Samurai Shodown Warrior's Rage
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(Playstation - US, Fighting)
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SNK
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Released On:
18 Apr 2000
Samurai Shodown Warrior's Rage is a fighting game that takes place in feudal Japan. The story revolves around the legendary swordsman, Bo-Han, who seeks revenge against the evil Boa Hancock for killing his clan and destroying his village.
Players control one of 14 unique characters, each with their own special moves and abilities. The gameplay involves engaging in intense battles against opponents, using a combination of sword attacks, throws, and special moves to emerge victorious.
The game features a variety of stages set in different locations throughout Japan, including the forest, the mountain, and the castle.
UPC-A:
018484710391 (USA)
Part #:
SLUS-01039 (USA)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a Western-themed action game where players control Johnny, a cowboy who becomes a samurai, as he returns to his hometown to fight evil. Players will likely engage in combat using both firearms and a katana, blending Western and Eastern fighting styles.
Story
How John Got His Gun and Katana
During the pioneer days in America, there was a young man named Johnny. He lived in a small gold mining town and dreamed of becoming the greatest hero.
He and the Sheriff often roamed in search of adventure, as their town was mostly peaceful. This changed when people began disappearing at a nearby ravine.
Sensing danger, Johnny explored the ravine. He found a dark, narrow gorge where someone could easily fall into the river below. After a while, convinced there was nothing, he turned to go home.
Suddenly, his horse fell out from under him. Johnny jumped off, drew his gun, and shouted, "Come out! I'll kill you all!" He fired several rounds from the gun his late father had given him.
His only thought was to kill these unknown assassins and achieve his dream of becoming a hero. However, none of his bullets hit their mark. With a flash of light, Johnny fell unconscious, blood flowing from his face.
Johnny woke up in pain. Suzuki, his father's lifelong friend from Zipang, had saved him. Johnny told Suzuki about the incident at the ravine, hoping Suzuki would teach him Zipang's legendary fighting technique.
Suzuki, a master of this ancient fighting art, agreed to teach Johnny, knowing Johnny's life would be forfeit otherwise. A few days later, Suzuki and Johnny departed for Zipang.
Many years passed. Johnny is now a master of both his own traditional fighting method and Zipang's. He wields his gun and the blade of the Samurai with equal skill. He commits himself to his new name, "ZAN," and returns to his hometown.
Rising Zan
Once upon a time, a blue-eyed boy from the Old West learned one of life's cruelest lessons: that evil was bigger than his gun.
So he followed the footsteps of a mysterious master to the Far East, where he learned the secrets of the sword. He came back home with the heart of a gunman and the soul of a samurai.
Johnny had a dream of being the biggest hero around. There wouldn't be an enemy he couldn't put down with a gun.
Then one day Johnny met his match and his world turned around. He changed his name and learned the shogun way of the land of the rising sun.
Rising Zan Samurai Gunman
Johnny no more
Music & Lyrics
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Music & Lyrics by David Nowlin and Greg Weber
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Greg Weber: Lead & Background Vocals, Drums
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David Nowlin: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Bass
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Kwang Hagell: Lead Guitar
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Recorded & mixed at Productions
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Produced by Mark Johnson
Enemies & Characters
ZAN
The Super Ultra Sexy Hero of the saga, this blue-eyed boy from the Old West follows his own idea of sagebrush law to bring back justice to the whole world. He received a powerful gun from his father and trained in Zipang with Master Suzuki.
SAPPHIRE
Granddaughter of Suzuki, ZAN's master, she is a ninja extraordinaire who played a part in ZAN's training. After ZAN left Japan, Master Suzuki summoned her to the U.S. to help tame ZAN's hometown.
MASTER SUZUKI
He reigned for years in Zipang as the ultimate master of the ninja arts. After retiring, he moved to the U.S. where ZAN's father Kevin saved him from outlaw trouble, leading to an inseparable friendship until Kevin's death.
VALERIE
Val is ZAN's childhood friend who remembers him as Johnny and knows a lot about him. After ZAN left town, she became the leader of the local protection, but was recently captured by the Jackal's U.S. operators.
JACKAL
The Jackal Organization is an underground cult combining darkness and terrorism, aiming to conquer all nations and enslave all humans. They need vast amounts of money to fulfill their evil scheme and swear to rule the world with golden power.
QUEEN JACKAL
The founder of Jackal and a master of witchcraft, she sent her sidekicks Gizmo and Loki to the U.S. to steal gold from western mining towns. She remains out of sight while her henchmen carry out her orders, transforming enemies into minions of Jackal's special witchcraft brigade.
LOKI
Recognized by Queen Jackal for his superior powers, he was made the commander-in-chief of the U.S. operation. His main mission is to subdue the westerners and confiscate their gold.
GIZMO
Gizmo is an inventor and Chief Administrator for Intelligence. He transforms gold into Special Energy and turns humans into his own eerie Lions to fight for Jackal.
BIG BELLY
Big Belly has great strength, huge size, and a powerful smell. He's not very smart, but when he attacks with his ax a-whirlin', you're in for double trouble.
GREEN NINJA
Though a minor enemy, he ranks above Straw-Straw and Strawman in strength. His lightning sword attack is not as powerful as it looks, but his moves are astonishing.
SUMO CHAMP
Queen Jackal scouted this heavy date when he won second place in the Mr. Zipang Sumo Beauty Contest. This ponderous predator of the 2nd Impact was born under the sign of the Octopus, and his unique attack gives new meaning to 'All hands on deck!'
How to Play
Main Menu
Use the directional buttons up/down to select an option, then press the button to execute.
Story Start
Start a new game at Impact 1. Once an Impact is cleared, it can be selected again for future play.
Training
Learn to use the weapons and moves of a master samurai gunman. Master Suzuki and Sapphire will guide you through an intensive training course in Zipang. Completing the course helps you master button controls and combinations.
When you re-enter Training, you can collect valuable scrolls and compete against your own best time. Search with cunning, as some scrolls are hidden.
RISING ZAN is an adventure of the Old West where each man is a law unto himself. There are no rules, and ambushes are at every turn. It is suggested to take your training seriously to avoid getting into more trouble than a baby jackrabbit trapped on a shooting range.
Options
Set up your game. See the "Options" section for details.
Rewards
Select your reward for high-caliber performance. See the "Rewards" section for how-to.
Options Menu
Select OPTIONS on the Main Menu. Use the directional buttons up/down to select a category and left/right to set. Current settings are illuminated. Press the button to exit to the Main Menu.
Auto Save
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When ON, the game automatically saves your performance (at the beginning of the last Impact played) whenever you select EXIT on the Game Over Screen.
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When OFF, the game does not automatically save, but you can record your performance with the SAVE option.
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Important: When you load a saved game, it always starts at the beginning of the last Impact played.
Memory Card
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Choose SAVE to save your latest game performance (at the beginning of the last Impact played) to the Memory Card. If you already have a saved game, confirm the overwrite or cancel.
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Choose LOAD to load the saved game from the Memory Card. The game will start at the beginning of the last Impact played.
Volume 1 & 2
Adjust the BGM (background music) and SE (sound effects) volume. Higher numbers mean louder volume.
Vibration
Make the game more realistic by turning the Vibration feature ON (Dual Shock™ Analog Controller only). Turn OFF to quiet the controller.
Best Play
Use the directional buttons right to check out high scores and best completion times.
The Streets of Tsuka Town
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HERO METER
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TARGET SIGHT
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ZAN
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LIFE GAUGE
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SPIRIT GAUGE
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ENEMY LIFE GAUGE
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RADAR
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NAVIGATOR
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HUSTLE TIMER
Hero Meter
Fills up as you earn Hero Points and the power to use the secret ninja art, Hustle Time. The number next to the meter shows how many Hustle Times you've earned (up to 3). See the "Playing the Game" section for more.
Target Sight
Tap L1 to activate the target sight.
Life Gauge
The yellow/red ribbon depletes as you take damage. Find different kinds of eats and drinks to restore life strength. When the ribbon disappears, the game is over. See the "Necessities" section for more.
ZAN
ZAN's expression shows how good, bad, or ugly he feels.
Spirit Gauge
The blue/green ribbon indicates Spirit. When it reaches a certain level, you can use Special Attacks. Every Special Attack used depletes the ribbon, which gradually recovers over time. Pick up Spirit Balls to restore and increase Spirit. See the "Necessities" section for more.
Enemy Life Gauge
When ZAN fights a boss, this gauge shows the enemy's strength. It depletes as the boss takes damage. Drain his Life Gauge before ZAN's to win the battle.
Radar
Scope out where enemies lurk. ZAN is the blue triangle in the middle.
Navigator
Keep a beady eye on the arrow. When it turns green, there's a door or exit nearby that ZAN can open.
Hustle Timer
A stick of dynamite burns down as you burn Hustle Time.
Playing the Game
Mission
ZAN travels through many Impacts on the trail of the Jackal Organization. Defeat the Jackal's minions and destroy each stage's boss to advance to the next Impact. Rescue ZAN's friends and annihilate Jackal.
You can return and replay Impacts you've already completed. To truly show your stuff and make your mark in Tsuka Town, keep moving on to new Impacts.
End Game
When ZAN's Life Gauge drains out, the game ends. You can forestall this tragedy by gaining a Sayonara Spirit. See the "Necessities" section for more.
Hero Points
Earn Hero Points throughout the game by defeating enemies, rescuing hostages, and succeeding in All Button Events. Hero Points give ZAN the power of the secret ninja art, Hustle Time. Once Hero Points are depleted, ZAN must gain more before using Hustle Time again.
Hustle Time
When ZAN's Hero Points allow it, press the button to summon his secret power, Hustle Time. ZAN moves at double-speed with his katana extended to an unreal length. He can perform all Special Attacks without draining any Spirit.
Make use of this fury unleashed to fillet as many enemies as you can. Hustle Time is extended depending on how many times you press the button when activating the power
Tips & Maps
Special Attack
Requires Spirit to use, which depletes upon use and recovers over time or by finding Spirit Balls. Performed by pressing Directional buttons/Left Stick in a specific direction then immediately pressing a controller button.
HIT BACK
Defends against projectiles, ricocheting them back, or stuns an attacker in hand-to-hand combat for an unresisted katana slash or gunshot.
CHARGE
A katana skill that allows ZAN to blitz forward and impale an enemy.
SLICE
A katana skill where ZAN swings the katana sideways in a sweeping arc.
HURRICANE
A katana skill where ZAN swings the katana in a 360-degree wheel while whirling in place.
SPIN
A katana skill where ZAN swings the katana in a 360-degree roll while somersaulting forward.
RUSH
A gun skill that fires your gun rapidly at random; hold the button to continue firing and change direction with the directional buttons.
Use the target sight for straight shootin'
Tap the button to lock onto the nearest target with a green sight, tap again to cycle targets, and attack with gun or katana when the desired target is locked.
Triple Slash Katana Combo
Press the button once for a Triple Slash attack.
Pulverize with Katana/Gun Combo
A very effective combination, especially the last katana attack, that does not deplete Spirit and helps gain Sexy Points.
Continuous Katana Attack
Press the button repeatedly to initiate a continuous katana attack.
Continuous Katana/Gun Barrage
Alternate the button and the button for a continuous katana/gun barrage with higher attack power.
Training
Practice moves in a safe environment; press Start + Select to quit during a session.
All Button Events
Demand energy and require pressing all buttons (excluding Start and Select) during a countdown to gain Hero Points.
Weak Normal Bullets
ZAN's normal bullets are fairly weak, often requiring more than one shot to defeat an enemy.
Aiming at High Targets
Use the target sight to aim at and shoot enemies or objects that are high up and out of reach of normal attacks.
Hidden Necessities
Check doorways, stairs, and platforms for hidden items, and destroy chests and barrels to potentially find important items.
Liberate Yelping Townspeople
Rescue townspeople by cutting something down, slicing or shooting their ropes, or attacking their prison doors to increase ZAN's Hero Points.
Items & Weapons
JOHNNY NO MORE GUN
ZAN's father Kevin had this gun specially made, and presented Johnny with it on his birthday. The 56mm, revolver/rifle composite weapon is so powerful that a normal person would be shattered attempting to fire it. It uses its own unlimited bullets, and all the special ammo LAN picks up in the game.
DEMON SLAYER
A master swordsmith created the great Demon Slayer by melting together four great swords with a secret process. The Demon Slayer is so heavy that only giants and champions can wield it, and it has the power to extend its length when used by the right swordsman.
EATS AND DRINKS
These items restore ZAN's life strength: Green tea and cola restore 20, Tempura and hamburger restore 40, and Sushi restores 80.
AMMO
Special bullets can be rapid-fired, three at a time. Missile bullets inflict major damage with just one shot.
SPIRIT BALLS
Blue Kamikaze Spirit adds a second Spirit Meter ribbon and fills it with green energy for continuous Special Attacks. Red Sayonara Spirit automatically revives ZAN once when his life strength reaches zero.
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