This FAQ is only a start, so please feel free to e-mail me corrections or new stuff... thanks! RANMA ½ BATTLE RENAISSANCE FAQ Version 1.0 By-Tu T. Dang Arcadium Operative (tu.dang@m.cc.utah.edu) Story: From what I can tell of the introduction of the game and the beginning of the story mode, the gang take a trip. Its a typical day at the Tendo training hall and while everyones chasing everyone else around, Kuno offers them the idea of going on a trip. (I believe the story line is similar to the Ranma ½ The Movie 2. But, Im not exactly sure.) Kuno's family probably bought the island and are building an amusement park there. Then some oni (goblin or Japanese troll) is haunting the island and involves itself with the group. From here, each character has their own little story that unfolds (for example Ranmas story line is that Akane is kidnapped by the oni and he has to go and rescue her). Game Play and Control: The game play is very similar to Tekken 2. Each character has the typical moves: Right Punch (RP) Left Punch (LP) Right Kick (RK) Left Kick (LK) Some characters can rotate themselves in the z-plane. Here are some typical moves for everyone. Downed Opponent: D+RP D+LK Ultimate Techniques: To do certain special attacks certain conditions must be met Power Gage Desperation (PD) Your Power meter full to execute this move. Life Desperation (LD) Your Life meter flashing to do this move. Super Desperation (SD) Your Life meter flashing and Power meter full. You can fill your Power meter anytime by holding down any attack button. Characters are also able to do taunts that will lower the opponents Power meter. But taunts will leave your character defenseless. Taunt (LP+RK) Ranma Saotome Story: From what I can figure, Akane is kidnapped from the group by the oni. Of course Ranma has go to save her. In order to defeat the oni, he must travel around the island destroying special magical markers that will help him defeat and locate the oni. Of course I cant understand or read Japanese, so Im only guessing here. Throws: RP + RK Ride Em Cowboy LP + LK Leg Head Grab Special Attacks: F+LP, RP Chestnut Roasting on An Open Fire Technique F+LP, RP, LP Chestnut Roasting on An Open Fire Technique Revised D, F+LP (RP) Moko Takabisha D, D+LP (RP) Hiryu Shoten Ha F, F+RP Punch, Elbow Combo F, F+RK Lunge Kick F (hold)+RK Ankle Kick B, RP Sidestep Force Punch B, RK Back Flip Combo Attacks: LP, RP, RK, LK 3 Punches, Force Punch LP, RP, LK, RK 3 Punches, Punch & Elbow Mix LP, LP, LK 2 Punches, Kick LP, LP, LP 3 Punch Combo LP, LK Punch, Kick Ultimate Techniques: F+LP+RP, U PD-Super Hiryu Shoten Ha D, B+RP+LK SD-Reverse Moko Takabisha Akane Tendo Story: Apparently, the oni has somewhat seduced Ranma away. Of course, Akane could care less about Ranmas flirtatious attitude, but of course she wont let him go that easily. Akane seeks out the oni to give a little payback to the oni and Ranma of course. Throws: LP+LK Smash Down DF+LP+RK (+RP+LK) Grab & Toss Special Attacks: D, D+LP (RP) Ground Pound D, F+LK (RK) Double Spin Kick F, F+RP Double Lunge Punch F (hold)+RK Sweep B, RK Flip Kick RP+RK Sidespin Combos: LP, RP, LP, RK 3 Punches, Flip Kick LK, RK, RK, LK 2 Dead Leg Kicks, 2 Sweeps LP, LP, LP 3 Punch Combo LP, RP, LP 3 Punch Combo LP, LK Punch, Kick LK, RK, LK, RP Dead Leg Kicks, Double Lunge Punch, Ultimate Techniques: D, F+LK+RK PD-Tendo Ultimate Technique F, D, B+RP LD-Flame Attack F, D, B+RP+LK SD-Rushing Punch Ryoga Hibiki Story: Throws: LP+LK Shoulder Toss F+LK+RK (+LP+RP) Back Snap(s) Special Attacks: RP+RK Reeling Hard Punch D, F+LP (RP) Shishi Hoko-dan D, D+LP (RP) Batsai Tenken F, F+RP Uppercut F (hold)+RP Headbutt F (hold)+RK Sweep B+RP Gut Punch Combos: LP, RP, RK, RP, RP 2 Punch, Sweep, Gut Punch, Headbutt Combo LP, D+RP, RP, RP 2 Punch, 2 Uppercut Combo LP, RP, LK, RP 2 Punch, Kick, Reeling Hard Punch LP, LP, LP 3 Punch Combo LP, LK Punch, Kick Ultimate Techniques: D+LP+RP, U PD-Super Shishi Hoko-dan F, D, B+LP+RP LD-Neck Grapple F, D, B+RP+LK SD-Lost Vengeance Genma Saotome Story: Throws: LP+LK Panda Toss Special Attacks: DF+LP (RP) Sweep, Hammer Drop (+Uppercut) B+LP, LP Hammer Flip B+LP, RP Punch, Hammer Splitter F+LP, RP Mad Panda Rush F+LP, RP, LP Mad Panda Rush Revised F, F+RP Double Punch F, F+LP Hammer Split F (hold)+RP Torpedo F (hold)+RK Low Torpedo B, RP Double Punch Combo RP+RK Sidestep Combos: B, RP, RK, RP Double Punch, Kick, Head Torpedo LP, RP, RP, RP Punch, Hammer, Uppercut, Double Jab LP, RP, LK, RK Punch, Hammer, Low Kick, Sweep Ultimate Techniques: DB, F+RP+LK PD-Rushing Punches F, D, B+RP LD-Panda Hug F, D, B+RP+LK SD-Animal Frenzy Shampoo Story: Of course, Ranma is shunning Shampoo as usual, but then the oni kidnaps Ranma and takes him away. Its up to Shampoo to save Ranma and no one better stand in her way Throws: LP+LK Leg Flip Takedown Special Attacks: D, F+LK (RK) Cartwheel Kick(s) D, F+LP (RP) Hammer Drop D, B+LK (RK) Leg Thrust F, F+RP Uppercut F, F+RK Skyscraper Kick F (hold)+RP Strong Punch F (hold)+RK Leg Brush B, RK Crescent Kick RP+RK Spinning Jump Kick Combos: LK, RK, LK, RK, RK Dead Leg Kicks, Skyscraper Kick, Crescent Kick LP, RP, RP 2 Punch, Uppercut LK, LK Dead Leg Kicks LP, LP, LP 3 Punch Combo LP, LK, LK Punch, Dead Leg Kicks LP, LP, LK, LK 2 Punch, Dead Leg Kick Combo LP, RP, RK, RP 2 Punches, Sweep, Strong Punch Ultimate Techniques: D, B+LK+RK PD-Sky Rocket Kick F, D, B+LP+RP LD-Amazon Frenzy F, D, B+RP+LK SD-Spinning Ball Attack Ryu Kumon Story: Throws: LP+LK Takedown Special Attacks: F+RP Eagle Claws B, F+LK (RK) Eagle Talons (+Arc Kick) D, B+LP (RP) Aura Arc DF+LP (RP) Sho Ryu Ken F+RK Shoulder Ram RP+RK Spinning Back Fist Combos: LP, LP, RP, RP 3 Punch, Eagle Claws RP, RK, RP, LK Punch, Sweep, Gut Punch, Shoulder Ram LP, LP, LP 3 Punch Combo LP, RP, RP 2 Punches, Eagle Claws RP, RK, LK, RP Punch, Sweep, Kick, Uppercut Ultimate Techniques: F, B+LK+RK PD-Tornado Fury F, D, B+RP+LK SD-Ultimate Army Tattewaki Kuno Story: Throws: LP+LK Piledriver Special Attacks: F+LP, RP Sword Net F+LP, RP, LP Sword Net Revised DF+LP (RP) 2 Sword Attack B, F+LP (RP) Stab(s) F, F+RP Head Smack F (hold)+RP Low Arc F (hold)+RK Sword Butt B, RK Full Orbit F, F+RK Half Moon DF+LP 2 Sword Slash DF+RP 3 Sword Slash RP+RK Sidestep Combos: RP, RP, RK Head Smacks, Half Moon D (hold)+RK, RK, RK, RK, RP Leg Cutters, Force Attack RP, RP, RK Head Smacks, Low Arc, Half Moon The next two combos can end with RK-Half Moon RP, RP, LP Triple Crescent Moon RP, RP, RP (LK) Head Smacks, Low Arc Ultimate Techniques: B, D, F+RK PD-Sutsutsutsut F, D, B+RP LD-Dadadadadada F, D, B+RP+LK SD-Ultimate Sword Technique Happosai Story: Throws: LP+LK Leg Trip Special Attacks: D, F+LP (RP) Pineapple Bomb DF+LP (RP) Flying Phoenix DB+LK (RK) Slide RP+RK Headbutt Combos: LP, RP, LP 2 Punches, Head Butt D (hold)+RP, RP, RP, RK Ultimate Head Banger Action LP, RP, LK, LK 2 Punches, Jump Attacks Ultimate Technique: B, F+RP PD-Super Pineapple Bomb F, D, B+RP LD-Crazy Mule Attack F, D, B+RP+LK SD-Image Shadow Creation Secrets: So far nothing. If anyone knows of any, let me know or post them around. Thanks. Acknowledgments: Thanks go out to: Rumik-Soft and Shokagukan for making this wonderful game. Meanbean (bean@aisi.com) for help with the Ultimate Techniques. Freddy (www.aiai.com/~freddy/animepsx) for running an excellent anime/PSX page.