=============================================================================== ONIMUSHA 3: DEMON SIEGE *Japanese-US Version* =============================================================================== (c)CAPCOM CO., LTD 2004 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Character Samanosuke (c)Fu Long Production. (c)bWoNg 2004 Mytruedestiny2@yahoo.com V.0.66 My new email address is:mytruedestiny05@yahoo.com I appologize to you all for not being able to reply to your email since the previous email address is not a valid anymore, duh >_<. =============================================================================== INTRO =============================================================================== This game is great. Once you play it, (maybe) you do not want to stop. Collect all weapons and finished the Training Mode. Master the Special Moves. Well, it may contains a bit of repetition recipe :). It would be nice if the gameplay/Battle System is something in common to the Vagrant Story or Legend of Dragoon or "Devil May Cry". I wish for it :)~ What is a Japanese-US version? Based on the Japanese walkthrough, I got a chance to play the US version. Everything seems to be the same only a few things are belongs to the other side The naming is automatically as stated in the US/English version. I am writing this US version in order to clarify confuse things and to give you all what you want; the complete walkthrough :) Currently I have already translated this walkthrough into a English version up to Episode 10. Let's hope I can complete my task within the next week :). I still need helps for the Japanese version; could you please let me know the Romaji style for all the naming in the Japanese version? Also the enemy list if possible? I will put the Romaji side by side with the English naming if possible so that this walkthrough will be at it's best to serve you all :). P.S. I also put a number on each EcoSpirit I found to make it easier to trace back and to recount it :). =============================================================================== DISCLAIMER/COPYRIGHTS =============================================================================== This guide is copyright (c)2004 bWoNg, mytruedestiny2@yahoo.com. You can always find the latest update on www.gamefaqs.com. Friendly sites: www.gamefaqs.com, www.ign.com, www.neoseeker.com, www.cheathappens.com www.cheatcc.com www.videogamewalkthroughts.net www.gamerspot.gr www.gamercheats.gr www.spiderx.servegame.com Should any other site is requesting for approval to host this walkthrough on their site, please write to me by email and hopefully I will be able to reply A.S.A.P. This guide is distributing freely as long as it remains in its original form. It is only for private use and may not be reproduced for commercial purpose. Please notify me on the above address if you found this walkthrough on any other site except those listed. The author (bwong) has the right to use your comments or inputs to help providing useful information within this walkthrough. I may use a part of your email or a full list of your comments, etc, for the above purpose. Please do not place a direct link into this faq, unless C_Jay_C has given you his solid permission and you should let me know in prior to posting it. (You might as well violating the rules and regulations on a specific website) All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their respective trademark and copyright holders. =============================================================================== VERSIONS HISTORY =============================================================================== Version 0.10 February 28, 2004 20.49 Complete walkthrough from Episode 0 to Episode 5. Plus the main idea on Episode 6. Version 0.15 March 01, 2004 21.19 Correction on SOME of the naming, items, weapons, etc. Thanks to all of you at gamefaqs message boards that provide us with the correct naming. Place and arrange new sections on the walkthrough. Version 0.30 March 05, 2004 22.29 Place and arrange new sections. Added walkthrough from Episode 6 to Episode 7. Version 0.40 March 07, 2004 02.03 Added ONE MORE Rune Stone in Episode 2 :) -too bad you cannot level select- Added new strategy to the boss on episode 2 (easy way to beat him). Added walkthrough for Episode 8. Use * * sign to differ Rune Stones from other items. Other corrections. Version 0.42 March 07, 2004 21.43 Added Side Mission info. I will include submissions from readers on the next update. Version 0.45 March 14, 2004 21.11 Added walkthrough for Episode 9. Some corrections. Submission under the Miscellaneous. Version 0.48 April 18, 2004 21.00 Added walkthrough up to Episode 10, 11 in progress. Some corrections. Submissions from readers and the follow up for the updated walkthrough. Thanks for your input guys. I myself have finished the game about a month ago, but I was quite busy so please forgive me for the late update >_<. I have measured a way to beat that **** Nobunaga. I hope I still remember it after a month :)~ And I never did use a single Max HP/MP Increase for the completion of this game :)~ Version 0.49 April 25, 2004 20.56 Corrections here and there. IMPORTANT!!! There are 3(three) Dark Realms in a new game and it is applicable to both Jacques and Samanosuke. So, totally there are 6(six) Dark Realm with unique items inside each of it. One more Brown Revive Doll for Jacques (transfer it to Samanosuke :). Version 0.50 May 08, 2004 09.09 Completed walkthrough on a New Game! Minor corrections. Version 0.52 May 13, 2004 05.40 Added a new URL for www.videogamewalkthroughts.net Added a new URL for http://spiderx.servegame.com Reply for a bug report (from Frankie Boyd); Thanks for the confirmation!!! That is not a bug at all, it is a common case where the Ninja split into two person in order to distract Samanosuke. Such Ninja Technique is called "Bunshin" (info from -Jei Potter-) Secret (Blade Warriors save data) from Jimmyshar -jimmyshar@hotmail.com- Plus minor corrections! Version 0.55 May 23, 2004 00.30 Added a strategy for defeating Nobunaga for the last time :)~ Added info where to get the SPS15+G for the English version Minor corrections. Added Map and corrections to the Dark Realm no.3 at the Episode 8 & 12 for Jacques and Samanosuke. Need to add maps from the Episode 6. Version 0.60 May 30, 2004 21.00 This walkthrough is officially a Japanese/English walkthrough Added maps of Dark Realm 1 on the Episode 6. Correction on the Puzzle Box no.1; move 7 to 2. Update the submission section. Added new URL for gamerspot.gr and gamercheats.gr, thanks to Arcadios R. Gamerspot.gr team. Added and revise strategy on how to beat Marcellus. Use numbering system to EcoSpirit :) Other corrections and need more corrections :) on the next update. Need to update on the Training Scroll section. Version 0.65 June 15, 2004 08.15 Added more corrections. Added map to the Oni Mansion Glide Puzzle plus a step by step arrangement. A bit update on the submission section. Translation to the US version is up to Episode 10. Version 0.66 October 30,2004 19.17 My new email address is:mytruedestiny05@yahoo.com I appologize to you all for not being able to reply to your email since the previous email address is not a valid anymore, duh >_<. ^O~O^ I. Intro *** stiderC.IIIV* *II.Disclaimer/Copyrights suoenallecsiM.IIV* *III.Version History sedoC/terceS.IV* *IV. Hints and Tips *** hguorhtklaW.V I. Intro II. Disclaimer/Copyrights III. Version History IV. Hints and Tips + V. Walkthrough Episode 0: Nippon, Tensho, Year 10, 1582 Episode 1: Arc The Triomphe, France, 2004 Episode 2: The Old Village on Mt. Hiei Episode 3: The Sewer Episode 4: Sakai City, Senshu Episode 5: Notre Dame Episode 6: The Underwater Temple Episode 7: The Zoo Episode 8: Mount St. Michel, The Castle + Episode 9: Oni Mansion + Episode 10: The Azuchi Castle + Episode 11: The Eiffel Tower Episode 12: Reunited at Nippon, 1582 VI. Secret/Codes Secrets: Added the Panda Costume and trailer of 'Shadows of Rome'. Added tips for the Secret Training Codes: VII. Miscellaneous I.Submissions Your inputs and the follow up within the updated walkthrough. 1.BUG report from Frankie Boyd on Episode 8. Most did not agree including Jei Potter. But one person -Bad Panda- is standing up for Frankie Boyd. So, what is your final decision??? 2.Random password for every new game when you Henry is trying to save Jacques on Episode 8. 3.A different passwords for saving Jacques' life when playing a new game. 4.One more EcoSpirit from the deck of the Nan Ban Ship. 5.A request for the True Ending story. 6.A request for the Charge Modified Combos. Anybody willing to lend a hand? 7.A better explanation on how to absorb the negative aura from the statues :) on Episode 5 -Notre Dame-. 8.Same as no. 6. 9.A better explanation on how to absorb the negative aura from the Blue Door :) on Episode 6 -The Underwater Temple-. 10.Where to get the SPS15+G on the US version. 11.Same as no.9. 12.EcoSpirit is supposed to disappear said Capcom. Is this a True Story? Hit me baby ?>_Absorb spirits faster. Red Vest: Episode 3 -Inside the second room, at the end of the small alley- Use-->More Red Spirits from kills (No more Yellow and Blue Spirits!). Green Vest: Episode 4 -At the Backyard of the main store- Use-->Able to absorb spirits from live Genma. White Vest: Episode 5 -Inside the Notre Dame, opposite the altar to the end Use-->Heals you when standing still. Yellow Vest: Episode 6 -Inside the Yellow Door on the upper level- Use-->When attacking Red Spirits come out. Orange Vest: Episode 8 -Glide to the top of the castle from the main door- Use-->Show enemy's life and Issen moment. Purple Vest: Episode 8 -Samanosuke on the Dark realm 2, Green Warp- Use-->Decrease the use of magic when using Sword magic. Black Vest: Complete the Issen Training at the save point. Use-->All Issen :)~ 26.I have calculated everything and if you follow this walkthrough correctly, you will get the Onimusha ranking once you completed this game, even if you miss the 'Less than 6 hours' but as long as you get the Black Haori :) For more details, let me copy and paste the info from Kouli and Raimia on the Message Boards: From Kouli: In 6 different aspects, have 41+ points to get Onimusha ranking, on easy, you need 50 points. Less than 6 hours + 10 points 170000 Souls + 10 points 2300 Kills + 10 points 600+ Issen + 10 points Hidden Stuff -Get all 6 stuffs = + 10 points Hidden Stuffs are: 1. 3 Sealed Jade (for Onimusha 1, Samanosuke's weapons) 2. Bishamon Sword 3. Oni Musou 4. Black Haori for Ako From Raimia: a little more detail about the realm items. 1. 3 Sealed Jade + 10 points for each 2. Bishamon Sword + 30 points 3. Oni Musou + 30 points 4. Purple Haori for Ako + 10 points 100 points = 10 points 70-99 points = 6 points 50-69 points = 4 points 40-49 points = 3 points 20-39 points = 2 points 19 and below = 1 point And what is the reward for collecting the Onimusha ranking? Is it all worthful for the (Michelle's) towel? :)~ 27.Bishamon Sword and Oni Musou: Do you think there is a special function of this sword? Yes, you are right. I found out that when using this sword you are semi-invincible!!! When you are using the Triangle button, the enemies will not have a chance to hit you at all!!! (if you hit them first of course :). What I mean is the sword is so powerful that you will finish most of the enemies with one Triangle slash or a few slashes for the boss’s type. You can also combine a 3/4 hits [] with the Triangle button for the final hit. This combination means a semi-invincible combo. Imagine this on the training session :)~. This is what happens to Jacques when he is equipped with the Oni Musou. To get a clearer view, when you use the Triangle move, you are invincible!!! 28.For the English version, you will get your SPS15+G after saving Henry in the Research Center, later on the Episode 7. 29.Keep changing weapons when doing magic attack. That means you will get more chances to do magic attacks and when the magic bar is refilling, it is automatically applicable for all weapons :)~ 30.Trainings for Samanosuke: Trainings for Jacques: 1. Guard -T1- 1. (Guard) 2. Draw Weapon -T2- 2. (Draw Weapon) 3. Archery -T3- 3. Oni-Bind Throw -T1- 4. Charge Attack -T4 4. Oni Bind-Bind Move -T2- 5. Deflect Critical -T5- 5. (Deflect Critical) 6. Chain Critical -T6- 6. (Chain Critical) 7. Ten Point Slash -T7- 7. (Ten Point Slash) 8. Oni All Trainings consist of 3 (three sessions); -Beginner, Intermediate, Advance. I list out all the trainings in order of appearance :) However, both Samanosuke and Jacques is capable of completing it at any time. Except for the Oni-Bind Throw and Oni-Bind-Bind Move which is belongs to Jacques. 31.I suggest to upgrade the Oni Gauntlet first to increase functions then the weapons from the highest rank weapon. 32.Shortcut for the current map at anytime: Hold down L2 button for 2 seconds. =============================================================================== WALKTHROUGH =============================================================================== ******************************************************************************* Episode 0: Nippon, Tensho, Year 10, 1582 Battle in Honnoji Temple Items: Honnoji Temple Map, Herbx1. ******************************************************************************* Your army is battling against Genma Soldiers and Ninja. Go help them. Move your way up the staircase. *Front of Mainhall* (Save Point) Here you will find a Save Point (Protective Mirror) and Unlimited MP refill at the right corner. Pick up [Honnoji Temple Map] from the chest at the left side, in addition, one [Herb] behind the stairs on the left side of the Save Point. Inside the next door are Nobunaga and Mori Ranmaru. Fight against Mori Ranmaru: *Easy* -You can mash your button doing continuous attack if your HP is not in critical and eventually you will win. -Or you can watch his pattern and performing a timing fashion attack. You may also perform counterattack. Next is ... Nobunaga Oda... ******************************************************************************* Episode 1: Arc De Triomphe, France, 2004 Items: Salvex3, Herbx2, Medicinex1, Normal Arrowx20, Arc Map, Tensho Swords, Observation Key, Banquet Book, Power Jewelx1. ******************************************************************************* Jacques is coming to save his best friend, Philip. Give zombies some bullets. You need more bullets obviously. *Paris Alleway* (Save Point) Look who is coming, Hidemitsu Samanosuke Akechi. Smash the box on your right to get [Salve]x1. Complete the Training program by choosing the third option on the Save Point menu. Training Scroll S1: Guard (L1). -Samanosuke T1- Reward: [Herb]x1. Beginner : Get 15 Souls against 4 zombie soldiers. Intermediate: Get 15 Souls against 2 archers and 2 soldiers. Advance : Get 15 Souls against 1 Chain Ball. Learned Oni Art "Guard"! Training Scroll S2: Draw Weapon Perform a Special Moves (R1 + Square) from behind. -Samanosuke T2- Trick: Finish them (you may want to use arrows). Once they reappear at the center, perform R1 + [] combos from behind and absorb Souls easily. Reward: [Herb]x1. Beginner : Get 10 Souls against 2 soldiers. Intermediate: Get 10 Souls against 1 Chain Ball. Advance : Get 10 Souls against 1 High Soldier and 1 Ninja. Learned Oni Art "Draw Weapon"! Training Scroll S3: Archery (Hold R1 and press X). -Samanosuke T3- Reward: [Medicine]x1. Beginner : Get 15 Souls against 4 Birds. Very easy. Intermediate: Get 15 Souls against 2 Birds and 2 Soldiers. Easy. Advance : Get 15 Souls against 2 Birds and 2 High Soldiers. Easy. Learned Oni Art "Archery"! French meet Japan (Onimusha International + Last Mission :)~ French is going to Japan, while Japan stays in French. You got yourself plenty of tourist guides. Well, if you do not like a tourist guide, one suggestion is to use a Map. No, you have not gotten the map of Paris. It is easy anyway not to get lost here. Samanosuke sees Guildenstern on the top of the Arc De Triomphe. Down the stairs, to the left, smash the box blocking your way. To the right passageway, and go up. Open the chest on your front-right to get [Normal Arrow]x20. Pick up [Arc Map] from the next chest on the right side of the torch. Activate the torch in the middle, get inside the hidden room and obtained [Tenso Sword]. Get out and you will see a pretty face. Michelle Auburi/Aubert will be your kind assistant during your next quest so please be nice to her :). Notice now you can use 'Charge' by pressing and holding R1. Go to the left wing side and get [Salve]x1. FYI, there is one chest on the right wings area outside of your reach. Leave it for now. You can get it later once Ako has joined your party. Get inside the steel door and fight some enemies. After, pick up [Observation Key] on the floor. Go up and open the door with the key you have just received. Pick up [Banquet Book] on the stool. Another out of reach item next to the statue, leave it for now. You will see the first Blue Chest for your first puzzle. Puzzle Box 1. Turns Count: 3 Reward: [Power Jewel]x1. 1 2 3 @ --- 4 --- 5 6 ! ! 7 8 --- 9 --- @ Move 1 to 2, 4 to 1, 7 to 2. There is a Soul Statue here. Another chest with [Salve]x1. And a Save Point on the right. *Observation Level* (Save Point) You may want to upgrade a little bit before proceeding to the Boss. Once all set, go upstairs to fight the boss. Upgrade advice -Samanosuke-: Oni Gauntlet to level 2. Boss Fight: Brainstern (the Mecha Robot) Difficulty: : Easy -You can go directly hit the core or cripple it down systematically by destroying both the left and right arm. -Be careful with his missile launch and swing attack. -Once you get familiar with his basic attack pattern, it will be easy. You can event sneak between the rapid fire and keep hitting the core at the same time. ******************************************************************************* Episode 2: The Old Village on Mt. Hiei, Nippon, 1582 Items: Oni Gauntlet, Oni Whip, Onimusha Sroll, Ako Scroll, Herbx2, EcoSpirit no.1-2, Throw Scroll, Blue Vest, Medicinex3, Firefly Scroll, Mt. Hiei Map, Dokan Scroll, Bronze Mirror, Enja, Gate Key, Oni Jewelx1, Mission Scroll, Power Jewelx1. ******************************************************************************* -The Banquet Book is in Jacques' possesion now- Move Jacques forward and you will see a save point. *South Primeval Forest* (Save Point) Keep moving forward and Jacques will meet his son Henri, in danger. You will then obtained [Oni Gauntlet], [Oni Whip] and [Onimusha Scroll]. You are able to use R3 to choose target when you are holding down R1. This is only a test. Fight one Chain Ball. Use R1 Charge and [] to grab follow with [], [], []. Repeat. Or pick up the big stone with R1 + Circle. You will then meet Ogre from the Oni clan. After, you will get [Ako Scroll] and a new submenu for "Ako" (Vest) which you can equip with some 'EcoSpirits. From now on, Ako (she is a Tengu) will accompany you. And Jacques from now on is a Japanese fluent. She will be helping you with items hunting. So please be nice and pay attention to her when pressing the R1 button. Keep moving and you will meet some enemies. One of them will absorb all the souls. If you defeat this particular enemy, you will earn back all those souls. A little forward you will see a bunch of plants on your forward-left. You cannot destroy it now, not until you have received your new weapon 'Enja'. Leave it for now. You are now at the Small Village with two houses. The first one has a chest with a [Herb] inside it. Destroy one box next to the chest to get *EcoSpirit no.1*. Samanosuke is back to help you. On the second house you will get [Throw Scroll-Training -J1-] on the front floor and the [Blue Vest] inside the next chest. Go to the backside of the second house, you will see a chest out of your reach. Ako will say "I found it" and fly around the chest. Press X button to let Ako to open it and you will get [Herb]x1. Up the stairs and fight some enemies. On the top, you will see some kind of Stupa Tower. However, there is a missing part you need to find. *Stupa Tower* (Save Point) Go to save point and complete your Training. Training Scroll J1: Oni-Bind Throw. -Jacques T1- (Charge and Hold R1, press Square to grab, use L3 to determine which way to throw, press Square to smash enemy to the ground) Reward: [Medicine]x1. Beginner : Get 10 Souls against 1 Soldiers. Very easy. Intermediate: Get 10 Souls against 3 Soldiers. Easy. Advance : Get 10 Souls against 3 Ninjas. Easy. Learned Oni Art "Oni-Bind Throw" Choose the right path when facing to the Stupa Tower. You will get [Firefly Scroll] inside a chest on the left turn. Use R1 + X to glide over to the next area. When the glide is glowing green, which means you are ready to glide. On the next area, destroy the chest on the left turn to release Glides. Glide up. Open the chest next to the Buddha statue to get [Mt. Hiei Map]. Remember, Shortcut to the map is to press L2 for 2 seconds. Behind the chest that contains the map, -on the ground-, there is a [Dokan Scroll]. Get down the ladder, destroy the box to release a Glide and at the end get the [Bronze Mirror] you are looking for. There is a Glide to send you back. Wait, Ako is looking down to a box in the middle of the waterfall. Use her to get a [Medicine]x1. Now, get back to the tower and put the Bronze Mirror from the Menu Screen to get your new weapon; [Enja]. Remember the place where you found the plants inside the first forest? Go back there and smash those plants with your Fire Whip. Inside you will get a [Gate key]. Watch out for the big guy. You can search around to defeat some monsters and upgrade weapon. Get back to the Small Village and defeat one Bird to get the Glide placed in front of the first house. Use the Glide to get [Oni Jewel]x1. Get back to the tower area (save point), this time choose the left path. Clean up some plants on the roadside. Samanosuke is fighting some soldiers, help him. Use the Gate Key from the Menu Screen to open the gate. Destroy the box on your left after the gate to place one Glide. Glide up and pick up [Mission Scroll]. Go around to the other side and destroy one box to get *EcoSpirits no.2*. Open the chest at the end to get one [Medicine]x1. Equip 2 EcoSpirits to the Blue Vest. Continue forward, *Front of Lazuline Hall* (Save Point) Open the Puzzle Box in front of the main door. Puzzle Box 2. Turns Count: 4 Reward: [Power Jewel]x1. 1 --- 2 3 ! ! ! ! @ --- 4 5 --- 6 ! ! 7 8 9 --- @ Move 1 to 2, 4 to 1, 5 to 4, 8 to 5. Upgrade advice -Jacques-: Oni Gauntlet to level 2. Boss Fight: Marcellus Difficulty: Easy -You need to destroy his Shield. Mash button to attack him if your HP is not in critical. He will rarely counterattack you. -Or Charge your weapon, when he attack, avoid then quickly grab him with Enja, shoot him a few times, repeat until the shield is broken. This way, you will also get more souls to absorb. -When he is angry and you are on a distance he will start using his Thunder attack, you can avoid either by running away or Glide up. Nice. -Another easy way is to let him around the center area, hit him TWICE only, Glide up to avoid his sword, hit him TWICE, glide up to avoid, repeat the process. No sweat. Piece of cake. ******************************************************************************* Episode 3: The Sewer, France, 2004 Items: First-Aid Kitx2, Flame Arrowx20, Sewer Key, A Memo to Chief, Sewer Map, EcoSpirit no.3-6, Worker Memo, Scroll Chain Attack, Red Vest, Salvex1, Medicinex1, Oni Jewelx1, Iron Handle, Elec Arrowx20, Oni Med Level 1x1, Secret Medx1, Small Key, Power Jewel. ******************************************************************************* Ako is visiting Samanosuke in France and suddenly Michelle is able to understand and speaking Japanese. Go to the right wing and to the left corner. Ako will help you to pick up [First-Aid Kit]x1. Get inside the steel door and go upstairs. Open the door. Ask Ako to get [Flame Arrow]x20 next to the statue. Ako will also pick up items from defeated enemies for you. So you will never run out of Herbs and Arrows. (If you go to the roof, you will meet three Iron Balls. The darker one will perform charge attack, after, he is a sitting duck :) Get down and out of the main steel door. Michelle is waiting for you, ready to help you shooting some bad guys. View the map. You need to get down to the sub ground. Pick up the [Sewer Key] on the floor and use it to open the door, leading to the underground facilities. Lots of Slimy here. When the small slimy stuck on your body, hold down R1 to make them dizzy :) Get inside the first door. *Control Room* (Save Point) Pick up [A Memo to Chief]. Turn on the Power Generator. Light is on again. Outside, activate the operating device to lower the bridge. Pick up [Sewer Map] from the next chest. Get inside the second door (on the right) in the sewer. Slash one of the barrels to pick up *EcoSpirit no.3*. Inside the same room, going up the ladder, pick up [Worker Memo] on the table. Pick up a [Scroll Chain Attack] on the platform edge (you can look down to the ground floor) Still on the edge, facing to the left side of your tv/monitor, Use Archery to the upper-left and let Ako pick up *EcoSpirit no.4* Still at the same platform, on your side, there is a power generator missing its handle/crank. Get down, to the small alley at the same room, left side of the entrance door, turn right, you will see a chest, ignore it for this time, continue forward, slash one barrel to receive *EcoSpirit no.5*. Pick up the [Red Vest] from the chest behind the barrel. Equip 2 EcoSpirits to the Red Vest. That leaves us for one previous chest. Inside this chest is one funny character you need to slash continuously in order for her to drop [Salve]x1. By slashing her, you also get Energy Souls (Yellow). There is another door with three digits number as a password. By reading the Worker Note, you will understand what numbers to put. I was lucky to get the right numbers without knowing how to read it. Input 314 to open it. If you want to know for sure how to get those numbers, read this: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left: Control Room 1 Number of chairs. Middle: Control Room 1 Number of cassette Decks. Right: Control Room 1 Number of monitors. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- But before going any further, it is time for another Training. get back to the save point. Training Scroll S4: Charge Attack (Hold R1 to Charge and then attack by pressing []) -Samanosuke T4- Reward: [Medicine]x1. Beginner : Get 20 Souls against 4 Soldiers. Very Easy. Intermediate: Get 20 Souls against 1 High Soldier and 1 Ninja. Easy. Advance : Get 20 Souls against 2 Chain Ball. Easy+. Trick for round 3: -Defeat the first two Chain Ball by arrows, take position in front of the Evil Statue. -Facing to the front, use arrow to force them back and to defeat them as well. -Once they reappear, use your Charge Attack on them to get Souls. -Quickly get back to base your position, absorb the Souls. -Repeat the process. Learned Oni Art "Oni-Bind Throw" Get back to the second room, open the password door. Inside, there is another puzzle box: Puzzle Box 3 Turns Count: 5 Reward: [Oni Jewel]x1. 1 2 3 --- 4 --- @ ! ! @ --- 5 --- 6 7 8 ! ! ! ! 9 10----11 12 Move 3 to 2, 7 to 3, 6 to 7, 5 to 6, 1 to 5. Get down the ladder to the sewer. Move to the front. Slash some enemies. Get up the ladder on the right to pick up the [Iron Handle]. Get down to the sewer again and move to the end and let Ako pick up one [First-Aid Kit] for you. Upgrade advise -Samanosuke-: Tensho to level 2. Get back to the second room and up the ladder. Put the Iron Handle to the machine. The door below is open. Activate the Device (pull down the lever). Power is on, the light is on. To the upper-left side of the corner door, use Archery to get [Herb]x1. Get out from the corner door and activate the operator to lower the bridge. Move on to the end of the path to get [Elec Arrow]x20. *Sewer Area 2* (Save Point) Get up the ladder on the right, cut off the steel string to drop the giant ball into the sewer. There is a special chest (for Michelle) here but you cannot open it yet. From this point, you cannot get back to the second room. Your friends are calling for back up. You must hurry. Roll the Giant Ball forward. Slash those who dare to interfere. On the way, go up the ladder on your left to get [Oni Med Level 1]x1 (If you miss this item the first time, you will be able to get it on Episode 5) Once you reach to the place, keep rolling the ball to the end tunnel. Pick up [Secret Med]x1 near the end of the tunnel. Get up the ladder, to your upper-left there is *EcoSpirit no.6*. Use arrow to get it. Notice theer is a locked door here. Move forward and you will meet our soldier friend and receive [Small Key]. Get back to where you came and open the door to pick up [Power Jewel]x1 Climb the ladder at the end. ******************************************************************************* Episode 4: Sakai City, Senshu, 1582 Items: Wristwatch, EcoSpirits no.7-11, Sakai Map, Oni Jewel, Jubei Rmr, Oni Med Level 1x1, White Vest, Watermelon, Herbx2, Bind Move Training Scroll, Blacksmith Key, Medicinex2, Power Jewelx2, Toraya Order, Raisen, Hideyoshi Rmr, Time Lab 1, Genma Notice, Western Ship Map, Wheelhouse Key, Wood Charm, Log Book. ******************************************************************************* Ako has come back to Jacques. And they found a [Wristwatch]. *Sakai Main Street* (Save Point) You are free to talk to all the villagers. Smash the tiger head to get *EcoSpirit no.7*. Smash a big pot opposite to the save point to place a glide. Get up the ladder and open the chest to get [Sakai Map]. Use the Glide and open the Puzzle Box on the shore: Puzzle Box 4. Turns Count: 5 Reward: [Oni Jewel]x1. @ --- 1 2 3 ! ! 4 --- 5 6 ! ! 7 8 --- 9 --- @ Move 6 to 3, 5 to 6, 8 to 5, 9 to 8, 6 to 9. Get inside the Toraya Store with the two tigers at the front. Smash two big pots to get *EcoSpirit no.8* and *EcoSpirit no.9*. Pick up [Jubei Rmr] on the tatami. From where you are standing now, move to the left and face to the tatami, Ako will say "Right here" and help you to to get [Oni Med Level 1] from the upper-left corner. Go to backyard through the back door. Open the chest to get the [White Vest]. Equip the Vest with 4(four) EcoSpirits. (No more need to health items?) Talk to the shop owner (Kichiemon Toraya). You will be sent out. (You are free to explore and get some items before the enemies show up) I suggest you to get some items before revisit the shop since it is easier to pick up items and later on you can concentrate to finish off all the enemies. Talk to a kid outside the shop. He found something inside the barrel. Jacques wants it, but the kid found it first :). So the kid ask Jacques to barer it with something sweet. Now, if you talk again to the guy opposite the kid, you will be informed that the drawnbridge is broken and the blacksmith is intend to repair it. Go to the other path (turn left) to visit a market. Talk to the guy at the stall and he will give you a [Watermelon] as a replacement for the Wristwatch. Walk to the end of the road and turn right to get [Herb]x1 from the chest. Now choose the left path, open the door and follow the path to a chest contains [Bind Move Training Scroll]. Go back to the kid and give him the Watermelon. He is very happy now and leave. Check the barrel and a will Glide fly out of the barrel heading to second level of the Toray Store. Get inside the store and then pick up the [Blacksmith Key] on the left side. Go to the Save Point and play the Oni Bind-Bind Move Training. Mission Training Scroll J2: Oni Bind-Bind Move. -Jacques T2- (Charge and Hold R1 + [] to grab and then press Triangle to Burn the enemy) Before you start, please absorb the Magic Souls from the center. Reward: [Medicine]x1. Beginner : Get 10 Souls against 2 Soldiers. Very Easy. Intermediate: Get 10 Souls against 1 High Soldier and 2 Ninjas. Easy. Advance : Get 10 Souls against 2 High Soldiers and 1 Chain Ball. Easy+. Trick: -Whenever you are in critical condition, use the Triangle button to perform magic attack to let you out of danger. Move forward to the big gate, which lead you to the seaside. Get inside the left door. Smash those big pots to get *EcoSpirit no.10 and *EcoSpirit no.11*. Absorb the Souls from the statue. And a puzzle time. Puzzle Box 5: Turns Count: 6 Reward: [Power Jewel]x1. 1 2 3 @ --- 4 --- 5 6 ! ! 7 8 --- 9 --- @ Move 5 to 2, 4 to 5, 1 to 4, 2 to 1, 5 to 2, 6 to 5. Get [Toraya Order] on the platform on the right side. On the other side, you will find a sealed (Thunder-resonate) door. Leave it for now. Pick up [Herb]x1 from the chest on the second pier. If you run out of Oni Souls, go to the market road and fight some Ninjas. They usually releases Oni Soul once defeated (If you smash those sweet Waermelons, they can give you Energy Souls) Upgrade advise -Jacques-: Oni Gauntlet to level 3 (Max level). Upgrade advise -Jacques-: SA Coat to level 2. Go to where the Blacksmith is, -where you found the Oni Bind Training Scroll-. Open the door. On the upper-right of the door, there is [Medicine]x1. Ask Ako to help you get it. Inside, pick up [Raisen]. Go back to the seaside, to the sealed door. Use your Raisen to remove the seal. Inside, get [Hideyoshi Rmr] on the left side near the door. Move further in to get [Time Lab 1]. On the way out, Samanosuke comes to you. Go outside to help Samanosuke. Go up the stairs on the left leading to the harbor. You will meet Heihachi who will ask for a strength contest. After, Jacques will jump on his motorcycle to the ship. Defeat some enemies downstairs. Hit one lack box at the left corner to place one Glide. Get on top. Puzzle time. Puzzle Box 6. Turns Count: 5 Reward: [Power Jewel]x1. 1 2 --- 3 4 ! ! ! ! @ --- 5 6 7 --- 8 --- @ ! ! ! ! 9 --- 10 11 12 Move 1 to 2, 5 to 1, 6 to 5, 7 to 6, 11 to 7. Note: If you miss this Puzzle Box, you will be able to get it on episode 6. Get inside the door on the deck. Pick up [Genma Notice] on the floor and get [Western Ship Map] from the chest. Downstairs, hit the big picture and open the chest to get a fight with one strange character. After you defeat him, (He will not run away), you will get [Wheelhouse Key]. Open the next door. Inside, puzzle time. Puzzle Box 7. Turns Count: 6 Reward: [Wood Charm]x1. 1 2 3 4 @ --- 5 --- 6 7 --- 8 --- @ ! ! ! ! 9 10----11 12 Move 1 to 5, 2 to 1, 3 to 2, 7 to 3, 6 to 7, 2 to 6. Absorb Souls from the Souls Statue. Pick up [Log Book] from the chest. Get out of the Captain's Room. ******************************************************************************* Episode 5: Notre Dame, France, 2004. Items: D Critical Training Scroll, Power Jewelx1, EcoSpirits no. 12-17, Salvex1 ,Ice Arrowx20, Herbx2, Genma Rmr, Oni Jewel, Anti-Dark Charm, Dark Parchment, Notre Dame Map, Kuga, Rope Ladder, Statue Charm, Gold Skull, Time Lab 3, Elec Arrowx20. ******************************************************************************* Samanosuke's turn. *Notre Dame Square* (Save Point) Pick up [D Critical Training Scroll] on the ground on the right side. Training Scroll S5: Deflect Critical -Samanosuke T5-: Press L1 to block DURING the attack (almost get hit) and press [] to immediately counterattack. It is easier to tap the [] right after the blocking. Reward: [Power Jewel]x1. Beginner : Defeat 8 enemies. Easy+ (2 Soldiers, 2 High Soldiers, 2 Lizards, 2 Aquas). Intermediate: Defeat 7 enemies. Medium. (1 Ninja.1 Four Hands,1 Ninja+1 Four Hands,2 Slimes,1 Big Club) Advance : Defeat 6 enemies. Medium. (1 Ninja,1 Four Hands,1 Ninja+1 Four Hands,1 Big Sword,1 Big Ape) Note: You can perform counterattack for 2(two) enemies at the same time or tap the [] button after the first counterattack to perform the second one The bin on the right contains *EcoSpirit no.12*. Open the main entrance of the Notre Dame. Notice the double yellow seal in front of the door? That means your weapon should be at level 2 to open it. (That is why you can go back to previous levels to upgrade weapon by climbing down the ladder to the sewer) Inside, clear up some enemies so they will not disturb you when picking up items. You can practice your counterattack skill here. There are five statues here, one of them is a shape of a Lion with a pair of wings keeping a jewel inside the mouth. There is also a letter on the wall says "Holy lights shows dark and bright". Almost to the upper-left, smash those pots to get *EcoSpirit no.13*. At the upper-left corner, open one chest and there you go, the strange character again. Beat her to get [Salve]x1. Remember she will disappear if you waste your time. At the center front, there is a table. Smash the pot on its left to get *EcoSpirit no.14*. At the upper-Right area, Ako will tell you there is one item box. Use her to get [Ice Arrow]x20. On the right side, there is a Souls Statue. Absorb it. Now, from the Altar, move down to the end and pick up [Green Vest]. Go to lower-right corner to get [First-Aid Kit]. Continue to outside and smash the bin on the right to get another EcoSpirit, unfortunately, this one will not be counted :)~ So I guess this one is just a glitch. Upgrade advise -Samanosuke-: Oni Gauntlet to level 3 (Max). Get back to the Church (Notre Dame), get inside, and go to the altar. Examine the right side, see the red painted part of it? After you choose yes, a hidden door arises from the bottom. Underground. There is a small tomb lying on the ground. It says "The Oni...absorb darkness...hidden...shinning...ornament" From where you stand now, use arrow to get *EcoSpirit no.15* and [Herb]x1. Open the door in front. This place is working on blades trap at the center, walk to the left. You cannot open the door, yet. Continue to the left. At the right turn pick up [Genma Rmr]. Deactivate the trap by pressing the skull. It will also release the seal on the door. But do not enter yet. Continue to the left. Puzzle Box 8. Turns Count: 6 Reward: [Oni Jewel]x1. 1 2 --- 3 4 ! ! ! ! @ --- 5 --- 6 7 8 ! ! 9 10 11----12----@ Move 7 to 8, 6 to 7, 10 to 6, 11 to 10, 12 to 11, 8 to 12. Get inside the unsealed door. There is a fork. At the corner where the fork starts, you will see a shinning spot, smash it and then pick up [Anti-Dark Charm]. From now on, you can absorb the Darkness Energy by pressing and holding the O button. Choose to go straight and you will get [Dark Parchment]. In front of you is a cliff. From where you stand now, use arrow to get *EcoSpirit no.16*. Get back to the fork and choose the left path of the fork. Something is hanging on the ceiling. Use Ako to get [Herb]x1. Another one, use arrow to get one *EcoSpirit no.17*. Open a chest to get [Notre Dame Map]. You cannot open the sealed door, yet. You need to go back to the Church. If you examine the Dark Parchment you have just picked up, you will notice there is a connection between the four statues in the Church with the Darkness surrounding the statues. Now you need to visit the four of them one by one, starting from the statue with only one candlestand burning and so on. You have to absorb the Darkness from those statues in orderly fashion. ->Please hold down the O button to absorb the Darkness<- (Thanks to Steve Tan, desho55@yahoo.com for asking about a more elaborate explanation on how to absorb the Darkness) Finally, the jewel on the mouth is shining brightly. Approach it to obtain [Kuga]. Go back to the sealed door inside the underground. Open it with the Kuga equipped. Another blades trap is waiting for you. As usual, go to the left. The first pit stop is just a safe place with some plants. Continue going to the left. There is a safe point at the next pit stop. and a closed door with one skull lost. *Slicing Corridor* (Save Point) Continue to the left. Get [Rope Ladder] from the chest. At the next pit stop, guess what? Puzzle Box 9. Turns Count: 5 Reward: [Statue Charm]x1. 1 2 3 4 @ --- 5 6 7 8 ! ! 9 --- 10----11 12----@ ! ! ! ! 13 14 15----16 Move 8 to 4, 12 to 8, 11 to 12, 10 to 11, 6 to 10. Go back to the cliff after the 'fork' where you picked up the Dark Parchment. Use the Rope Ladder and move down. At the bottom pick up [Gold Skull]. Use the Gold Skull to open the closed door next to the save point at the Slicing Corridor. Inside, you will meet Guildenstern again. Wait, he is escaping through a time machine. Well, he left you a present with personal bodyguards. Use Blocking Counterattack to win easily. (You can still get out and save if you want to) On the ground, there is [Time Lab 3]. On the right side of the platform there is a box contains [Elec Arrow]x20. Use Ako to get it. After Guildenstern to the Time Machine, (you cannot go back). ******************************************************************************* Episode 6: The Undersea Temple, 2004. Items: Oni Med Level 1x1, EcoSpirit no.18-19, Tablet:Time Fold, Yellow Disk, Ancient Slab, Time Lab 2, D Critical Training Scroll, Sea Temple Map 1, Oni Tortoise, L Dragon Horn, Medicinex1, Dark Realm Scroll, Thunder Seal, Secret Med, Blue Disk, Soul Arrowx10, Oni Jewelx1, Hyosai, Sea Temple Map 2, Chain Critical Training Scroll, Firefly Wings, R Dragon Horn, Power Crystal, Chigo, Temple Tablet, Yellow Vest, Red Disk, Wind Seal, Power Jewelx1. ******************************************************************************* Upgrade advise -Samanosuke-: Kuga to level 2 You will be in a place where the 'Nan Ban Ship' harbors. Remember Jacques? But no sign of him because this is in a different time folding :). Ako is unable to warp to Jacques either. On the left side of the upper deck, you will find [Oni Med Level 1]x1. At the center of the upper deck, if you use Archery, the arrow will point out to a certain direction on the upper-left corner of your screen (you should see the steel bar with holes on your feet). Use your arrow TWO TIMES and Ako will get you *EcoSpirit no.18!* Thanks to Fabian Tan for informing about this finding although I have updated the walkthrough itself, but Fabian is eligible for a Full Credit for her kind assistance :). Get inside the Main Door. *Undersea Temple* (Save Point) On your right there is a chest contains [Tablet:Time Fold]. The main idea is to teleport Key Items between Samanosuke and Jacques. When one of them get the key item (Color Disk), transfer it using the Teleporto/Time Folder by activating the Purple Mirror next to the save point. Opposite to the Purple Mirror/Time Folder, there is the Unlimited MP Refill, but you can only use it starting from Jacques. At the center platform, There are three Mini/Elemental Towers. Each tower needs a (color) Disk -Yellow, Blue and red- to fully operate. -Each color is corresponding to their elemental power- It is now your mission job to find the three Disks and place it on the correspondence tower. Take the staircase and grab the [Yellow Disk] from the tower on the right. Use the Time Folder and deliver the Yellow Disk to Jacques. Yes, you can send and receive other items to and from between both of them. And you can switch character by using it at any time. (Samanosuke can get inside the Yellow door, however he cannot continue further because of the flood) Jacques comes out from the ship, in the year of 1582. Place the Yellow Disk on its original place. Now you can get through the Yellow Door. Get inside, use the Glide to get to the next room. Before you enter, notice on the right there is a Dragon Decoration on the wall with one Horn only. You need to find the other one. Inside the room, there is one chest contains [Ancient Slab] and [Time Lab 2]. Once you picked up the Key Item, enemies show up. There is also a Pedestal surronded by Red light. Inside the Pedestal is the Red Disk (the color of the light determines the color of the Disk). You cannot touch it now, not yet. Do not worry wasting your MP because you can always absorb MP from the Unlimited MP refill near the first Save Point. (The first time, only Jacques can take advantage of the Unlimited MP Refill) Do not forget to pick up [D Critical Training Scroll] from th upper-left corner Go back to the save point and complete the Training. Training Scroll : -Jacques - Push the [] button just before an enemy attack for the special "Critical" move. Works better when executed ~while side-stepping an attack~ Weapon Used: Lightning Spear (For better range, faster charging, etc) I recommend upgrading your armor to level 3. (No Souls to absorb this time) Remember, there are several ways to achieve counterattack; -Hold Down R1, circle movement in front of the enemy and press Square when the attack is almost hit you. -Tapping the R1 once/twice when avoiding hit and press Square to Counterattack. -Avoiding and press Square during the enemy's attack/almost hit (this may the best solution in this mission). -If you are a very lucky guy, button mashing for R1 and [] continuously and sometimes, you will perform the counterattack. -Persuade the enemy to attack by running in front of/near him. Wait until he is beginning to attack then quickly hit [] to perform heavy attack, thus performing counterattack. (Heavy attack is perform when you are running for about 3 seconds and hit the [] button) Trick: This may take more time to beat the enemy. *Hold down left/right directional pad when holding down R1 to move in circle and press Square at the right timing when the enemy is start attacking. Up and down pad to move forward and backward. You move faster when using directional pad. This way, when you fail to perform the counter attack, your whip will grab the enemy and lock his attack and movement (100% safe). Press X button to cancel grabbing and keep repeating the process until you get the result. It is better to move in a circle with the enemy at the center area. Reward: [ ]x1. Beginner : Defeat 7 enemies. Easy+ (Soldiersx2, Four Feetsx2, Lizardsx2, Slimyx1) Intermediate: Defeat 7 enemies. Medium. (Ninja, Four Hands, Ninja + Four Hands, Four Hands, Big Club, Chain Ball) Advance : Defeat enemies. Hard. This one is a real a pain in the a** >_<. (Big Sword, Big Ape, Genma Soldier?, Genma High Soldier?, Big Sword + Big Ape, ) Go ride the capsule to the upper level. Inside the chest, you get [Sea Temple Map]. To defeat the enemy above, you may throw the small pillar or use charge + X when near to them. Opposite to the capsule there is a Puzzle Door. Place the Ancient Slab to the empty shelf. Puzzle Time. 5 X 4 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 22 or 5 X 4 + 1 + 3 - 2 = 22. Forward and you will see the Earth Sealed Door. Turn right and open one chest to release a Glide outside. Go to upper platform using the Glide and turn right to get [Oni Tortoise]. Open one chest at the opposite center contains a [L Dragon Horn]. Do not forget to use Ako to get [Medicine]x1 on the upper-left shelf to the left of the big door. Get back to the Earth Sealed Door. This time turn left. At the end of the left turn, wait for a moment and a strange guy will glide down on a rope and still hanging. Choose yes two times to answer him. Dark Realm 1: Jacques --------------------- START / \ / \ B2 P1 \ \ G3 ! ! P4* B = BLUE P = PINK G = GREEN * = Thunder Seal START = STARTING POINT Start: In the Main Warp Zone, you will automatically get [Dark Realm Scroll]. Defeat all enemies in the Main area. 1. Pink : Fight three Big Clubs. Try to perform Deflect Critical with your lvl 3 All 3 of them will be counterattacked one by one in a lightning zap. Cool. Defeat another two of them. Absorb Souls from the Souls Statue. 2. Blue : Defeat enemies. 3. Green: Defeat enemies. 4. Pink : Defeat enemies and pick up [Thunder Seal] Exit through the Center Warp. Go back to the lower level. Get outside the room with the Pedestal. On your left, there is a door with Dragon Decoration with one horn only. Place your L Dragon Horn to activate the mechanism. The water is draining. Now you can go down/up the stairs or at least it is accessible for Samanosuke. Switch character to Samanosuke. Get inside the Yellow Door. Down the stairs, pick up [Secret Med] from chest at the upper-left corner. Go up the staircase and open the only door at the end corner. Pick up [Blue Disk] from the Pedestal. Boss fight: Genma Mori Ranmaru. -Easy+- Weapon used: Wind Katana. -Get close to him. Hit him. Charge your level up if possible. -Seldom, when you are still holding down the R1 when hitting him, you will be performing Multiple Counterattack! (3 times in a row in charge up level :) -When he throws fireball, avoid or block or throw it back by guarding. -Your arrow can eliminate his fireball. -When Genma Mori Ranmaru is absorbing his broken energy/souls, combo him. If possible, at the end of the combo use (Wind) Magic. Or just use magic for a better chance to hit. -As long as there is still Souls/Energies to absorb, take that to your advantage. -You can use arrow to damage him and then he will try to absorb his souls, giving you chance to do more/greater damage. -That's it. Wait, this is a very easy way to finish off Ranmaru (secret tips): -Always absorb!!! within a safe range. Mori Ranmaru will then releases his Yellow Fireball, perform counterattack. It will turn into a Energy (Yellow) Soul. -Absorb the Energy Soul. Once you get it, Ranmaru will be angry and therefore more Yellow Fireball to come. Counterattack all of them to get Engergy Souls. -When Ranmaru is absorbing back his Energy Souls, give him a direct hit/combo with magic preferred or just a direct charge hit. Teleport the Blue Disk and switch character to Jacques. Place the Blue Disk on the Lightning Tower, center platform. The correspondence door will open. Go in. (Remember, you can switch character at any time) Open the door at the end. Once you are in this room, to your right is another Dragon Decoration with only one horn. Again, you need to find the other pair. In this room, also there is a sealed door and an elevator. Get in the elevator to the lower level. Use Ako to open a box on top of the container on your upper-right corner to get [Soul Arrow]x10. Get out to the upper level. Use the stairs to go up and open the door. Use the Glide to find one Puzzle Box at the corner. Puzzle Box 10. Turns Count: 5 Reward: [Oni Jewel]x1. 1 2 3 --- 4 ! ! ! ! 5 6 7 8 ! ! ! ! @ --- 9 --- 10 11 12----@ ! ! ! ! 13 14----15 16 Move 9 to 13, 10 to 9, 11 to 10, 7 to 11, 6 to 7. At the end of the road, you will find three more Glides lying on the floor. Use Ako to reactivate them. Continue forward and use one Glide then pick up your new weapon [Hyosai]. Now you can smash enemies on the ground and use Ice magic. Retrace to the sealed door and open it. Inside there is a wingless Oni Firefly (Glide) on the floor. Nothing you can do about it. Your job is done for now. Go back to where you found Hyosai just now. Use the Glide on the right and you will find the Puzzle Box 6 which you have already completed during episode 4. Continue gliding two times more and you will be onboard the ship. Move to the save point, switch character to Samanosuke. Do not forget to teleport the Bloody Arrow and other kind of arrow to Samanosuke. Retrace your way back to the unsealed room. Ups, better hurry before the water gets to you. On the right outside the unsealed door there is a chest contains [Sea Temple Map 2]. On the left outside, next to the staircase, pick up [Chain Critical Training Scroll]. Inside the unsealed room, at the end you will get [Firefly Wings]. Get upstairs and open the door. Now you can smash those boxes. Pick up [R Dragon Horn]. Now, on this part, when you smash those boxes to get the Dragon Horn, I once obtain one false EcoSpirit, which is I think a glitch just like the one I get on the episode 5 (when you smashed the bin on the right :). Get downstairs, find the Dragon Decoration. Activate it using the R Dragon Horn. Now you can get out from that door. Move your way to the Save Point. Complete your Training. Training Scroll S6: Chain Critical. Push the [] button after Deflect Critical or Critical to execute additional critical on surrounding enemies. -Samanosuke T6- Note: Press forward + Square to trigger. Even if you press forward on your analog stick, it will work just fine. Then subsequently tapping the Square button in accordance to the Red Orbs. Beginner : Need to perform Double Counter attack or more and collect 10 Souls. (Soldiers and High Soldiers) Easy. Intermediate: Need to perform Double Counter attack or more and collect 10 Souls. (One Big Ape and two Lizard Man) Medium. Advance : Need to perform Double Counter attack or more and collect 10 Souls. Teleport the Firefly Wings and switch character to Jacques. (Thanks to Kouli for mentioning a route back to Nan ban Ship) Go to the Nan ban Ship. Use the Glides there and move Jacques to the Generator Room, where Samanosuke picked up the Firefly Wings. Use the item on the Glide lying on the floor :). Pick up the [Power Crystal]. All the machines stop working. Go back to the Save Point through the Nan Ban ship and switch again to Samanosuke. (Outside the room, Heihachi is fighting with the Genma) Do not forget to teleport the Blue Power Capsule. The Blue Door is covered with somekind of Dark Mist. ->Please hold down the O button to absorb the Dark Mist on the Blue Door<- (Thanks to Tan Wie Tiong, for reminding me to explain more clearly on how to absorb the negative aura) Route your way to the generator room and equip the Blue Power Capsule to power it up. You need to avoid those machines by performing side stepping. Get inside the elevator outside and go to the lower level. Smash those boxes to get *EcoSpirit no.19*. Take the new weapon [Chigo]. Get back to the Yellow Door. The elevator is now working fine. You are now able to unsealed the Earth Door with the help of Chigo. Inside, you will get [Temple Tablet] and the [Yellow Vest] inside the chest. And do not forget to pick up the [Red Disk] on the Pedestal!. Equip 5 EcoSpirits to the Yellow Vest :). Wait, Samanosuke is able to join the Dark Realm. It is about time now Dark Realm 1: Samanosuke ------------------------ START ! ! B1 / \ / \ P2------B4 ! ! ! ! G3* P5 B = BLUE P = PINK G = GREEN * = Wind Seal START = STARTING POINT Start: In the Main Warp Zone, defeat all Soldiers and Ninjas. 1. Blue : Defeat Big Clubs and Big Sword. 2. Pink : Defeat Soldiers, Genma Sword. 3. Green : Ninja and Scissors. Pick up [Wind Seal] from the chest. 4. Blue : Plants and Slimmers. 5. Pink : Four Hands, Birds. Soul Statue. Exit from the Center Warp. Finally, place the Red Disk on the Elemental Tower. Get inside the Red Door. Puzzle Box 11: Turns Count: 6 Reward: [Power Jewel]x1. 1 2 --- 3 4 ! ! ! ! 5 6 7 --- 8 --- @ ! ! @ --- 9 --- 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Move 14 to 15, 10 to 14, 11 to 10, 7 to 11, 6 to 7, 5 to 6. Now, as Samanosuke, the road ahead is a dead end. Switch to Jacques and do not forget to teleport the Red Disk to him. Use Jacques to put back the Red Disk. Get inside the Red Door. Continue forward and open the big door at the end. Boss Fight: Easy+ -Hit him once or twice and he will fight back. -Be careful of his Ice Breath, use R1 + Circle to jump to a secure place. -Be careful of his Fire Breath, use R1 + Circle to jump to a secure place. -When his body is charge with electricity, which means he is ready to charge you down. -When jumping away using R1 + Circle, if you are passing over him, then Jacques will automatically hit him once. -When he is standing tall, he is ready to smash you. You cannot defend against this attack. Better jump away using R1 + Circle. -His weak side is on the left or right side or behind him. -Repeat the process. After, you need to escape from the flood and get on the Train. The water will not flow over the train station, no worry. Samanosuke's Turn. Get inside the Red Door and open the door at the end. You will meet Mori Ranmaru, again, but not for long. ******************************************************************************* Episode 7: The Boulogne Zoo Items: Soul Bracelet, Grenadex10x2, Paris Report, First-Aid Kitx6, EcoSpirit no.20-26, Zoo Flyer, Zoo Map, Mecha Demon 1, Boat Key, SPS15+R, Secret Medx1, SPS14+G, [Soul Bracelet], Lab Building Key, Mecha Demon 2, Ten Slash Training Scroll, Oni Jewelx1. ******************************************************************************* You are now controlling Michelle Auberry/Aubert. Your first weapon is SPS15+S. This is a short-range weapon. Ako is not with you so you need to pick up items/drop items by yourself. Open the chest on the left for [Soul Bracelet]. Now you can absorb souls from the defeated Genma. You can get into the sewer and get wet, yes you need to go there to get your new weapon. Get back to where Samanosuke cut off the metal string to drop down the giant ball on Episode 3 (get up the ladder on the end of the corner). Pick up [Grenade]x10. ---(In the Japanese version though, you should get [SPS15+G]. That is a long range Grenade Launcher :))--- ******************************************************************************* All right guys, I received a lot of emails regarding this SPS15+G and those who did not get this baby at the exact place as stated on the Japanese walkthrough. The reason is because they are playing a different version, namely the US version. That is why they get the new weapon on a different place. I received some emails informing that you can get the SPS15+G after saving Henry at the end of episode 7 in the Research Center. So do not worry, you will get your weapon as promised :)~ ******************************************************************************* Care to join a field trip? Get back all the way to the city and get to the top on the tower where Samanosuke fight the Mecha Robot on Episode 1. You will not get much trouble with the hi-tech Grenade Launcher on your hands. (Not suitable for the US version :)~ Route back to the Church (Notre Dame). Retrace all the way to the underground, then to where Samanosuke met Guildenstern (before using the Time Machine). She will meet two Big Swords. Please use grenade :) R1 + Triangle. And a hidden room shows up. Take out the [Paris Report] from the bookshelf. Ako has finally come to you seeking help for Samanosuke. And Anry/Henri is somewhere with Samanosuke, get caught. In the Zoo, walk up the staircase on the right screen and open a chest in the corner contains [First-Aid Kit]. Important Note: Please use the Assault Riffle and equip the Yellow Vest for the best Souls Collecting result :). Thanks to Sheeperstar Mary-Killa for the info. Get on to a new screen, destroy the bin on the right to get *EcoSpirit no.20*. Move forward and some enemies will show up, nothing you can’t handle of. On the left corner, before the bridge, there is a box contains [Grenadex10]. On the right area, there is a save point. *East Section of Zoo* (Save Point) Pick up [Zoo Flyer] on the right-end floor. Go to the left, pass the bridge. Right after the bridge, on the right side, use Ako to open a box to get [First-Aid Kit]. On the left side there is a locked big door. At the end of the road, destroy one bin to get *EcoSpirit no.21*. Get inside the door at the end of the road, and it is a bit dark. Use your grenade to light it up a bit. Inside the window case there is a box contains [First-Aid Kit]. You have to use Ako to open it. Remember, there is a Sealed Door in this room. Get out from the next door. On the upper-left corner, there is a chest contains [First-Aid Kit]. Shoot a bin at the straight end to get *EcoSpirit no.22* and open a chest at the opposite corner to receive [Zoo Map]. Get inside the door on the left. Move to the left and pick up [Mecha Demon 1] in front of a big gate. You cannot open the big gate, not now. Continue to the left, shoot the big pot to get *EcoSpirit no.23*. Get down the ladder to the bottom. Approach the four handles to operate the gate. 1. Operate the Left handle and defeat one Big Ape. 2. Operate the Mid Left handle to get [Boat Key]. 3. Operate the Mid Right handle and defeat one Big Ape. 4. Operate the Right handle to get your new weapon [SPS15+R]. It is a type of sniper riffle, but is not effective for short range combat, especially when the power is less compare to the Grenade launcher. Open the big gate upstairs to shortcut your way back. Route back to the East Section Save Point, continue forward, turn left at the end, down the stairs and onto the boat on the river. Use the Small Key to on the Control Box. (You can use this boat to go back and forward) We have arrived. Up the stairs and move to the Save Point. *Front of Research Point* (Save Point) Get [First-Aid Kit]x1 on the opposite end corner. Get inside the door. Clean up the messy room. Pick up [Secret Med]x1 from behind the stairs. From where you stand, aim to your top (from under the staircase) and get *EcoSpirit no.24*. Walk to the center of the room and aim to the ceiling in front of the steel door for *EcoSpirit no.25*. From where the big plant was, there is a hidden path. Go through it. You will meet Anry/Henri. Clean up some mess. On the upper-right top corner (opposite to Anry/Henri), there is *EcoSpirit no.26* for the total of seven in episode 7 :). IMPORTANT: Right after you finish off the two Big Apes, collect the [SPS14+G] from one of the cage. Do not deactivate the Control Station before Michelle pick up her Grenade Launcher!!! Also get one [First-Aid Kit] in another broken cage. Finally, deactivate the Control Station on the wall. Anry/Henri and Samanosuke will be free. A reunion, how touching, for a short time. Samanosuke's turn (Still inside the Research Center). Pick up [Soul Bracelet] on the floor. Upstairs there is a sealed door. Need to find the key. Route your way back to the sealed room over the bridge on the East Section. It is at the end road after passing over the bridge near the starting point Use your level 2 Kuga in order to open the Sealed Door. Inside, pick up [Lab Building Key]. Get back to the Research Center, except this time you do not need to get downstairs. Open the Lab door using the Lab Buiding Key. Some enemies will show up. Here you can find a Puzzle Box and a Save Point. *Inside Research Center* (Save Point) [Mecha Demon 2] is on the table and [Ten Slash Training Scroll] lying there just in the corner opposite of the Puzzle Box. Complete your Training. Training Scroll S7: Ten Point Slash Back away, draw and push UP + [] button to charge the enemy. -Samanosuke T7- Note: Press forward + Square to trigger. Even if you press forward on your analog stick, it will work just fine. Then subsequently tapping the Square button in accordance to the Red Orbs. Beginner : Intermediate: Advance : Puzzle Box 12: Turns Count: 5 Reward: [Oni Jewel]x1. 1 2 --- 3 4 ! ! ! ! 5 6 7 --- 8-----@ ! ! ! ! @ --- 9 --- 10 11 12----@ ! ! ! ! 13 14 15----16 Move 12 to 11, 8 to 12, 7 to 8, 6 to 7, 10 to 6. Next to the save point is a door to the boss. Boss fight: Guildenstern. Difficulty: Easy+. Weapon Used: Hyosai. -He is flying, so you need to wait for him to get lower. Of course during the fight you are allowed to use arrows of any kind. -He will then summon his minion. If you beat down the minion, he will revive it, and get him self lower. His heart is glowing red. That is your best chance to hit him hard. If you use Battle Axe, you can charge it to the highest level. Wait until he is lower enough, then release your charge move. It will give him enough damage and give you secure. Also you will hit the minion. Three-in-one move. -When you hit the minion, some times they will give you Health Energy. You do not need to use Health Items actually. -Once Guildenstern feel angry, he will release another minion. Use the same strategy, only be more careful. -Repeat the process and you will be fine. This is a long battle. That is why you need to get Health Energy from the minions using the charge up move. Unless you want to use the Health Items from the Menu Screen. -Once a while he will throw his weapon down to you, but it is predictable. -When you beat him the first time, he will use a Sand Time Revive Tool. So you need to beat him one more time. Not bad for practicing your skill. You will beat him definitely, without any problem. ******************************************************************************* Episode 8: Mount St. Michel, The Castle. Items: Ranmaru Book, Eco Spirit no.27-33, MSaint Mitchel Map, Main Gate Key, Herbx2, MSaint Michel Map 2, Sun Crest, Power Jewelx2, Red Eye Stone, Ice Arrowsx10, Green Orb, Medicinex7, Fire Sealx1, Orange Vest, Wood Charmx2, Purple Orb, Purple Vest, Time Lab 4, Red Key, Triangle Key, Oni Med Level 1x2, Genma Plant, Secret Medx2, Iron Gear, French Note, Vega's Diary, Souls Bracelet, Grenadex10, Souls Bracelet 2, Time Lab 5. ******************************************************************************* Samanosuke's turn. *Grand St.* (Save Point) And a Teleporto is next to it. Pick up [Ranmaru Book] in front of the save point. Continue forward. On the next house on the left, there is a box out of reach on the second level. you cannot get it, yet. Move on, you will see a short left turn to a locked steel door right after the hotel. You need to find the key, a round shape key. Smash one bin on the right to get *EcoSpirit no.27*. Those enemies are just annoying. Better finish them off. If you are using Chigo for Samanosuke, it's Swing Charge Up attack can eliminate those fireballs from the enemies. Samanosuke cannot open the door at the end. Switch to Jacques, You will meet Heihachi and fight him, not really. Go to the front of the train, smash those boxes and get *EcoSpirit no.28*. Knock down one Bird and A Glide will be place in front of the front door. Check on this door and you will see three persons locked inside. Use the Glide to go to the upper level and get inside the door. Pick up [MSaint Michel Map] from inside the chest. There is one human, standing in front. Talk to him. Do not get out of this room before you talk to him otherwise he will disappear. At the center garden, there is an unlimited MP Refill. On the pillars surrounding the garden, there are some torches you need to light Opposite the MP Refill, you will see a trap mechanism, but you can see inside (there is no door actually). One chest inside and one torch on the wall. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGE YOUR WEAPON TO ENJA. Feed the torches with fire from your whip. Your job is easy, fire all the small torches (use Triangle). Remember, when you hit the last small torch, the trap should be stopped temporarily at the top position, thus allowing you to get in. Get inside and open the chest for [Main Gate Key]. Fire whip the big torch right when the trap is going down. When the torch is lighted, the trap is on the top position. That will make the trap stop forever. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get out from the garden and circle around to the next door. This is the door on your right when you are outside at the courtyard. Use the Glide to get to the next platform. Side Mission 1: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the save point area, there is a man need your help. Do not let him die. After saving his life, talk to him and he will give you [Herb]x1. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Front of Monastery* (Save Point) And a Teleporto next to it. If you open the front door, you are stuck at the next area. No Glide and no other way to move further. On the right side of the door, there is a statue with only one Red Eye. Go back to the save point area. You will see a handle on the wall opposite the save point. On the most left part of the wall, there is some kind of gears. Now activate the handle. The Gears are working, ups, you need one more gears for the mechanism to work successfully. Nothing to do. Switch to Samanosuke and do not to teleport the Main Gate key you found just now. Use the key to the door at the end of the road. Walk up the staircase. Fight some enemies. Defeat those magician first, because their magic will absorb not only you HP but also your MP significantly. When they are defeated the magic will disappear too. Smash the bin for *EcoSpirit no.29*. Inside the chest you will get [MSaint Michel Map]. There is another box in the left corner, but it is not for Samanosuke. It is for Michelle? Inside is a long hallway. On the right wall you will see a Yellow Steel Door you cannot reach by now. At the end there is a giant flower monster. Finish it and you will see a chest behind it. Open it to get [Sun Crest]. Yes, place it at the side door on the left, turn right after the hotel. Smash the bin for *EcoSpirit no.30*. And there is one Puzzle Box next to it. Puzzle Box 13. Turns Count: 5 Reward: [Power Jewel]x1. 1 2 3 --- 4 --- @ ! ! 5 --- 6 --- 7 8 ! ! 9 10 11 12 ! ! @ --- 13 14 15 16 Move 7 to 11, 3 to 7, 2 to 3, 6 to 2, 10 to 6. Move on, you will see the Soul Statue. Absorb souls and energy from it. (Press and hold the O button) At the end, there is a chest contains [Red Eye Stone]. Use Ako to get the out of reach box to get [Ice Arrowx10]. Switch to Jacques and do not forget to teleport the Red Eye Stone. Open the gate, place the Red Stone Eye to the statue on the right side of the door. Here we go, a floor puzzle. Round 1. Clue: 1 -------SUN-------- 3! 2! STAR------------MOON You got approx. 17 seconds starting from the very beginning. 4 5 6 STAR SUN MOON 3 8 7 MOON SUN STAR 2 9 10 STAR MOON STAR 1 12 11 SUN MOON SUN Note: - From no. 1 to 4, start running by pressing forward (analog or direction pad gives you different speed) + R1. It will save you a lot of time. Result: One figure on the left at the other side is lighted with aura. --------------------------------------- Round 2. Clue: 1 -------SUN-------- 3! 2! STAR------------MOON You got approx. 17 seconds starting from the very beginning. 12 5 4 STAR MOON SUN 11 6 3 MOON STAR STAR 10 7 2 STAR SUN MOON 9 8 1 SUN MOON SUN Note: - From no. 1 to 4, start running by pressing forward (analog or direction pad gives you different speed) + R1. It will save you a lot of time. Result: One figure on the middle at the other side is lighted with aura. --------------------------------------- Round 3. Clue: 1 -------SUN-------- 3! 2! STAR------------MOON You got approx. 17 seconds starting from the very beginning. 8 7 6 MOON SUN STAR 9 10 5 STAR SUN MOON 12 11 4 STAR MOON SUN 1 2 3 SUN MOON STAR Note: - From no. 1 to 4, start running by pressing forward (analog or direction pad gives you different speed) + R1. It will save you a lot of time. Result: One figure on the right at the other side is lighted with aura. Main result: Platforms are rising from below to build a staircase going down. Continue forward, do not miss a small door on the left. Inside you will meet the strange guy from the Underwater Temple. You know the drill. Say yes. Same situation. Beat them up. This time is really tough! Before this, I have never used a single Health Item, even when fighting with bosses. But in here, you are going to need that Herbs and Medicines. Or else leave it to Ako and the White Vest :) Dark Realm 2: Jacques part 1 ---------------------------- START / \ / \ P1 P7 G8 / \ \ / \ / \ \ / \ B2* B4 B6 P9 \ / \ / / \ / \ / / P3--------P5 B10 / / G11*** B = BLUE P = PINK G = GREEN * = Green Orb START = STARTING POINT *** = Fire Seal Start: On the Main Warp Zone, there is a Sealed Chest. You cannot open this box, yet. Need Samanosuke to finish his part in the Phantom Realm and get the 'Break Demon Purple Jade'. After that let Jacques come back and pick up 'Brown Revive Doll' 1. Pink: Defeat enemies. 2. Blue: Defeat enemies and pick up [Green Orb]. 3. Pink: Defeat enemies. Absorb Souls Statue as necessary. 4. Blue: Defeat enemies. 5. Pink: Defeat enemies and pick up [Medicine]x1. 6. Blue: Defeat enemies. 7. Pink: Defeat enemies. 8. Green: Defeat enemies. Absorb Souls Statue as necessary. 9. Pink: Defeat enemies. 10. Blue: Defeat enemies and pick up [Medicine]x1. 11. Green: Defeat enemies and pick up [Fire Seal]. Exit Get outside and continue our journey. At the end of the staircase, smash the boxes to place two Glides on its position. Retrace to the very start of the staircase and you will see the Glides. Use it to get to the bridge. On the bridge, turn left. Another Glide to get down. Defeat one Giant Flower monster. Open the chest behind it to get [Power Jewel]. There is a locked door in front of you but you cannot get in, yet. On your back there is a door, open it. Shazam, you are back to the staircase. Walk down to the very end of the staircase and open the door. You are outside the castle. Smash the box there to place a Glide. Stand in front of the main door to see the Glide and use it to get to the top. Open the chest to get [Orange Vest]. Equip your EcoSpirits to it. Go back to the save point. Switch with Samanosuke. Do not forget to teleport the Green Orb. Go back to the castle. Now there is a new platform on the hallway. Samanosuke now is able to reach the Yellow Steel Door. Before entering the Yellow Steel Door, Samanosuke should meet with the strange guy from the Dark Realm. it is the right time. Go forward and turn right before the floor puzzle location (same location as when Jacques battling in the Dark Realm). Dark Realm 2: Samanosuke ------------------------ START P19 / \ / \ / \ / \ P1 B5 B18 / \ \ \ / \ \ \ B2 ------P4 P6 G17 \ / / \ / / G3* B7 P16 / \ \ / \ \ P8 G14------B15 \ \ B9 \ \ G10 / / P11 / / B12 \ \ G13*** B = BLUE P = PINK G = GREEN * = Purple Orb START = STARTING POINT ***=Purple Vest Start: Destroy enemies in the Main Warp Zone. On the main Warp Zone, there is a Sealed Chest. Use the Green Orb to unlock it and pick up [Wood Charm]. 1. Pink: Defeat enemies. 2. Blue: Defeat enemies. 3. Green: Defeat enemies and pick up [Purple Orb]. Absorb Souls Statue as necessary. 4. Pink: Defeat enemies. 5. Blue: Defeat enemies. 6. Pink: Defeat enemies. 7. Blue: Defeat enemies and pick up [Medicine]. 8. Pink: Defeat enemies. 9. Blue: Defeat enemies. 10. Green: Defeat enemies. Absorb Souls Statue as necessary. 11. Pink: Defeat enemies and pick up [Medicine]. 12. Blue: Defeat enemies. 13. Green: Defeat though enemies and pick up [Purple Vest]. 14. Green: Defeat enemies. Absorb Souls Statue as necessary. 15. Blue: Defeat enemies. 16. Pink: Defeat enemies. 17. Green: Defeat enemies. Absorb Souls Statue as necessary. 18. Blue: Defeat enemies and pick up [Medicine]. 19. Pink: Defeat enemies. Exit Teleport the Purple Orb to Jacques!!! Dark Realm 2: Jacques part 2 ---------------------------- Since you have gotten the Break Demon Purple Jade from Samanosuke, rejoin the Dark Realm 2 and open the Sealed Chest at the main Warp Zone to get another [Wood Charm]. ------------------------------- Note: If you want, you can transfer the Brown Revive Doll to Samanosuke because he is the one who will fight face to face with Nobunaga! Now, get back to business. Get your way back to the Yellow Steel Door. Inside there is a big strange Green Ball shape, hanging on the center. This room is some kind of a lab. Some magicians are here too. There is a black hole on the floor at the end. Next to it there is the [Time Lab 4]. After you get the book, get into the black hole. You can smash those boxes, but nothing will come out. Activate the black hole. You have been teleported to the City, with Ako on your side. There is a Giant Flower on the West Wing. Destroy it. Get inside the door to the tower. On the top of the tower, fight some enemies. Open the chest for the [Red Key]. The Black Hole is back. Activate it. Welcome back to the lab?. Switch back to Jacques and do not forget to teleport the Red Key. Make sure your MP Energy is in full condition for the Side Mission ahead. SAVE first before you try to save those civilians :) Retrace to the locked door on the second level after using the bridge. Use the two Glides to get to the bridge, and the third Glide will get you to the locked door. Or, another way is, to move down the staircase and turn left when you see a open door on the left near the exit door. Use the Red Key to open the door. Inside, slave people are working hard monitored by Heihachi's partner -Vega Donna-. Open the chest on the upper-left corner to get [Medicine]x1. Looks like you got no business here. Get outside. You will meet Heihachi and he will give you the [Triangle Key]. Side Mission 2: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outside, there are two people asking for help. Do not let them die. Magic is the most effective in this situation. Use magic one time for each rescue. Talk to the first man and he will give you [Herb]x1. Talk to the second man and he will give you [Oni Med Level 1]x1. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Side Mission 3: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you arrived at the save point area, there is another man who is calling for your help. Do not let him die. After saving his life, he will give you [Oni Med Level 1]x1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go all the way down to the train area. Use the Door Key to open the locked door You are going to save the three of them. Pick up [Genma Plant] from the floor. Use Ako to open a box containing [Secret Med]. (There is a chest behind those boxes) Get out. Approach the right wing of the back yard. There is a place to grow plant seeds. Grow your Plant Seed into one of the square. The fourth square from the top left (next to the already planted). Switch to Samanosuke. Let him crawl down the tree. Ako will automatically get you the *EcoSpirit no.31* Get inside the door, smash those boxes and open the chest behind it to get the [Iron Gear]. Smash the other boxes to get [Medicine]x1 and *EcoSpirit no.32* and *EcoSpirit no.33*. Pick up [French Note] from the shelf on the left. Go back to the save point area, place the Iron Gear. Activate the handle to open the center gate. D*** the handle is now broken! >_< Ask help from Jacques in the year 1582 where the handle is still in good condition :). Do not forget to teleport the Iron Gear to Jacques. Operate the handle successfully. Get inside. Pick up [Vega's Diary] on the floor. Defeat one Giant Flower. Open a chest behind it to get [Secret Med]x1. Get inside the left door and take to a passageway to downstairs. Ups, it is a trap door and a poison? gas? --- Let Michelle and Henri handle this. Pick up [Soul's Bracelet] from the chest. Inside, defeat all enemies then you can move on. Go through the gate. Pick up [Grenadex10] from the left side of the next gate. Get inside to the alley and defeat all the enemies then you can move on. You have to read the book you found just now to be able to get through the next door. Reunion with Samanosuke at the front of Mon, Ako is also here. Need to hurry to help Jacques. Pick up [Souls Bracelet 2]. Get inside, pick up [Time Lab 5] on the floor. Go through the left door. Get downstairs. You need to repeat the password Anry is trying to input. There is a time limit, so be careful not to waste your time. 1. Up, Down, Triangle. 2. Up, Down, Triangle, X, O. 3. Up, Down, Triangle, X, O, Down, Up. 4. Up, Down, Triangle, X, O, Down, Up, Square, Left, X. 5. Up, Down, Triangle, X, O, Down, Up, Square, Left, X, X, Right. Thanks to Cirio (Cirio@rome.com) for reminding me that the code will keep changing for a new game or a new game plus. Good job. Get out of the castle. Boss Fight: Weapon Used: Chigo level 3. -He is pretty much the same as the Boss on Episode 6. -Except that he has more HP, a little bit more aggressive and no more Glides to escape. You need to time your run wisely. -Release him from his ARMORS! -You are allowed to use arrows. -Do not get too close all the time. However, after successfully escaping his charging attack you need to approach him and it is advisable to use your charge up attack often and continuously. He is tough, but believe me, when you use the charge up attack level 2/3 frequently, he will not get a chance to do more damage on you. ******************************************************************************* Episode 9: Oni Mansion Items: EcoSpirit no.34-35, Forest 1, Biwa Map, Medicinex5 (Additional 1 Medicine if you choose the top-left continent), Secret Medx2 (Additional 1 Secret Med if you choose the top-right path), Oni Mansion Book, Oni Army Book, Oni Army Orb, Azuchi Area Map. ******************************************************************************* Start with Jacques. Get out the room through the only door. Trash some enemies outside. Break the box in front of you to get *EcoSpirit no.34*. Pick up [Forest 1] at further left corner. Use the Glide to the other side and open the next door. Cut scene. The reunion of the three heroes. Samanosuke will accompany you one more time. Now this is the right time to finish your Training lessons, if you have not. *Lake Biwa* (Save Point) First continent: Smash the box to place a Glide. Now instead of gliding around, which Samanosuke cannot catch up with Jacques, he will pull the iceberg in the direction of the Glide. Smash on the box to place one Glide. More Glides coming up when you defeat the enemies. Second continent: Open the chest on the right side to get [Biwa Map]. Use Ako to get [Medicine]x1 from the out of reach chest on the right side. Next is a ice platform with weight sensitivity. When the heavy Big Ape is walking on top of it, the platform will goes down. Defeat one or two of them and you will be on your way. Ahead, there is a fork. The top-left one and the top-right one. As usual, find the Glides and you will be save and sound. Press and hold R1 + Circle to smash enemy in the air (Birds). *If you choose the top-left one, you will get [Medicine]x1. Third Continent: Another fork. If you go straight there is another platform just like the previous one. Kill the two Big Apes, and get the Medicine from the chest at the end. Now, go back to the fork and ride the other iceberg on the right side. Please note there are two Big Apes carrying one Glide each. You have to charge up your weapon and perform combo in order to defeat them in certain time. If you fail you cannot get the Glide placed and the iceberg will crash but not to the fatality. That is it. No more bonus item. *If you choose the top-right one, you will get [Secret Med]x1. You will arrive at the West-side island. Clear some enemies. There is a Glide to a deserted island. Jacques alone will go there and pick up the Secret Med. Easy, right. Now get back to the West-side island and get onto the next iceberg to get you into the Trap House. But I warn you, it is not a very safe path to cross to. *Front of Oni Mansion* (Save Point) Finish all the Trainings if you have not. ------- ! # ! ----------- ----???---- ! G2B ! SP ! ! *3 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ---- ---- ----(Y)---- ----------- ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! (B2) ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! G7B! ---- ---- ----------- ----------- ! !*2! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! G4Y ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! G6Y! ----(R)---- ----------- ----------- ----- ! G1R ! *4 ! ! ST! ! ! ! !*6 ! ! *1 (B1) ? ! ! ! ! *5 !----- ! ! ! G5B! ---- ---- ----------- ----------- ! ! ! MAIN ! ! TRAP ! ! DOOR ! ! ! ----------- Front of Oni Mansion (Save Point) *1 = ONI MANSION (BOOK) *2 = ECOSPIRIT NO.35 *3 = MEDICINEX1 (DEFEAT THE STRANGE CHARACTER) *4 = G4Y *5 = ONI ARMY BOOK *6 = SECRET MEDX1 ? = WALL SCROLL ST = SOUL STATUE # = HOLE (R)= RED DOOR (B)= BLUE DOOR Inside the house. Jacques is trapped. 1.Get inside the next door. Pick up [Oni Mansion (Book)] from the floor. 2.Now, the doors around here will only open when Jacques uses his weapon on the Glides scattered around on the ceiling. When it turns green, press R1 and Circle to open the correspondence door. Activate the G1R (Red). The Red Door (R) will open. Go North. 3.On the next room turn West and to the left corner. Smash the box the box at the corner to get *EcoSpirit no.35*. 4.Get back to the previous room. This time go to North two times. Open the chest to get [Medicine]x1. -Well, you need to defeat the strange character first- There is another Glide in this room; G2B (Blue). Activate it and quickly go back to G1R and activate it too. One Blue Door (B1) on the West side is now open. 5.What are you waiting for? Go inside the room and place the [G4Y (Yellow)] from the chest. Go to your front and pick up [Oni Army Book] on the floor. -G4Y is heading to the place where you get your EcoSpirit no.35. You should use it to get across- 6.On the next room, there is another Glide; G5B (Blue). Before retracing your way back, smash the Wall Scroll. Get inside the hidden room and pick up [Secret Med]x1 from the chest and absorb the souls from the Soul Statue. Activate G5B to open the previous Blue Door and get out to the G1R. 7.Activate G1R, the Red Door is open. Go to the next room and turn right. Here you will see the G4Y. Use it to get accross to the next room where the G6Y is waiting for you. Activate the G6Y and retrace as fast as you can to G2B, activate it to open the Blue Door (B2). Once get inside B2 Door, turn to your left to get accross the Yellow Door. That's it. You are now have reached the Save Point. If, on your way to the Yellow Door you are running out of time, then you need to retrace to the G6Y and start all over again. That is why you are going to need the help of G7B to get out of the B2 Door. *Oni Mansion Gate Room* Save Point 8.There is a Wall Scroll next to the save point. Smash it. Inside there is a hole. Choose to get inside the hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Face to face with two Giant Chain Ball. Glide on the only Glide after defeating them. At the end (in front of the big statue), Ako will help you get a [Medicine]x1 on the upper-left chess. Check on the Statue, you will get the [Oni Army Orb] from it's mouth. Samanosuke and Ako will join you. Jacques gives the item to Samanosuke. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You will end up in a open battlefield! Just go forward and keep smashing those never ending Soldiers. Hey, you may want to practice your chain counterattack here. This is the best place to practice anyway. At the upper-left, you will find a chest with [Azuchi Area Map] inside it. Get inside the big gate. Another battlefield. They are endless, so let's open the next gate. You will get [Medicine]x1 at the upper-right area. Use Glide to get there. Open the Gate. You will meet Heihachi in the castle ******************************************************************************* Episode 10: The Azuchi Castle Items: Fortress 2, Azuchi Map, Vassal Book, Oni Jewelx1, Medicinex1, Oni Med Lv 1x1. ******************************************************************************* *Azuchi Castle Main Hall* (Save Point) Pick up [Fortress 2] on the upper-left side There is a locked door at the end of an alley. The other way is a lift to go up. Take the lift to the second floor. Get the [Azuchi Map] at the end of the bridge. Another Ninja show up from the wall at the end. You cannot get through to the right anyway. Get inside the wall and you will see a Puzzle Box and a Glide. Pick up [Vassal Book] at the bottom-left corner. You cannot get out now, not after you defeat Marcellus. On the bottom-right, Puzzle Box 14: Turns Count: 5 Reward: [Oni Jewel]x1. 1 2 --- 3 --- 4 --- @ ! ! @ --- 5 6 --- 7 --- 8 ! ! ! ! ! ! 9 --- 10----11 12 ! ! 13 14 15 16 --- @ Move 2 to 6, 3 to 2, 7 to 3, 11 to 7, 15 to 11. Take a ride on the Glide and you will fight with Marcellus. At the very end of the left corner you can get [Medicine]x1. Use Ako to get it. You will see one door near the box is open. Get inside. Walk down the stairs to get [Oni Med Lv 1]x1. Across the bridge, *Azuchi Castle Sky Bridge* (Save Point) Move forward and walk up the stairs at the end to the right. Boss Fight: Vega Donna Weapon Used: Chigo, Raisen, Enja. -Use all the magic you got in order starting from Chigo, Raisen and Enja. With that arrangement, you will not get any difficulties on defeating her. -You are able to block and counter her poison arrows. When she is hit by the poison arrow, she will be vulnerable. Do your best combo or combine with magic :) -She is semi-predictable :) -You may need some HP items though. ******************************************************************************* Episode 11: The Eiffel Tower Items: Green Medical Kitx2, Max MP Increasex1, Small MP Recovery, Map, Max HP Recoveryx2, Book, Fire Arrowsx5/10? ******************************************************************************* There is a save point here. To the left opposite of the save point there is a chest containing [Green Medical Kit]. At the other side's corner you will find the last Puzzle Box. Puzzle Box 15: Turns Count: 6 Reward: [Max MP Increase]x1. 1 2 --- 3 4 ! ! ! ! 5 --- 6 --- 7 8 --- @ ! ! ! ! @ --- 9 10 11----12 ! ! ! ! 13 --- 14----15----16 --- @ Move 3 to 6, 4 to 3, 8 to 4, 7 to 8, 11 to 7, 10 to 11. Use the lift to go up, first enemies. After, activate the button on the other side of the lift to pull down the ladder. Upstairs, fight one Big Ape, then continue going up the ladder in the middle. Now, it is time to walk from platform to platform. First, choose the down path and use Ako to get one [Small MP recovery]. Up the way to fight some of the Spikeys. There are some Black Warp Zone to move you away from the right path. Time your attack not to drag to the Black hole. I use Battle Axe to destroy them. Fight the Mecha Robot (Boss on Episode 2). On the upper-left end side, there is one Generator need to be destroyed. Pick up [Map] on the right side. Enter the door next to the Map. Up, up and away. There is a Save Point here. Go up and go to the left path and there is another fork, choose the left one and get one [Max HP Recovery]. Get back to the fork, this time choose the right path. You are now on the upper platform to the left. Same thing goes here, defeat some Spikeys, watch out for the Black hole. When your arrive at the very top platform, to your left is one [Max HP Recovery]. On the right corner, there is a chest contains on strange character. Hit her a few times to get one [Green Medical Kit]. Get up the stairs to the upper platform, get one [Book] in front of the lift door. Go to the right and use Ako to get one [Fire Arrowsx5/10?]. Activate the lift, fight one Genma Big Sword. Use it to get to the upper level. There is a Soul Statue and Save Point here. Take the stair to meet the Boss: Genma Mori Ranmaru. -He is more likely the same as before, except that he is more active now. -Use Battle Axe for dealing good damage. -Use some arrows when he is at distance. -Charge your Battle Axe whenever possible and when he is close hit him manually. -Use magic if you want. -You will set him free in no time. ******************************************************************************* Episode 12: Conclusion at Nippon, 1582 Items: Max HP Recovery, Scroll, Break Demon Purple Jadex8, Tonicx1, Oni Musou, Bishamon Sword. ******************************************************************************* Open your way to the upper ground, to the Castle of Nobunaga. Mori Ranmaru will intercept you guys in front of the castle. Well, Jacques is proving himself for the sake of Heihachi :). To the left corner, open a chest to release one Glide. Glide up to get [Max HP Recovery]. To the right of the stairs, next to the Mori Ranmaru's body, pick up [Scroll]. Next to the Save Point, to it's left, you can join for the Dark Realm. Dark Realm 3: Jacques --------------------- START------B5---------P6* / \ / \ / \ / \ P1* B4 B7 P19 \ / / / \ / / / G2 G8 P18* / / \ \ / / \ \ P3* P9* B13 G17 / / \ / / / \ / B10 G14* P15 \ / \ / G11 B16* \ \ P12* B = BLUE P = PINK G = GREEN * = Break Demon Purple Jade? START = STARTING POINT Start: Destroy enemies in the Main Warp Zone. 1. Pink: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Demon Purple Jade?]. 2. Green: Defeat enemies. 3. Pink: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Demon Purple Jade?]. Absorb Souls Statue as necessary. Funny thing is Oni Musou cannot destroy the Plants on the center 4. Blue: Defeat enemies. 5. Blue: Defeat enemies. 6. Pink: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Demon Purple Jade?]. 7. Blue: Defeat enemies. 8. Green: Defeat enemies. Funny thing is Oni Musou cannot destroy the Plants on the center 9. Pink: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Demon Purple Jade?]. 10. Blue: Defeat enemies and pick up [Max HP Recovery]. 11. Green: Defeat enemies. 12. Pink: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Demon Purple Jade?]. 13. Blue: Defeat enemies and pick up [Max HP Recovery]. 14. Green: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Demon Purple Jade?]. 15. Pink: Defeat enemies. 16. Blue: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Demon Purple Jade?]. 17. Green: Defeat enemies. 18. Pink: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Demon Purple Jade?]. Absorb Souls Statue as necessary. 19. Blue: Defeat enemies and pick up [Tonic]. 20. You have collected 8 Break Demon Purple Jade?. Get back to the Main Warp Zone and unlock the Sealed Chest to get [Oni Musou]. Get inside the Main Door and Jacques will have a chance to deal with Nobunaga! ... Young Samanosuke is returning to the Old Japan. Before taking a good revenge, please spare your time to obtain one last weapon in this New Game. Dark Realm 3: Samanosuke ------------------------ START / \ / \ B3--------P1 G17 / \ \ / \ \ G4*-------B5* G2* P16* \ / \ / P6-------P12 G13 / \ / \ / \ / \ B7-------P8* B11* B14 \ / / \ / / G9*------P10 G15* B = BLUE P = PINK G = GREEN * = Break Red Flame START = STARTING POINT Start: Destroy enemies in the Main Warp Zone. 1. Pink: Defeat enemies. 2. Green: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Red Flame?]. 3. Blue: Defeat enemies. 4. Green: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Red Flame?]. 5. Blue: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Red Flame?] 6. Pink: Defeat enemies and pick up [Tonic]. 7. Blue: Defeat enemies. 8. Pink: Defeat enemies and Marcellus, pick up [Break Red Flame?] 9. Green: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Red Flame?] 10. Pink: Defeat enemies. 11. Blue: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Red Flame?] 12. Pink: Defeat enemies. 13. Green: Defeat enemies, pick up [Max HP Recovery]. 14. Blue: Defeat enemies. 15. Green: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Red Flame?] 16. Pink: Defeat enemies and pick up [Break Red Flame?] 17. Green: Defeat enemies. 18. You have collected 8 Red Sealed Flame, choose the Blue Warp to get back to the Main Warp Zone and unlock the Sealed Chest to get [Bishamon Sword]. --- The Young Samanosuke and the Old Samanosuke is becoming one, Oni-Samanosuke Samanosuke's final form is an Oni while Nobunaga's is a Genma (thanks to ). The Oni versus the Genma part 1. -Very Easy- Clue: O** M**** *Jacques need only to whip Nobunaga's *** a few times to win this battle? The Oni versus the Genma part 2. -Average- --Well, at first, I did not want to spoil you with this one, but since it has been a few months and I bet you all know how to beat that **** Nobunaga, then please allow me to share a piece of my scroll-- Important: *Remember that you can still use HP replenish items from the Menu Screen. *First Form: Goal: Absorb souls to achieve the Oni form (enable you to defeat Nobunaga). -Directly/quickly get close to Nobunaga, destroy the satellites by 4 hits, you may need to retreat a bit and then absorb the souls. -When he is releasing laser beams (it is actually a piece of cake), since you are a bit far from him when absorbing, just walk to your left or right (do not stop), the laser beams will not be able to touch you!!! If you are close to him, use the same strategy, only, you may need to circle behind him to get more space. -If the satellites are releasing beams, just avoid/block and place yourself close to Nobunaga for the next attack. -Whatever you do, just place yourself close to Nobunaga for the next attack, and destroy the satellite again by 4 hits, absorb. -Repeat the process. -If after absorbing, Nobunaga gets angry, he may want to slice you through. Just avoid or block. -When you are in the Oni form, which means you going to hurt Nobunaga for real and for sure, also every hit to the satellites will give you a health replenish souls (yellow soul). -Avoid his attack and combo him, for example: 3hits with [] combine with triangle button. -If he releases subsequent laser beams, avoid to the left and/or right in a timely manner. -you may get [Herb] when destroying the satellites :). *Second Form: Goal: Beat him down and absorb the souls from the big sword to achieve Oni form (enable you to defeat Nobunaga). -Since the satellites have been destroyed, you need only to combo Nobunaga. Use 3 hit [] and then triangle. -He is able to perform 3 types of magic attack; 1st-Cyclone attack: Three cyclones is searching for Samanosuke with a big gap of empty spaces. *Avoid by running away looking for an empty space until the cyclone is gone *If you are far enough then move in a circle from left to right or vise versa *Stand on the right side of Nobunaga then move in a clockwise manner circling him. 2nd-Fire attack: Start from the front of Nobunaga then circling him in a counter-clockwise manner. *Stand still on the left side of Nobunaga then quickly combo him as the fire keep moving away from you. *If you are far from him, then quickly avoid to the left or right once the big sword touches the ground. 3rd-Thunder attack: Start from the front of Nobunaga then half-circling him in a clockwise manner. *Circling Nobunaga from left to right/clockwise will leave the thunder trails behind Samanosuke. *Or just walking or stand outside of the Thunder trails circling Nobunaga. *If you are far from him, just look at the thunder tails above you and avoid standing near or below the trails. *Usually (but not 100% always), stand behind him is adequate enough :)~ (When the trails are circling Nobunaga then you need to bail out) -Keep slashing Nobunaga. *Third Form: Goal: To defeat Nobunaga for the last time :)~ -He is MAD for sure. His hair turns into fire. All his words are made of fire. -Stay in a good distance when he is going to throw his words of fire. Move from left to right on a good distance (the edge) to avoid it. Approach him but hold your sword, go to his behind while avoiding his punch, then combo him. -Repeat the process. -Once a while he will perform charge attack. Listen to his mourn then avoid from a good distance. Combo him from behind. Actually this is his biggest mistake to do a charge attack so easily to avoid and leave his behind so widely open :)~. This is it, the Ending and the True Ending of a True Masterpiece. Normal Ending: *Samanosuke is enjoying the beautiful day when Ako persuade him to continue on the journey. On the other part of the 'Earth', troops of samurai are marching to a new direction of purpose, mislead by the Evil General -Toyotomi Hideyoshi, used to be Kinoshita Tokichiro- (thanks to Sky Lee for the naming of Tokichiro, lee_cw@tm.net.my). The new name of Tokichiro is Toyotomi HIdeyoshi. (thanks to David Tran, kilvoctudbt@yahoo.com). True Ending: * =============================================================================== CODES/SECRETS =============================================================================== 1.Jimmyshar -jimmyshar@hotmail.com- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- dude, nice faq..but i gotta few tips i wanna share with my fellow otakus...first of all, if you guys have a save file of onimusha blade warriors, DO NOT DELETE THEM!!when you load the game for the first time you will get a trailer of shadows of rome(an excellent game) and samanosuke's panda costume, even if you never played onimusha3 before.then, many people say that nobunaga is so hard, i beg to differ. ................................ ...(the author has the right to cut it short since the rest is off the above topic) form jimmyshar, malaysia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks Jimmyshar, I know some of you have something to share. Give me a punch here and I will surely kick you back fully worthful. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.Tips for the Secret Training (bwong) When you are facing Mori Ranmaru again. Always Absorb!!! within a safe range. He will then throw the famous Yellow Fireball to you. Perform counterattack and absorb the Souls you need to complete the training :)~ It is sooo easyyy. =============================================================================== MISCELLANEOUS =============================================================================== I. Submissions: *This is where I pay a thank you very much for all of you who are sincerely supporting my Onimusha 3 FAQ by sending good ideas, helps, requests, questions and everything else that will give a better look to this FAQ/Walkthrough :). 1.A BUG Report from Frankie Boyd, frankie_boyd@hotmail.com *Edited by the author* Most of us do not agree with Frankie Boyd :) =============================================================================== REPLY FROM JEI POTTER -ryune@cubiclecommando.com- This actually isn't a bug. The enemies are meant to do that. You'll notice that these ninjas that do this are different from the normal ones(they have a scarf) They're performing a ninja technique known as Bunshin. So... No, not a bug. Your friend, Jei. =============================================================================== P.S. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL OF YOU WHO CLAIMED DISAGREEMENT WITH FRANKIE BOYD :)~ THIS CASE IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSE! Other readers who are confirming Jei's opinion: From Jhu Stew Tue May 4 22:13:35 2004, a_heroic_one@hotmail.com From J Mon May 3 17:26:08 2004, ************2003@yahoo.com From Jhu Stew Tue May 4 22:13:35 2004, a_heroic_one@hotmail.com From Todd Snow Wed May 5 13:55:30 2004, snowstorm52@hotmail.com From slandy cherfils Wed May 5 14:50:21 2004, sabertooth_21@hotmail.com From OnegaiShin@aol.com Sun May 9 08:34:28 2004, onegaishin@aol.com From Gray Fox Sun May 9 12:37:07 2004, grayfox121@hotmail.com From Brian Lau Mon May 10 02:10:49 2004, captain_briol@yahoo.com From Mac Ippo Mon May 10 09:46:55 2004, chorussongs@yahoo.com From Mickey magante Fri May 14 17:43:09 2004, mickey_ichiro@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- But hei, PLEASE read one email from Bad Panda: vanilla88@myself.com Bad Panda Glitch -And about the glitch that you mentioned before, I found it too in the US ver. of this game. First time I saw the enemy scramble, I thought its one of the ninja ability. Maybe you could pass this problem to Capcom. Thanks for your reading & nbsp; Robert Tan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why is Robert Tan still confirming about the GLITCH? Is this really a glitch? Come on guys, make a FINAL decision!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.cirio@rome.com Hello I am Cirio. Could I make some correction about your FAQ. In Episode 8 where you have to put the password same as Anry said are wrong. It's RANDOM. Random for every new game. But If you die there and load again it remains the same. The kid maybe sound Anry but I guess Capcom tried to use a french football star's name Thiery Henry. Correct me if I am wrong. Good job with Onimusha3 faq, Cirio ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks Cirio. That is a very useful information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.mbeahhch1@aol.com mbeahhch1@aol.com Hey, thanks for the excellent walkthrough. It was very thorough. I just noticed that when I was playing the game on "hard" mode, the puzzle that Jaque solve. ( the 1 where he has to repeat the password Anry is trying to input) This was different than when your playing in "easy" or "normal" mode. This is the password: 1. Down, Circle, Left 2. Down, Circle, Left, Right, Down 3. Down, Circle, Left, Right, Down, Triangle, X 4. Down, Circle, Left, Right, Down, Triangle, X, Up 5. Down, Circle, Left, Right, Down, Triangle, X, Up, Down, Triangle, Right, Triangle It took me a bit to get it figured out but this is it. I havent noticed anything else "yet", but if I do i'll be sure to let you know. Thanks alot for the walkthrough, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for saving us a lot of time :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.ahdebus@yahoo.com.sg hi bWoNg, you wrote: "You will be in a place where the 'ship' harbors. Remember Jacques? But no sign of him. Ako cannot warp to Jacques either. On the right top deck, you will find a [Small MP Recovery]. At the top-right corner of the deck, if you use arrow, it will point out to a certain direction, but this time you got nothing." towards the end of your FAQ, i did the same action and got a RUNE STONE. Regards Fabian Tan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have replied to Fabian. The walkthrough itself has been updated with the Rune Stone info when I received her email. But Fabian get the Full Credit for her kind assistance :). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.jazzznico1@yahoo.com Jasmine Hall When you do beat it, could you please tell me in detail the true ending, I don't like that fairy!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first ending I got is when the Evil General leading an army of Samurai, marching forward to a new destiny of chaos. No fairy included, so no worry. Anyway, I will describe it better when I have time to beat that *** Nobunaga one more time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6.neokillerx@yahoo.com You haven't listed the charge modified combos, the ones that end in a charge move. I suggest you do list them as they can be helpful to newbies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That is a good idea, only I may not have the time right now to do the list. Anybody out there willing to lend me a hand? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7.desho55@yahoo.com Steve Tan Hi, I've just read your walkthrough of Onimusha3, great job, that really helps a lot! Yet, I am currently stuck in the church (Notre Dame) where I need to absorb the dark aura from the statues. Your walkthrough said that 'Now you need to visit the four of them one by one, starting from the statue with only one candles stand burning and so on.You have to absorb the negative auras from those statues in orderly fashion.' -- BUT HOW??? I just couldn't use the scroll! It would be very kind of you if you couldexplain that part a bit better, thanks a lot! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8.slimne2000@yahoo.ca Neal Slim absorb the negative auras from those statues in orderly fashion? I am having trouble trying to do that because nothing is happening. Could you tell me what I am doing wrong. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for reminding me. I have made a revision accordingly :) Good job. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9.kreuger@pacific.net.sg Tan wie tiong Can u help me with my problem, i'm stuck here very long " Pick up the [Blue Power Capsule]. All the machines stop working. Go back to the save point and switch to Samanosuke. Do not forget to teleport the Blue Power Capsule. Route your way to the generator room and equip the Blue Power Capsule to power it up. Get inside the elevator outside and go to lower level. Smash those boxes to get one *Rune Stone*. Take the new weapon [Battle Axe]. No, you cannot take out the Power Capsule anymore." after i switch to samanosuke with the blue power capsule, i cant find any way to go back to the generator room the blue door cant access and i cant use the gliding like Jacques to go there by the ship. can u help me? thx alot WeeTiong from singapore ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry for the trouble, I should have made it easier to understand. And thanks for your reminder. I have made a correction based on your input. I welcome another input from you :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ******************************************************************************* Allright guys, I received a lot of emails regarding this SPS15+G and those who did not get this baby at the exact place as stated on this walkthrough. The reason is because they are playing a different version, namely the English version. That is why they get the new weapon on a different place. I received some emails informing that you can get the SPS15+G after saving Henry at the end of episode 7. So do not worry, you will get your weapon as promised :)~ ******************************************************************************* For examples: 10.xinfantasy@hotmail.com DDFantasy Hi B wong, First of all, thank you for your anwser! Of course, I would never touch a ladies stuff without her permission. No, my probleme is, that even when I use Michelle, in the box are just Granades. But it's alright. I have got it later in the zoo at the end, where Michelle frees Samanosuke and Henri. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11.mickey_ichiro@yahoo.com Mickey magante It helped me out a lot. In Michelle Aubert’s walkthrough (Episode 7) I got Michelle’s SPS15+G in the Research Center while rescuing Samanosuke and Henri (Henry pronounced with a French accent). Maybe, it’s because I skipped the Sewers Area because when I loaded an earlier saved game and backtracked for it the box gave me grenades instead. I can’t be sure but that means, for anyone who missed the Grenade Launcher in the Sewers Area they can get it in the Research Center. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for your confirmation :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12.mickey_ichiro@yahoo.com Mickey magante As for the false “Rune Stones” or Ecospirits in the American version, I read in a strategy guidebook somewhere that the disappearing ecospirits are not a glitch. Since they are energies or forces from nature,some are not contained enough and so go back to nature thus disappearing from your inventory. I don’t know what purpose it serves but I guess CAPCOM designed it that way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anybody knows why Capcom designed it that way ?>__