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*SHIN * NIPPON * PRO * WRESTLING*
*CHOU * SENSHI * IN * TOKYO * DOME*
*FANTASIC * STORY*
*FAQ * GUIDE*
By: Fire_Pro_Fan
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Version 2.00
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******INTRODUCTION******
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Back in 1993, on behalf of the New Japan Pro Wrestling Promotion, the Varie
Corporation released "Shin Nippon Chou Senshi In Tokyo Dome Fantastic Story"
exclusively for the Super Famicom game system. Chou Senshi was the first of 3
Shin Nippon games commonly dubbed as "the Shin Nippon Trilogy" and, as it
stands today remains the least favorable of the 3 games due to the game's
choppy and sluggish animations (largely caused by the game's exceptional
graphics for it's time).
Yet, even with Chou Senshi's glaring flaws, it is still a major cut above the
vast majority of Wrestling games released overseas in the European and North
American markets with a diverse roster of Wrestlers, Signature moves, and even
unique Wrestler themes that play throughout the duration of each match.
Now, on with the FAQ!
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******THE CONTROLS******
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-While standing:
Back: Guard
B: Light Strike/ Kick
A: Medium Strike/ Punch
Y: Dropkick/ Powerful Strike
X: Grapple (while in close range)
Forward, Forward / Back, Back : Run in either the left or right directions
Up + Back/ Up + Forward: climb the left or right turnbuckles (not every
Wrestler can climb the turnbuckle)
-While grappling:
X: Irish Whip
A: Light Grapple
B: Medium Grapple
Y: Strong Grapple
Directional buttons + A, B or Y: additional Grapple Attacks
-While grappling behind opponent:
A: Light grapple
B: Medium Grapple
Y: Strong Grapple
Directional buttons + A or B: additional Grapple Attacks
-while opponent is laying on the ground:
X: Pick up opponent
B: Stomp
A: Medium Stomp/Leg Drop (varies between wrestlers)
Y: Powerful Stomp
L/R: Pin
-While running:
Back: Stop running
A: Light Strike
B/Y: Powerful Strike
While opponent is running towards you:
Y: Powerful Strike
-While on the turnbuckle:
A/B/Y: Turnbuckle Strike
-while on the ground:
Button mash: escape a submission hold applied by opponent/ attemp to escape
a Pinfall
-Miscellaneous controls:
Back + X/ Forward + X: Tag in partner (only in Tag matches)
X + Forward/ X + Back: Exit ring (while standing next to ropes on either side
of the ring after being thrown/ striking opponent out of the ring)
X + Back/ X + Forward: Enter ring from outside
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******THE GAMEPLAY******
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-Lockups:
When both Wrestlers lock arms and attempt to grapple. To initiate a
Lockup, simply walk up to your opponent and press the X button.
A Lockup animation will then begin.
-Grapples:
During the "Lockup" animation, both Wrestlers will join hands and bend
their knees back and forth. During this animation, a small window of time will
be initiated where the first Wrestler to successfully input their command
the fastest will win the Lockup and be able to perform their inputted attack.
Note: when in a Lockup, only input your attack ONCE. Button mashing during
the Lockup will result in losing the Lockup and allow your opponent to input
their grapple much more easily.
-Submission holds:
Grapple techniques that requires button mashing to escape. The amount of
damage inflicted in a Submission hold depends on how quickly either
Wrestler escapes from the submission.
-Turnbuckle attacks:
Strike attacks initiated after climbing either the top left or top right
turnbuckles.
-Strike attacks:
Punches, kicks and dropkicks available to each Wrestler.
-Stomp attacks:
Strike attacks performed on a grounded opponent. Strike attacks cannot be
reversed or blocked as long as either Wrestler is laying on the ground.
-Guarding:
A defensive technique used to withstand an opponent's strike attacks while
standing.
-Lifebar:
A yellow energy bar located under both Wrestler's names. Both Wrestler's
Lifebars can be refilled by avoiding grappling or attacking or also by
tagging in a team member in a tag team setting.
-POWER:
A green energy bar located under both Wrestler's Lifebars. Every strike,
submission, and grapple raises a Wrestler's POWER. When the POWER bar turns
red, a Wrestler's Finishing move can then be executed. A Wrestler will lose
POWER as soon as their Finishing move is initiated (whether landed or not)
struck/grappled by the opponent or while attempting to escape an opponent's
Pinfall. Just like the Lifebar, both player's POWER bars can constantly be
refilled.
-Special Moves/Finishing Moves:
A Wrestler's special finishing manuever that can be executed after their
POWER Bar is glowing red, Finishing moves can also be countered during a
lockup. With the refilling of a Wrestler's POWER Bar , it is possible to
initiate a Player's finisher over and over again.
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******THE RULES******
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-Pinfalls:
When either Wrestler attempts to perform a pin on a downed opponent.
A Wrestler can attempt to escape a pinfall if: they have enough health and
POWER remaining, are pinned near the ropes/turbuckles (which results in a
"ROPE BREAK") or a team member breaks up the pinfall. A Pinfall can only be
successful when an opponent's Life and POWER Bars have little to no energy
left.
-GIVE UP:
When a submission hold is applied to either Wrestler containing little to no
health remaining in their lifebar. If the submission hold is applied while
either Wrestler is touching the Ropes or turnbuckles, the submission will be
broken up with a "ROPE BREAK" called by the Referee.
-ROPE BREAK:
When either Wrestler is pinned or put into a submission hold near the ring's
ropes or turnbuckle. The Referee will then instruct the pinfall or submission
to be broken up resulting in a "BREAK".
-TIME UP:
During a match, if the time limit is reached, the match will result in a "TIME
UP" or draw game where both Wrestlers lose the match regardless of how much
health either Wrestler has remaining. The time limit can be adjusted or simply
turned off in the Options mode.
-DRAW GAME:
Where both Wrestlers lose the match after being counted out outside of the
ring.
-COUNT (variation A):
When either Wrestler climbs the turnbuckle and stays there for an extended
period of time, the Referee will start calling "COUNT 1, COUNT 2, etc".
If either Wrestler stays on the turnbuckle to "COUNT 5" the Referee will
call a "TOP ROPE OUT", disqualifying the Wrestler.
-TOP ROPE OUT:
when either Wrestler reaches a "COUNT 5" while standing on the Turnbuckle.
When a Wrestler reaches
"COUNT 5" they are automatically disqualified and ultimately lose the match.
-COUNT (variation B):
When either Wrestler is outside the ring for an extended period of time,
the Referee will start calling "COUNT 1, COUNT 2," etc. If a Wrestler remains
outside the ring while the Referee calls a "COUNT 20" the Referee will then
call a "RING OUT" resulting in an instant loss.
-RING OUT:
When either Wrestler remains outside the ring for a "COUNT 20", the Referee
will call a "RING OUT" resulting in an automatic loss for the Wrestler
remaining outside the ring. If both Wrestlers remain outside the ring for
a "COUNT 20", the match will end as a "DRAW GAME" where neither Wrestler wins
the match.
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******THE MODES******
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-GAME START
G1 CLIMAX: The Tournament mode of the game. Face 9 other opponents to become
the G1 Climax champion. This is the only mode with character specific
endings.
-V.S. BATTLE: The standard versus mode in the game which offers the following
options:
-SINGLE MATCH: a 1 on 1 versus match.
- 1P VS COM: The first player versus a Computer based opponent.
- 1P VS 2P: The first player versus the second player.
-TAG MATCH: a 2 on 2 tag team match.
- 1P VS 2P: The first player controls a tag team versus a 2nd player who
controls their own tag team.
- 1-2P VS COM: The first and second player in a CO-OP tag team against
a team of two computer controlled opponents.
- 1-2P VS 3-4P: The first and second player in a CO-OP tag team against a
CO-OP tag team controlled by the third and fourth player (with the use of
the (multitap only).
-OPTION MODE: Configure the game's difficulty and match settings. The options
are:
-GAME LEVEL: How difficult the COM opponents are.
-CONTINUE: How many chances you are given to retry G1 CLIMAX mode after
losing a match.
-ROUND: How many rounds each match lasts.
-TIME: The time limit to a match.
-SOUND: Turn the sound effects of the game on or off.
-SHADOW: Toggle the visibility of a Wrestler's shadow on or off.
-REFEREE: Toggle the inclusion of a Referee to participate in a match or not.
-EXIT: return back to the main menu screen.
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******THE WRESTLERS******
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In order of appearance on the character selection screen from left to right.
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1. Jushin "Thunder" Liger
Height: 5 ft 7 (1.70 m)
Weight: 2O7 lb (94 kg)
Born: November 30, 1964
From: Hiroshima, Japan
Special Moves: Shooting Star Press: Y (from the turnbuckle)
Liger Bomb : Y (while grappling opponent)
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2. Hiroshi Hase
Height: 6 ft O (1.83 m)
Weight: 231 (105 kg)
Born: May 5, 1961
From: Oyabe, Toyama, Japan
Special Moves: Northern Lights Suplex: Y (while grappling opponent)
Inverted STF: Y (while opponent is laying on the ground)
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3. Great Muta
Height: 6 ft 2 (1.88 m)
Weight: 237 lb (108 kg)
Born: December 23, 1962
From: Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan
Special Moves: Moonsault Body Pres: Y (From the turnbuckle)
Poison Mist: Y (while in close range)
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4. Riki Choshu
Height: 6 ft 0 (1.84 m)
Weight: 255 lb (115 kg)
Born: December 3, 1951
From: Seoul, South Korea
Special Moves: Scorpion Deathlock: Y (while opponent is laying on
the ground)
Powerbomb: Y (while grappling opponent)
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5. Big Van Vader (also known as "Super Vader")
Height: 6 ft 4 (1.95 m)
Weight: 408 lb (185 kg)
Born: May 14, 1955
From: Lynwood, California, U.S.A.
Special Moves: Vader Arrack: Y (while running)
Torture Rack: Y (while grappling opponent)
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6. Scott "Flash" Norton
Height: 6 ft 2 (1.90 m)
Weight: 360 lb (160 kg)
Born: June 15, 1961
From: Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Special Moves: Power Slam: Y (after performing an Irish Whip)
Torture Rack: Y (while grappling opponent)
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7. Tony Halme (also known as "Ludvig Borga")
Height: 6 ft 5 (1.98 m)
Weight: 320 lb (145 kg)
Born: January 6, 1963
From: Helsinki, Finland
Special Moves: Flying Shoulder Attack: Y (while grappling opponent)
Uppercut: Y (while opponent is groggy and while in close
range)
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8. Tatsumi "The Dragon" Fujinami
Height: 6 ft 1 (1.85 m)
Weight: 238 lb (108 kg)
Born: December 28, 1953
From: Kunisaki, Japan
Special Moves:Dragon Sleeper Hold: Y (while opponent is laying on the
ground)
Release German Suplex: Y (while grappling behind a groggy
opponent)
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9. Shinya Hashimoto
Height: 6 ft 0 (1.83 m)
Weight: 298 lb (135 kg)
Born: July 3, 1965
From: Toki, Japan
Special Moves: Low Kick: Y (while in close range)
Release Powerbomb Y (while grappling opponent)
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10. Masahiro Chono
Height: 6 ft 2 (1.88 m )
Weight 238 lb (108 kg)
Born: September 17, 1963
From: Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
Special Moves: S.T.F.: Y (while opponent is laying on the ground)
Release Powerbomb: Y (while grappling opponent)
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******FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS******
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Q: Are there any secret characters that can be unlocked in
the game?
A: No. Like most Wrestling games of the time, every character is already
unlocked and ready to fight with.
Q: Are there any unlockables in the game?
A: No.
Q: Are there any specific button combination codes to unlock stuff in the game?
A: None that I know of at the moment. But, if you do know something that
I don't, feel free to send me an email with the codes and how to activate them!
Q: What does the game's title "Shin Nippon Chou Senshi In Tokyo Dome
Fantastic Story" mean?
A: Shin Nippon translates to "New Japan", the Wrestling Promotion this
particular game is based off of. The term "Chou Senshi" roughly translates to
"Ultra Soldier". "Tokyo Dome" is the infamous Arena where New Japan has hosted
many of it's most prominent matches so, all in all the title of this game
roughly translates to: "New Japan Ultra Soldiers In Tokyo Dome Fantastic
Story"...whew!
Q: Can you translate a piece of Japanese text for me in the game? Is there a
translated english version of this game?
A: Sadly, I cannot and, no. I don't think there is a translated version of
this game.
Q: Why does the words "BLUE" or "RED WON" whenever I win or lose a match?
A: Blue indicates the colour representing player 1 and Red incidates
the colour representing player 2. If you happen to use a Multitap or choose to
play
against a human opponent in a Tag styled match, there will be 4 colours
representing 4 different Wrestlers (RED, BLUE, GREEN, and YELLOW.) Personally,
I would have preferred "(insert Wrestler's name) wins" or "you win" each time
a match is finished.
Q: Why did you write a FAQ for this game?
A: I was amazed that only the second (Battlefield In Tokyo Dome) and the third
(Battle 7) Shin Nippon games in the Shin Nippon Super Famicom trilogy contained
FAQ's, so, I took it upon myself to create this FAQ and complete the set.
Q: I can't pin my opponent even after I drained all the energy from
his Lifebar. What's going on?
A: In order to successfully pin or make an opponent submit, both their Lifebar
and POWER bar must contain little to no energy left. The weaker your
opponent's POWER and Lifebars...the greater the chances of getting
a pinfall or submission.
Q: I can see the Wrestler "El Samurai" watching the match at ringside.
Can I unlock him?
A: Sadly not. But, he is available to play as in "Shin Nippon Battlefield"
and "Battle 7".
Q: Why is Scott Norton's special called "POWER SLUM".
A: This is a unintentional typo that is meant to read "POWER SLAM".
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******SPECIAL THANKS******
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I would personally like to thank:
{Nintendo} for creating the SNES and Super Famicom video game consoles.
{Varie Corporation},for releasing Shin Nippon series of Wrestling games.
(New Japan Pro Wrestling} for providing some of the greatest Puroresu matches
in the history of Pro Wrestling as well as allowing the Shin Nippon series
to exist.
{Human Entertainment} for introducing me to the exciting world of Puroresu
video games and creating the finest wrestling game series possible ...
the Fire Pro Wrestling series.
{GameFAQS} for creating and continuing to host the greatest FAQ
website of all time.
{TheSuicidalDragon} for their informative "Top 10" video series on Youtube.
{Purogeek} for inspiring me to write and contribute my own FAQ.
And ...{you}! Thank you for reading my FAQ!
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Feel free to use any part of this FAQ at will.
