Battle Arena Toshinden URA

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Battle Arena Toshinden URA
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Sega (US, Europe), Takara (Japan)
Developer:
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT), Sega-Ozisoft (AU)
Licensor: Takara
Original system(s): PlayStation
Developer(s) of original games: Tamsoft
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (17 tracks)
Genre: Action[1][2]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP
¥5,800 (5,974)5,800e[3] T-10305G
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Saturn
US
81054
ESRB: Teen
Sega Saturn
EU
MK81054-50
ELSPA: 15+ OK
Sega Saturn
DE
MK81054-50
USK: 16
Sega Saturn
PT
STJSE0495
Sega Saturn
UK
£39.9939.99[5] MK81054-50
ELSPA: 15+ OK
Sega Saturn
PL
239zł239
Sega Saturn
AU
FTOS01SSC
OFLC: M15

Battle Arena Toshinden URA, called Toshinden URA (闘神伝URA) in Japan, is an entry in Takara's Battle Arena Toshinden series of fighting games, released in 1996 for the Sega Saturn. "URA" stands for "Ultimate Revenge Attack."

It is a spin-off title based on the PlayStation game Battle Arena Toshinden 2, but it differs in story, characters, and gameplay. It serves as a sequel to Battle Arena Toshinden Remix. It is the second and final Battle Arena Toshinden game to appear on a Sega system.

Story

Sometime after the end of the first Toshinden Tournament, martial arts experts across the world begin vanishing. Police are mystified by the disappearances, which, unbeknowst to them, are the work of an android fighter called the Replicant. A scientist named Ronron started the Toshinhei Replicant project in order to create a peace enforcement robot, which was modeled after the world's greatest fighter, Sho Shinjo. However, the prototype was stolen before it could be completed, and the machine was turned rogue by an unknown actor.

At the same time, a mysterious traveler known as Ripper is searching for his sister. He believes that Sho is responsible for her disappearance and seeks him out.

Gameplay

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Character select

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Gameplay

The game is a 3D fighting game like its predecessor, with new characters and new mechanics added. Gameplay additions include down attacks and recovery rolls (similar to Virtua Fighter) and an "Overdrive" meter that allows for high-damage special attacks to be performed when it is filled. The game uses smoother models and now runs in high-resolution. Battles are fought to the best of three bouts. As with other games of the genre, a player wins a bout by depleting the opposing fighter's health, having more health than the opponent if time runs out, or knocking the opponent out of the arena. It is also possible to lose a bout by falling out of the arena accidentally or to draw if both fighters fall.

Characters move with Left and Right and crouch with Down. They can walk forward while crouched with Down-right (or Down-left when facing left). Normal movement is slow, but characters can backstep or dash with Left Left or Right Right. When dashing, the direction can be held to continue running, and characters can attack while dashing or running. Characters jump upward with Up and jump behind and ahead with Up-left or Up-right. The fighters can move around the 3D arenas by rolling forwards (toward the screen) with R or rolling backwards (away from the screen) with L, which can be used to dodge projectile attacks or get out of a dangerous spot. Characters can perform an alternating rotation with Down Down, which performs a roll in either direction. Characters can run crosswise by dashing, then pressing L or R.

Characters attack by slashing with their weapon with X for a weak slash or Y for a heavy slash, or they can kick with A for a weak kick or B for a heavy kick. Weak attacks are faster, but heavy attacks do more damage. Each character has his or her own unique set of basic moves and special attacks. Characters also have "secret" special moves that have more difficult button combinations to perform but do more damage if they connect.

Some attacks knock a fighter down. When knocked down, characters can roll out of the way with Left, Right, L, or R or recover by jumping with Up. Characters can attack a downed fighter by pressing X+A for a short-distance pounce or Y+B for a long-distance pounce.

Characters now have an Overdrive meter at the bottom of the screen that fills as the character deals and takes damage. Once full, the meter drains quickly, during which time the character can execute a special Overdrive move by pressing Z+C. Using an Overdrive move drains the meter completely. Each character also has a Desperation move that can only be used when the vitality bar is low and flashing. These moves are performed using special button combinations or by pressing Z+C when the vitality bar is flashing. Both Overdrive and Desperation moves can be done an unlimited number of times as long as their conditions are met.

Characters can block basic attacks and reduce most of the damage from special moves by holding the D-Pad in the opposite direction of the opponent. Blocking can be done while standing or crouching but not while jumping. Characters can grab and throw opponents by pressing the D-Pad away from the opponent while pressing a heavy punch or kick button.

Modes

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Bonus Game

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Move lists

The game has the following modes:

  • 1P Game: A single-player mode where the player chooses any character and fights a series of matches against mostly randomly selected characters. The fifth and twelfth matches are always against the subboss, the Replicant, and the thirteenth match is always against the final boss, Wolf. A second player can join at any time to challenge the first to a match by pressing  START . The game can be continued an unlimited number of times if the player is defeated by an opponent; however, after the end credits play, the player plays an additional hidden boss (called the "Bonus Game") if the game was completed without using a continue on at least the default difficulty level. This secret boss is Sho on the default difficulty level (4) or Vermilion on a higher difficulty level (between 5 and 8).
  • Vs Human: A two-player mode where both players can choose any character and any stage and fight against each other.
  • Vs Computer: A single-player mode where the player can fight a match against any computer-controlled opponent.

There are eight difficulty levels for computer-controlled opponents. Players can also change the amount of time per bout (0 for unlimited, 60 seconds, or 99 seconds, which is the default), the number of wins needed to win a match (between 1 and 3, with a default of 2), set the strength of each player for two-player games (between 50 and 120 in increments of 10, with a default of 100 for each player), and toggle auto-guarding for each player. Players can also map guarding, taunting, alternating rolls, dashing, and pouncing (against downed opponents) to buttons in the options, which actions that are not assigned to buttons by default.

Characters

Note: Move lists assume that the character is facing right. When facing left, Left and Right should be reversed.

S Any slash button
 LS  Light slash
 HS  Hard slash
K Any kick button
 LK  Light kick
 HK  Hard kick

Move lists for each character can be viewed by pausing the game with  START  and pressing Z.

The special moves marked as Special 1 and Special 2 are mapped to Z and C respectively. The special moves marked as Special 3 and Special 4 are not assigned by default but can be mapped to any button in the options.

Playable

All of the characters return from Battle Arena Toshinden Remix except for Gaia and Cupido. Three new playable characters have been added (Tracy, Ripper, and Ronron) as well as three new bosses (Replicant, Wolf, and Vermilion).

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Height:
5'9"
Weight:
138 lbs.
Age:
22
Blood type:
A
Origin:
Japan Japan
Eiji Shinjo
A young Japanese swordsman who fights with a sword called the "White Tiger." After finding his lost brother Sho in the last tournament, he now seeks to defeat Ripper, who wounded him in battle the last time they met.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Rekkuuzan
(Special 1)
Down Down-right Right S Eiji swings his sword, creating a burst of fire that travels across the battlefield.
Hishouzan
(Special 2)
Right Down Down-right S Eiji spirals up into the air while holding his sword out, which knocks his opponent over on impact. When performed with  LS , he spirals up immediately; when performed with  HS , he rushes forward a distance before spiraling up.
Mukurowari
(Special 3)
Left Down Down-left S Eiji somersaults forward and slices his sword downward. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Ryuuseikyaku
(Special 4 in the air)
Down Down-left Left K in midair Eiji dives diagonally downward with a flaming kick. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Syugekidan Down-right+K Eiji slides along the ground, which sweeps his opponent.
Secret Move Right Down Down-right Right Down Down-right  HS  Eiji swings his sword two times in succession, creating two bursts of fire that travel across the battlefield, one high and one low.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Jigokumon Z+C Eiji rushes forward, knocking his opponent into the air and then slashing the opponent with his sword repeatedly in midair.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Byakki Mousyuken Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  HS  Eiji rushes forward and performs a series of slashes and kicks, finishing by spiraling up into the air while holding his sword out.
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Height:
5'10"
Weight:
140 lbs.
Age:
23
Blood type:
AB
Origin:
United Kingdom Britain
Kayin Amoh
A Scottish swordsman and a friendly rival to Eiji. He is a bounty hunter who is searching for Ripper after hearing he bested Eiji in battle.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Sonic Slash
(Special 1)
Down Down-right Right S Kayin swings his sword, creating a burst of fire that travels across the battlefield.
Deadly Raise
(Special 2)
Right Down Down-right S Kayin spirals up into the air at a slight diagonal angle while holding his sword out, which knocks his opponent over on impact. When performed with  LS , he spirals up immediately; when performed with  HS , he rushes forward a distance before spiraling up.
Leg Crush
(Special 3 on the ground)
Down Down-left Left K Kayin rolls his leg forward in a split kick.
Scottish Moon
(Special 3 in the air)
Down Down-left Left K in midair Kayin does a backflip kick in midair.
Vertical Slash Down-right+ HS  Kayin slashes his sword upward, which can hit up to two times.
Secret Move Right Down-right Down Left Down-left Left Right Left  HK  Kayin performs three split kicks, then a backflip kick.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Hell's Gate Z+C Kayin juggles his opponent into the air with a rolling kick, then continues to kick the opponent in midair.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Hell's Inferno Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  HS  Kayin rushes forward and performs a series of slashes and kicks, finishing with a split kick and then spiraling up into the air at a slight diagonal angle while holding his sword out.
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Height:
5'8"
Weight:
110 lbs.
Age:
25
Blood type:
A
Origin:
Russia Russia
Sofia
A whip-wielding Russian woman who has been employed by Ronron to help subdue the Replicant.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Thunder Ring
(Special 1)
Down Down-left Left S Sofia swings her whip, creating a ring-shaped projectile. The projectile travels forwards with  LS  and diagonally upwards with  HS . This move can be performed in midair.
Aurora Revolution
(Special 2)
Right Down-right Down Down-left Left S Sofia spins forward on one leg. She spins while attacking with her whip with  LS  or while kicking outward with  HS . This move can be performed in midair.
Jewelry Shower
(Special 3)
Left Down-left Down Down-right Right K Sofia rolls through the air with a semicircular kick. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Rattlesnake
(Special 4)
Down Down-right Right S Sofia lashes her whip repeatedly in front of her.
Secret Move Right Down-right Down Left Down-left Left Right Left  HS  Sofia moves forward while lashing her whip repeatedly.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Rattlesnake Fascination Z+C Sofia spins around on one leg while kicking outward and swinging her whip.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Call Me Queen Right Left Right Left  HS  Sofia twirls through the air while swinging her whip around her.
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Height:
6'5"
Weight:
203 lbs.
Age:
31
Blood type:
A
Origin:
United States of America USA
Rungo Iron
An American miner who fights with a large club. He was analyzed as part of the Toshinhei Replicant project and is angered that his data is being used for evil purposes.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Fire Wave
(Special 1)
Down Down-right Right S Rungo bashes his club against the ground, creating a wave of fire that shoots across the ground. The fire wave is longer and travels much faster with  LS .
Power Thrust
(Special 2)
Right Down Down-right K Rungo jumps high into the air, which damages and knocks over opponents that he hits in his ascent. When performed with  HS , he dives back down to the ground with his club, which is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Spinning Charge
(Special 3)
Right Down Down-right S Rungo spins forward on one leg while swinging his club around. He swings the club upward with  LS  and outward with  HS .
Batter Up Right Down-right Down Down-left Left S Rungo charges forward, then swings his club upward, knocking over his opponent on impact.
Brutal Stomper
(Special 4)
Down Down-left Left K Rungo walks three steps forward, stomping with alternating legs.
Step and Swing Left, then Right+ HS  Rungo steps forward and smashes downward with his club, which knocks the opponent down on impact.
Secret Move Up Up-left Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  HK  Rungo walks seven steps forward, stomping with alternating legs.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Hyper Batter Up Z+C Rungo charges forward, then swings his club while jumping high into the air.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Mega Fire Storm Left Down-left Down Down-right Right Down-right Down Down-left Left  HS  Rungo bashes his club against the ground, creating a wave of fire that explodes into the air in six pillars.
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Height:
5'0"
Weight:
105 lbs.
Age:
107
Blood type:
AB
Origin:
CN 1889 Ancient China
Fo Fai
An elderly Chinese mystic who is relishing the chaotic state of the world. He fights with claws on his hands.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Mystic Sphere
(Special 1 on the ground)
Right Down-right Down Down-left Left S Fo holds his claws apart and creates a large sphere of energy in front of him, When performed with  HS , he creeps forward slightly while holding the sphere.
Sphere Burst
(Special 1 in the air)
Right Down-right Down Down-left Left S in midair Fo holds his claws apart and creates a large sphere of energy below him.
Travel Sphere
(Special 2)
Left Down-left Down Down-right S Fo holds his claws apart and creates a large sphere of energy below him, which he rolls forward a short distance.
Upward Sphere
(Special 3)
Down Down-left Left S Fo lies on his back and creates a large sphere of energy above him.
Pagoda Kick
(Special 4)
Down Down-left Left K Fo flies diagonally upward with a kick.
Claw Attack Left, then Right+ HS  Fo lunges forward while swiping his claws.
Claw Slide Down+ HS  Fo slides across the ground with his claws out, which sweeps his opponent.
Fart Left Up-left Up Up-right Right  LS + HK  Fo turns around and releases an explosive fart that travels a short distance and knocks his opponent over on impact.
Secret Move Down Down-right Right Left Down-left Down Left  LS + HK  Fo holds his claws apart and creates a giant sphere of energy below him.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Sphere Throw Z+C Fo winds up his arm, then creates a large sphere of energy up in front of him.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Mystic Sphere Burst Right Left Down-left Down Down-right Right Left  HS  Fo throws four large energy spheres across the battlefield, pivoting around the opponent with each one, then jumps into the air and creates one last energy sphere below him before landing.
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Height:
5'10"
Weight:
145 lbs.
Age:
43
Blood type:
AB
Origin:
Japan Japan
Mondo
A Japanese ninja who has been sent by his clan to obtain the plans for the Toshinhei Replicant. He fights with a spear.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Shippu Tsuki (high)
(Special 1 on the ground)
Down Down-right Right S Mondo plunges his spear forward, at standing height, which extends in length. This move can only be blocked standing.
Shippu Tsuki (low) Down Down-left Left S Mondo plunges his spear forward, near the ground, which extends in length. This move can only be blocked crouched.
Gouriki Raijin
(Special 1 in the air)
Down Down-right Right S in midair Mondo shoots a stream of fire diagonally downwards from his spear.
Gouriki Tenbu
(Special 2)
Right Down Down-right S Mondo rises into the air at while spinning his spear over his head. He rises directly upward with  LS  and at a slight diagonal angle and higher with  HS .
Gouriki Fuujin
(Special 3)
Left Down-left Down Down-right Right S Mondo slides forward while spinning his spear in front of him.
Shippu Tentsuki
(Special 4)
Left Down Down-left S Mondo thrusts his spear diagonally upwards. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Secret Move Right Up-right Up Up-left Left Right Down-right Down  HK  Mondo slides forward while spinning his spear in front of him, then rises into the air while spinning his spear over his head.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Choriki Mondohou Z+C Mondo leans forward and fires a volley of fireballs into the air.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Choriki Daibutsumetsu Down Down-right Right Down Down-right Right Left  HS  Mondo rises into the air while spinning his spear over his head, then sprays multiple streams of fire from his spear in a fan pattern.
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Height:
6'4"
Weight:
165 lbs.
Age:
43
Blood type:
A
Origin:
Medieval France
Duke Rambert
A French knight who joins the battle after hearing that his rival Eiji was defeated by the Ripper. He fights with a sword.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Southern Cross
(Special 1 on the ground)
Left Right Down-right Down S Duke charges forward. When performed with  HS , he does a lateral sword slice, then somersaults with a downward sword strike, which is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Cyclone
(Special 2)
Down Down-right Right S Duke spins in place while holding his sword down, then cuts his sword down from above.
Head Crush
(Special 1 in the air)
Down Down-right Right S in midair Duke stabs his sword downward while falling. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Double Lunge
(Special 3)
Right Down Down-right S Duke lunges forward and stabs his sword twice. When performed with  HS , he finishes by slashing his sword from side to side.
Charge and Strike
(Special 4)
Down Down-right Right K Duke charges to the other side of his opponent with a sword strike. When performed with  HS , he returns with another sword strike.
Secret Move Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Right Down Down-right  HS  Duke hovers in the air, then slashes his sword twice in front of him.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Grand Cross Z+C Duke hovers in the air, then slams the ground with his sword upon landing, which creates an explosion.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
La Fin Down-left Down Down-right Right Left  HS  Duke spins in place while holding his sword down, then cuts his sword down from above.
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Height:
5'1"
Weight:
101 lbs.
Age:
17
Blood type:
O
Origin:
Turkey Turkey
Ellis
An orphan dancer who learned in the previous tournament that her father is the shadowy underworld leader Gaia. She fights with a pair of dirks.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Twinkle Twirl
(Special 1 on the ground)
Down Down-left Left S Ellis twirls around while holding her dirks out. When performed with  HS , she hovers in the air.
Arc Slash
(Special 1 in the air)
Down Down-left Left S in midair Ellis dives diagonally downward while holding her dirks out. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched. When performed with  LS , she knocks her opponent over on impact.
Flaming Crescent
(Special 2)
Right Down Down-right S Ellis rises into the air while holding her dirks out. When performed with  LS , she rises into the air immediately; when performed with  HS , she slides forward a distance before rising into the air.
Tornado
(Special 3 on the ground)
Down Down-left Left K Ellis curls into a ball and rolls through the air in a high arc.
Air Dance
(Special 3 in the air)
Down Down-left Left K in midair Ellis does a backflip kick in midair.
Secret Move Down-right Down Down-left Down Down-right Left Right  HS  Ellis rises into the air while holding her dirks out, does a backflip kick, dives diagonally downward while holding her dirks out, then releases a burst of stardust in front of her.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Angel Kiss Z+C Ellis dashes forward, then stabs her opponent repeatedly with her dirks.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
French Kiss Right Left Right Left  HS  Ellis curls into a ball and rolls through the air in a high arc. If she hits her opponent while rolling, she performs a series of strikes with her dirks upon landing.
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Height:
5'5"
Weight:
115 lbs.
Age:
21
Blood type:
B
Origin:
United States of America USA
Tracy
An American policewoman who fights with a pair of tonfas. She was suspended for her excessive use of force but believes that she will be reinstated if she can unravel the Replicant mystery.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Cardiac Arrest
(Special 1)
Left Down-left Down Down-right Right S Tracy steps forward and jabs with one of her tonfas. When performed with  HS , the tonfa shoots a short-ranged burst of flame.
Flip Kick
(Special 2)
Right Down Down-right K Tracy does a backflip kick that knocks down her opponent on impact.
Chopper Strike
(Special 3)
Right Down Down-right S Tracy rises into the air while holding her tonfas out. When performed with  LS , she dashes forward a short distance first; when performed with  HS , she walks forward with a spin while attacking with a tonfa first.
Ground Tazer Down Right Down-right S Tracy hits the ground with her tazer, which causes an electric wave to travel across the battlefield, which explodes after a certain distance. The explosion does damage and knocks over opponents, but the wave does nothing.
Jackpot Down Down-left Left K Tracy rolls into a ball on the ground, then plunges forward feet first. She travels in a low arc with  LS  and diagonally up into the air with  HS . This move can also be performed in midair.
Head Stomp Left Down Down-left S Tracy flips forward through the air in a high arc. Pressing Z or C attacks on the way down.
Step and Ram Left, then Right+ LS + LK  Tracy steps forward and rams her opponent with her shoulder, which knocks the opponent down on impact.
Secret Move Right Down-right Down Left Down-left Left Right Left  HK  Tracy performs a series of punches and kicks.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Double Flip Kick Z+C Tracy does two successive backflip kicks.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Badge Barrage Right Left Right Left  HS  Tracy dashes forward and performs a barrage of punches and kicks, ending with a backflip kick.
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Height:
6'0"
Weight:
170 lbs.
Age:
27
Blood type:
Unknown
Origin:
Unknown
Ripper
A mysterious figure who is looking for his sister (believed to be Cupido), who has disappeared. He believes Sho is responsible and wounds Sho's brother Eiji in combat in order to lure him out. He fights with a pair of katars.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Sidewinder
(Special 1)
Right Down Down-right S Ripper runs past his opponent while holding his katars out. When performed with  HS , he runs back the other way as well (forcing his opponent to defend in the opposite direction).
Jamming Out
(Special 2)
Down Down-right Right S Ripper lunges forward and stabs with his katars. When performed with  HS , he backflips after performing the move. This move does a high amount of damage when blocked while crouching if performed with  HS .
Break Out
(Special 3)
Down Down-left Left K Ripper slides forward with a front kick that knocks his opponent over on impact.
Lightning Stinger I
(Special 4)
Left Down-left Down S Ripper swings a lightning-infused katar upward.
Lightning Stinger II Down Down-left Left S Ripper spins forward while holding a lightning-infused katar out.
Lightning Stinger III Left Down-left Down Down-right Right S Ripper spins around, then plunges a lightning-infused katar forward.
Secret Move Right Down-right Down Left Down-left Left Right Left  HS  Ripper spreads his katars apart and shoots a fire burst in front of him.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Cutting Edge Z+C Ripper dashes forward and slices his opponent repeatedly with his katars.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Dancing Shadow Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  HK  Ripper dashes forward and performs a series of strikes using his katars, finishing with a backflip kick.
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Height:
5'3"
Weight:
108 lbs.
Age:
24
Blood type:
B
Origin:
China People's Republic of China
Ronron
A Chinese scientist and the leader of the Toshinhei Project, which intended to create a robotic warrior to fight terrorism and enforce a peaceful world order. However, the Replicant was stolen before it could be finished and used for evil purposes, and Ronron intends to discover the perpetrator and stop the Replicant.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Bomber Ball
(Special 1)
Down Down-right Right S Ronron throws a giant bomb across the battlefield.
Bomber Bowling
(Special 2)
Down Down-right Right K Ronron rolls a giant bomb across the ground.
Zapper Stick
(Special 3)
Down Down-left Left S Ronron shoots her zapper stick diagonally into the air.
Secret Move Right Down-right Down Left Down-left Left Right Left  HS  Ronron throws a battery of bombs across the battlefield.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Stun Hammer Z+C Ronron twirls forward while shooting sparks from her zapper stick, then flies into the air while striking with it.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Ronron Panic Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  HS  Ronron dashes forward and bashes her opponent repeatedly with her zapper stick.

Bosses

Main article: Battle Arena Toshinden URA/Hidden content.

The bosses are playable with cheat codes.

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Replicant
A robotic copy of Sho Shinjo that was created by Ronron as a peace enforcement android but turned rogue. It appears as the subboss of the game. It uses the same moveset as Sho.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Double Rekkuuzan
(Special 1)
Down Down-right Right S The Replicant swings its sword two times in succession, creating two bursts of fire that travel across the battlefield.
Hishouzan
(Special 2)
Right Down Down-right S The Replicant spirals up into the air while holding its sword out, which knocks its opponent over on impact. When performed with  LS , it spirals up immediately; when performed with  HS , it rushes forward a distance before spiraling up.
Shishouzan Left Down Down-left S The Replicant spirals up into the air at a slight diagonal angle while holding its sword out, which knocks its opponent over on impact. When performed with  LS , it spirals up immediately; when performed with  HS , it rushes forward a distance before spiraling up.
Zenmetsuzan Down Down-left Left S The Replicant somersaults forward and slices its sword downward. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Senkouga
(Special 3 on the ground)
Down Down-left Left K The Replicant rolls its leg forward in a split kick.
Suiseikyaku
(Special 3 in the air)
Down Down-left Left K in midair The Replicant dives diagonally downward with a flaming kick. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Juseigyo
(Special 4)
Down Down-left Left S The Replicant leaps forward, then drops with a flaming kick. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Gekkousen Down Up+K The Replicant does a backflip kick in midair. This move can be performed in midair.
Syugekidan Down-right+K The Replicant slides along the ground, which sweeps its opponent.
Seppuku Left Down-left Down Down-right Right Down-right Down Down-left Left  HS + LK  The Replicant stabs itself with its own sword, damaging itself.
Secret Move Right Down-right Down Left Down-left Left Right Left  HK  The Replicant spreads its hands apart and generates large fireballs in front of him that can hit opponents multiple times.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Jigokumon Z+C The Replicant rushes forward, knocking its opponent into the air and then slashing the opponent with its sword repeatedly in midair.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Byakki Mousyuken Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  HS  The Replicant rushes forward and performs a series of slashes and kicks, finishing by spiraling up into the air while holding its sword out.
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Wolf
Ronron's superior, who supervised the Toshinhei project. He wants to rule the world and stole the Replicant prototype in order to use it to dispose of talented martial artists who might stand in his way. He is the final boss of the game. He fights with a wooden sword.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Shimetsuzan
(Special 1)
Down Down-left Left S Wolf swings his wooden sword back and strikes it against the ground. When performed with  HS , a series of explosions move along the ground after striking, extending the range of the move.
Kijindan
(Special 2)
Down Down-right Right S Wolf shoots a burst of energy balls from his hand, which travel across the battlefield.
Jinraisyu
(Special 3)
Right Down Down-right K Wolf kicks the air multiple times with a flaming leg. When performed with  HS , a large fireball is produced in the air after the last kick.
Kokuken
(Special 4)
Right Down-right Down Down-left Left S Wolf slides forward, then slashes his wooden sword multiple times from high to low.
Kaiten Shippudan Left Down-left Down Down-right Right K Wolf spins forward while holding his wooden sword toward the ground.
Secret Move Right Down-right Down Left Down-left Left Right Left  HS  Wolf swings his wooden sword back and strikes it against the ground twice, which creates a wave of explosions across the battlefield.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Wolf Barrage Z+C Wolf dashes forward and pummels his opponent with multiple punches, then he runs past his opponent while striking with his wooden sword, followed by a final sword strike.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Double Kokuken Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  HS  Wolf slashes his wooden sword multiple times from high to low, then slides forward and does it again.
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Sho Shinjo
A solitary swordsman and the brother of Eiji. He was used as the basis for the Replicant. He once again appears as a secret boss, unlocked if the player defeats Wolf without using a continue on the default difficulty setting.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Double Rekkuuzan
(Special 1)
Down Down-right Right S Sho swings his sword two times in succession, creating two bursts of fire that travel across the battlefield.
Hishouzan
(Special 2)
Right Down Down-right S Sho spirals up into the air while holding his sword out, which knocks his opponent over on impact. When performed with  LS , he spirals up immediately; when performed with  HS , he rushes forward a distance before spiraling up.
Shishouzan Left Down Down-left S Sho spirals up into the air at a slight diagonal angle while holding his sword out, which knocks his opponent over on impact. When performed with  LS , he spirals up immediately; when performed with  HS , he rushes forward a distance before spiraling up.
Zenmetsuzan Down Down-left Left S Sho somersaults forward and slices his sword downward. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Senkouga
(Special 3 on the ground)
Down Down-left Left K Sho rolls his leg forward in a split kick.
Suiseikyaku
(Special 3 in the air)
Down Down-left Left K in midair Sho dives diagonally downward with a flaming kick. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Juseigyo
(Special 4)
Down Down-left Left S Sho leaps forward, then drops with a flaming kick. This move is an overhead attack that can hit opponents who are blocking while crouched.
Gekkousen Down Up+K Sho does a backflip kick in midair. This move can be performed in midair.
Syugekidan Down-right+K Sho slides along the ground, which sweeps his opponent.
Seppuku Left Down-left Down Down-right Right Down-right Down Down-left Left  HS + LK  Sho stabs himself with his own sword, hurting himself.
Secret Move Right Down-right Down Left Down-left Left Right Left  HK  Sho spreads his hands apart and generates large fireballs in front of him that can hit opponents multiple times.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Jigokumon Z+C Sho rushes forward, knocking his opponent into the air and then slashing the opponent with his sword repeatedly in midair.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Byakki Mousyuken Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  HS  Sho rushes forward and performs a series of slashes and kicks, finishing by spiraling up into the air while holding his sword out.
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Vermilion
A gunfighter of unknown origin. He appears as a secret boss, unlocked if the player defeats Wolf without using a continue on any difficulty setting higher than the default. He fights using two firearms, so his slash attacks are ranged.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Mega Boom
(Special 1)
Down Down-left Left S Vermilion shoots one of his firearms into the air diagonally upwards. When performed with  LS , he shoots his pistol; when performed with  HS , he shoots his shotgun.
Energy Dust
(Special 2)
Right Down Down-right S Vermilion swings his arm, throwing an energy mist across the ground.
Move list (Overdrive moves)
Name Command Description
Peacemaker Z+C Vermilion jumps into the air and shoots both of his firearms diagonally downwards.
Move list (Desperation moves)
Name Command Description
Gunsmoker Right Left Down-left Down Down-right Right Left  HS  Vermilion shoots both of his firearms in front of him.

Stages

Every character has his or her own stage where matches are hosted.

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Eiji
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Kayin
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Sofia
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Rungo
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Fo
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Mondo
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Duke
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Ellis
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Tracy
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Ripper
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Ronron
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Replicant
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Wolf
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Sho
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Vermilion
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History

Legacy

While this would be the last Toshinden game for a Sega console, the PlayStation would receive two more sequels, Battle Arena Toshinden 3 and Toshinden 4, and a spin-off with super-deformed characters (similar to Virtua Fighter Kids) called Battle Arena Nitoushinden.

Versions

The Saturn version has a different story from the original Battle Arena Toshinden 2 for the PlayStation. Four characters were removed from the PlayStation game (Gaia, Chaos, Uranus, and Master), and four exclusive characters are added in their place (Ripper, Ronron, Replicant, and Wolf). Tracy and Vermilion are the only new characters from the PlayStation game who was carried over to the Saturn game. Gameplay was altered, making the game feel somewhat different. There are also new arenas, a new story, and a different CG intro.

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Battle Arena Toshinden URA Battle Arena Toshinden URA
English (US) Battle Arena Toshinden URA Battle Arena Toshinden URA
Japanese 闘神伝URA Toshinden URA

Comparisons

Main article: Battle Arena Toshinden URA/Comparisons.

Production credits

  • Character voice: Masaaki Ookura, Ryoutaro Okiayu, Yumi Touma, Yukimasa Kisino, Kaneto Shiozawa, Yoko Teppouzuka, Megumi Ogata, Hisao Egawa, Miyako Endoh, Hikaru Midorikawa, Hideo Ishikawa
  • Newcharacter Design and Official Illustrator: Tsukasa Kotobuki
Takara and Tamsoft Staff
  • Story Plot: Choji Yoshikawa
  • Executive Producer: Hirohisa Satoh
  • Producer: Takayuki Nakano
  • Director: Norihiro Hayasaka
  • Marketing Staff: Toshihiro Morioka, Hiroshi Takekawa, Katsuya Torihama
  • Sound: Yasuhiro Nakano, Fumio Tanabe, Akihi Motoyama, Luna Umegaki
  • Special thanks to: Masahiro Morikawa, Tatsuya Hocho, Shunichi Ohkusa, Takeshi Ikenoue, Akihiko Kimura, Naoyuki Takada, Takeshi Ikenoue, Akihiko Kimura, Naoyuki Takada, S.H, Mitsunori Shoji, Hirofumi Kasakawa, Humihiko Ozawa, Satoshi Kumata, Tatsuya Yaura, Tetsuya Iida, Mutsumi Nakamura, Pole To Win
  • Artwork Design: Craft
Nextech Xax Entertainment and Media Entertainment Staff
  • Producer: Katuji Aoyama
  • Director: Yoshitaka Maki
  • Program Director: Yukihiko Tani
  • Program: Kazunori Ueno, Hirokazu Iwatsuki, Hiroyuki Ogasawara, Eiki Aizawa, Koh Aoki, Katsuaki Itoh
  • Art Director: Yasuhiro Suzuki
  • Character Modeling: Hisashi Kaneko, Hideyuki Kikuchi
  • Game Arrange and New Character Motion Design: Masayuki Hiramatsu, Tomoko Onodera
  • New Character Motion Data: Yoshihisa Shimizu, Masahiro Satoh, Naomi Anzai
  • Background and 2D-Graphic Design: Kazushige Nagai, Atsushi Suzuki, Shiho Okumura, Kazuhiro Nagata, Takaki Iwata, Mitsuo Terao
  • CG Movie: Junichi Ohta
  • Openning CG Movie Bgm: Kohji Hayama
  • Sound: Studio Cliche, Humito Tamayama, Naohumi Turuyama
  • Special thanks to: Toshio Toyoda, Manabu Takahashi, Kenichi Okamoto, Shingo Inaba, Yukito Misumi, Munemoto Matsushima, Kouichi Matsuda, Cosmo Studio, And All Staff


Thank You For Playing
Source:
In-game credits
BattleArenaToshindenURA Saturn JP SSEnding.pdf
[8]

Magazine articles

Main article: Battle Arena Toshinden URA/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-16: "1996-16 (1996-09-27)" (1996-09-13)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-17: "1996-17 (1996-10-11)" (1996-09-27)
also published in:
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Consoles + (FR) PAL
80
[10]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
46
[11]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
55
[12]
Fun Generation (DE) NTSC-J
60
[13]
Gambler (PL)
38
[14]
GameFan (US) NTSC-U
50
[15]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
35
[16]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
56
[17]
Intelligent Gamer (US) NTSC-U
42
[18]
Joypad (FR) NTSC-J
60
[19]
Joypad (FR) NTSC-J
40
[20]
MAN!AC (DE) NTSC-J
83
[21]
Mega Force (FR) PAL
88
[22]
Mega Fun (DE) NTSC-J
58
[23]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
62
[24]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
0
[25]
Player One (FR)
77
[26]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
50
[27]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
59
[28]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
58
[29]
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
60
[30]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
53
[31]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
65
[32]
Strana Igr (RU)
67
[33]
Total Saturn (UK) PAL
45
[34]
Ultra Game Players (US)
47
[35]
Sega Saturn
55
Based on
26 reviews

Battle Arena Toshinden URA

Saturn, JP
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Cover
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Spinecard
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Disc
BATU Saturn JP Manual.pdf
Manual
Saturn, US
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Cover
Batura sat us manual.pdf
Manual
Saturn, EU
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Cover
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Disc
Saturn, PT
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Cover
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Disc
Saturn, AU
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Cover
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Disc

Technical information

Main article: Battle Arena Toshinden URA/Technical information.

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Saturn
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
474,132,624 CD-ROM (EU) MK81054-50 V1.000
Sega Saturn
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
473,977,392 1996-08-19 CD-ROM (JP) T-10305G V1.000
Sega Saturn
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
474,132,624 CD-ROM (US) 81054 V1.000

Track list

1. Data track  
2. Ronron's Theme (1:59) 
3. Eiji's Theme (2:03) 
4. Vermillion's Theme (2:04) 
5. Kayin's Theme (2:05) 
6. Sho's Theme (2:14) 
7. Mondo's Theme (2:03) 
8. Fo Fai's Theme (2:04) 
9. Sofia's Theme - Take 1 (2:06) 
10. Rungo's Theme (2:07) 
11. Duke's Theme (2:05) 
12. Ripper's Theme (2:11) 
13. Wolf's Theme (2:08) 
14. Ellis' Theme (2:12) 
15. Sofia's Theme - Take 2 (2:06) 
16. Tracy's Theme (2:10) 
17. Replicant's Theme (2:08) 
18. Staff Roll (3:14) 
Running time: 36:59

References

  1. File:BATU Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  2. 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee2.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-10-02 10:31)
  3. Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-16 (1996-09-27)" (JP; 1996-09-13), page 127
  4. http://sega-saturn.com/software.htm (Wayback Machine: 1996-12-15 06:01)
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 http://www.sega-europe.com/SATURNL.HTML (Wayback Machine: 1997-07-15 06:26)
  6. Computer & Video Games, "February 1997" (UK; 1997-01-10), page 57
  7. http://www.sega-europe.com:80/SATURNL.HTML (Wayback Machine: 1997-02-24 20:04)
  8. File:BattleArenaToshindenURA Saturn JP SSEnding.pdf
  9. Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-18 (1996-10-25)" (JP; 1996-10-11), page 115
  10. Consoles +, "Janvier 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 140
  11. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 1997" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 61
  12. Famitsu, "1996-10-04" (JP; 1996-09-20), page 1
  13. Fun Generation, "12/96" (DE; 1996-11-13), page 89
  14. Gambler, "7/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  15. GameFan, "Volume 5, Issue 1: January 1997" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 22
  16. GamePro, "January 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 116
  17. Game Informer, "January 1997" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 51
  18. Intelligent Gamer, "December 1996" (US; 1996-1x-xx), page 82
  19. Joypad, "Novembre 1996" (FR; 1996-1x-xx), page 75
  20. Joypad, "Décembre 1996" (FR; 1996-1x-xx), page 88
  21. MAN!AC, "12/96" (DE; 1996-11-13), page 37
  22. Mega Force, "Janvier/Février 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 58
  23. Mega Fun, "12/96" (DE; 1996-11-20), page 87
  24. Mean Machines Sega, "February 1997" (UK; 1997-01-xx), page 82
  25. Next Generation, "March 1997" (US; 1997-02-11), page 94
  26. Player One, "Janvier 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 108
  27. Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 20" (JP; 1996-09-20), page 202
  28. Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 23" (JP; 1996-11-01), page 70
  29. Sega Power, "March 1997" (UK; 1997-02-12), page 48
  30. Sega Saturn Magazine, "February 1997" (UK; 1997-01-16), page 64
  31. Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-16 (1996-09-27)" (JP; 1996-09-13), page 247
  32. Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 15
  33. Strana Igr, "Fevral 1997" (RU; 1997-xx-xx), page 77
  34. Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Six" (UK; 1997-02-28), page 31
  35. Ultra Game Players, "February 1997" (US; 1997-01-28), page 81


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