King of Fighters EX2- Howling Blood Reiji Oogami v0.1 By Cypher This may not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. ======================================================================= Contents 1) Background/Story 2) SNK Official Profile 3) Win quotes 4) Game Dialogue 5) Move list explanation 6) Basic moves 7) Command and Special moves 8) Desperation moves 9) Move names and translations 10) Acknowledgements ======================================================================= 1) Background/Story Reiji is definitely linked to the Kagura family; his fighting style is very similar to Chizuru's in that it involves duplicates making attacks, and also his winposes and game art feature a small girl bearing a startling resemblance to Chizuru, down to the outfit. It is unclear whether Reiji is supposed to be Chizuru's husband, cousin or whatever, but since his name is not Kagura he cannot be her brother....and as he flirts with Jun it's kinda unlikely that he's married into the Kagura family. I have read that he is a 'representative of the Kagura family' (this reminds me of Juzoh from the Last Blade series, he lived with the Ichijou family but wasn't a relative) and he must be highly regarded to be trusted with the mission to see what has interfered with the Orochi seal. Unfortunately, unless Reiji appears in another KOF title, we are unlikely to ever find out anything more, which is a pity. Hero Team story: Moe Habana, Kyo Kusanagi, Reiji Oogami Reiji Oogami shows up with a King of Fighters invitation at the home of Kyo Kusanagi, who is living in America. Reiji, as a representative for Chizuru Kagura, has come to ask Kyo to join him as his teammate in the championship competition so that they can investigate the waves of mystery that are interfering with the "Orochi" seal. Moe Habana, who herself has been disclosed as a member of the Juu-Shu Shinpou, has also decided to join Kyo and Reiji in the competition. These Sanshu No Jingi and Juu-Shu Shinpou alight on the stage of battle so that they can put a stop to the troubles surrounding the "Orochi". ======================================================================= 2) SNK Official Profile NAME: Reiji Oogami MODE OF COMBAT: BIRTHDAY: HEIGHT: WEIGHT: BLOOD TYPE: MEASUREMENTS: BIRTHPLACE: HOBBY: PERSONAL TREASURES: FAVORITE FOOD: DISLIKES: FORTE IN SPORTS: ======================================================================= 3) Win quotes You are still an amateur. Hey, go home. ======================================================================= 4) Game Dialogue Hero Team (Kyo, Moe, Reiji) After 2nd Round Thug: Here's an image of the current champion candidates. ?: ... Thug: Shall we think of another way? ?: We could, or we... Make it a priority. Thug: We hear you loud and clear. Before Final Round Kyo: !!! Iori: If it isn't Kyo... Kyo: I thought I smelled some Yagami... Reiji: I'm more interested in you babe than that red head but... Jun: Wipe that smile off your face. I could care less about the likes of you. Moe: No way...... Are you part of the ten sacred treasures too? Miu: ............ Iori: Shut up and stay out of this. ......I'll bust you up, Kyo. Kyo: That I'd like to see little man! After Final Round Kyo: Sorry, but I don't have time to mess around with you. Later! Iori: Cool... Miu: W-wait! Reiji: I know how you feel babe, but you'd better leave what's ahead to me. Before First Boss fight Moe: Are we in the finals? Reiji: I wonder what kind of an opponent it will be... Kyo: There's your answer dude. ?: My congrats on reaching the finals. Moe: Are you the promoter? ?: The name's Gustav Munchausen. ......Let's take some time and get acquainted, shall we? Kyo: Right... Those are big words for an Orochi. ?: And what of your insight into my true identity and plans with the ten sacred treasures? Reiji: You're a dead giveaway. Moe: I don't know an Orochi from a cockroach, but all the same! Prepare for a fight! ?: Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not your opponent. Reiji: What? Now what could that be? Kyo: That wind... That's Goenitz's wind. It can't be!? Reiji: No, it's not Goenitz... It's... Sinobu Amou... He's like us, one of the ten sacred treasures. Moe: Is that kid the same as me? ?: He's a bit different. And he's not on your side. Kyo: What the? ?: This boy is one of the Orochi's four kings. That powerful wind is to revive Goenitz via this spirit channeling. Reiji: I knew it! Moe: You knew what? Reiji: Three of the Orochi's four kings, Yashiro, Shermie and Chris were sealed by the Orochis with the three sacred treasures. But only Goenitz, who was defeated first, escaped the seal. And Gustav started to secretly reincarnate him. ?: Exactly. It was I who implanted Goenitz's thoughts into this boy during the reincarnation. Goenitz will soon eat away his heart and gain his flesh to resurrect into the new four heavenly kings. Sinobu: No he won't. ?: What? Sinobu: I'm here at my own free will... I don't care about the Orochis. Moe: H-hold on you. Simmer down! Sinobu: Stupid adults... Stupid everything.. The ten and three sacred treasures ...I'll destroy them all! Reiji: Goenitz's thoughts are whittling down and destroying Sinobu's mind. Goenitz is a nuisance. Kyo: He's out of control! If it ain't one guy, it's the next! Before Second Boss fight Sinobu: Ah... my head... Stop it! Get out! Get away from me! Ahhhhhh! Hero Team ending (Kyo, Moe, Reiji): Sinobu: Oh no... Kyo: Look out... Moe: L-let's get out of here! Reiji: You two go ahead. I'll escort Sinobu out of here. Kyo: Escort him? Are you serious?! Reiji: I promised Chizuru. ...Besides, if things go well, it might stop Goenitz once and for all, right? Moe: Call it dedicated to your work or call it crazy... Kyo: Darn it... I can't hang with you! Reiji: Well thanks for all your help everyone. You saved me. Kyo: I couldn't just stand there and let you die. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night. Moe: But I wonder if he'll be alright. Reiji: It'll take time but I'm sure he'll get better. If not, then there's no apologizing to that girl Miu... right? Kyo: How the hell should I know? I've had it up to here with the ten sacred treasures! ......I've got better things to do with my time you know. You do whatever you want, see if I care. Special Team ending (Kyo, Iori, Reiji): ???: My congrats on reaching my finals. The name's Gustav Munchausen. Let's take some time and get acquainted, shall we? I regret to inform you that I'm not your opponent. Well then, go to it lad. Sinobu: Don't order me around. ???: What? Didn't you hear me? Sinobu: I'm... call me by my name! Say it! ======================================================================= 5) Move list explanation (This section only relates to 4-button setup, I have never played using the 2-button option, Refer to Wasabi X's FAQ on this game, which details this.) Strong Punch = A Weak Punch = B Strong Kick = R Weak Kick = L Small Jump = press up briefly Medium Jump = press and hold down, press left-up or right-up Large Jump = press and hold down, hold left-up or right-up Backhop = press back twice Evade = press B and R, back or forward Throw = near enemy plus A or R Release from throw = just press any of the attack buttons during a throw Rollaway = press B and R before hitting ground after being knocked/thrown Call Striker = press L and B to call on the next person in line (face and name shown at the bottom of the screen) to perform an attack ======================================================================= 6) Basic moves 'A' Throw = Reiji forces the opponent to the floor, stamps on them and punches their head 'R' Throw = Reiji throws the opponent past him using his leg Strong Punch = Reiji performs an uppercut and a straight (2 hits) Strong Punch (close) = Reiji thrusts his fist upwards into the opponent's face Crouch Strong Punch = Reiji thrusts his fist upwards into the opponent's abdomen Jump Strong Punch = Reiji punches straight into the opponent's face Weak Punch = Reiji performs a strange angled punch at the opponent's head Weak Punch (close) = Reiji performs the same punch as above Crouch Weak Punch = Reiji punches at the opponent's groin Jump Weak Punch = Reiji hits with his elbow as he descends Forward Weak Punch = Reiji smashes his fist down in an overhead punch Strong Kick = Reiji performs a sidekick to the opponent's stomach Strong Kick (close) = Reiji performs an split kick that hits on the way up Crouch Strong Kick = Reiji performs a baseball-style slide which trips the opponent Jump Strong Kick = Reiji swings both legs out to hit at the opponent Weak Kick = Reiji kicks at the opponent's head Weak Kick (close) = Reiji performs the same kick as above Crouch Weak Kick = Reiji kicks lightly at the opponent's shins Jump Weak Kick = Reiji kicks at the opponent's head Forward Weak Kick = Reiji thrusts his leg into the opponent's stomach Weak Punch and Weak Kick = Reiji springs up and thrusts his leg into the opponent's stomach ======================================================================= 7) Command and Special moves Violent Wolf Bash (Gekirouken) qcf + P Drive Fang (Tsuiga) (after Violent Wolf Bash) K Violent Wolf Bash (vision) (Gekirouken Maboroshi) qcb + P Flying Wolf Bash (Jinrougeki) f,d,df + P Flying Wolf Bash (vision) (Jinrougeki Maboroshi) b,d,db + P Aerial Wolf Attack (Rougashippuken) hcf + K ======================================================================= 8) Desperation moves Wolf Fang Bash (Rougarakangeki) qcf,hcb + P Meteor Great Wolf Kick (Shippurououken) qcb,hcf + K MAX Desperation Move: Aerial Great Wolf Kick (Suiseirououken) qcb,hcf + MAX (A+B) ======================================================================= 9) Move names and translations These are the original movenames from the Japanese version of EX2: Howling Blood. Included is a literal translation of the Japanese as well as the romaji. These are just what I consider to be the best-sounding translations, there are other combinations, but these are accurate in meaning. Gekirouken = Violent Wolf Fist Tsuiga = Pursuit Fang Gekirouken (Maboroshi) = Violent Wolf Fist (Illusion) Jinrougeki = Virtuous Wolf Attack Jinrougeki (Maboroshi) = Virtuous Wolf Attack (Illusion) Rougashippuken = Wolf Fang Hurricane Fist * Rougarakangeki = Wolf Fang Nirvana Violence * Shippurououken = Hurricane Wolf King Fist ** Suiseirououken = Comet Wolf King Fist ======================================================================= 10) Acknowledgements I would like to thank the Orochinagi.com forum members for their discussions on this game, which made for interesting and informative reading. ======================================================================= King of Fighters EX2- Howling Blood Reiji Oogami v0.1 Copyright (c) 2005 Cypher