Sengoku 3 / Sengoku Legends Info

kagetsura rev · Oct 22, 2001

I just wanted to start a topic for information on Sengoku 3's gameplay tips, strategies, etc.

I've been playing the coin-op version for the game and absolutely love it ! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

I've been as far as the 6th stage - Kyoto and found the last boss nuts .... <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> ! Anyone else got something to share ?

Real Bout Maniac · Oct 22, 2001

I've been trying to get some info on the combo system.

Since I've never seen the game, and I expect to have my home cart version by this weekend, any information you can give to me would be great.

Are the combo's auto combos (ala World Heroes 2) or more like the chain combos of the Real Bout series? Also, can you do "team-up" combos with a second player?

Thanks - I'm really looking forward to playing the game! <IMG SRC="smilies/drool.gif" border="0">

kagetsura rev · Oct 22, 2001

Originally posted by Real Bout Maniac:
I've been trying to get some info on the combo system.

Since I've never seen the game, and I expect to have my home cart version by this weekend, any information you can give to me would be great.

Are the combo's auto combos (ala World Heroes 2) or more like the chain combos of the Real Bout series? Also, can you do "team-up" combos with a second player?

Thanks - I'm really looking forward to playing the game! <IMG SRC="smilies/drool.gif" border="0">

Well I ain't sure about auto or chain combos, but the combo in Sengoku 3 is done with a combination of punches, slashes, jump attacks, dash attacks, etc. repeatedly so long as the enemy hasn't died, fallen to the ground or escaped.

Team combos are not allowed, as once the first player begins on a combo, the other player may not attack the enemy which is being attacked by the first player.

As for more information on the game, you could contact me via ICQ or e-mail. I would also like to have a look at the manual and stuff that comes with the home cart.

I am gonna be doing a review for Sengoku 3 on Kazuya-X's NeoGeo For Life Site at http://www.neogeoforlife.com/reviews/sengoku_3.shtml is he accepts it. <IMG SRC="smilies/smirk.gif" border="0">

Nuff' said ... it's a great game I tell you !! YOU'RE GONNA LOVE IT !! <IMG SRC="smilies/glee.gif" border="0">

[ October 27, 2001: Message edited by: kagetsura rev ]

Real Bout Maniac · Oct 22, 2001

Originally posted by kagetsura rev:
Well I ain't sure about auto or chain combos, but the combo in Sengoku 3 is done with a combination of punches, slashes, jump attacks, dash attacks, etc. repeatedly so long as the enemy hasn't died, fallen to the ground or escaped.

By "auto-combo", I meant hitting the same button repeatedly and having the CPU execute an automatic combo on the opponent.

For example, in WH2 you could, with Hanzo, hit "punch, punch, punch, punch", and he would then do two punches, a knee and a spinning kick.

The "chain combo" would be like in the Real Bout games, or Last Blade (in Speed Mode) - hit the buttons in order, and also have the ability to interrupt, or finish, with a special move.

Team combos are not allowed, as once the first player begins on a combo, the other player may not attack the enemy which is being attacked by the first player.

What I actually meant was, when playing with another person, the two characters would be able to perform special moves and attacks that they wouldn't be able to normally do when fighting alone. If I remember correctly, the Streets of Rage games on the Genesis had this feature.

Nuff' said ... it's a great game I tell you !! YOU'RE GONNA LOVE IT !! <IMG SRC="smilies/glee.gif" border="0">

Looking forward to it! <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

[ October 22, 2001: Message edited by: Real Bout Maniac ]

kagetsura rev · Oct 22, 2001

Originally posted by Real Bout Maniac:
Looking forward to it! <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

[ October 22, 2001: Message edited by: Real Bout Maniac ]

Oh I see !! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Combos in Sengoku 3 can be done without any sequence of keys, so it ain't chain. And you can get variations of moves by hitting the punch or slash button more so it's something like auto.

But the idea behind Sengoku 3 and many other side-scrolling fighters goes like this. 3 regular punches, a double kick and a jumping kick to finish (Kagetsura) is done by pressing the punch button (B) 5 times. A small slash, a follow through slash and a mighty blow slash is done by pressing the slash button (A) 3 times.

Combine these few keys together and throw some other moves in them to get combos going up to real high figures.

Sorry I misunderstood the thing about team combos, but there ain't any of that in Sengoku 3 anyway. However, you'll find that coordinating with your partner is vital .... more vital than any other side-scroll fighters I've ever played.

Trying to complete the game still ! On a coin-op !! <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

[ October 22, 2001: Message edited by: kagetsura rev ]

Real Bout Maniac · Oct 22, 2001

But the idea behind Sengoku 3 and many other side-scrolling fighters goes like this. 3 regular punches, a double kick and a jumping kick to finish (Kagetsura) is done by pressing the punch button (B) 5 times. A small slash, a follow through slash and a mighty blow slash is done by pressing the slash button (A) 3 times.

Combine these few keys together and throw some other moves in them to get combos going up to real high figures.

Yup, pretty much sounds like some kind of variation of an auto-combo system.

Sorry I misunderstood the thing about team combos, but there ain't any of that in Sengoku 3 anyway. However, you'll find that coordinating with your partner is vital .... more vital than any other side-scroll fighters I've ever played.

Hmmm... kind of disappointed that they don't have more team interraction - it would have made the game a lot more interesting. Still, sounds good nevertheless.

And if coordinating with your partner is that vital, how tough does that make a one-player game? <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">

Anyway, thanks for the info! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

kagetsura rev · Oct 22, 2001

Originally posted by Real Bout Maniac:
Yup, pretty much sounds like some kind of variation of an auto-combo system.

Hmmm... kind of disappointed that they don't have more team interraction - it would have made the game a lot more interesting. Still, sounds good nevertheless.

And if coordinating with your partner is that vital, how tough does that make a one-player game? <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">

Anyway, thanks for the info! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

The game is still one-player'able as that single player would have to handle the load of bad guys by himself. You see, during combos, you're concentrating your attacks in one direction ... leaving the other open to attacks.

I personally found having a partner to watch that other side useful and requires a pretty tactful approach to the game. So coordinating with your partner is vital to go far in the game. Single player mode requires a more careful and less heroic approach.

Stats in the arcade I play in Monash University, Melbourne show that single players go up to Stage 4, while two-player teams can get up to Stage 5 on one credit each.

Say, is there any chance you could scan me or pass me the info you'd get from the manual ?? I'd like to add stuff from it into my review.

[ October 22, 2001: Message edited by: kagetsura rev ]

Real Bout Maniac · Oct 22, 2001

Originally posted by kagetsura rev:
[QB]Say, is there any chance you could scan me or pass me the info you'd get from the manual ?? I'd like to add stuff from it into my review.[QB]

I can't promise anything, but I'll see what I can do. The scanner here at home is sometimes iffy, so... <IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0">

If not me though, I'm sure someone else will be happy to do it!

kagetsura rev · Oct 22, 2001

Originally posted by Real Bout Maniac:
I can't promise anything, but I'll see what I can do. The scanner here at home is sometimes iffy, so... <IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0">

If not me though, I'm sure someone else will be happy to do it!

Okay ! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> Would be great if you could just try. Get me via e-mail or ICQ or something alright !

Would appreciate it lots.

I might just drop by my uni today to play 1 or 2 rounds of Sengoku 3 with my partner and see how well I'd do this time.

Real Bout Maniac · Oct 22, 2001

Just remember, even if I can scan it in for you, I'm getting the Japanese copy, so unless you can read the language...

kagetsura rev · Oct 23, 2001

Originally posted by Real Bout Maniac:
Just remember, even if I can scan it in for you, I'm getting the Japanese copy, so unless you can read the language...

ohh man .... why are you the Japanese version of it ??

I tried to decipher what was barely readable in the neo-geo.com review manual snippet of Sengoku 3, and did gather some info on it ...... but still would need to see it better <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

let me know when u have the game, I'll be glad to supply any useful tips on anything at all. <IMG SRC="smilies/loco.gif" border="0">

Lyte Edge · Oct 25, 2001

Does anyone know how to get the two hidden characters playable?

BTW, I think the game difficulty determines what types of enemies you fight. I noticed female ninjas on the Japan stage when playing on level 4 that I did not see on level 3.

Lee

Geddon_jt · Oct 25, 2001

Hey Lite Edge, could you take some pics of the cartridge, manual and box of your S3 Jpn? I'd really like to see what the overall package looks like, and the japanese spine.

BryLmoo · Oct 25, 2001

Can someone please make a comment on the soundtrack? I've heard that its one of the better soundtracks in the recent history of neo games. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Bryan

Ukyo · Oct 25, 2001

Yes, The soundtrack is amazing...Noise Factory really used the Neo sound capabilities to the fullest. The music is like a mix between the Synth beats of Streets of Rage and the oriental feeling of Samurai Shodown.>>>

BryLmoo · Oct 25, 2001

could we get a recording? perhaps? maybe?

Bryan

kagetsura rev · Oct 27, 2001

Originally posted by Lyte Edge:
Does anyone know how to get the two hidden characters playable?

BTW, I think the game difficulty determines what types of enemies you fight. I noticed female ninjas on the Japan stage when playing on level 4 that I did not see on level 3.

Lee

You can get the hidden characters, Byakki (green) and Okuni (red with war fan) after completing the first three stages in any sequence ; China, Japan, Italy.

They're basically renegades who help you out in the end after they've lost to you. Byakki is pretty cool !!!

This I got from playing the coin-op of Sengoku 3. So I ain't sure about the difficulty level settings. In the coin-op mode, when it arrived, Japan had only two female ninja assassins. This is when you're up against the old man who meddles with bats, area 2 of Japan with a big Noise Factory electronic billboard. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

kagetsura rev · Oct 27, 2001

Originally posted by Ukyo:
Yes, The soundtrack is amazing...Noise Factory really used the Neo sound capabilities to the fullest. The music is like a mix between the Synth beats of Streets of Rage and the oriental feeling of Samurai Shodown.>>>

yeap I'd agree totally ! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

but when you're playing the game, or at least for me .... I'd get so engrossed with the game, I'd pay little attention to the sound.

kagetsura rev · Oct 27, 2001

Originally posted by Geddon_jt:
Hey Lite Edge, could you take some pics of the cartridge, manual and box of your S3 Jpn? I'd really like to see what the overall package looks like, and the japanese spine.

I like to have a look at 'em too. Especially at the contents of the manual along with the game. But I'd like the English one or a translation if possible <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Kinda intrigued by the story of Sengoku itself. <IMG SRC="smilies/drool2.gif" border="0">

[ October 27, 2001: Message edited by: kagetsura rev ]

kagetsura rev · Oct 27, 2001

Originally posted by BryLmoo:
could we get a recording? perhaps? maybe?

Bryan

You could hear a little of it from the recording of the coin-op premiere -> http://www.neo-geo.com/snk/media/sengoku_legends_2001_movie[1].avi

Kinda blur though. That's Kagetsura (my fav) and Kongoh playing in Italy.

kagetsura rev · Oct 30, 2001

Does anyone have any idea on the story behind Sengoku 3 itself ?? Or even it's relation to its two predecessors.

EX_Andy · Oct 31, 2001

Originally posted by kagetsura rev:
Does anyone have any idea on the story behind Sengoku 3 itself ?? Or even it's relation to its two predecessors.

A couple of weird-looking hero characters travel through a not-too-distant-future version of several real-world areas, and fight a bunch of weird monsters that are vaguely based on Japanese mythology, classical Japanese paintings, and Kabuki theater imagery. That pretty much sums up Sengoku 3, and the previous games, and that's about as much of a connection as any of them really needs.

kagetsura rev · Nov 2, 2001

Originally posted by EX_Andy:
A couple of weird-looking hero characters travel through a not-too-distant-future version of several real-world areas, and fight a bunch of weird monsters that are vaguely based on Japanese mythology, classical Japanese paintings, and Kabuki theater imagery. That pretty much sums up Sengoku 3, and the previous games, and that's about as much of a connection as any of them really needs.

LoL ! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">
<IMG SRC="smilies/tickled.gif" border="0">

kagetsura rev · Nov 2, 2001

Check out this review on www.neogeoforlife.com
http://www.neogeoforlife.com/reviews/sengoku_3.shtml

Real Bout Maniac · Nov 3, 2001

Reading it now - however, there is a mistake in the reference to the game's title. "Sengoku 3" is the U.S. name, while "Sengoku Legends 2001" is the Japanese name. You mistakenly have them reversed in the first paragraph.

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