_______ _________ _ _________ ( ____ \|\ /|\__ __/| \ /\\__ __/ | ( \/| ) ( | ) ( | \ / / ) ( | (_____ | | | | | | | (_/ / | | (_____ )| | | | | | | _ ( | | ) || | | | | | | ( \ \ | | /\____) || (___) |___) (___| / \ \___) (___ \_______)(_______)\_______/|_/ \/\_______/ _______ _ ______ ( ____ \( ( /|( ___ \ |\ /| | ( \/| \ ( || ( ) )| ) ( | | (__ | \ | || (__/ / | | | | | __) | (\ \) || __ ( | | | | | ( | | \ || ( \ \ | | | | | (____/\| ) \ || )___) )| (___) | (_______/|/ )_)|/ \___/ (_______) _________________________________________________________________ FAQ by: Fire_Pro_Fan _________________________________________________________________ Originally released in Japanese arcades in 1995, Suiko Enbu is a 2D Fighting game created by Data East that featured characters lifted from the 11th century based Chinese novel "Water Margin". Often compared to the more well known "Samurai Shodown" series, Suiku Enbu featureS colorful characters, eye catching special moves and one -on-one weapon based combat. ======================================================== ****** INTRO ****** ======================================================== At 12th century in China when the North Song Dynasty ruled. In the group of green surrounded by a natural fortress Shui Bo on Liang Shan Bo,108 heroes of rivers and lakes was gathering like being tied and cuddled by ropes of fate. The warlords are brave and have heroic hearts. Any who have superb martial arts are truly called the heroic good fellows. Today, the leader of Liang Shan, Song Jiang, The Welcome Rain, "Yesterday night" receives mandate from heaven to choose the number one good fellow. Brothers' martial arts must have been rusty! Then, let's start the Liang Shan martial arts contest! ======================================================== ****** CONTROLS & GAMEPLAY ****** ======================================================== ============= Input legend: ============= U: Up D: Down B: Back F: Forward DB: Down-back (used in quarter-circle attacks) DF: Down-forward (used in quarter-circle attacks) QP: Quick Punch MP: Medium Punch FP: Fierce Punch QK: Quick Kick MK: Medium Kick FK: Fierce Kick QP + QK: Taunt MP + MK: Rest FP + FK: Throw weapon ============= Weapon Meter: ============= A health bar located at the bottom of the screen for both fighter's weapons. When either fighter successfully blocks their opponent's attack, their Weapon Meter decreases accordingly. When a fighter's Weapon Meter is fully depleted (as a penalty for being too defensive during the match) the fighter will automatically lose their weapon and be forced to fight unarmed for the remainder of the fight (all rounds included). It should be noted that many fighters have skills that can only be performed while the fighter is unarmed during a match. ======================================================== ****** THE FIGHTERS ****** ======================================================== ___________________ | | | SHISHIN | | | |___________________| Nickname: The Nine Crest Dragon Alternate name: Shi Jin Weapon: Broadsword A warrior that contains a tattoo of a dragon with nine scales on his back.Shishin comes from a wealthy background and contains little experience in the real world. ============== Special moves: ============== Fireball: D, DF, F + QP/MP/FP Ground Pound: D (hold for a few seconds) U + QK/MK/FK Fire Slash: F, D, F + QP/MP/FP Rising Fire Slash: F, D, F + MP/FK __________________________________________________________ ___________________ | | | RINCHUU | | | |___________________| Nickname: Hyoko Head Alternate name: Lin Chong Weapon: Hebihoko (Staff) An ex commanding officer of 800,000 soldiers. Rinchuu bears a heavy burden on his past with acts of betrayal of his close friends and the death of his beloved wife. ============== Special moves: ============== Thrust Kick: F + FK Savage Panther Claw: D. DF. F + QP/MP/FP Staff Kick: D, DF, F + QK/MK Jump Kick: F, D, F + QK Jump Kick Staff Slash: F, D, F + QK/FK Invincible Rapid Fire: QP/MP/FP (tap repeatedly) __________________________________________________________ ___________________ | | | KOSANJYOU | | | |___________________| Nickname: Ichitakeao Alternate name: Hu San Niang Weapon: Bokukatana (X2) The lone female swordsman that is troubled by her feelings for a pitiable man from a past experience. ============== Special moves: ============== Flaming Jasmine Wave: D, DF, F + QP/MP Typhoon Slasher: F, D, F + QP Rising Typhoon Slasher: F, D, F + MP/FP Samsara Kick: D, DF, F + QK Double Samsara Kick: D, DF, F + QK/FK __________________________________________________________ ___________________ | | | TAISOU | | | |___________________| Nickname: Kamiko Futoshiho Alternate name: Dai Zong Weapon: Fudakamata (Sickle x2) A very fast Ninja that specializes in teleportation and aerial fireballs. Despite his reckless demeanor, Taisou cares deeply for his friends. ============== Special moves: ============== Flaming Ki Punch: DB, F + QP/MP/FP Ki Bomb: (while jumping) D, DF, F + QP/MP/FP (By pressing QP/MP/FP quickly, Taisou can unleash up to five Ki Bombs while in the air) Teleport: F, DF, D, DB, B + QK/MK/FK Aerial Teleport: F, DF, D, DB, B + QP/MP/FP Majestic Teleleport Attack: F, DF, F + QP/MP/FP Teleport Ki Bomb: (after Aerial Teleport) D, DF, F + (tap quickly) QP/MP/FP __________________________________________________________ ___________________ | | | RIKI | | | |___________________| Nickname: Black Whirlwind Alternate namen: Li Kui Weapon: One-handed Axe (X2) This giant of a man matches everything with a crazy, impossible and rash personality. Riki specializesin causing tremors that quickly raise shards of rock from the ground. ============== Special moves: ============== Mandarin Earth Splitter: D, DB, B + QP/MP/FP Scorching Breath: F, D, F + QP/MP/FP __________________________________________________________ ___________________ | | | ROCHISHIN | | | |___________________| Nickname: Flower Priest Alternate name: Lu Zhi Shen Weapon: Zenzo (dual edged staff) A large and brutish fighter who favors alchohol and brawling. Rochishin specializes in long distance attacks and can perform a rapid staff strike special mid-air. When Rochishin is unarmed, he is able to freeze opponents in a block of ice with his "Freeze Ball Special". ============== Special moves: ============== Shadow Fist: DB (hold for few seconds), F + QP/MP/FP Shadow Twin Fist:(after Shadow Fist connects) DF, F + QP Manchurian Fang: B, DB, D, DF, F + QP/MP/FP Silkworm Slash: (while jumping) F, B, F + QP/MP/FP Freeze Ball: (without weapon) D, DB, B + any attack button __________________________________________________________ ___________________ | | | KOUSONSHOU | | | |___________________| Nickname: Mr. Spirit Alternate name: Gong Shun Sheng Weapon: Tao controlled manipulation An elderly Tao Priest with a light-hearted demeanor. Kounsonshou manipulates a giant spirit as his main source of attack. Kousonshou's nickname "Mr. Spirit" could also be a reference to the classic Chinese Comedy- Horror movie series "Mr. Vampire". ============== Special moves: ============== Earth Scorcher : D, DF, F + QP/MP/FP Slide Attack: D, DF, F + QK/MK/FK Meteor Strike - B (hold for few seconds) F + QP/MP/FP Spirit Slide Kick - B (hold for a few seconds) F + QK/MK/FK __________________________________________________________ ___________________ | | | BUSHOU | | | |___________________| Nickname: Ascetic Warlord Alternate name: Wu Song Weapon: Tonfa (2X) Legends state that this secluded warrior was strong enough to kill a full-grown Tiger with his bare hands. ============== Special moves: ============== Shredding Talon: D, DB, B + QK/MK/FK Crushing Tiger Claw: F, D, F + QP/MP/FP Rushing Dragon: D, DB, B + QP/MP/FP (can be repeated up to three times) Doomsday Dragon: B, DB, D, DF, F + MP/FP (Throw) Axe Kick: F, DF, D, B, DB (x2) + QK/MK/FK __________________________________________________________ ___________________ | | | GENSHOUJI | | | |___________________| Nickname: Tai Sun Alternate name: Ruan Xiao Er Weapon: Water contortion The eldest of the three water brothers. He is a smart bargainer that specializes in telepathically controlling free water. ============== Special moves: ============== Shao Lin Slash: DB (hold for few seconds) F + QP/MP/FP Skull Crusher: D (hold for few seconds) U + QP/MP/FP (catches a jumping opponent and slams them to the ground) Shao Lin Crescent: F, D, F + QK/MK/FK Water Torture: B, DF, F + QK/MK/FK (QK/MK or FK must be held to continue controlling the water puddle. Pressing Left or Right moves the water puddle and QP/MP or FP allows the water puddle to attack. Releasing QK/MK or FK will automatically cancel this move). __________________________________________________________ ___________________ | | | GENSHOUGO | | | |___________________| Nickname: Short Jiro Alternate name: Run Xiao Wu Weapon: Water contortion The second eldest of the three water brothers. This eccentric fighter uses fish and frogs to attack opponents. Appearance wise, Genshougo seems to share some similarities with the mythical Japanese water demon "Kappa". ============== Special moves: ============== Nunchaku Rage: QP/MP/FP (tap quickly) Punishing One-Two: D, DF, F + QP/MP/FP __________________________________________________________ ___________________ | | | GENSHOUICHI | | | |___________________| Nickname: Active water Alternate name: Ruan Xiao Qi Weapon: Water contortion & club (X2) The youngest of the three water brothers. A handsome and somewhat narcassistic fighter who uses clubs and water techniques. ============== Special moves: ============== Nunchaku Rage: QP/MP/FP (tap quickly) Shao Lin Slash & Burn: B (hold for few seconds) Forward + QP/MP/FP Shao Lin Crescent: F, D, F + QK/MK/FK Phanton Cyclone Stinger: F, DF, D, DB, B + QP/MP/FP Mirage Roll: F, DF, D, DB, B + QK/MK/FK __________________________________________________________ The following fighters are unplayable boss characters that can only be accessed with external cheats. ___________________ | | | CHOUGAI | | | |___________________| Nickname: Intermediate Tower Alternate name: Chao Gai Weapon: Black magic The former head of the Liangshan clan until he was murdered. After many years, Chougai returns from the grave to take his place as the final boss of the Suiko Enbu tournament. Attack-wise, Chougai does not use a weapon and has no weapon meter. Aside from creating blasts of fire, Chougai can also summon miniature versions of himself to distract opponents. ============== Special moves: ============== Spirit Flying Kicks: D, DB, B + MP Spirit Slide Kicks: D, DB, B + QP Dashing Kick: D, DB, B + QK/MK/FK Flame Wave: D, DF, F + QP Large Flame Wave: D, DF, F + MP/FP __________________________________________________________ ___________________ | | | CHOUGAI | | (Final Form) | |___________________| Nickname: Intermediate Tower Alternate name: Chao Gai Weapon: Black magic After losing the first round, Chougai becomes enraged and unleashes his true power. In Chougai's final form, Chougai's speed and fireball skills have improved immensely; enabling Chougai to pull off highly damaging combos with ease. ============== Special moves: ============== Ki Wave: F, D, F +QP/MP/FP Dashing Kick: D, DB, B + QK/MK/FK ======================================================== ****** SECRETS, TIPS & TRICKS ****** ======================================================== ============================= Change a fighter's skin tone: ============================= At the character selection screen,hover over any fighter and choose their costume color. While holding the button for the color chosen, press Left or Right to alternate the fighter's skin tone. Releasing both buttons at the same time (or waiting for the counter to reach zero will confirm the fighter's change in costume color and skin tone. ========================= Koenshaku character data: ========================= When hacking the Arcade port of Suiko Enbu, it is possible to locate an unfinished character known as "Koenshaku". Unlike the horse-back riding boss that appears in the console ports, this version of Koenshaku is simply a glitched Shishin with Chougai's undead skintone. It is believed that the character Koenshaku was originally planned to be part of the Arcade port yet, for some reason only made it to the console ports of Suiko Enbu. ======================================================== ****** CREDITS ****** ======================================================== [PuroGeek]: for inspiring me to create my own FAQs. [patorjk.com]: for providing the title template for this FAQ. [ arcadehistory.com, ]: for a valuable wealth of [ gamingwikia.com ] background information, [ hardcoregaming101.com, ] codes and special inputs. [ magic knight ] [ & Krizalid99v2 ] ======================================================== ****** CONTACT ****** ======================================================== Questions, comments and corrections, please email me at: justin.imprint.m@gmail.com