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Red Earth (WarZard)
FAQ / Move List
Version 1.3
by Seth0708
I. Introduction
II. Special Thanks
III. Playable Fighters
A. Kenji (Mukuro)
B. Leo
C. Mai-Ling (Tao)
D. Tessa (Tabasa)
IV. Boss Fighters
A. Blade (Jihad)
B. Gigi
C. Hauzer
D. Hydron (Nool)
E. Kongou (Tanuma)
F. Lavia (Luan)
G. Ravange (Secmeto)
H. Valdoll
I. Shin Valdoll
V. Copyrights
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Introduction
==============
Red Earth, also known as WarZard, was the first arcade game released by Capcom
that utilizes the CPS III board. It was released in 1996 and quickly bombed.
Shortly after Capcom released Street Fighter III: The New Generation using the
same board. Debates still rage over how "good" or "bad" that game was, but Red
Earth has been largely forgotten.
Red Earth is unique among one-on-one fighting games in that it utilizes an
experience system to earn new moves. This is vaguely reminiscent of an older
console fighter called Brutal: Paws of Fury in which you had to earn character
moves, except in that game you literally had to earn each and every move a
character possessed. This made the early battles interesting, especially on
higher difficulty settings. Two players could face each other in versus mode,
with the moves being unlocked via password.
Red Earth also stands out as it only features four playable fighters and eight
bosses. Not since the original Street Fighter had Capcom released a game with
such a small roster. This is probably the biggest reason why the game failed to
succeed. There also is a story running through the game in the vein of Guilty
Gear XX.
Red Earth was never ported to any home system and is considered by all accounts
to be a failure. Characters from Red Earth have appeared in two other Capcom
games, Pocket Fighter and Capcom Fighting Evolution. One needs only to survey
the countless internet message boards to see many, many complaints from people
about their inclusion. In the case of Pocket Fighter, many people do not even
realize Tessa is a Red Earth character (in most guides you'll find her labeled
a Darkstalkers character).
I find this very sad because I think this game deserved better. It is not
perfect by any means, but it is one of the more unique ideas Capcom has had for
their fighters since the Street Fighter series. The graphics are some of the
best you'll find in a 2D fighter and the experience system is a nice touch and
is done much better then Brutal: Paws of Fury. A home release might have fixed
the roster problem by making the bosses playable (ala Fatal Fury), but we
probably will now never know.
I am unable to answer any questions about this game. The moves below came
straight from the arcade housing itself. I do not own Red Earth / WarZard and
have only played it a handful of times. My primary purpose for writing this
guide was to provide what little information is available on this game for
those who have recently seen fighters from this game in Capcom Fighting
Evolution and SNK vs. Capcom: Chaos.
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Special Thanks
================
Special Thanks goes to electronicfemale for providing information on all moves
gained after Level 10 for Leo and Tessa, and for all of Shin Valdoll's moves.
Special Thanks also goes to Jonathan Matthews Software and their ASC Generator.
The title logo at the top of this guide was partially created using it.
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(Note: To use Super Moves you need to have a Mystic Orb. You'll find them in
chests in the arenas you battle in. You can hold a total of three at
any one time.)
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Kenji (Mukuro)
================
Other Appearances: Capcom Fighting Evolution
Kenji is a mysterious ninja fighter from Zipang. He serves the Shogun of his
homeland from the shadows, striking those who would seek to supplant him in
secret. After witnessing Tanuma's monstrous transformation in Kongou he sets
out to destroy the monsters that seek to throw the world, Zipang included,
into chaos.
NORMAL MOVES:
Ichi-Monji
| \ -> + P
v o
Kenji throws a shuriken at his foe.
Rasen-Kyaku
| / <- + K
v o
Kenji performs a spinning kick. This move is just like Ryu's Cyclone
Kick from Street Fighter.
SUPER MOVES:
Jyuu-Monji
| \ -> | \ -> + P
v o v o
Kenji sends ten shurikens at his foe that spin in a circle the size
of a regular fighter.
Mystic Force
| / <- + P P P
v o
Elemental attack.
EXPERIENCE MOVES:
Tsumuji (Level 3)
<- | / + P
v o
A teleportation move.
Kumo-Gakure (Level 6)
(mid-air) ^
(hold) |
A double jump.
Baku-Ryusho (Level 10)
-> | \ + P
v o
Kenji summons a massive pillar of fire right before him. A close-range
strike only.
=====
Leo
=====
Other Appearances: Capcom Fighting Evolution
Leo was originally the courageous and just human king of Greedia, but the gods
have transformed him into a lion-headed creature so he can do battle with the
forces of evil that have begun to flood into the world. He thus travels the
world defeating the monsterous warriors who have appeared, searching for the
one who has created these foul beasts.
Instead of gaining new moves with an increase in experience, Leo gains new
weapons. At Level Three he gains a Bronze Sword and at Level Six he gains a
Wooden Shield. Only at Level 10 Leo does gain his only Experience Move.
In addition to this Leo can also gain an Elemental Sword. To do this you must
have enough experience to be at Level 16 and must be facing Ravange. Defeat
him in under eighty seconds, finishing him off with the move Mystic Force. By
doing this you will replace his Bronze Sword with an Elemental Sword matching
the element of the Mystic Orb used. This is only confirmed to work with Ice,
Fire, and Electricity elements.
NORMAL MOVES:
Chronos Rush
| \ -> + P
v o
Leo headbutts his foe. Not overly spectacular.
Mars Slash
-> | \ + P
v o
Leo pulls his sword back and brings it down hard on his foe.
Switch Hands (Sword)
| / <- + K
v o
Uh, Leo switches the hand he's holding his sword with.
SUPER MOVES:
Hercules Rush
| \ -> | \ -> + P
v o v o
A huge sword combo attack.
Mystic Force
| / <- + P P P
v o
Elemental attack.
EXPERIENCE MOVES:
Achilles Rush (Level 10)
| \ -> + K
v o
Rushing attack.
Chronos Revenge (Level 20)
<- / | + P
o v
Dash attack with a high sword strike.
Achilles Revenge (Level 20)
<- / | + K
o v
Dash attack with a low sword strike.
Gaia Driver (Level 31)
360 + PPP
Similar to Zangief's Pile Driver move from Street Fighter.
Gigas Driver (Level 31)
720 + PPP
Powered-up version of the Gaia Driver. Begins with a combo and ends
with a Pile Driver. Super Move.
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Mai-Ling (Tao)
================
Other Appearances: none
Mai-Ling is a skilled martial artist from Gora. Recently she left her hometown
and participated in a martial arts tournament in which she won first place.
Overjoyed she returned home to tell her family, but her joy turned to horror
when she found her home ablaze. As she stood in shock the harpy, Lavia,
descended from the sky and took credit for the destruction. So begins her
journey to discover what evil has befallen the world.
SUPER MOVES:
Cho-Kuujin-Ken
| \ -> | \ -> + P
v o v o
Mystic Force
| / <- + P P P
v o
EXPERIENCE MOVES:
Koukaku-Shuu (Level 3)
<- | / + K
v o
Idaten (Level 10)
(mid-air) -> ->
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Tessa (Tabasa)
================
Other Appearances: Pocket Fighter, SNK vs. Capcom Chaos
Tessa is a witch who is always in search of new magics to use. Accompanied by
her feline friends Al and Evan, her bird Hato, her frog Kaeru, and the dragon
spirit Manot she sets out to discover the source of the recent monster
appearances, and hopefully learn some new spells along the way. She has the
ability to sense the nature of a person just by looking at them, thus no
monster can hide its true identity from her. She hails from Icelarn.
Depending on the direction she is facing, Tessa uses either Al (if facing to
the right) or Evan (if facing to the left) will help. It has no bearing on
how well the moves do, but it is a nice extra to be seen in the game.
NORMAL MOVES:
Chakura Wave:
| \ -> + P
v o
Tessa launches a mystical dragon at her foe that will chomp down on
them if it connects.
Reverie Sword
-> | \ + P
v o
Tessa uppercuts her opponent with a knife. Pretty brutal.
SUPER MOVES:
Mystic Force
| / <- + P P P
v o
Elemental attack.
Tricicle Edge
| \ -> | \ -> + P
v o v o
Tessa throws a flask at towards her opponent. Upon contact it explodes
outwards, sending three shards flying. Each will do damage if they
connect, meaning you can possibly hit an opponent with all three.
EXPERIENCE MOVES:
Air Chakura Wave (Level 3)
(mid-air) | \ -> + P
v o
Like the Chakura Wave, except now you can do it mid-air.
Glace Cannon (Level 6)
| \ -> + K
v o
Her first cannon-related move.
Electric Cannon (Level 8)
| \ -> + KKK
v o
Tessa fires a purple cannon that shoots pixie-like bullets.
Fiamma Cannon (Level 10)
<- | / + K
v o
Tessa fires a slightly different type of cannon shot.
Hyper Cannon (Level 19)
| \ -> | \ -> + K
v o v o
An elemental cannon attack. Hit LK for ice, MK for fire, or HK for
electric.
Jamming Ghost (Level 25)
-> \ | / <- + PPP
o v o
Tessa fires a single ghost at her opponent. If it connects three more
ghosts appear and viciously attack her foe. Super Move.
Death Fuenomeno (Level 32)
<- / | \ -> + KKK
o v o
Tessa surrounds herself with tiny specks and launches them at her foe.
They grow as they move and when they connect her opponent is surrounded
by four cat-like ballons.
The massive robotic fighter Blade is Valdoll's finest creation. Blade is
nothing more than the small crystal, but it calls to itself a large set of
armor equipped with a lance/gun. Blade was completely constructed by Valdoll,
so it is unquestioningly loyal to the evil wizard.
MOVES:
Basic Moves
Blade has a brutal array of basic strikes. With its lance it can strike
clear across the screen with a thrust or cover the entire height of the
screen with a huge uppercut.
Armor Strike
Blade, being nothing more than the orb inside the armor, can send
pieces of its armor at you. Thus it likes to float safely to a corner
and send all of its armor, in small pieces, at you at once.
Double Knee Press
Blade can launch itself, feet first, at its opponent in the same way
as Vega (Bison) can in Street Fighter.
Magic Shot
Blade's projectile attack. It lifts his lance with both hands at
stomach level and fires a blast from the tip.
Mirror Trap
Blade traps you in a large, full body mirror. Helplessly you watch as
it strikes you in a now defenseless position.
======
Gigi
======
Other Appearances: none
Gigi is a four-armed stone warrior. Originally a statue of Incan design, Gigi
was brought to life by Valdoll. Per its original intent as a stone guardian,
it guards the crypt it was originally found in. In battle it wields a sword in
each hand.
MOVES:
Basic Moves
Wielding four swords it's no wonder Gigi uses them for his basic
strikes. He can slash all over the place and will even use all four at
once at times.
Pillar Strike
Gigi can use this move in two ways. He can either raise a pillar from
below the ground like his Spear Strike, or he can send it across the
screen as a projectile.
Relfect
Gigi can reflect projectiles back at you.
Spear Strike
Gigi summons a spear from below the ground to stab you.
Sword Spin
Gigi spins and slashes.
========
Hauzer
========
Other Appearances: Capcom Fighting Evolution
Hauzer is a gigantic tyranosaurus rex brought back to life by the magic of
Valdoll. His bones were buried in the kingdom of Greedia, so he naturally
struck there first. Hauzer feels nothing and seeks nothing more than to
destroy. He begins this endeavor by attacking the capitol of Greedia.
MOVES:
Basic Moves
Hauzer's basic strikes are pretty much what you'd expect. He swips his
tails, claws at you with his feet and arms, and chomps down on you
with his jaw. He also has a small fireball that he shoots from his
mouth that disappates fairly close to himself, somewhat like Dan
Hibiki's fireball from Street Fighter.
Deluge Assault
Hauzer's charging attack. He leans forward and runs across the screen
at you head-first.
Deluge Crisis
A more powerful version of Deluga Assault that he ends by throwing you
into the air with his head, then grabbing you with his jaws and
tossing you across the screen.
Gust Flame
A massive flame attack. Hauzer opens his mouth and spews a huge wave
of flame at you.
Tempest Fall
Hauzer's equivalent of an uppercut. He rears his head upwards and
leaps into the air.
Volcano Breath
Hauzer spits a ball of fire from his mouth that slowly falls to the
ground.
===============
Hydron (Nool)
===============
Other Appearances: Capcom Fighting Evolution
Hydron resides beneath the waves off the coast of Icelarn. Originally he was
just a small squid that enjoyed playing small pranks on the local fishers,
but then he met Valdoll. Valdoll increased both his size and power, making
him a god among his own kind, although he still speaks with a slight stutter.
With his new power he moves on the land of Icelarn itself, the only one
standing in his way being Tessa...
MOVES:
Basic Moves
Hydron uses both his tentacles and his trident in battle. He can
either thrust his trident or swing it upwards. He also strikes with
his tentacles and peaks with his beak.
Arctic Stream
Hydron waves his trident and sends a whirlwind of water across the
bottom of the screen. Functions as a low projectile.
Hydro Spinning
Hydron spins himself around, striking anyone he touches. He'll use this
both on the ground and in the air.
Lightning Mast
Hydron electrifies his whole body. Only connects if you're right next
to him when he does it.
Nochiller's Attack
Hydron flies across the screen similar to Vega's (Bison) Psycho Crusher
move.
Strangle Spark
Hydron grabs you with his tentacles and electrifies you before tossing
you aside like a pile of garbage.
Tadpole Shot
Hydron summons a small tadpole. He can summon them low, mid-range, or
high, and can either keep them next to himself or send them across the
screen at you.
=================
Kongou (Tanuma)
=================
Other Appearances: none
Kongou was once a mere human named Tanuma from Zipang. He was a portly merchant
with no fighting ability, but then he met Valdoll who bestowed upon him the
ability to transform into a great ogre. Now known as Kongou he is terrorizing
his own homeland, wielding a massive club and reducing those who stand in his
way to nothing.
MOVES:
Basic Moves
Kongou fights you using both his club and his fists. He can strike low,
mid-range, and high.
Acid Spit
Kongou launches burning acid at you from his belly.
Bear Hug
Kongou grabs and squeezes you in a fashion akin to Edmund Honda in
Street Fighter.
Buttafuco Slam
Another move akin to Edmund Honda. Kongou butt-bounces on his foe,
namely you.
Hair Strike
Kongou strikes from long-range with his hair. Similar to Necro's basic
strikes in Street Fighter.
Head Butt
Kongou headbutts you.
Rocket Fist
Kongou launches his fists at you from long-range. He can do this in the
air as well.
==============
Lavia (Luan)
==============
Other Appearances: none
Lavia is a vicious harpy whose power was increased by Valdoll's sorcery. She
resides in the country of Gora and prompts Mai-Ling to hunt the others that
have been empowered by Valdoll when she destroys the young martial artist's
village.
MOVES:
Basic Moves
Lavia attacks with her wings and clawed feet. She can fly and will use
her wings to gain speed in order to strike quickly. She can grab you
from mid-air and perform a throw.
Dust Devil
Lavia flaps her wings to generate a small tornado that she sends at
you.
Feather Shield
Lavia summons a shield of feathers around herself. They might look
soft, but I don't recommend touching them.
Mouth Laser
Lavia fires a laser blast from her mouth at you.
Phoenix Blast
Lavia's body becomes engulfed in fire and she charges you.
Tail Spin
Lavia spins, wings outstretched, damaging you if she connects.
===================
Ravange (Secmeto)
===================
Other Appearances: none
Ravange is a four-headed sphinx from Alanbird, a desert nation. He has the
heads of an eagle, a snake, a lion, and a goat. Although he crawls around on
all fours he is quite intelligent and each head is dangerous in its own right.
He once was a human Pharaoh named Arumana IV, but was given this new form by
Valdoll.
MOVES:
Basic Moves
Ravange likes to bite. He also likes to claw. Basically he does all the
stuff your mother told you not to do as a child, but don't let his
childish behavior make you think less of him. He can bite and claw a
lot harder than most five-year olds.
Fireball
Just your basic 2D fighter fireball, the kind you wish you could shoot
to show off at school.
Fire Wave
Ravanges spits a blast of fire from his mouth. I think this is also
related to the cafeteria food they serve at public institutions.
Poison Cloud
After eating that terrible food at the school cafeteria, Ravange can
cough up some stomach gas that is downright nasty at will.
Sand In Your Eyes
Ravange uses his claws to throw some sand at you. Kinda like what the
bully does on the playground at most elementary schools.
Super Laser
Ravange fires a big laser, kinda like what giant robot toys that you
play with at school are supposed to do.
Zombie Summon
Kinda got stuck on this whole schoolyard antics thing with Ravange...
This move is a bit different. Ravange summons three zombie women from
the ground that attempt to mummify you. Never saw anything quite like
that at school, so I can't make a comparison right now.
=========
Valdoll
=========
Other Appearances: none
Valdoll is an evil wizard and the final boss of Red Earth. He is responsible
for the transformation and increased powers of all the other evil fighters.
His ultimate goal is, what else, to conquer the world in the name of his new
nation, Darminor. His two dragons are named Misery and Despair. When he is
defeated he transforms into Shin Valdoll.
MOVES:
Basic Moves
Valdoll summons various nasty things instead of striking like a normal
fighter. He'll summon swords from below the ground that will uppercut
you into the air, snakes that bite at your feet, and fire lasers at
you from his staff.
Dragon Fire
Valdoll rises into the air and sends a blast of flame down upon your
head.
Dragon Grab
Valdoll rises into the air like when he shoots fire, but this time he
grabs you and delivers the hurt.
Magic Orbs
Valdoll sends four magical orbs across the screen at you as a four-hit
projectile.
Meteor Shower
I think Tessa actually gained this move in SNK vs. Capcom: Chaos.
Could that mean she is the one who finally defeated Valdoll? We may
never know, but regardless the name is self-explanatory.
==============
Shin Valdoll
==============
Other Appearances: none
After defeating Valdoll once he changes into his ultimate form. He looks a bit
different, his body having become somewhat degraded. He also hovers above the
ground at all times now.
MOVES:
Basic Moves
Valdoll now uses his dragons in his basic strikes. They can inflict
elemental damage (ice, fire, electric, and poison) when they strike.
Curse Destiny
Misery and Despair shoot out and grab you. They bring you back to
Vadoll, who now throws you, and you are transformed into a small animal
that cannot block. Kenji becomes a rhinoceros beetle, Leo a lion cub,
Mai-Ling a monkey, and Tessa a purple penguin.
Destruction Rain
His Meteor Shower move from his previous form.
Enmity Malice
Valdoll sends a cloud at you. If it connects with either you or the
floor a group of spectres is released that fly for you.
Forbidden Viper
Valdoll summons blue snakes from the ground as in his previous form.
Perish Lightning
Valdoll hits you with a lightning strike.
Souls Riton
Like his sword strike in his first form, except now he summons three of
them to stab you.
Teleport
Valdoll can now teleport anywhere on the screen.
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Copyrights
============
Red Earth, Capcom Fighting Evolution, Pocket Fighter, Street Fighter,
Darkstalkers, and Street Fighter III: The New Generation are (c) Capcom
