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Ranma ½ - Battle Renaissance
Sony PlayStation, by Rumic Soft (1996)
FAQ by Ryouga
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[Index]
[I] Getting Started
[II] Controls
[III] Menus
[IV] Characters
[V] Secrets
[VI] FAQ
[VII] Acknowledgments
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(I) [Getting Started]
- The Story -
It's a normal day at the Tendo Dojo when Kunou invites the Ranma gang to
Kikaiga island. The Kunou family has bought the island and is building an
amusement park on it.
When the group arrives, they find that Kikaiga island is a demon's lair, and
that a legendary treasure called Shingouki is hidden within eight stones
throughout the island.
And so the characters each go out to search for the stones and claim the
Shingouki before anyone else.
- Features -
Ranma ½ Battle Renaissance is a 3D polygonal fighting game that plays much
like Namco's Tekken 2, but features features more flashy combat.
As with the Ranma ½ story, some characters are cursed to change forms when
touched with cold or hot water. In Battle Renaissance, rain showers or
geysers will randomly come down on one of the two fighters during battle,
which can cause a cursed character to change form after a brief flash of
light. This has a different negative effect on each cursed character:
- Ranma: does less damage and takes more damage in female form
- Genma: loses all his human form attacks in Panda form
- Shampoo: only has one attack in Cat form
- Ryouga: only has one attack as P-Chan
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(II) [Controls]
- The Basics -
LP: Left Punch (Square)
RP: Right Punch (Triangle)
LK: Left Kick (X)
RK: Right Kick (Circle)
D: Down
U: Up
F: Forward
B: Back
DF: Down-forward
DB: Down-back
UF: Up-forward
UB: Up-back
D,RP: Attack opponent on ground
- The character will quickly pounce on a grounded opponent and attack.
LP+RK: Taunt
- Causes the opponent's Special meter to drop, but leaves character open.
Hold any button: Charge
- Causes your Power Meter to rise, but leaves character open.
LP+LK: Throw
- Must be used close to opponent to connect. Some characters have more than
one throw which require different button combinations.
- Defending -
- Hold Back to block high and mid-range, hold Down-back to block low.
- Unlike other fighting games, characters in Battle Renaissance do not take
damage from ANY attack when blocking.
- Combo Strings -
Some button combinations will make the characters link moves into combos,
which flow much quicker than normal attacks and can produce more damage.
- Desperation Attacks -
Each character has three different Desperation attacks that each have
different requirements:
-Power Desperation: Can be used when the Super Bar is full
(name flashing).
-Life Desperation: Can be used when at critical health
(health meter flashing).
-Ultimate Desperation: Can be used with the Super Bar is full AND at
critical health (name and health meter flashing).
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(III) [Menus]
- Story Mode -
Select a character, then travel around Kunou Island searching for the eight
magic stones, then face Rouge in the final battle.
- VS Mode -
A two-player versus mode that keeps track of each player's wins and losses with
each character.
- Battle Mode -
Single player mode that pits the player against all eight characters, then
Rouge.
- Options -
CPU LEVEL: Set the difficulty of the computer opponents (1-3)
No. OF FIGHTS TO WIN: Set the number of fights needed to win the match (1-3)
FIGHT TIME: Set the number seconds before the fight is over (30-infinite)
WEATHER: Enables the rain and geysers that make some characters change form
BG SELECT: Select the background for use in VS Mode (1-6)
HANDICAP: Sets the amount of damage each player does, higher number means
more damage dealt (1-5 per player)
KEY CONFIGURATION: Set the L and R buttons to different combinations of
any punches or kicks.
WIN-LOSS RECORD: View the records of wins and losses from VS Mode
MEMORY CARD: Save or load game data, as well as enable Auto-Saving
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(IV) [Characters]
- Ranma -
Ranma searchs for the Shingouki with Akane. A masked girl named Rouge appears
and kidnaps Akane, warning Ranma to stop searching for the treasure. And so,
Ranma set off to win the treasure and rescue Akane.
Sidestep & Lunge Punch: B,RP
Flip Kick: B,RK
Punch & Elbow: F,F+RP
Lunge Kick: F,F+RK
Air Stomp (opponent on ground): D,RP
Leg Grab (throw): LP+LK
Back Ride (throw): RP+RK
Kachu Tenshin Amaguriken: F+LP,RP
-A rapid punch attack that hits many times for a decent amount of damage.
Moko Takabisha: D,DF,F+Punch
-Ranma creates brief energy sphere that sends opponents flying back.
Hiryu Shoten Ha: D,D+Punch
-A cinematic attack in which Ranma circles around the opponent rapidly
creating a whirlwind that sucks the opponent into the air and drops
them on their head.
(Combo Strings)
LP,LK : Punch, kick (mid,mid)
LP,LP,LP : Triple punch (mid,mid,mid)
LP,LP,LK : Double punch, kick (mid,mid,mid)
LP,RP,LK,RK : Double punch, kick, Punch & Elbow (mid,mid,mid,mid,mid)
LP,RP,RK,LK : Double punch, roundhouse, Lunge Punch (mid,mid,high,mid)
(Power Desperation)
Hiryu Korin Dan: F,LP+RP,U
-Starts off similarly to the Hiryu Shoten Ha, but this time it is Ranma
that gets sucked up into the air. He drops from the sky fist-first onto
his opponent's head.
(Life Desperation)
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(Ultimate Desperation)
Reverse Moko Takabisha: D,DB,B+RP+LK
-Ranma quickly turns around and uses the Moko Takabisha move, which propels
him towards his opponent.
[Ranma-Chan female form]
-Ranma-Chan has all the same moves as Ranma, but does less damage and takes
more damage.
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- Akane -
Akane searches for the Shingouki with Ranma, when a masked girl appears and
warns of the Shingouki's secret, then takes Ranma away. Akane sets off after
Ranma.
Flip Kick: B,RK
Super Shove: F,F+Punch
Smash Punch (opponent on ground): D,RP
Smash Down (throw): LP+LK
Sidestep Spin: RP+RK
Ground Smash: D,D+Punch
-A punch to the ground that will create a small shockwave around Akane. Using
LP will punch quicker, but RP creates a slightly large wave.
Spinning Double Kick: D,DF,F+Kick
-A spinning kick that hits twice while flying towards the opponent. Using RK
will travel much farther than LK.
(Combo Strings)
LP,LK : Punch, low kick (mid,low)
LP,RK : Punch, flip kick (mid,mid)
LP,LP,LP : Triple punch (mid,mid,mid)
LP,RP,LP : Left-right-left punches (mid,mid,mid)
LK,RK,LK : Triple kick (low,mid,low)
LK,RK,RK,LK : Double kick, double sweep (low,mid,low,low)
LP,RP,LP,RK : Triple punch, flip kick (mid,mid,mid,mid)
LK,RK,LK,RP : Triple kick, Super Shove (mid,mid,mid,mid)
(Power Desperation)
Tendo Ultimate Attack: D,DF,F+LK+RK
-A double version of the Spinning Double Kick that hits four times.
(Life Desperation)
Burning Mad: F,DF,D,DB,B+RP
-Akane creates a fire around herself that damages close opponents.
(Ultimate Desperation)
Angry Smash: F,DF,D,DB,B+RP+LK
-Akane stomps towards her opponent and smashes them with a powerful punch.
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- Happosai -
After getting trampled by Rouge, Happosai agrees to get rid of all the other
characters to get a date with her.
Slide: D+RK
Air Headbutt (opponent on ground): D,RP
Leg Trip (throw): LP+LK
Headbutt: RP+RK
Pineapple Bomb: D,DF,F+Punch
-Happosai tosses a bomb that explodes, which hits twice. LP throws quicker than
RP, but doesn't go up as high.
Flying Phoenix: DF+Punch
-A rising headbutt. LP travels more vertical than RP.
(Combo Strings)
LP,RP,LP : Double punch, Flying Phoenix (low,low,mid)
LP,RP,RK,RK : Double punch, double flip kick (low,low,high,high)
D+RP,RP,RP,RK : Triple headbutt, rising headbutt (low,low,low,mid)
(Power Desperation)
Super Pineapple Bomb: B,F+RP
-A much larger Pineapple Bomb that explodes and covers most of the screen.
(Life Desperation)
Crazy Mule (throw): F,DF,D,DB,B+RP
-Happosai flips onto his opponent's back and kicks them.
(Ultimate Desperation)
Image Shadow Creation: F,DF,D,DB,B+RP+LK
-Happosai creates a giant image of his head that strikes out from his small
body.
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- Kunou -
Kunou, thinking himself perfect, believes that he will undoutably attain the
Shingouki before anyone else.
Full Orbit Strike: B+RK
Double Bokken Swipe: DF+LP
Triple Bokken Swipe: DF+RP
Low Arc Swipe: F+RP
Sword Butt: F+RK
Jumping Bokken (opponent on ground): D,RP
Piledriver (throw): LP+LK
Sidestep: RP+RK
Bokken Net: F+LP,RP
-A rapid series of bokken stabs
Bokken Stabs: B,F+Punch
-Kunou makes a quick lunging stab with his bokken. Use LP for one hit, RP
for two.
Head Strike: F,F+RP
-Kunou quickly steps forward with a quick slash to his opponent's head.
Half Moon: F,F+RK
-Kunou jumps forward, bringing his bokken over his head down to the ground.
(Combo Strings)
RP,RP : Double head strike, slash (high,high,mid)
RP,RP,RK : Double head strike, slash, Half Moon (high,high,mid,high)
D+RK,RK,RK,RK,RP : Low slashes, hammer fist (low,low,low,low,high)
(Power Desperation)
Triple Bokken Stabs: B,DB,D,DF,F+RK
-A triple-hit version of the Bokken Stabs.
(Life Desperation)
Cyclone Slash: F,DF,D,DB,B+RP
-Kunou goes into a swinging, slashing frenzy that barrels across the screen
that alternates between low and high blows, then finishes with an overhead
strike.
(Ultimate Desperation)
Ultimate Bokken Attack: F,DF,D,DB,B+RP+LK
-Kunou balances himself lying on his bokken and spins towards his opponent
three times.
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- Ryu Kumon-
Ryu Kumonseeks the Shingouki to unlock the power it contains. He meets up
with Rouge and gets caught up in a race with her to obtain its power.
Eagle Claws: F+RP
Shoulder Ram: F+RK
Rising Uppercut: DF,Punch
Ground Smash (opponent on ground): D,RP
Takedown (throw): LP+LK
Spinning Backfist: RP+RK
Eagle Talons: B,F+Kick
-Ryu Kumon lunges forward with his leg extended. Using RK with add an axe kick
and the end.
Aura Arc: D,DB,B+Punch
-Ryu Kumon flips in place and launces a wave-shaped projectile that travels
downward. Use RP to flip twice and delay the projectile.
(Combo Strings)
LP,LP,LP : Triple punch (mid,mid,mid)
LP,RP,RP : Double punch, arm sweep (mid,mid,low)
LP,LP,RP,RP : Triple punch, arm sweep (mid,mid,mid,low)
RP,RK,RP,LK : Punch, sweep, gut punch, shoulder ram (mid,low,mid,mid)
RP,RK,LK,RP : Punch, sweep, kick, uppercut (mid,low,mid,mid)
(Power Desperation)
Tornado Fury: F,LK+RK,B
-Ryu Kumon spins and creates a whirlwind that sends out several Aura Arcs at
different angles.
(Life Desperation)
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(Ultimate Desperation)
Ultimate Army: F,DF,D,DB,B+RP+LK
-A stomp followed by a double uppercut.
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- Genma -
Genma recalls a tale of the Shingouki being able to grant supreme power, and
sets off to attain it.
Double Punch: B,RP
Hammer Split: F,F+LP
Double Fist: F,F+RP
Drop Punch (opponent on ground): D,RP
Panda Toss (throw): LP+LK
Sidestep: RP+RK
Mad Panda Rush: F+LP,RP
-A slight rushing frenzy punch that hits high.
Sweep & Hammer: D,DF,F+Punch
-A sweep kick followed by a downward hammer fist. Using RP will end with an
uppercut.
Flip Punch: B+LP, Punch
-A punch, followed by a flipping downward smash.
Torpedo: F+RP/RK
-Genma shoots himself at his opponent. RP travels through the air, RK along
the ground.
(Combo Strings)
LP,RP : Punch, hammer fist (mid,high-mid)
B,RP,RK,RP : Double punch, kick, air torpedo (mid,mid,mid,high)
LP,RP,RP,RP : Punch, hammer fist, uppercut, double fist (mid,high-mid,mid,mid)
LP,RP,LK,RK : Punch, hammer fist, double sweep (mid,high-mid,low,low)
(Power Desperation)
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(Life Desperation)
Panda Hug (throw): F,DF,D,DB,B+RP
-Genma flips onto his opponent and rolls onto his back, hugging them.
(Ultimate Desperation)
Animal Frenzy: F,DF,D,DB,B+RP+LK
-Genma kneels and bows down to his opponent, then quickly jumps forward and
descends with a butt drop.
[Panda Form]
Double Paw: F+RP
Paw & Uppercut: F+RK
Rushing Paw: F,F+RP
Rushing Belly: F,F+RK
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- Shampoo -
Shampoo tries to get Ranma to search for the Shingouki with her, when a masked
girl named Rouge hauls Ranma away. Shampoo pursues her finacee.
Strong Punch: F+RP
Leg Brush: F+RK
Uppercut: F,F+RP
Crescent Kick: B,RK
Skyscraper Kick: F,F+RK
Foot Stomp (opponent on ground): D,RP
Flipping Takedown (throw): LP+LK
Spinning Jump Kick: RP+RK
Cartwheel Kick: D,DF,F+Kick
-A quick cartwheel attack which leaves Shampoo with her back to her opponent.
Use RK to add a flip kick after the cartwheel.
Hammer Drop: D,DF,F+Punch
-Shampoo will jump towards her opponent and smash downward with both fists.
Use RK for a higher jump with a flip.
Leg Thrust: D,DB,B+Kick
-Shampoo does a somersault and pushes herself across the screen feet-first.
RK travels farther than LK.
(Combo Strings)
LK,LK : Double low kick (low,low)
LP,LP,LP : Triple punch (mid,mid,mid)
LP,RP,RP : Double punch, uppercut (mid,mid,mid)
LP,LK,LK : Punch, double low kick (mid,low,low)
LP,LP,LK,LK : Double punch, double low kick (mid,mid,low,low)
LP,RP,RK,RP : Double punch, sweep, backfist (mid,mid,low,mid)
LK,RK,LK,RK,RK : Triple kick, double skyscraper kick (mid,mid,low,mid,mid)
(Power Desperation)
Sky Rocket: D,DB,B+LK+RK
-Shampoo does a Leg Thrust to jet herself above her opponent, then drops
straight down with a fiery kick.
(Life Desperation)
Amazon Frenzy (throw): F,DF,D,DB,B+LP+RP
-Shampoo grabs her opponent, slides through their legs, then jumps on their
back twice.
(Ultimate Desperation)
Spinning Ball: F,DF,D,DB,B+RP+LK
-Shampoo rolls into a ball at her opponent for multiple hits.
[Cat Form]
Jumping Scratch: LP
Rapid Scratch: LP while jumping
Sidestep: RP+RK
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- Ryouga -
While searching for the Shingouki, Rouge appears and kidnaps Akane. Ryouga
sets off after her, caring nothing about the treasure.
Headbutt: F+RP
Gut Blow: B+RP
Slide Kick: F+RK
Uppercut: F,F+RP
Double Fist (opponent on ground): D,RP
Bear Hug (throw): F,LK+RK
Double Bear Hug (throw): F,LP+RP
Ground Toss (throw): LP+LK
Smash Punch: RP+RK
Bakusai Tetsuken: D,D+Punch
-A powerful blow to the ground and spray of rocks that sends the opponent
into the air. Only useful up close, and can be followed by almost any
attack.
Shishi Hokodan: D,DF,F+Punch
-Ryouga creates brief energy sphere in front of himself that sends oppoents
flying back.
(Combo Strings)
LP,LK : Punch, kick (mid,mid)
LP,LP,LP : Triple punch (mid,mid,mid)
LP,RP,LK,RK : Double punch, kick, Smash Punch (mid,mid,mid,mid)
LP,D+RP,RP,RP : Punch, gut punch, double uppercut (mid,mid,high,high)
LP,RP,RK,RP,RP : Double punch, sweep, uppercut, headbutt (mid,mid,low,mid,mid)
(Power Desperation)
Super Shishi Hokodan: D,LP+RP,U
-Ryouga creates a barrier of energy around himself which shoots into the sky
and redescends on him. This close-range move leaves Ryouga open for a while
at the end.
(Life Desperation)
Neck Grab (throw): F,DF,D,DB,B+LP+RP
-Ryouga grabs his opponent neck, lifts them into the air, and slams them into
the ground.
(Ultimate Desperation)
Eternal Lost Boy: F,DF,D,DB,B+RP+LK
-Ryouga puts his hands on his head and gets lost, charging blindly towards
his opponent.
[P-Chan Form]
Headbutt: LP
Air headbutt: LP while jumping
Sidestep: RP+RK
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- Rouge -
Rouge is a masked girl that seeks the Shingouki in order to unleash a powerful
demon from the past.
Flying Stomp (opponent on ground): D,RP
Psychokinesis (throw): LP+LK
Sidestep: RP+RK
Electric Sphere: D,D+Punch
-Rouge creates a electric sphere in front of her.
Energy Sphere: D,DF,F+Punch
-Creates a protective sphere around Rouge for a moment. Use LP for one
pulse, RP for two.
Energy Volley: D,DB,B+Punch
-A very cheap attack that sends a flurry of projectiles all over the screen.
(Combo Strings)
Rouge does not have any combo strings
(Power Desperation)
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(Life Desperation)
Dance Spin: D,DB,B+RK
-Rouge bows, then spins forward a few times with her arms extended.
(Ultimate Desperation)
Frenzy
-Rouge waves her arms in the air a few times, then turns and falls on her
back.
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(V) [Secrets]
- Play With the Loading Screen -
Use the direction pad on controller one to move the 'Loading' man around the
screen, or press Circle to make him scratch his head.
- "Answering Machine" Sound Test -
In Story Mode, complete all the map areas but one. Then go to the right of
the first area to find a new location. Enter it to find a Sound Test, in which
each character will recite their own Answering Machine message.
- Play as Rouge in Versus Mode-
Player 1: Highlight Ranma and press Right(3), Down, Left(3) Up, and any
button.
Player 2: Highlight Ryouga and press Left(3), Up, Right(3), Down, and any
button.
Note: Only one player can select Rouge per battle.
- Alternate costumes -
When selecting a character in either versus mode or battle mode, hold L1 + R1.
- GameShark Codes -
Use these codes with a GameShark cheat peripheral:
P1 Infinite Energy - 800C7A5C 00C0
P1 No Energy - 800C7A5C 0000
P2 Infinite Energy - 800C7A5E 00C0
P2 No Energy - 800C7A5E 0000
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(VI) [FAQ]
- Why does all the text make no sense?
Because it's in Japanese. Ranma ½ Battle Renaissance is a Japanese Sony
PlayStation game and was never ported to the American PlayStation.
- Can I play this game on my American PlayStation system?
Not unless you have modified your console using a chip or plug-in device
such as a Modshark.
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(VII) [Acknowledgments]
-Rumiko Takahashi, for creating the wonderful Ranma ½ universe.
-My good friend Damius, for putting up with my constant Ranma-related
ramblings.
-CJayC, for his devotion to GameFAQs.
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©2000
By Ryouga