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Samurai Shodown! 2 for Neo*Geo Pocket Color FAQ Version 1.0
Characters Moves List
Created January 17th, 2000
FAQ by DenjinHiryuu (kyokugensenshi@hotmail.com)
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
First of all, thanks for reading my FAQ. This is my newest FAQ, my fourth
one to be exact. I have always been a die-hard fan of the Samurai Spirits
series, and Samurai Shodown! 2 for Neo*Geo Pocket Color continues the tra-
dition of awesome gameplay. I decided to create this FAQ, so people can
know the characters' moves, strategies and more. Well, I hope this FAQ be-
comes useful. Of course, if you find anything that you think is wrong, co-
rrections and contributions are always welcome.
Now, Ikuzo!
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
1. CHARACTER COMMON COMMANDS.
-The basics for all Samurai.
2. CHARACTER MOVES AND METHODS OF MAYHEM.
-All about the character moves and techniques.
3. CREDITS.
-Who made this FAQ, of course!
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C H A R A C T E R C O M M O N C O M M A N D S
Here you will find info on all the basic commands you must know to engage
in battle. Also, here are the key to the abbreviations used in this FAQ.
These moves are applicable to all characters. You will need to use these
moves in combination with special moves to fight effectively.
--Abbreviations--
f : Forward
df : Down Forward
b : Back
d : Down
db : Down Back
qcf : Quarter circle forward
qcb : Quarter circle back
hcf : Half circle forward
hcb : Half circle back
* : Moves enabled by the Special Abilities Graphic Cards.
--Basic Commands in Samurai Shodown! 2--
Joystick Moves:
Advace : Press f.
Retreat : Press b.
Jump : Press up, up back or up forward.
Crouch : Press d (doh!).
Guard : Press b while being attacked.
Low Guard : Press db while being attacked.
Dash : Tap f twice.
Back-Step : Tap b twice.
Unique Move : Press f+ A or B Button.
Attack Repel : Press d+ B Button when attacked.
Body Snag : When in close, press b+ A Button.
Shish Kabob Toss : When in close, press f+ A Button.
Passivity Roll : Before hitting the ground, press A or B Button.
Forward rise : After hitting the ground, press f.
Backward rise : After hitting the ground, press b.
Rising Mid Attack: Press A button after hitting the ground. (Pop-Up Move)
Rising Low Attack: Press B button after hitting the ground. (Pop-Up Move)
Rage Explosion : Press A+B simultaneously.
Flash Attack : After Rage Explosion press A+B simultaneously.
Method of Mayhem : When Rage Gauge is at MAX or during Rage Explosion,
press b,f,d+ A Button.
Samurai Combination System : press b, or f or d plus B Button, then press
AAA or ABB or BBB. This creates a way cool
automatic combination attack.
Button Commands:
A Button: When pressed briefly, the character performs a Weak Slash.
A Button: When pushed down, the character performs a Hard Slash.
B Button: "Fake Out". This is a move to dodge attacks, very much like
in The King of Fighters series' Extra Mode.
Useful Tips for Samurai Battles.
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The above mentioned moves are applicable to all characters, as stated be-
fore. However, depending on the character you are playing with, some va-
riations may exist. The Unique Moves and Pop-Up Moves are different for
each character, but they aren't affected by the Fighting Style you choose.
For example, if you are playing as Genjuurou in Slash Style, his Pop-Up
and Unique Moves will be exactly the same in Bust Style. Only Kazuki and
SoGetsu have different Pop-Up and Unique Moves for Slash and Bust Style.
Also, some characters, like Nakoruru and Galford, have animal partners du-
ring battle. Depending on the Style you pick, the partner will be diffe-
rent or none. So you must adapt yourself to your character's style.
About the Rage Gauge, it builds up gradually when your character takes da-
mage. When the Rage Gauge is at MAX, your character will be able to per-
form a special and powerful attack called Hidden Method of Mayhem. Also,
when the Gauge is at MAX, your character's standard attacks will be a lot
more powerful until it depletes. In addition, the Gauge can be activated by
pressing A+B buttons simultaneously (Rage Explosion), enabling continuous
Method of Mayhem attacks and the super-powerful Flash Attack. Depending on
how much damage your character has taken, the Gauge will last longer. Also,
if you perform the Method of Mayhem, it will consume a certain amount of
the Gauge, and if you perform the Flash Attack, it will be completely de-
pleted.
The Flash Attack is a extremely powerful move that can be used to even the
odds. It can only be used during a Rage Explosion, and if your character is
really weak, the Flash Attack becomes incredibly powerful, being capable of
removing the entire green life bar and half of the red life bar of your o-
pponent. On the downside, the Flash Attack can only be used once, because
it consumes the Rage Gauge entirely and then disables it, also it is blo-
ckable. Once disabled, the Rage Gauge will not be available for the rest of
the current battle, making it harder to win. In addition, Flash Attacks ha-
ve no effect on Gandara. So you must use the Flash Attack wisely.
Pop-Up Moves are very useful to surprise the opponent, use them often after
being knocked down. Unique Moves give you more variety and reach, use them
effectively. "Fake Out" allows your character to avoid attacks, but it must
be used carefully, since your character will be untouchable for a very
brief moment. The Attack Repel Move is very useful too, since it will de-
flect an attack and leave your opponent open to attack, but it requires
precise timing. Practice and then you will find how deadly it is. Shish Ka-
bob Toss is very useful, though a bit cheap, since it leaves your opponent
widely open to attack.
In addition to all the basic moves, you must use your character's special
moves, since they are powerful and provide a good chance to win the battle.
As you must know, you will be able to collect the Special Abilities Graphic
Cards during battle, which willl give your character new abilities and mo-
ves. I have listed the Special Abilities techniques too. Be sure to obtain
the card that enables the move, and to equip your character with it, o-
therwise you won't be able to perform the move. For more detail, you can
check my Special Abilities Guide, I think it will be useful to you. And
don't forget the useful Samurai Combination System, which when mastered,
can be very deadly.
Well, I guess that is all you must know, we can now proceed to the follo-
wing section of my FAQ.
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C H A R A C T E R M O V E S A N D M E T H O D S O F M A Y H E M
Here you will find all the moves for every character, both Slash and Bust
Style. I also have listed the moves that are not available in the game ma-
nual and the moves enabled by the Special Abilities Graphic Cards. Well,
I hope you find this useful.
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Yagyu Jubei
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Direct Slash
f+ Hard Slash: Uppercut Slash
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jump kick.
B Button: Slide kick.
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
SuiGetsu Tou : qcf+ A Button
Nikkaku Ratou: qcb+ A Button
Hassou Happa : f,d,df+ A Button
*Power Jab : When in close, f,d,df+ B Button
*Tidal Sabre : f,d,df+ A Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Zetsu SuiGetsu Tou : b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
Kattou SuiGetsu Tou : qcf+ A Button
Yagyu ShinganTou TenRa : qcb+ A Button
Yagyu Shingantou SouHa : qcb+ A Button pressed down
Yagyu ShinganTou SuiGetsu : qcb+ B Button
*Aaah! : f,d,df+ B Button
*Lollyplop : b,d,db+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Geki SouRaJin : b,f,d+ A Button
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Haoumaru
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Stab
f+ Hard Slash: Vertical Cut
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jumping Cut
B Button: Slide Low kick
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
Ougi SenpuuRetsuZan : qcf+ A Button
Ougi KoGetsuZan : f,d,df+ A Button
Ougi ShippuuKoGetsuZan : f,d,df+ B Button
Ougi ResshinZan : qcb+ A Button
*Steel Flash : hcb+ A Button
*Deus Slash : b,f,d+ A Button with Rage Gauge at MAX
Secret Method of Mayhem:
HiOugi TenHa FuuJinZan : b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
Ougi KoGetsuZan : f,d,df+ A Button
Ougi SenpuuRetsuZan : qcf+ A Button
GouHa : f,d,df+ B Button
NagiYaiBa : qcb+ A Button
*Rage Wave : When in close, hcf+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
HiOugi TenHa DankuRetsuZan: b,f,d+ A Button
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Hattori Hanzou
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Neck Chop
f+ Hard Slash: Elbow Smash
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jump Kick (one of my favorites!)
B Button: Slide Kick
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
ReppuuShuriken : qcf+ A Button (If you use Hard Slash, Hanzou
will toss two Shuriken)
KuuChuu ReppuuShuriken : During jump, qcf+A Button
Ninpo BakuEnRyuu : qcb+ A Button
Ninpo BakuEn Mijin Gakure : f,d,df+ A Button
Ninpo KageBushin : f, hcf+ A Button
Ninpo Utsusemi TenBu : b, hcb + A or B Button
(If you press A Button, Hanzou will disappear then
attack from above, if you press B, he will disa-
ppear and then he will attack his opponent feet.)
*Buddha Morph : When hit, f+ B Button
*Demon Morph : When hit, b+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Fujite Mijin Gakure : b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
Ninpo KageBushin : b,hcb+ A or B Button
Mozu Otoshi : f,d,df+ B Button
Raimei : hcb+ B Button
Spider Dash : qcf+ B Button
*Shrike Drop : When in close, f,d,df+ B Button
*Shrike Slam : f,d,df+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Fujite DokuRyu : b,f,d+ A Button
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Tachibana Ukyou
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Low Slash
f+ Hard Slash: Long Slash
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jumping Slash
B Button: Slide Kick
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
HiKen Tsubame Gaeshi : During jump, qcf+ A Button
JiKen Sasame Yuki : qcb+ A Button
HiKen Sasame Yuki : qcb+ B Button
Avalanche : f,d,df+ Button
Ten no Shippuu : hcb+ B Button
*Haru no Yume : hcf+ B Button
*Shin Tsubame Gaeshi : During jump, qcf* A Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Tsubame Roku Ren : b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
HiKen Tsubame Gaeshi : During jump, qcf+ A Button
Asa no Nodoka : b,d,db+ A Button
Hibari : b,d,db+ B Button
Yume Kasumi : qcb+ A or B Button
*Yami Tsurugi : qcf+ A Button
*Shin Tsubame Gaeshi : During jump, qcf+ A Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Musou Zankouka : b,f,d+ A Button
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Nakoruru
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Back Slash
f+ Hard Slash: Double Slash
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jumping Slash
B Button: Ground Roll
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++ Pet partner: Mamahaha the hawk.
Annu Mutsube : qcf+ A Button
Rera Mutsube : f,d,df+ A Button
Mamahaha Toraeru : qcb+ B Button
Mamahaha Kougeki : A+B Button
Kamui Risse : b,d,db+ A Button
*Kamui Mutsube : After Mamahaha Toraeru, A+B Buttons
*Chou Kamui Risse: b,d,db+ A Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Ererushi Kamui Risse: b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++ Pet Partner: Shikuruu the wolf.
Kamui Shikite : qcf+ A Button
Shikuruu Pounce : qcb+ B Button
Meru Shikite : After Shikuruu Pounce, qcb+ A Button
Kanto Shikite : After Shikuruu Pounce, f,d,df+ A Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Nubeki Kamui Shikite : b,f,d+ A Button
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Shiki
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Stab
f+ Hard Slash: Double Slash
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jumping Double Cut
B Button: Low Double Slash
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
Yoake no Hirame : qcf+ A Button
Ten Kou Geki : f,d,df+ A Button
Shiryou Nage : f,d,df+ B Button
Kubi Kiri : b,d,db+ B Button
*Lotus Dance : d,b,f+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
MahouHa Ten : b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
Seigi no Guruma : qcf+ A Button
Gen'ei Geki : qcb+ A or B Button
The Void : d,b,f+ B Button
Mash of Mutability : b,d,db+ A Button
*Awaremi : f,hcf+ A Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Tasai Uramu : b,f,d+ A Button
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Rimururu
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Back Slash
f+ Hard Slash: Vertical Cut
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Body attack
B Button: Tripping attack
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
Rupushi Kuaru Nishi : qcf+ A Button
Konru Non No : f,d,df+ A Button
Konru Memu : acb+ A Button
Konru Shiraru : During jump, d+ A Button
Kamui Shitsuki : b,d,db+ A Button
Mawashi Nage : f,d,df+ B Button
*St. Yaitobar : qcf+ B Button
*Konriru no No : f,d,df+ A Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Rupushi Kamui Emushi Nishi: b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
Konru Memu : qcb+ A Button
Konru Shinraru : During jump, d+ A Button
Kamui Shitsuki : b,d,db+ A Button
Rupushi Tumu : hcb+ B Button
*Purikon Kan : qcf+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Rupushi Kamui Emushi ToiToi: b,f,d+ A Button
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Charlotte
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Straight Stab
f+ Hard Slash: Double Stab
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jumping Knee
B Button: Sliding Kick
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
Power Gradation : f,d,df+ A Button
Triad Slash : qcf+ A Button
*Splash Feint : qcb+ B Button
*Serge Lance : f,d,df+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Splash Gradation : b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
Power Gradation : f,d,df+ A Button
Violent Lunge : qcf+ A Button
*Offered Rose : b,d,db+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Crystal Rose : b,f,d+ A Button
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Morozumi Taizan
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Quick high slash
f+ Hard Slash: Downwards Cut
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Headbutt
B Button: Low Kick
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
Raimei : f,d,df+ A Button
Kaze : hcb+ A Button
Zan : b,d,db+ A Button
Honoo : qcf+ A Button
*Hakai : f,d,df+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Ikaru no Ten: b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
Honoo : qcf+ A Button
Bakuhatsu : hcb+ A Button
Choueki : qcf+ B Button
*Saigai : qcb+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Bakuretsu Honoo : b,f,d+ A Button
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Kibagami Genjuurou
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Quick Slash
f+ Hard Slash: Vertical Slash
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Headbutt
B Button: Low slash
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
Touha KouYokuJin : f,d,df+ A Button
OukaZan : qcb+ A Button
SanRen Satsu : qcf+ A Button (perform the command 3 times)
ShizukuJin : f,d,df+ B Button
*Cranium Bop : qcf+ B Button
*YokuJin : When in close, f,d,df+ A Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
GoKouZan : b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
Hyakki Satsu : qcf+ A Button
Shigure : qcb+ A Button
UraOuka ShouBu : hcb+ A Button to activate, then press A Button again
*Twist Slash : f,d,df+ B Button
*Oni Satsu : qcf+ A Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Ura Gokou : b,f,d+ A Button
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Kazama Kazuki
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Quick Slash
f+ Hard Slash: Vertical Stab
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jumping vertical stab
B Button: Sliding Kick
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
Dai Baku Satsu :f,d,df+ A Button
EnMetsu : b,d,db+ B Button
SaiEn : qcb+ B Button (Can be done 3 times)
Shakunetsu Kon : qcf+ A Button
*RyuuEn : hcb+ A Button
*EnKen : When in close, f,d,df+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
BakuBou KaEn Geki : b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Eye Attack
f+ Hard Slash: Palm Attack
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Uppercut
B Button: Low punch
--Special Moves--
EnMetsu : b,d,db+ A Button
GurenKyaku : f,d,df A Button
BakuenKoZan : hcb+ B Button
Rokudou Rekka : qcf+ A Button (perform the command 3 times)
*Mutate Heat : b,d,db+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
EnjaKakusei : b,f,d+ A Button
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Kazama SoGetsu
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Quick Slash
f+ Hard Slash: Vertical Stab
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jumping vertical stab
B Button: Sliding Kick
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
GekKou : f,d,df+ A Button
FuGetsu : During Jump, qcf+ A Button
TsukiGakure : qcb+ A Button
Tamashii : qcb+ B Button
*ShiGetsu : During jump, qcb+ B Button
*Getsu Kou : f,d,df + A Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
ShouHa FuGetsuZan : b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Quick Straight Kick
f+ Hard Slash: Roundhouse Kick
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jumping Axe Kick
B Button: Sliding Kick
--Special Moves--
EnGetsu : f,d,df+ A Button
Shizuki : qcb+ A Button
GetsuRinHa Chi : qcf+ A Button
*ShouGetsu : f,d,d+ A Button
*Poseidon : b,d,db+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Gesshou Suichu Ha: b,f,d+ A Button
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Galford
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Quick Cut
f+ Hard Slash: Vertical Cut
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jumping Kick
B Button: Tripping attack
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++ Pet partner: Poppy the dog.
Shadow Copy : b,hcb+ A Button
Rush Poppy : qcf+ A Button
Poppy Strike : qcb+ A Button
Poppy's Strike Heads : b,d,db+ A Button
Poppy & Galford Combination : f,d,df+ B Button
*Feed Poppy : qcb+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
D.D.D : b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++ Poppy is not with Galford when using Bust Style.
Replica Attack : b,hcb+ A or B Button
Plasma Factor : qcf+ A Button
Strike Heads : f,d,df+ B Button
Lightning Slash : qcb+ B Butoon
*L.S.T : With Rage Gauge at MAX, qcb+ A Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
T.B.C. : b,f,d+ A Button
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Asra
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Quick Stab
f+ Hard Slash: Long Slash
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Jumping slash
B Button: Low Slash
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
Rofe Lef :f,d,df+ A Button
Noh Ahmu : b,d,db+ B Button
Refi Shull : hcb+ A Button, then press A,A,B,A
Shed Moosa : qcf+ A Button
*Beelzebub : f,d,df+ B Button when in close
*Helas : qcf+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Thanatus : b,f,d+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
Le Ille Baque : qcf+ A Button
Les Mals : f,d,df+ A Button
Les Shima : hcb+ A Button
Le Tag Ragoo : qcf+ B Button
*Nova Latem : b,d,db+ B Button
*Le Curse : f,d,df+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
Les Fa La : b,f,d+ A Button
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Yuga
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--Unique Moves--
f+ Weak Slash: Low Stab
f+ Hard Slash: Long Slash
--Pop-Up Moves--
A Button: Upper energy attack
B Button: Low energy attack
--Special Moves--
+++Slash Style+++
Electric Beam : qcf+ A Button
Lightning : f,d,df+ A Button
Place Switch : qcb+ A Button
Electric Blast : hcb+ B Button
*EiEn : f,d,df+ B Button
Secret Method of Mayhem:
*Vishashana : b,f,d,+ A Button
+++Bust Style+++
Not available yet O.O
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Kuroko the Prompter
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Kuroko doesn't have his own set of moves. He transforms himself into ano-
ther character at random, so you must know each character to be able to
play effectively. Kuroko will also sometimes pick the Style of your cha-
racter, so you must know both the Slash and Bust versions of the character
he transforms in. He is an excellent way to test your knowledge and skill.
Also, he does have an ending sequence. And he is the key to enable Yuga as
a selectable character. To play as Yuga, highlight Kuroko, and press and
hold B, then, move the joystick conterclockwise four times. Yuga's face
should appear replacing Kuroko. Don't let go of B and press A to select
Yuga. He will then be your character.
Maybe you will have a bit of trouble to select Yuga at first, since the
code requires good timing. The easy way to know if it is going to work is
the sound that can be heard when you move the joystick. If the sound is
not heard while entering the code, then the code will not work. The code
is really easy to do, it is just that it requires a little of practice.
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Those were all the moves available in Samurai Shodown! 2. This is a rea-
lly good game and it is as good as the other games in the Samurai Spirits
series. I hope you found this FAQ useful.
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C R E D I T S
- Thanks to GameFAQs for publishing my works!
- Thanks to Shin Nihon Kikaku (SNK) for making such great games.
- DenjinHiryuu ^ o ^. e-mail: kyokugensenshi@hotmail.com
Hai, you guessed it. I am the author of this FAQ, so I have to be here,
nyuk, nyuk!
I think that is all for now, and only thing I have left is to thank you
for reading my FAQ. I hope you find it useful. Feel free to e-mail me if
you have any questions, comments, corrections or if you want to contribute
to this FAQ. Anything is welcome, and corrections are always very useful.
Well, until next time...
Sayounara!
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