Samurai Spirits/Shodown RPG Walkthru (For Neo Geo CD, Playstation and Saturn) Version 1.5 Written by C.K.Gan About this walkthru Updates: Version 1.2---The walkthru was originally created. Version 1.5---Mistakes were corrected, codes added, updated with a bit more details and info. This is basically a brief walkthru of the game. Since the game won't be out in the U.S., so, this walkthru is also somewhat meant to be written for people who cannot read Japanese. No part of this walkthru may be modified or copied without the consent of the writer. You may freely distribute this walkthru in a non-profit way. If you have any question about the game: Please e-mail me at webmaster@samuraispirits.net The future version of this walkthru can be found here: http://samuraispirits.net/faqs/ssrpg.txt Or pay a visit to my homepage for more information about this game: (Also, if you don't know the characters' name, you can check out their profile from my homepage) Samurai Shodown Forever http://samuraispirits.net http://come.to/ssforever *********************************************************************** About this game Samurai Spirits Role Playing Game is also known as Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits Bushido Retsuden. People who are living in English speaking countries also call it Samurai Shodown RPG. In case you don't know, this is a game based on the arcade game call Samurai Spirits or Samurai Shodown series. For more information about this series, you could pay a visit to my homepage. *********************************************************************** Game info Game title: Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits Bushidoretsuden Publisher: SNK Developer: SNK Genre: RPG Date of release: June 27, 1997 No. of player: 1 player No. of disc: 1 CD Prices: 6800 yen Consoles: Neo Geo CD, Sony Playstation, Sega Saturn. (Note: The Playstation version of this game was re-released on July 23, 1998 as the 'Playstation The Best' series, retailing only at the price of 2800 yen, so this is your chance to get it if you still haven't played the game yet.) *********************************************************************** Before you start the game...... As you guys may have known it already, this is an import game, therefore you have to know if your system can handle Japanese games. You may have to add a mod chip or do swapping method in order to play the game. For U.S. Saturn owner, it is wise to have a converter cart. *********************************************************************** Starting a new game First of all, you start the game by chosing one of the six main characters. Then it asks if you are sure to use that particular character. After that, you have two scenarios(chapters) to choose from, the story lines for the first one is based on the arcade game Samurai Spirits(Samurai Shodown 1), the second one is based on Shin Samurai Spirits(Samurai Shodown 2). The first scenario is call Jiatenkourin no Sho(I called it Amakusa's Scenario), the second one is call Youkadoukoku no Sho(I simply called it Mizuki's Scenario). Then you have another two option to choose, the first one is fighting command and the second one is role playing command. For the fighting command, you need to do the motion on your controller in order to execute moves. On the other hand, the role-playing command, you simply choose the moves you want and press the button. *********************************************************************** Learning to use the basic command The 8 basic commands(battle options) are shown in this order: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Normal slash. 2. Special moves (you learn more moves by levelling up). See NOTE below. 3. Run away from battle. 4. To let enemies run away(of course you can only do this when you are dealing with suckier enemies, only the main character can use this command) 5. Items. 6. Block(defense). 7. Auto attack (the computer will do the attack for you.) 8. Change formation of your party.(again, only the main character can use this command) NOTE: If you use the fighting command, it only shows controls for the highest level special moves you have. For instance, it will only show level 2 Plasma Blade motion instead of level 1, but you can still use them both. *********************************************************************** *********************************************************************** Brief Story lines for Jiatenkourin no Sho(Amakusa's Scenario) This scenario is about the evil Amakusa Shirou Tokisada who is trying to conquer Japan. As you know, you can choose one from six characters as your main character(From left to right: Ukyo, Nakoruru, Haohmaru, Genjuro, Cham Cham, Galford). For this scenario, every main character starts off differently from the others. That means, a different main character holds a different purpose to defeat Amakusa. Therefore, the story lines may vary depending on who you choose. Tachibana Ukyo Ukyo comes to ask the old wise man about the "ultimate flower". After the old man is touched by Ukyo's determination to search for the flower, he then tells him that he can only find the flower at the gate of devil's place. The old man asks him to go find Jubei for assistance. Ukyo then begins his journey. Nakoruru Nakoruru starts off in her home village. Nakoruru and her sister, Rimururu are worry about their father who hasn't come back yet. Nakoruru goes off to search for her father after she receives her father's sword from her hawk, Mamahaha. She finds her father and he tells her that the growing evil force might endanger nature. He tells her that she must go to Edo to find Jubei. Haohmaru Haohmaru starts off in Nicotine's training room(Nicotine is the master of Haohmaru and Genjuro). Amakusa comes to 'visit' Haohmaru and ask him to join the evil dark forces. Haohmaru refuses. Genjuro hears everything they say and he is pissed off that Amakusa doesn't even ask him to join him. Then, he challenges Haohmaru. Haohmaru loses to Genjuro. Later, Haohmaru begins his journey to challenge the evil Amakusa. Kibagami Genjuro Genjuro's beginning is almost the same as above(Haohmaru's). But for Genjuro's version, he fights Amakusa instead of Haohmaru. Of course, he loses to Amakusa. He is pissed off and he begins his journey to kick Amakusa's ass. Cham Cham Tam Tam has always been the protector of his village. But one day, Amakusa comes to 'visit' and takes away the Parenke Stone. Because Tam Tam is not able to protect the Parenke Stone, the god of that stone punish him and turns him to a monkey. Cham Cham then realizes that she has to get it back. So, she begins her journey with the monkey, Paku Paku(Tam Tam) to search for Amakusa and get it back from him. Galford Galford and Earthquake are going to learn more technique from Hanzo. But suddenly, Amakusa comes and takes away Shinzo(Hanzo's son)'s body. Amakusa wants to use his body as the host. Hanzo can't stand a chance against him. After Amakusa is gone, Hanzo rushes to find him. The righteous Galford also begins his journey to defeat Amakusa. *********************************************************************** Walkthru for starting point of each characters for Jiatenkourin no Sho(Amakusa's Scenario) Every character start off at a different place, but eventually they will all come to the same place, Edo(this is the place where you experience an earthquake when you first arrive at). Also, this is the place where you can find two other Samurais for your party. Then places you go will be the same for every characters. *********************************************************************** Walkthru for Jiatenkourin no Sho---Amakusa's Scenario(First Scenario) South Edo In Edo, walk around until you come to a place where all the other samurais are gathering(the place is nearby the harbor). You can only choose two characters to be your partner. (Note: If you choose Genjuro as your main character, you won't be able to choose other samurais to be in your party because he travels alone.) After you've chose your party characters, go to the sword training place. Talk to the little kid, then you realize that Jubei has gone elsewhere. Now enter the small temple, the sorcerer will tell you at that backyard of this house, there is a monter sealed under the rock. He says it is better to wait till Jubei comes back to take care of that. But you insist you can handle the monster(choose 'no' to refuse to listen to his advice. After you beat the monster, the sorcerer will give you the pass to go to Mountain Fuji to assist Jubei. When you leave the sorcerer place, you'll see a father and daughter are having some family problems, you can solve their problems later in the game, Now, you go out from this town, go through the gate at southwest and head to Mountain Fuji. Mountain Fuji Go into the mountain and keep walking west, you'll come to meet a sorcerer(Answer the second option, 'no' for two times), he'll then fight you. After you beat him, go up the mountain until you see an entrance to go inside the mountain. Just to let you know, there is a training session on the top of the mountain.(the training sessions are optional, but your ability will increase if you beat the trainer, and sometimes, you learn new moves and super moves). In the mountain, keep walking and you'll find Jubei in there. You'll also fight your first boss here. He is called Sankadoshi, he is one of the 3 brothers that you'll fight later on in the game. After you beat him, Jubei asks yo to go back to Edo. North Edo East of north Edo, you'll see Jubei go into a well, follow him. You guys and Jubei then realize that there is and underground city under Jubei. At the end of the castle, you'll fight a female boss call Ushikawahime. After you beat the her, escape out of there. Back in Edo, Jubei invites you to his house(the training place at South Edo). After the talk with Jubei, you then head to aboard the ship. Before you board the ship, go and fight Jubei(he's in his house/sword training place), he'll teach you the first super move (this is also optional, but it is better you have a super move). When you come to talk to the boatman, keep answering 'no' to all his questions, then he'll take you to Ise right away. (Optional: If you answer 'yes', then you'll have to help solving the problem the 'father and daughter' are having. First, you go to the 'entertainment place' at North Edo, the place where there are girls entertain you if you are a male costumer. Then, you go to the 'tailor shop'. You realized that the father wish to buy a new clothing for her daughter but he doesn't have the money for it. You lend him money but he pays you back. The daughter sees it, she is touched; the tailor sees it, she is touched too and she decides to make her a dress for free. Now, you can go to the harbor.) Ise When you arrive there, you'll fight a boss. There is a training session in the sorcerer place(optional). Now go south and head to the cave. After you fight the boss, leave Ise and head to Kyo(located north). Before you go to Kyo, go to the village(located north west of Ise) and help those villagers.(You fight Earthquake here). Kyo (Just to let you guys know, there is a concert in this town. Note: If help the 'father and daughter' eariler in the game, you don't have to pay 100 bucks to go into the daughter's concert). Also, there is a house at the north part of Kyo that you'll find treasures there (optional). Now, you have to go to the 3 level tower. Before that, you have to talk to the sorcerer first, he is in the house right of the 3 level tower. After you beat 3 guys in the 3 level tower(you learn your second super here), go back to that sorcerer you talked to before, he tells you to go to Osaka.(south west of Kyo) [Optional: before you go, you now can go all the way back to Edo(outside and north of Edo, you'll find Nicotine's house if you go thru the gate) there you'll learn your third super, but I don't suggest you do this, it just waste so much of your time.] Anyways, you are heading to Osaka. Osaka In Osaka town, you'll meet another boss. He is one of the 3 brothers bosses you fight---Gokaidoshi. Walk around, you 'll meet the female boss , Ushiwakahime again. Then you see Tokihime(Princess Time). She has a seal to block your way to the forest. Now you need to go back the small village(located at North West of Ise) where you helped them earlier. You'll obtained the statue of Maria from the head of the villagers. Now you go back to Osaka. Tokihime's seal will be broken because of the statue of Maria. Go in the forest, and you'll see Ushiwakahime again. After you beat her, go out from there and now you can take the ship(harbor located south east of the town) to Kyushu. Island(unable to translate the name) Because of the storm, you somehow land on an island. Go to the north part of the island, and go into the house beside the church and talk to the old man. He tells you that Shiranui Gen-an is in the church. Now, go into the church, and you'll fight Gen-an. After you beat him, go back to the old man, he tells you that in order to get Amakusa's key, you have to talk(touch) the weird rocks that are all around the island. However, you have to touch those rocks in order. 1)Go to the one by the shores. 2)Go to the one located west of the island. 3)Go to the one located North of the island. 4)Go to the one south of the island(the right one) 5)And the last one will be the one on the left(south of the island). You can now go to the tree between the two rocks, and you'll obtain the Amakusa's Key. Now, you can take the ship to another place. Beppu When you arrive at Beppu, you'll fight Shichikaidoshi, the eldest brother of the 3 brothers you fought before. After you beat him you leave this place and head to the mountain. You have to walk around to get to the entrance of the mountain. (Note: there is an optional training place located north of the mountain). Going up and going into the mountain is quite straightforward and you'll come to a church at the end. You'll see Tokihime again. Because of the Statue of Maria, she then remembers who she is. Go out from the cave and Tokihime will be there to take you to the sky castle. Sky Castle Go around and unlock the jails' bars. Later, at the third level, you'll come to a maze. Walk around, until you come to fight that female boss, Ushiwakahime for the last time. Now, go up and fight Amakusa at last. ---The End--- *********************************************************************** *********************************************************************** Brief Story lines for Youkadoukoku no Sho---(Mizuki's Scenario) For this scenario, it doesn't matter who you choose as your main character, you'll get the same beginning. Nicotine Caffein realize that the hell's sorcerer Mizuki Rahoujin is resurrected. In order to stop Mizuki from turning this world to hell, Nicotine has asked you(the main character) to prevent this from happening. You start off with yourself (main character) and another Samurai you choose. Later, this person named Reon will join your party. From what we know, she is trained to defeat Mizuki. *********************************************************************** Walkthru for Youkadoukoku no Sho---Mizuki's Scenario(Second Scenario) Shu Un Go to the small house located at the top left corner in the town, you'll see Nicotine. After the talk with him, go out and choose one other Samurai to be in your party. After you've done that, go to the house that seems to have an force seal around the door. You realize that you can't go in there yet, now you go to Nicotine's house again, he'll give you something to break the seal of the house. Now, go back to the house again, you'll fight a monster there with Jubei. After you beat the monster, everything outside is on fire. Jubei is now waiting for you at top right corner of the town. Go in there, you'll fight Agou at the end of that little maze. He beatd Jubei. Nicotine had to petrified Agou and himself to prevent a bigger crisis. Now the evil bronze bells are spread all over the world. Your job is to find them all and destroy it. (Super moves no.1 is learned from Nicotine here). Through the gate of hell(that's what I call it), you'll come to a volcanic mountain. Go out of the mountain, walk around the mountain and you'll come to a town called 'Beppu'. Beppu [Note: If you are using Nakoruru, in this town, you will find Shikuru (her wolf), you have a choice to use either her wolf or her hawk, Mamahaha.] At Beppu, walk to the west in this town and go into the house at top right corner. Then go out and in front of the hot spring(shop), a lady tells you that her brother is still in the hot spring and something bad is happening. Now, go in there and beat the monster. Then, as a reward the little kid will give you the soap that can open up the cave(I know this is nonsense). Now with the soap, go to the cave located top of the town. At the bottom of the volcano, you'll fight Haon. After you defeat him and destroy the bell(first bell), you go into the blue warping thing, take the middle path. You have to go pass three parts of dungeon(cave) before you get to Beijing. Beijing Go to Wanfu's house(top left corner of this Beijing town), talk to everyone there, then go out. You'll see a few people talking outside. Now go back in Wanfu's house again. They tell you that evil spirits have controlled Wanfu in the castle. Go into the Jail(left entrance) and save quite a few people. Get out of that place, go back to Wanfu's house. Now go to the restaurant, that guy there will give you some food(I don't know the name of it), now give that to the guard of the castle. He'll then let you in(corruption!).There you'll fight Youkihi, Wanfu and his brother, Wan Ron. Keep advancing, you'll fight Wan Ron again, this time Wan Fu will help you. Then at last, you fight Youkihi again. Reon will destroy the bell(second bell) at the end. Before you leave Beijing and enter the blue warping thing, go to Wanfu's house to learn your second super move(2nd floor of Wanfu's house). After you learn it and walk toward the blue warping place, Wanfu will walk out and thank you. Go to the cave,(don't use the green or red warp, that'll just bring you back where you come from) When you come to the desert dungeon, walk south and use the whirpool. You'll fight the guardian of the legendary shield. You'll receive the Shield of Shimbara after you beat him. You are now heading to France. France At the church, there is a kid who wants to play hide & seek with you, it is optional to catch him. Get out of there and walk left to the town of Paris. After you talk to a few townspeople, you learn that Charlotte's father's property has been stolen by some people, now you have to get it back. Go to Charlotte's house(located at left of the town), Charlotte's father will ask you to help him. Now you are heading to the abandoned temple(take the path top right of the town) to fight Earthquake. After you beat Earthquake, you return the 'family treassure' back to Charlotte's father. As a reward, you receive an invitation card from him. Now you can go to the dance party. At the dance party, talk to Sieger first, he tells you that he can't find his wife. Walk around the place, you'll find a ring, then give it to Sieger. Sieger recognized that it is his wife, Victoria's ring, he then finds her in the room. Victoria tells Sieger and you that the queen has somehow become a horrible monster. Now use the exit located at the bottom right corner of the dance party. In the garden, you'll find Stea(Victoria's sister), and then you'll have to fight the Queen. Now, you are heading to fight Sanzeruman. Go to the place where you came from(the place where it used to be a church). After you beat him and destroy the bell(third bell), the blue warp will open up a new path to the next bell. Going through this dungeon could be very tricky, just look your way carefully. You'll fight Poseidon there. After you defeat it, it'll give you 'The Tear of Atlus'. At last, you come to Green hell(Tam Tam and Cham Cham's place). Green Hell (Optional: There is a guy standing at west of this village, he will train you) Go to the elder of the village, he'll ask you for a favor. He'll ask you to go to the mountain and get back the 2 stones(Parenke Stone and Tanjil Stone) that were robbed by Mizuki's evil forces. Now, you're heading to Harehare mountain(located north of Greenhell). When you are in the forest, you are told that in order to go to the Palace of Sun, you must obtain the golden banana first. Go up to the mountain, you realize that it is compulsory to get the banana. Up there you'll see three weird rocks, talk to the rock at the far right, now you can walk in the air and get the banana. Proceed up to the mountain, you'll fight a boss and destroy the 4th bell(This time Sieger will help you, but it is sad to see him sacrifice himself). Go out from that place, you'll see those mountain spirits thank you for releasing them from the evil possession. You go back to Green Hell, the villagers thank you even you couldn't save the stones. Now you are ready to go to the warp and go through more dungeons. You'll fight Gen-An there. [Note: At Harehare mountain, if you have Rimururu in your party, go to west of the forest and Rimururu will want to take a rest in the pond. So you will see one special still picture of Rimururu playing water.] San Francisco When you arrive at San Francisco, walk around and gather information. You learned that there is an old person who can help you, his name is Holy(his house is located at north west of the town). Talk to those kids outside his house. Now go to the farm(garden or whatever), at west of the town. After you get the golden apple, go back to see Holy. He'll teach you a new way to destroy the bell. Now you can go to destroy the fifth bell(walk up the mountain). After you destroy it, go and talk to the lady standing at outside of Holy's house, she'll give you a key. Now go back to the warp and go into the cave again. The pillar which you couldn't open before can be opened with the key. Later, you'll fight Moain(some sort of Golem monster). After that, you'll come to Kyo. Kyo When you arrive at Kyo, you'll see the monster is talking to the sorcerer. Now go to the restaurant(left of the sorcerer place), you'll meet Gaira there, he then invites you to his house(sorcerer place at south Kyo). After you talk to Gaira, you ought to go to the training place(the three-level tower). The third super will be obtained there. Now, go to the house where there is one guy standing outside of the house. After the little fight over there, you go to Gaira's place. Then go back to North Kyo, go to the house where there is a black sorcerer guarding the door. You'll fight Kifuin at last. He tells you that the moster Haon and the bell has gone to another place. Now, you have to leave Kyo(use the exit at South Kyo). Walk south, go through the gate and keep walking until you come to Ise. Ise Arriving at Ise, one old man will tell you the story of the three legendary people. Among the three legendary people, Bizuki is one of them. She is a good sorcerer who fought Mizuki. They once save this village, Ise. But now, the chaos of the evilness has returned and this old man asks you to help them. After talking to the old man, head to the temple(left corner of this village). The old lady at the temple will talk to you. She says she has lived for 1000 years and she says she has met you before. Now, go into the room in the temple, Haon the monster is there to fight you. When he is beating you, you somehow wake up in the same place, but somewhat different. You then meet Hion and Bizuki, you go out and meet the old lady again, she tells you that she has lived for 800 years and she has never seen you before. Now you realize that you somehow jumped back into the past, 200 years ago(now the cool part is you somehow become one of the 3 legendary people). With the other two people in your party, you walk to south Ise and go in the cave. After you beat the two monsters in there, the people in Ise will be celebrating for your victory and the return of peace to their village. Outside, Bizuki realizes that she will be possessed by Mizuki, but she tells you that she is determined to change the future. Mountain of Fear(Osoro San) The next day, your party warp to the Mountain of Fear(Osoro San). You fight Mizuki there, but her power is too strong such that Bizuki is sucked into Mizuki's body. Bizuki uses her remaining consciousness and power to send you and Hion back to Ise. Now walk out from the temple, you overhear the kids talking about the failure of Bizuki. Go back in the temple, the sorcerer there will give you the 'Back to Time Hair'. You use it in the room there. Hion tells you that she wants to become a woman again(what she means is to raise a kid and teach him/her how to fight). Back to present time, you recognize that the monster is Haon(the same Haon that was fighting along with Bizuki). He then disappears. You know that he has been summoned to Kyo. Walk north, go through the gate and back to Kyo. Kyo Go to North Kyo, you'll see Haon again and you'll destroy the sixth bell here. Now you are going to through the blue warp again. At last, you'll fight yourself. Bizuki tells you that this is the only way to reach and master the way of chivalry.(cool!) After that, you come to the Mountain of Fear(Osoro San) again. Mountain of Fear When you go in there, you'll see two gates, choose the left one, then the right one, and the right one again. You'll destroy the 7th bell later on. At last, you are going to defeat Mizuki and Ambrosia. ---The End--- *********************************************************************** *********************************************************************** Tips of playing this game When playing RPGs, usually people like to look around for treasures when you are in dungeons or castles. And I know there are a lot of people who doesn't really like to fight the enemies unless they have to. So, my tip is when you go into castles or dungeons, don't look around for the treasures first. You are better off just to find your destination(boss) first, because in this game, the dungeons and castles will be cleansed(free of monster) after you beat the boss. So, look around for treasure after you beat the boss if you don't like to fight more enemies. *********************************************************************** Other thing you should take a note of: Upgrading your sword and changing your elements When you come to those 'swordsmith' place, you ought to upgrade your sword. Look at the right menu for upgrading your sword once in a while. The left menu is for you to change your elements. The elements are shown in this order: Fire, Ice, Thunder, Wind, Holy, Evil and none. *********************************************************************** Game Codes Here are some of the codes in the game that you might find it fun to use. Sorry, I don't have Neo Geo CD version of the codes. If you find out what the codes are for the NG CD, please let me know. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *Playstation version* Characters' Clothing change 1. Go to the characters' selection screen(the screen where you choose your main character). 2. Do this motion: Backward, Forward, Forward Down, Down + Triangle button.(you have to do the motion fast.) 3. Now the characters' color are changed(bust color). 4. If you wish to change back to normal color, do this motion: Forward, Backward, Backward Down, Down + Triangle button. Whole bunch of Cherry Blossom 1. Go to the title screen(the screen where it say 'Game Start'). 2. Hold down L1 and R1 buttons together for 5 seconds. 3. A lot of Cherry Blossom's petals will appear falling down the screen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sega Saturn version* Characters' Clothing change 1. Go to the characters' selection screen(the screen where you choose your main character). 2. Do this motion: Backward, Forward, Forward Down, Down + X button.(you have to do the motion fast.) 3. Now the characters' color are changed(bust color). 4. If you wish to change back to normal color, do this motion: Forward, Backward, Backward Down, Down + X button. Whole bunch of Cherry Blossom 1. Go to the title screen(the screen where it say 'Game Start'). 2. Hold down L1 and R1 buttons together for 5 seconds. 3. A lot of Cherry Blossom's petals will appear falling down the screen. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *********************************************************************** Final notes This walkthru is subject to changes and updates in the future. If you spot any mistake in this text or you have something useful that you think I should add it to this walkthru, please e-mail me. Again, if you are still stuck in this game, I'm here to help. Also, if you want to talk to me about this game(share some thoughts or whatever), please feel free to e-mail me. Any other comments or complains, please e-mail me at: webmaster@samuraispirits.net P.S. Please forgive me for my limited knowledge of Japanese, I might have made some mistake in traslating. Also, many thanks to my friend Richard for proofreading this walkthru. *********************************************************************** Hope you have a fun time playing this game.....till the next SSRPG! ^_^ ***********************************************************************