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This document is unofficial and is in no way affiliated with any company. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ [Index] (I) [Introduction] (II) [Controls] (III) [Menus] (IV) [Characters] (V) [Secrets] (VI) [FAQ] (VII) [Acknowledgments] _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ (I) [Introduction] - Story - A one-player story mode in which your character receives a letter that tells of a treasure called 'Maneki Neko' that can grant any wish. However, 12 ingredients are needed to make the wish. So the character goes on a journey to find the ingredients, fighting rivals along the way. After beating all the opponents and gathering all the ingredients, Herb will appear and issue a final challenge. - Features - The most Street Fighter-like Ranma game of the entire series, Chougi Rambuhen offers a lot more than any of the past Ranma fighting games. More options are available, and the graphics and sound have been given another boost in quality. Ranma ½ Chougi Rambuhen also features an innovative Tag Battle feature, in which each player selects two characters and can switch between them during the match. Only one character per team fights at once while the other slowly heals, and the player can tag between them after certain amounts of time. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ (II) [Controls] - Basics - LP: Light Punch (default Y) HP: Hard Punch (default X) LK: Light Kick (default B) HK: Hard Kick (default A) Taunt: L - The L button is used to taunt opponents, as well as charge up for a character's Desperation Attack. Shortcut Special: R - The R button can be used for an easy special move shortcut, if that option is turned on in the options menu. D: Down DF: Down-Forward U: Up DB: Down-Back F: Forward UF: Up-Forward B: Back UB: Up-Back QCF: Quarter-Circle Forward control pad motion. (Down, Down-forward, Forward) HCF: Half-Circle Forward control pad motion. (Back, Down-Back, Down, Down-Forward, Forward) QCB: Quarter-Circle Forward control pad motion. (Down, Down-Back, Back) HCB: Half-Circle Forward control pad motion. (Forward, Down-Forward, Down, Down-Back, Back) CB: Charge Back by holding Back for two seconds. CD: Charge Down by holding Down for two seconds. B+HP (in close): Throw - Must be used close to opponent to connect. Throws cannot be blocked - Blocking - - Chacacters block attacks by pushing away from the opponent. Use away to block high attacks, down-away to block low. - Dizzies - - When a character takes several powerful hits in a row without landing any on their opponent, they have a good chance of getting dizzy when knocked down. Dizzy characters are unable to move or attack. Get rid of dizzyness quicker by rapidly pressing the control pad left and right. - Desperation Attacks - - Each character has a unique Desperation Attack that can only be used after performing a Taunt and charging up completely. Once fully charged, a character's life bar will flash. If the character takes a hit or connects with a non-Desperation Attack, the life bar will stop flashing. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ (III) [Menus] - Story - A one-player Story quest in which one character searches for the ingredients for the Maneki Neko to grant their wish. - V.S. Battle - Two-player versus mode that allows both players to set varous options: COLOR: Sets character color (1-4) ATTACK: Sets character's offensive power; more stars means opponent's attacks deal more damage to that player (1-5). DEFENSE: Sets character's defensive power; more stars means opponent's attacks deal less damage to that player (1-5). - Tag Battle - Similar to V.S. Battle, but each player selects two different characters for a tag team. While one fights, the other heals. After a few seconds, a bar will appear, which means that you can switch characters by going to the far side of the screen and pressing Select. The match is won when any one character per Tag Team is knocked out. - Options - GAME LEVEL: Set the difficulty of gameplay (1-3) TIME LIMIT: Set the time limit of the matches (50-infinite) PLAYER COLOR: Set the color of both players' costumes (1-4) SOUND: Set the sound to Stereo or Monaural PLAYER SELECT: Set the control of each player CUSTOM CONTROL: Customize the control for both players. -The last option is Special: use the R button as a shortcut for one special move (On/Off) _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ (IV) [Characters] - Ranma - Ranma's wish is to finally be cured of his Jusenkyoo curse: to no longer turn into a girl when touched by cold water. His attacks are quicker to execut than in female form, although he is a tad slower. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Jab: LP Low Jab: LP Straight Punch: HP Low Straight Punch: HP Ankle Kick: LK Low Thrust Kick: LK Roundhouse Kick: HK Sweep Kick: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Hook Punch: LP or HP Jab: LP Handstand Kick: HK Straight Punch: HP Knee Thrust: LK Flying Roundhouse: HK [Shortcut Special]: Hiryuu Shoten Ha [Throw]: Ranma grabs his opponent with his legs and slams them to the ground. [Taunt]: Ranma hops backwards a step and taunts his opponent [Special Moves] Zujoukuushuukyaku (air): D+HK -Ranma drops down and slightly forward with both feet. A quick and surprising air attack. Zenden Misairukiiku: LP+LK or RP+RK -Ranma rolls forward and slides feet-first with a low slide kick. Kachuu Tenshin Amaguriken: Punch rapidly -A flurry of punches that hit multiple times before pushing the opponent back. The attack will stop when any Punch button is no longer pressed. Mouko Takabisha: QCF+Punch -Ranma fires a blast of energy in front of him which doesn't travel very far. Using HP instead of LP results in a bigger blast that travels slightly further. Hiryuu Shoten Ha: QCB+Punch -Ranma creates a vertical tornado around himself, but leaves himself open for a second after the tornado dissipates. [Desperation Attack] Hiryuu Korin Dan: D,U+HP -Ranma starts a Hiryuu Shoten Ha, but travels up into the tornado and drops on his opponent's head, fist-first. This deals a huge amount of damage, and even quite a bit if blocked. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Ranma-Chan - Ranma's wish is to finally be cured of his Jusenkyoo curse: to no longer turn into a girl when touched by cold water. Ranma-Chan's moves are mostly charging versions of Ranma's attacks. To her advantage, she is quicker than male Ranma, and also has a Double Jump. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Jab: LP Low Jab: LP Lunging Gut Blow: HP Low Straight Punch: HP Quick Roundhouse: LK Low Thrust Kick: LK High Roundhouse: HK Sweep Kick: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Hopping Neck Chop: HP Jab: LP Knee & Kick: LK Straight Punch: HP Handstand Double Kick: HK Flying Ball: LK Thrust Kick: HK [Shortcut Special]: Hiryuu Shoten Ha [Throw]: Ranma-Chan grabs his opponent with his legs and slams them to the ground. [Taunt]: Ranma-Chan makes a face at her opponent. [Special Moves] Double Jump (air): Up -A second jump in mid-air that can only be used when jumping left or right, not straight up. The second jump only gives Ranma-Chan a bit more time in the air in the direction of her jump, since there is no freedom of movement during it. Zujoukuushuukyaku (air): D+HK -Ranma drops down and slightly forward with both feet. A quick and surprising air attack. Backblow: LP+LK -Ranma-Chan spins forward and does a backfist punch. Up close, Ranma-Chan does an elbow strike instead. Rolling Elbow: HP+HK -A very quick roll forward followed by a an equally quick elbow strike. A good surprise attack. Kachuu Tenshin Amaguriken: Punch rapidly -A flurry of punches that hit multiple times before pushing the opponent back. The attack will stop when any Punch button is no longer pressed. Mouko Takabisha: CB,F+Punch -Ranma-Chan fires a blast of energy which doesn't travel very far. Using HP instead of LP results in a bigger blast that travels slightly further. Hiryuu Shoten Ha: CD,U+Kick -Ranma-Chan creates a vertical tornado, but is open to attacks for a second after the tornado dissipates. (Desperation Attack) Hiryuu Korin-Dan: HCF+HP -Ranma-Chan starts a Hiryuu Shoten Ha, but travels up into the tornado and drops on the opponent's head, fist-first. This deals a huge amount of damage, and even quite a bit if blocked. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Mousse - Naturally, Mousse's wish is to get married to Shampoo. But how far can he get without his glasses? He is among the slowest fighters, but he has great range with his weapon attacks and projectiles. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Metal Claw: LP Quick Trident: LP Weapon Flurry: HP Fierce Trident: HP Straight Kick: LK Low Roundhouse: LK Axe Kick: HK Sweep Kick: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Katana Slash: LP or HP Downward Spear: LP Downward Rake: HP Flying Knee: LK Thrust Kick: HK [Shortcut Special]: Knife Throw [Throw]: Mousse plants a bomb on his opponent and jumps away as it explodes. [Taunt]: Mousse pokes many weapons in and out of his sleeves while taunting. [Special Moves] Higihakuchouken: LP+LK -Mousse pulls a swan out of his sleeve and smashes downward with it. This can deal two hits up close. Okibakudan: HP+HP -Mousse plants a bomb on the ground, then jumps backwards and covers his head until the bomb explodes. He is vulnerable while covering himself. Tantounage: QCF+Punch -Mousse tosses three knives across the screen from inside his sleeve. Using HP will throw the knives quicker than LP. Higi Takazumeken (air): D+Kick -Mousse dives down at an angle with a pair of sharp talons on his feet. LK travels further horizentally than HK, which goes almost straight down. Great surprise move if used when jumping backwards. [Desperation Attack] Keiran Ken: HCB+HP -Mousse pulls out a chicken and tosses a handful of four eggs across the screen, which explode in a small radius. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Kodachi - Kodachi seeks the Maneki Neko to wish for a date with Ranma, not knowing that Ranma and Ranma-Chan are the same person. She is rather slow, but her attacks have decent range. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Baton Jab: LP Low Baton Jab: LP Ribbon Slash: HP Baton Thrust: HP Back Hop Ribbon Slash: LK Low Double Baton: LK Mallet Spin: HK Low Mallet Smash: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Double Baton Scoop: HP Baton Jab: LP Ribbon Slash: HP High Baton Jab: LK Mallet Spin: HK [Shortcut Special]: Shibirehanataba [Throw]: Kodachi wraps her ribbon around her opponent and tosses them. [Taunt]: Kodachi holds both batons in one hand above her head, and a black rose in the other, while taunting. [Special Moves] Senjyo Konboumida Reuchi: LP+LK or HP+HK -Kodachi leans forward on one foot and waves a baton rapidly to strike repeatedly. This can rack up to four hits up close, but the large lag time leaves her open from behind during the attack. Kurabusuruu: CB,F+Punch -Kodachi tosses a pair of batons across the screen. Use LP for a toss up that gradually arcs down, or use HP for a toss angled down. Ribbon Ashibarai: CB,F+Kick -A low ribbon attack that extends horizentally across the ground. HK extends the ribbon much further than LK. Shibirehanataba: CD,U+Punch -Kodachi kneels down and pulls a bouquet of roses from a cloud of smoke. A good anti-air attack. HP holds the bouquet out longer than LP. [Desperation Attack] Black Rose Petal Snowfall: HCB+HP -Kodachi spins around rapidly and twirls her ribbon in the air which creates a tornado of black roses. She can move left or right while spinning. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Genma - Poor, bald Genma simply wishes for his head to be covered in hair. He is rather slow compared to the other fighters, although his attacks deal a fair amount of damage. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Paw Jab: LP Low Paw Jab: LP Overhead Paw: HP Low Paw Thrust: HP Quick Kick: LK Low Quick Kick: LK Spinning Back Kick: HK Slide Kick: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Rear End Spin: HP or HK Flying Ball: LP or LK Downward Punch: HP or HK [Shortcut Special]: Shanmao Noutenki [Throw]: Genma grabs his opponent and tosses them over his back. [Taunt]: Genma hops back and pulls out two signs that have taunts written on them. [Special Moves] Mikiryokuotoshi (air): D+HK -Genma flips onto his back and falls down to the ground. Kaeru Rekishitai: LP+LK or HP+HK -Genma drops down on his stomach, then reaches up and jabs with his paw. This can be used to dodge projectiles and other attacks, if timed correctly. Shanmaomouhangeki: CB,F+Kick -Genma slides across the screen and rams into his opponent with his side. Using HK travels much farther than LK. Leaves Genma open to attacks for a moment if blocked. Shanmao Noutenki: CD,U+Punch -Genma jumps almost straight up like a rocket. This can hit twice up close, and can damage opponents on the ground if they touch Genma's stomach while he's still rising. HP travels slightly higher than LP. [Desperation Attack] Chichi No Ikari: F,F+HP -Genma Shoulder Rams towards the opponent, then grabs them and does two suplexes followed by a Rising Headbutt. Genma must grab the opponent for the attacks to follow. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Shampoo - Shampoo wishes for a date with her negligent fiancé, Ranma. She is very quick and can leap all over the screen in the blink of an eye. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Quick Chop: LP Quick Chop: LP Two-Hand Push: HP Fierce Chop: HP Low Kick: LK Quick Kick: LK High Roundhouse: HK Sweep Kick: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Palm Uppercut: HP Quick Chop: LP Fierce Chop: HP Flying Knee: LK Flying Thrust Kick: HK [Shortcut Special]: Ryouga Retsushou Kyaku [Throw]: Shampoo jumps into the air and tosses her opponent over her shoulder. [Taunt]: Shampoo spreads a fan and taunts. [Special Moves] Double Jump (air): Up or Up-Forward or Up-Back -Shampoo can perform a second jump when jumping left or right, but not straight up. This is useful for dodging attacks. Ryurabikyaku: LP+LK -A double kick that moves slightly forward. Tenshuraku: HP+HK -Shampoo jumps slightly forward and flips twice, then drops with a heel kick. Ryouseikyaku (air): D+HK -Shampoo descends almost straight down while kicking. Effective on opponents directly under Shampoo. Tenshoukyaku: HCF+Kick -Shampoo jumps forward and kicks twice if she hits her opponent. HK travels a bit further than LK. Rakuhouha: HCF+Punch -Only effective against opponents in the air, this move will make Shampoo jump into the air alongside them and toss them to the ground. HP goes slightly higher than LP. [Desperation Attack] Tenha Rakuruegeki (air): D+HP -A dive kick that engulfs Shampoo in flame shaped like a dragon's head. This is similar to Shampoo's Stomp Kick, but this attack travels straight down. This attack is best used after a Double Jump for best aiming results. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Ryouga - Ryouga's wish is to get rid of his Jusenkyoo curse, thus getting rid of his alter-ego, P-Chan. Although mainly a close fighter, his special attacks deal a good amount of damage if connected. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Quick Chop: LP Low Chop: LP Palm Strike: HP Low Fierce Chop: HP Low Roundhouse: LK Low Thrust Kick: LK High Roundhouse: HK Sweep Kick: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Uppercut: HP Hand Thrust: LP Rising Knee: HK Fierce Hand Thrust: HP Flying Heel: LK Thrust Kick: HK [Shortcut Special]: Bakusai Tenketsu [Throw]: Ryouga tosses his opponent over his shoulder. [Taunt]: Ryouga gathers his negative ki. [Special Moves] Tobikomini Danzutsuki: LP+LK -Ryouga hops forward and does a headbutt, which can hit twice up close. Slide Teinku: HP+HK -A sliding kick forward, which knocks opponents down. This can be used to dodge some projectiles. Tanuki Otoshi (air): D+HK -Ryouga drops straight down on top of a giant raccoon statue. Shishi Houkoudan: QCF+Punch -Ryouga creates a blast of energy in front of him that travels a very short distance before dissipiating. Use HP for a much larger blast that travels a bit further. Bakusai Tenketsu: QCB+Punch -Ryouga strikes the ground with one finger and sends a spray of rocks into the air. A great anti-air attack that can hit twice up close, but leaves Ryouga open for a second at the end. Use HP to make the rocks travel higher than LP. [Desperation Attack] Saidaikyeu Shishi Houkoudan: D,U+HP -Ryouga creates a column of energy around himself. then stands with his head down as a wave of energy descends over him. Ryouga is left open for a moment after using this attack. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Akane - Akane's wish is to learn how to swim. But given her disasterous cooking skills, will she fare well with the ingredients? She is fairly quick, although her strikes don't deal much damage. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Slap: LP Low Jab: LP Schoolbag Bash: HP Overhead Schoolbag: HP Low Kick: LK Quick Kick: LK High Thrust Kick: HK Sweep Kick: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Schoolbag Uppercut: HP Elbow Jab: LP High Roundhouse: HK Overhead Schoolbag: HP Shoulder Ram: LK Drop Kick: HK [Shortcut Special]: Dash Kizuchi [Throw]: Akane rolls on her back and tosses her opponent with her leg [Taunt]: Akane burns up in a flame of her anger. [Special Moves] Dash Ouhuku Binta: LP+LK -Akane quickly dashes forward and slaps for two hits. Tsukami Upper (throw): RP+RK -Akane grabs her opponent and uppercuts them to the ground. This can only be done around a half step away from her opponent, not directly next to them. Dash Kizuchi: CB,F+Punch -Akane will dash forward and smash downward with a mallet. Using HP with dash farther than LP. Kaban Daisharin: Punch rapidly -Akane will begins spinning around with her schoolbag extended. She can be moved left or right while spinning and can hit opponents multiple times. She will continue spinning as long as a punch button is being tapped. Moushou Gekitsui: CD,U+Kick -Only effective against opponents in the air, this move will make Akane jump into the air alongside them and toss them to the ground. HK goes slightly higher than LK. [Desperation Attack] Super Shove: F,F+HP -Akane runs at her opponent and shoves them across the screen using both arms. This can reach all the way across the screen. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Kunou - Kunou wishes to date both Akane and the pig-tailed girl at the same time. His bokken strikes give him more range to his attacks. He is very slow, but his ranged Bokken attacks and special attacks more than make up for that. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Bokken Slash: LP Low Bokken Jab: LP Bokken Stab: HP Upward Bokken Slash: HP Downward Bokken Slash: LK Low Bokken Slash: LK Overhead Bokken Strike: HK Low Fierce Bokken Slash: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Bokken Club: HP Downward Bokken Stab: LP or LK Bokken Side Strike: HK Bokken Stab: HP Knee Thrust: LK [Shortcut Special]: Tenchi Raimei Kiri [Throw]: Kunou flips his opponent over his head using his bokken. [Taunt]: Kunou leans on his bokken and taunts. [Special Moves] Tobino Kitsuki: LP+LK -Kunou hops backward with his bokken out forward. This is mainly an evasive move, but can hit up close. Humikomi Menippon: HP+HK -Kunou dashes forward and does an overhead bokken strike, then dashes a slight distance further. Kokuuzan: QCF+Punch -A wave projectile that fades quickly. Use LP for a small projectile that travels slightly farther than the wider HP wave. Tenchi Raimeikiri: QCF+Kick -Kunou jumps into the air with a bokken uppercut, then descends with a lightning-charged smash. HK makes the uppercut travel higher than LK. (Desperation Attack) Cyclone Slash: QCB+HP -Kunou spins rapidly across the screen with his bokken, producing a flurry of seven slashes that can hit opponents multiple times. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Hinako - Hinako has a rather simple wish: to eat as much candy as possible. Hinako is almost two characters in one. Whenever she taunts, she grows into an adult and gains a couple new moves. She returns to a child after using several special attacks or when a match ends. [Child] [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Slap: LP Low Slap: LP Lunging Gut Blow: HP Fierce Slap: HP High Kick: LK Low Thrust Kick: LK Flurry Kick: HK Extended Kick: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] (None) Flurry Punch: LP Fierce Flurry Punch: HP Flying Stomp: LK Flying Tantrum: HK [Shortcut Special]: Low Joudan Happou Goen Satsu [Throw]: Hinako jumps onto her opponent and punches them in the head. [Taunt]: Hinako glows and grows into her Adult body. [Special Moves] Totsugeki Tentou Diving: LP+LK -Hinako dashes forward, then trips and flies into the air, attacking with her head. Totsugeki Tentou Sliding: HP+HK -Hinako dashes forward, then trips and slides forward face-first. Joudan Happou Goen Satsu: QCF+Attack -Hinako sends a spray of energy from her fingers into the air. Use Kick for a high spray, or Punch for a low spray. Hard attacks keep the spray out longer than Light attacks. [Adult] [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Low Backfist: LP Low Slap: LP Fierce Slap: HP Fierce Slap: HP Quick High Kick: LK Low Thrust Kick: LK Low Thrust Kick: HK Sweep Kick: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Elbow Strike: HP Flying Chop: LP Knee Strike: HK Fierce Chop: HP Knee Thrust: LK Thrust Kick: HK Shortcut Special: High Happo Goen Satsu Throw: Hinako tosses her opponent over her shoulder and into the ground. Taunt: Hinako casually laughs. [Special Moves] Biiru Sobatto: LP+LK or HP+HK -A quick crouch, then a short hop forward with an upward kick. High Happo Goen Satsu: QCF+Punch -Hinako sends a high spray of energy from her fingers into the air. Use HP to keep the spray out longer than LP. Happo Goen Satsu: QCF+Kick -Hinako sends a medium-sized fireball across the screen. HK sends the fireball faster than LK. [Desperation Attack] Happo Goen: QCB+HP -Hinako sends out a very large fireball across the screen. Using this attack will probably cause Hinako to return to her child form. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Mariko - An energetic cheerleader, Mariko wishes to feel true love. She is very quick and is the only fighter with a mid-air projectile. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Baton Tap: LP Baton Jab: LP Triple Baton Twirl: HP Baton Thrust: HP High Kick: LK Short Sliding Kick: LK Splits Kick: HK Long Sliding Kick: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Axe Kick: HK Downward Baton Jab: LP Downward Baton Thrust: HP Knee Drop (side): LK Splits Kick (up): LK Flying Thrust Kick: HK [Shortcut Special]: Cartwheel Kick [Throw]: Mariko grabs her opponent, then crouches and tosses them over her head. [Taunt]: Mariko cheers and kick four times. [Special Moves] Hard Jump Kick: LP+LK or HP+HK -A quick jumping splits kick forward. Baton Cutter: QCF+Punch -Mariko tosses a baton across the screen. LP baton travels slower than HP. Flying Baton Cutter: B,UB,U+Punch (air) -A baton toss from the air that descends diagonally to around mid-height, then travels horizentally until it hits an opponent or flies off the screen. Tumbling Kick: QCB+Kick -Mariko hops and does a cartwheel forward which passes through close attacks. She brings both her feet down at the end for two hits. LK hops backward before the cartwheel, HK hops forward. [Desperation Attack] Uni Bombaa: QCB+HP -Mariko jumps up and tosses both of her pom-poms diagonally down, where they spin in mid-air until they touch an opponent or vanish after a couple seconds. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Ukyou - Ukyou, always the entrepeneuse, wishes for better business at her okonomiyaki restaurant. She has the only auto-stun attack in the game (Flour Toss), and has a large amount of projectiles and ranged Spatula attacks. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] Mini-Spatula Jab: LP Mini-Spatula Jab: LP Spatula Slash: HP Upward Spatula Slash: HP High Mini-Spatula Jab: LK Downward Mini-Spatula Jab: LK Overhead Spatula: HK Spatula Slice: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Spatula Uppercut: HP Mini-Spatula Jab: LP Spatula Club: HK Spatula Slash: HP Downward Mini-Spatulas: LK Overhead Spatula: HK [Shortcut Special]: Tenkasu Kanshakudama Mikksu [Throw]: Ukyou flips her opponent over her head using her spatula. [Taunt]: Ukyou grabs her spatula's handle and taunts. [Special Moves] Narikenko Bakudan: LP+LK -Ukyou tosses a handful of flour at the ground which creates a cloud that stuns opponents that do not block. Oobera Huushakiri: HP+HK -An overhead spatula smash followed by a backhanded spatula slash. Kohera Nage: QCF+Punch -Ukyou tosses a tiny spatula quickly across the screen. Using LP will toss one quick spatula, while HP with toss three slower ones. Tenkasu Kanshakudama Mikkusu: QCF+Kick -Ukyou tosses some pepper into the air, which explodes a bit and hits up to three times up close. Using HK keeps the pepper out longer than LK. [Desperation Attack] Spatula Frenzy: F,F+HP -Ukyou dashes across the screen, then beats her opponent across the screen and back again with 14 spatula smacks ended by a spatula swipe. The first hit must connect for the rest to follow. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ - Herb - Herb seeks the Maneki Neko to make all his wishes become reality and to rule over all. He is the only character that cannot actually crouch, but leans downward to block low. He can jump across the screen with a single leap, but he is normally quite sluggish. [Normal Attacks] [Crouch Attacks] High Chop: LP Palm Strike: LP Palm Strike: HP Fierce Palm: HP Quick Roundhouse: LK Quick Roundhouse: LK Fierce Roundhouse: HK Fierce Roundhouse: HK [Close Attacks] [Air Attacks] Forearm Blow: HP Double Palm: LP Knee Bash: HK Fierce Double Palm: HP Thrust Kick: LK Fierce Thrust Kick: HK [Shortcut Special]: Rising Zan [Throw]: Herb picks up his opponent and tosses them aside. [Taunt]: Herb charges his ki around him. [Special Moves] Flash Kick: LP+LK or HP+HK -Herb jumps backwards into the air, then drops down-forward with a ki-charged kick. Hitoryu Zan Ha: CB,F+Punch -Herb waves his arm and a wave of energy flies across the screen. HP travels faster than LP. Ki Cannon: CB,F+Kick -Herb shoots an explosive beam at the ground, which creates a small geyser. This attack hits low, and HK makes the geyser last longer than LK. Rising Zan: CD,U+Punch -Herb creates blades of energy on his arms and slashes with them while jumping into the air. HP travels higher than LP. [Desperation Attack] Ryusei Hisho: HCF+HP -An awkward attack in which Herb leaps into the air and dives at his opponent in a U-shaped pattern, while shooting a fireball down diagonally that bounches up diagonally when it touches the ground. The fireball does far more damage than Herb's dive attack. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ (V) [Secrets] - Unlock Herb - At the title screen, highlight any mode, then hold L+R and press Start. This also unlocks Herb's background in V.S. Battle. - Tag Battle Options Shortcut - During a Tag Battle, hold Select at the VS. screen to bring up the Options menu. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ (VI) [FAQ] - Why does all the text make no sense? Because it's in Japanese. Ranma ½ - Chougi Rambuhen is a Japanese Super Famicom game. - Is there an English version? In 1994, the game was to be ported to the American Super Nintendo by Toho under the title "Ranma ½ II - Anything-Goes Martial Arts". It was sadly cancelled, despite the advertisements in several game magazines. Rumors persist that Rumiko Takahashi was displeased with the quality of the voice acting in the game, and that lead to its dismissal. - Can I play this game on my American Super Nintendo system? No, and yes. The cartridge will work in an American console, but there are two plastic tabs inside the cartridge slot that prevent imported game from fitting in properly. They can be easily removed with a pair of pliers, but doing so voids the console's warrenty (which probably expired years ago anyway). In any case, do so at your own risk. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ (VII) [Acknowledgments] -Rumiko Takahashi, for creating the wonderful Ranma ½ universe. -Rumic Soft, for making this game. -Damius, for putting up with my constant Ranma-related ramblings. -CJayC, for his devotion to GameFAQs. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________