Bushido Blade 2
↗ 11%
😊 7.5/10
(Playstation - US, Fighting)
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$33.48
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Developed by:
LightWeight Co. Ltd.
Published by:
Sony
Released On:
12 Mar 1998
Bushido Blade 2 takes place some time after the events of the original game, and is a weapon fighting game without health bars, power displays, or over-the-top special maneuvers. The game features the Story Mode, Versus Mode and Slash mode present in the original game as well as a new tournament mode, where the two sides face each other with shinai and other bamboo weapons in a kendo like ring.
Fighters have different styles (including some with two sword nito and iaijutsu styles) and there are many weapons to choose from (although the hammer has been replaced with the yari spear). The controls have changed somewhat, but stances are still in the game, as are one-hit kills if blows strike a sensitive part of the body.
Initially players can choose from six warriors, three from each clan. As progress is made in the story mode, supporting characters will be encountered. If beaten, those characters will become available for play in the game's other modes.
UPC-A:
662248998039 (United States)
ASIN:
B000038AAP (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00663 (United States)
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Miscellaneous Attributes:
Link Cable
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
X button
skip the opening movie and display the Title Screen
Directional buttons
Select a game mode
L1 + Directional buttons
run around in the field
Circle button
Straightforward attacks with no wrist movement
Square button
The character changes stance
R1
RAISES CENTER OF GRAVITY
R2
LOWERS CENTER OF GRAVITY
L2 + R1 or R2
Change the point of view while playing in the POV setting
BUTTON
Cancel commands/return to the previous screen
SELECT button
The character sits down and surrenders
START button
Stops the game temporarily and displays the Pause Menu
How to Play
Game Modes
Bushido Blade 2 offers six different game modes. The Story Mode, Vs. CPU Mode and Training Mode allow you to choose from two types of viewpoint.
Viewpoints
SIDE VIEW
The view which shows both characters from the side. All instructions in this Software manual are based on gameplay from this view.
POV
The view in which you see through the eyes of the character. Your command input will differ from the Side View. For example, if you were to press the [right arrow] button in the Side View mode, you will need to press the [up arrow] button in the POV mode instead.
In the upper-left corner, you will be able to see the character's stance.
Change View (POV Mode only)
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L2 + R1 or R2
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Moves the focus of the POV back and forth.
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Hold down the L2 button and press the R2 button to move the viewpoint forward.
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Hold down the L2 button and press the R1 button to move backward.
STORY MODE - One Player
The player chooses a character from either school and fights the bosses and lower level Ninja of the opposing school. The entire story unfolds when the player completes all paths using all possible characters.
SUPPORT CHARACTERS
When you advance in the Story Mode, support characters will appear. The next stage will be fought using these support characters.
The support character will have the same weapon as the main character. If you complete the stage using the support character and the main character makes it to the end of the Story Mode, the support character will become a selectable character in all modes of the game.
VS. CPU MODE - One Player
The player chooses one character and faces the challenge of defeating all other characters in the game.
TRAINING MODE - One Player
There are two modes of training to refine your sword techniques.
PRACTICE
Study offensive and defensive techniques by fighting against a Ninja. The player can select the Ninja's fighting strategies. This setting can be changed during practice by pressing the START button.
In this mode, sub-weapons and Karami-Waza (Special Moves) cannot be used.
PRACTICE ROUND
Mock tournament against the computer. Since the opponent and weapon can be selected, this is a useful way to study opponents that are difficult to deal with.
VS. MODE - Two Players
Each player selects a character and weapon that they would like to do battle with. Once the characters and weapons have been chosen, a battle stage is agreed upon and the fight begins.
Players cannot choose the same character.
GROUP BATTLE MODE - Two Players
A group tournament using bamboo weapons. First, select the number of entries on each team, point system and time limit. Then, choose a school to set up a team.
When a player chooses a school, the opponent's school will be selected automatically. Select the order of the characters and weapons they will use. The same weapon cannot be chosen twice.
GROUP BATTLE MODE RULES
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A hit that counts as a fatal hit using real swords will count as one point (Ippon). Any hits short of that will not count.
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Sub-weapons and Karami-Waza (Special Moves) cannot be used.
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If players have set up the tournament for one-point matches, the player who gets a point first will win the match. If players set up the tournament for three-point matches, the player who gets two points first wins the match.
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If a player steps out of the white line, falls or hits at the same time, the match will start over. If a player intentionally steps out of the white line, a warning will be issued.
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If a player is given two warnings, the opponent will get a point.
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If time runs out, the player with the most points will win the match. If both players have the same number of points, then the player with fewer warnings will win. (The winner will earn a point for having fewer warnings.) If players have the same number of points and warnings, the match will end in a tie.
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When all matches are completed, the side that won more matches will win the tournament. If the number of wins are the same, the side with more points will win the tournament. If the points are the same, the tournament will end in a tie.
LINK MODE - Two Players
By using two PlayStation® game consoles, two monitors, two Bushido Blade 2 Discs and a Link cable (sold separately), you can enjoy the ultra-realistic Link Mode. There is a special stage for this mode.
HOW TO START LINK MODE
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Make sure the PlayStation game consoles are turned off.
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Connect each end of the Link cable to the Serial I/O port on the back of each PlayStation game console.
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Insert one Bushido Blade 2 Disc into each PlayStation game console and close the Disc covers.
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Turn on the PlayStation game consoles.
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Choose the Link Mode on each PlayStation game console.
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After both players have chosen their characters and weapons, either player can select the battle stage.
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A POV game in Link Mode will begin.
OPTIONS
MONITOR
Select either Color or Black & White.
DIFFICULTY
Select the difficulty level.
MUSIC
Select OFF to turn off the music and hear only the sound effects.
MEMORY CARD
Save and load data.
KEY CONFIGURATION
Change the ◯ button, ✕ button, △ button and □ button configurations.
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If you choose <
Enemies & Characters
Gengoro Narazu
A power swordsman who is even capable of breaking through his opponent's "Perfect Defenses". His martial arts skills are superior to other characters and nobody rivals him at the Karami-Waza (Special Moves).
Tatsumi Takeshina
A swordsman who can fight with two swords because of his sub-weapon, the Kodachi. He can also use unorthodox techniques such as the Heishiki Oborozuki.
Kaun Narazu
Gengoro's adopted son, a man of few words and little emotion. He fights to repay Gengoro for raising him and is said to be the best swordsman in the Shainto.
Unknown
A shrine maiden for the Tatara Shrine, she seeks out old comrades like Kannuki and Tatsumi due to a lack of forces. She lacks power but overwhelms opponents with speed and quick attacks.
Jo Kotomura
The high-spirited daughter of a fish merchant, she was influenced by a childhood friend to join Shainto. She is good at confusing opponents with her speed and flamboyant attacks.
Items & Weapons
KATANA
Standard Japanese sword with a good balance of length, speed, and power, suitable for various attacks without concern for distance.
NODACHI
One of the Narukagami's oldest weapons, slow in speed but covers a large area and causes much damage with its curved, long blade.
LONG SWORD
A two-sided sword similar to the Katana, easier to handle due to its light weight, and attractive for its capability to do various consecutive attacks quickly.
BROADSWORD
A destructive weapon that overpowers opponents with its weight and size; its immense power can be effectively utilized if its slow speed is realized.
NAGINATA
This weapon's length allows devastating stabs, slashes, and sweeps, but its slow attack and recovery make it unsuitable for close-range battles.
YARI
The longest weapon, suited for stabbing opponents from a distance, with mastering difficult close-range battles being key to success.
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