KENGO - MASTER OF BUSHIDO
OFFICIAL TITLE  Kengo - Master of Bushido
COMMON TITLE  Kengo - Master of Bushido
SERIAL NUMBER(S)  SLES-50114
REGION  PAL
GENRE / STYLE  Fighting.

DEVELOPER  LightWeight Co., Ltd.
PUBLISHER  Ubisoft / Crave Entertainment, Inc.
DATE RELEASED  29 May 2001
DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER		 DISC 1

SLES-50114
SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC SLES-50114
MEDIA CD
NUMBER OF TRACKS 1
( 1 Data Track )
BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )
From the back cover.
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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

The unofficial third title in the Bushido Blade series, Kengo: Master of Bushido brings the first sword-fighting simulation to the PlayStation 2. Developed by Lightweight, the third installment of the series changes the pace of the game with the addition of life bars and "combo" special attacks.

While the predecessors focused on the same style of swordplay, the victor of the battles was unclear until the very end. The addition of life-bars specifically steers this title more towards arcade than simulation. Kengo: Master of Bushido introduces several different modes of play including a practice mode and a character story mode.

The single player game is divided into three sections. The first two are training and challenging other schools. Training is divided into multiple mini-games that focus on one aspect of gaming, timing or button combos for example. The training serves to increase the maximum value of various character statistics, but not augment their actual value. The simple nature of the training quickly becomes repetitive. Challenging the other schools consists of fighting four identical-looking students, one unique student, and the school's master. The battles use wooden swords but are consecutive and of increasing difficulty, you do not regain health between matches.

After defeating each rival school, you earn your own place as the head of a school. Randomly, you will have access to the Imperial Tournament, which is the final goal of the game. The tournament is fought with steel swords and you start each match with full health. You can still challenge other schools and victory earns you their school's sword. Equipping different swords gives you a unique "special move". At this point in the game you will be randomly challenged by either the master or unique student of other schools and cannot decline. Losing such random encounters strips your character of that school's sword.

  MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

THE PATH TO VICTORY LIES WITHIN

The mind is a powerful weapon. So is the sword.
When combined, they create the ultimate force.
To be a Samurai master, you must silence one and make fierce the other.
The rhythm of battle awaits you.
Now go young apprentice, and earn your glory.

Characters utilise, and improve, both physical and mental skills
Innovative "Samurai Reputation" system, based on honour and technique.
Fully customisable attack combinations.
Numerous game modes including: Training, Street Battle, Imperial Tournament, Survival Battle, and Head-to-Head.
FACE OPPONENT.

Intense training with master senseis prepares you for the mortal battle.
ENGAGE OPPONENT

Mind and body become one as you assault your enemy with a violent sword.
SIDE ATTACK

Your Life, Weapon and Ki (spirit) meters gauge the flowing rhythm of battle.

  FEATURES:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Medieval Japan & Bushido themes.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS  1-2 Players
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS  70 KB Minimum
COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS TESTED
( OFFICIAL GAMEPADS ONLY )		  Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
COMPATIBLE LIGHT GUNS
( OFFICIAL LIGHT GUNS ONLY )		  None
OTHER COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS
( OFFICIAL CONTROLLERS ONLY )		  None
SPECIAL CONTROLLERS INCLUDED OR
SUPPORTED ( OFFICIAL ONLY )		  None
VIBRATION FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  Yes
VIDEO MODES  50 Hz = Yes / 60 Hz = No / Progressive Scan = No / 16:9 Option = No
AUDIO MODES  Stereo = Yes / Mono = Yes / Dolby Surround = No / Dolby Digital = No; Dolby Pro logic II = No
MULTI-TAP FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  No
LANGUAGE SELECTOR  No
NETWORK ADAPTOR (ETHERNET) COMPATIBLE  No
EMULATOR  PCSX 2 v.0.1.4.0 (Videos in software)
SPEED HACKS USED  EE Cyclerate = 0; VU Cycle Stealing = 0; Enable INTC Spin detection = Yes; Enable Wait Loop Detection = Yes; Enable fast CDVD = No; mVU Flag Hack = Yes; MTVU (Multi-Threaded Micro VU1) = Yes
SPECIAL GAME FIXES USED  None
VIDEO PLUGIN  GSDX v.1.0.0 ( Allow 8-bit textures = Yes; Alpha Hack = No; Offset Hack = No; Skipdraw Hack = 0 )
AUDIO PLUGIN  SPU2-X v.2.0.0 ( Interpolation = 4; Disable Effects Processing = No; Use the de-alias filter = No; Enable Dubug options = No; Module = 1; Synchronizing Mode = TimeStretch Mix; Audio Expansion Mode = Stereo )
CD-ROM PLUGIN  CDVDolio Cdrom plugin v.0.1.0
GAME PAD PLUGIN  LilyPad svn (r3993) 0.10.0
VIBRATION COMPATIBLE  Yes.

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
 Move character -  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
Hold to block -  X Button
Close to opponent attack repeat x2 or x3 for combo/ far from opponent hold to concentrate and raise Ki / far from opponent tap to shout and gain Ki quickly / moving away attack with lunging stab / running towards overhead strike / moving left or right sideways horizontal strike -  Circle Button
Close to opponent initiate Secret Technique if Ki full / far from opponent hold or tap to raise Ki -  Triangle Button
As opponent strikes tap to dodge / walking into opponent cross swords -  Square Button
Select a combo and use it -  L1, R1, L2 or R2 Button
Pause game -  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:

Playable Students - Different students are unlocked by highlighting different characters:   Head to the Character Selection screen , and highlight a warrior . Now , hold L1 , L2 , R1 , and R2 , then select the character. 


RAW CODES:

Infinite health Player 1 -  
1AB8C812 00003F80
1ABCC812 00003F80 
Infinite KI Player 1 -  
1ABEC812 00001000 
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 NTSC-J:
  • Kengo [SLPS-20058]   
     
  • Kengo [Playstation 2 the Best] [SLPS-73002]   
     
 NTSC-U:
  • Kengo - Master of Bushido [SLUS-20021]   
     

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