weak Kick)
Claw Flip Throw: (When close to opponent) B + Hard Slash/Hard Kick
Desperation Move (while energy gauge is flashing red):
Do Do Don Pappa: F, B, DB, D, DF, F, B + Hard Slash
Secret Move: Weak Kick, Weak Slash, Hard Slash, Hard Kick, B, F, B, F +
(Hard Slash+Hard Kick)
Mondo - Heartless Demon
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 146 lbs.
Age: 42
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Weapon: Seiryu Spear, said to carry the power to control the heavens
Mondo is the strongest warrior in the feared Yaki clan. This clan
inhabits the dense, secluded forests in the foothills of Mt. Fuji. The
clan is infamous for its inhumane leaders and destructive, secretive acts.
Its warriors have learned to turn their feelings to stone so that they
can coldly execute barbaric deeds without emotion. Battle Arena Toshinden
is a mission assigned to Mondo by the Clan. With the anciant spear Seiryu
in
his grasp, Mondo prepares for the battle of his life.
Goriki Tenbu: F, D, DF + Slash
Goriki Fujin: B, DB, D, DF, F + Slash
Goriki Raijin: (While jumping) D, DF, F + Slash
Shippu Tsuki (Jyodan): D, DF, F + Slash
(Gedan): D, DB, B + Slash
Spear Skewer: (When close to opponent) B + Hard Slash/Hard Kick
Desperation Move (while energy gauge is flashing red):
Choriki Daibutsumetsu: D, DF, F, D, DF, F, B + Hard Slash
Secret Move: F, UF, U, UB, B, F, DF, D + (Hard Slash+Hard Kick)
Duke B. Rambert - Proud, Strong Swordsman
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 166 lbs.
Age: 29
Blood Type: A
Nationality: French
Weapon: Dernier Vancour, the Two-Handed Sword, with a power and sharpness
exceeding all legendary weapons
Duke is a high-born, well-mannered, chivalrous "gentilhomme", the lord of
an ancient castle in the pastoral hills of France. He excels in martial
arts, and is the champion of gentlefolk and peasants alike in his region.
Duke used to have absolute confidence in his masterful swordsmanship,
until he lost a dual against the adventurer Eiji. Since then, Duke has
been obsessed with the idea of defeating his rival.
Southern Cross: B, F, DF, D + Slash
Cyclone: D, DF, F + Slash
Head Crush: (While jumping) D, DF, F + Slash
Knight Strike: F, DB, D, DF + Slash
Knee Bash: (When close to opponent) B + Hard Slash/Hard Kick
Desperation Move (while energy gauge is flashing red):
The End: DB, D, DF, F, B + Hard Slash
Secret Move: DF, D, DB, D, DF, D, B, F + (Weak Slash+Hard Kick)
Ellis - Wind Dancer
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 102 lbs.
Age: 16
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Turkish
Weapon: Dirk, a kind of dagger most effective at close range
Hungarian gypsy Ellis is the star dancer of a traveling theater group.
Although strong-willed and courageous, she is also gentle and nurturing.
She has become a big sister to the younger children in the troupe,
protecting and caring for them. Early on, Ellis was told that her own
family had died in an accident. But lately she has heard rumors that her
father may still be alive. In order to unravel the truth, she is pursuing
a career in dangerous fighting. This makes her a natural for Battle Arena
Toshinden.
Tornado: D, DB, B + Kick
Flaming Crescent: F, D, DF + Slash
Air Dance: (While jumping) D, DB, B + Kick or D, DB, B, UB + Kick
Arc Slash: (While jumping) D, DB, B + Slash
Ribbon Toss: F, UF, U, UB, B + (Weak Slash+Hard Kick)
Drop Kick: (When close to opponent) B + Hard Slash/Hard Kick
Desperation Move (while energy gauge is flashing red):
French Kiss: F, B, F, B + Slash
Secret Move: DF, D, DB, D, DF, B, F, D + (Hard Slash+Hard Kick)
Gaia - Devil Warrior
Height: 12'
Weight: 221 lbs.
Age: 40-something
Blood Type: O
Nationality: ?
Weapon: Armor Bastar, the Last Darkness, the most awe-inspiring,
technologically superior weapon known to fighting
Gaia is a leader and the strongest warrior in the mysterious organization
that sponsors Battle Arena Toshinden. He waits... and watches... and then
mercilessly attacks any warrior who has won many battles. His additional
arms are part of his armor. These appendages have their own intelligence,
responding to Gaia's thoughts to totally defeat his opponents.
Full Steam: D, DF, F + Slash
Sea Slash: F, B, DF + Slash
Underhand Fireball: D,DB,B+Kick
Arm Blast: F, DF, D, DB, B + Kick
Desperation Move (while energy gauge is flashing red):
F, DF, D, DB, B, F + Hard Slash
Secret Move: Next! (Spinning Bastar): DF, D, DB, D, DF, B, F, D + (Hard
Slash+Hard Kick)
Sho Shinjo
Sho is Eiji Shinjo's long lost brother. He is the *real* final boss of the
game. To fight him, you must defeat Gaia without using any continues, at
NORMAL or higher difficulty. After you defeat him, you will see the game's
real ending and receive Sho's Secret Move.
Double Rekkuzan: D, DF, F + Slash
Shouzan: F, D, DF + Slash
Angled Shouzan: B,D,DB + Slash
Leg Crush: D, DB, B + Kick
Ryuseikyaku: (While jumping) D, DB, B + Kick or D, DB, B, UB + Kick
Scottish Moon: (While jumping) D, U + Kick
Eiji's Throw: (When close to opponent) B + Hard Slash
Kayin's Throw: (When close to opponent) B + Hard Kick
Desperation Move (while energy gauge is flashing red):
Hyakki Moshuu Ken: F, DF, D, DB, B, DB, D, DF, F + Hard Slash
Secret Move: D, F, UF, U, UB, B, D + (Hard Slash+Weak Kick)
HINTS & CHEATS:
Play as Gaia:
At the title screen when the words (1P GAME, VS HUMAN, etc.) slide in
from the sides of the screen, do a fireball motion towards the left -
(Down, Diagonal Down-Left, Left) and hit Weak slash. Weak slash is the
Square button by default. You will hear the word "FIGHT!" and the text
will turn pink, confirming the code worked. Now on the character select
screen, hold up on Eiji and hit any attack button. You can now play as
Gaia.
Play as Sho:
First put in the Gaia code, let the game go to the demo, press start on
controller 2 to go back to the title screen, and as the words come in, hit
L,R,L,R,L+Square. You should hear "fight", and the text will turn blue.
Then go to player select screen, go to Kayin, push down and square.
Selecting Character Colors:
You can select alternate costume colors by highlighting a character and
pressing the Select button.
Camera Options:
There are some hidden camera options which allows you to change the camera
angle as well as scrolling and zooming the view. In the Options screen,
select a control type that does not use any of the top four L/R buttons
(e.g. A2). There will now be a Camera option called YOUR SELF. Go back to
the control type and choose A5-G5. The top four buttons will now control
your camera angles.
1. While playing use the top buttons to change camera angle any time.
2. Pause the game. Hit all four circular buttons + the Select button. The
Options menu will disappear, but you can still control the camera angles.
3. Hit all four circular buttons + Select one more time. The energy gauges
and scores will disappear. The top four buttons now act as scrolling and
zooming features!
4. If you have a 2P controller in port two, the Select button can be used
as a frame by frame advance!
5. If you have set the 2P control type to CAMERA, you can use it to change
camera angles while using the 1P controller to zoom.
NOTE: You can use the 2P controller to set the camera angle to view the
fight
from *below* ground level. The floor will be invisible.
This particular camera angle can only be set while the game is paused, but
you can press Start at this moment to continue playing using this unique
view.
6. Hit all four circular buttons + Select to get back the Options menu. Or
hit Start to play without the energy gauges and scores!
To fight Sho who is the games REAL last boss, you must go through the game
without using a continue and you must be on NORMAL difficulty or harder.
Sho has the moves of Kayin and Eiji and then some. You will receive the
games real endings by beating Sho.
When you beat the game on a difficulty below NORMAL, you will only fight
Gaia. If you beat Gaia, you will receive a "DESPERATION " move. If you
beat the game on a difficulty of NORMAL or harder and reach Sho by not
using any continues, and beat him, you will receive a Secret Move. It is
all right to continue when fighting against Sho.
Instant Secret Moves:
After entering the codes to play as Gaia and Sho, wait through the demo
until the title screen comes up yet again. Like before, as the options
come in, do DL + Weak Kick on controller 1. You'll hear the sample
Fantastic! and the option text will turn white. To utilize this feature
change the control type to type 4 (ie. all specials on top). Now anytime
during a fight, hitting all shift buttons Select button at the same time
will unleash the character's Secret Move.
Level Select Code:
After entering the Instant Secret Moves code,wait for the demo to start
(one more time!) Press Start, and when the title screen appears, and the
text is scrolling in from the side, press: L, R, L, R, L + Square (Weak
Slash) on controller 2. If done correctly, you will hear the announcer say
"Fantastic!" and the text on screen will be yellow. This code allows you
to use any control configuration on any difficulty. (ie: you could use
the A4 controller configuration on Normal and higher difficulty levels.)
Instant Desperation Moves:
Make sure that your controller is set with the shift buttons as special
attacks (i.e. 3-4). Whenever your character's energy gauge is flashing,
hitting all shift buttons assigned with a special attack together will
execute the character's Desperation Move.
Thanks goes to:
Tomwoof AKA Pang Sie Piau (siepiau@mincom.oz.au) For the enahanced
Japanese FAQ
Tim Hydelaar (hydelaar@cts.com) for creating the original Toh Shin Den FAQ
(V4.0)
Cyberninja@aol.com for the American charactor bios and the alternate air
attacks.
Chris Sasaki (csasaki@loginet.com) for putting this up on the web at site:
http://www.loginet.com/users/c/csasaki/sony/batusfaq.html
Ladisla (Ladisla@aol.com) for the infamous Sho code!
About this FAQ:
This was basically taken from Pang Sie Piau's original Japanese FAQ with a
few cosmetic changes, and the corrections for the US version. None of the
super moves so far have been tested by myself (outside from instant mode),
and once they are all tested and there doesn't seem to be any more info
missing, I will release 2.0. If you have any corrections, questions or
problems, write me at Mike0010@AOL.COM
aus Battle Arena Toshinden - US FAQ Version 1.6
HINTS & CHEATS:
Play as Gaia - To play as Gaia, at the title screen when the words come
sliding from the sides onto the screen, do a fireball motion towards the
left-(Down, Diagonal Down-Left, Left) and hit Weak slash. Weak slash is
the Square button by default. You will hear
the word "FIGHT!" confirming the code worked. Now on the character select
screen, hold up on Eiji and hit any attack button. You can now play as
Gaia.
Play as Sho - First put in the Gaia code, let the game go to the demo,
press start on controller 2 to go back to the title screen, and as the
words come in, hit L,R,L,R,L+Square. You should here "fight", and the
text will turn blue. Then go to player select screen, go to Kayin, push
down and square.
