Fighter's History Dynamite

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Fighter's History Dynamite
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Developer: Rutubo Games
Licensor: Data East
Original system(s): Neo Geo
Developer(s) of original games: Data East
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (23 tracks)
Peripherals supported: Extended RAM Cartridge (1MB/4MB)
Genre: Fighting/Taisen Kakutou (対戦格闘), Action
Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code JP 1997-07-04 ¥5,8005,800 GS-9107 JP (RAM Cart) 1997-07-04 ¥7,8007,800 GS-9153
Non-Sega versions Arcade Neo Geo Neo Geo CD

Fighter's History Dynamite (ファイターズヒストリー・ダイナマイト), known as Karnov's Revenge in Europe, is a 2D fighting game originally developed by Data East for the Neo Geo MVS arcade hardware as a sequel to an earlier game, Fighter's History. It was ported to the Sega Saturn in 1997 and released exclusively in Japan.

Story

Karnov, a wealthy Russian man, is holding a second "Great Grapple" tournament to gather the best fighters again and redeem himself from his defeat in the previous tournament.

Gameplay

Character select

Gameplay

The game is a 2D fighting game that closely resembles Street Fighter II. It is the sequel to Fighter's History. As before, two competitors face off in hand-to-hand combat and try to drain each other's vitality bars. Matches are fought to the best of three rounds, and rounds are timed. If time runs out, the fighter with the most health remaining wins. The match ends in a draw if there is no victor by the end of the third round. While the previous game ran on a Data East arcade board and used a six-button layout similar to Street Fighter II, this game switched to the Neo Geo for its arcade version and adopted its four-button layout. The game also adds two new characters as well and makes the two boss characters playable, bringing the playable roster up to 13 characters. Returning characters gained new special moves, but only the final boss Karnov received a new sprite.

Characters move with and and backstep with (or when facing left). Characters crouch with and jump with , , or . They can punch with (light) or (heavy) and kick with (light) or (heavy). Light attacks are quicker but do less damage. The attack performed varies depending on whether the character is standing, jumping, or crouching and the distance from the opponent. Characters can perform "one-two attacks" by pressing a heavy attack button while performing a light attack or blocking, making combos easier to perform. Every character has access to multiple special moves performed with special button combinations.

Blocking is done by holding the D-Pad away from the opponent. Characters can block while crouching or standing; low attacks (such as sweeps) can only be blocked crouching, while high attacks (including jumping attacks) can only be blocked standing. Special moves still inflict a small amount of "chip damage" when blocked. Throws and grabs are done by holding or when next to an opponent and pressing a hard punch or kick button (depending on the character being played). Throws cannot be blocked. Some characters have air throws.

A unique mechanic of the Fighter's History games is that each character has a particular "weak spot" (usually an article of clothing). When this spot is hit three times by the opponent, the character is dizzied. The weak spot begins to flash after it has already been hit twice. Since the weak spot falls off after the character is dizzied, characters can only be stunned once per round. The location of the weak spot varies by character, so some characters are harder to stun than others.

Modes

Ox fight

There is an arcade mode where the player chooses any character and fights all 13 characters in the game (including a mirror match against the same character), ending with a fight against the final boss Karnov. If the player wins every match without losing a round on at least the Normal difficulty level, there is an additional fight against the secret boss Ox. A second player can join the game to challenge the first by pressing  START . The game ends if a player loses a match, but it can be continued an unlimited number of times. There are four difficulty levels for the computer opponents (Easy, Normal, Hard, and MVS).

There is also a two-player versus mode where players can choose any character and fight a match against each other. The game keeps track of wins, losses, and draws for each player.

The game saves high scores to the Saturn's internal memory.

Characters

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

P	Any punch button
LP	Light punch
HP	Hard punch

K	Any kick button
LK	Light kick
HK	Hard kick

Pressing or is equivalent to pressing  LP + HP + LK + HK .

Playable

All of the characters from Fighter's History return. The bosses Clown and Karnov are now normally selectable characters. Two new characters are introduced, Liu Yungmie and Zazie Muhaba (along with a hidden boss character, Ox).

Characters use their primary color scheme when selected with K and their secondary color scheme when selected with P.

Origin: United States Birth date: March 21, 1967 Blood type: B Occupation: Police detective	Ray McDogall
	A detective at the LAPD who wants to participate in the tournament because he is bored of chasing criminals. His weakness is the lightning bolt on his shirt. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Big Tornado P Ray thrusts his palms out and shoots a cyclone across the screen. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Wheel Kick K Ray leaps through the air with a flaming axe kick that knocks his opponent over on impact. He leaps higher and farther when the move is performed with  HK . This move can be performed in midair. Dynamite Tackle P Ray charges forward with a tackle, which can hit up to two times and knocks his opponent over on impact. He charges further when the move is performed with  HP . Thunder Dynamite Tackle Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Ray charges forward with a tackle while his body is infused with electricity, which can hit up to five times and knocks his opponent over on impact. He charges further when the move is performed with  HP . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Flying DDT + HP , + HP , or + HP  in midair (close) Ray grabs his opponent in a headlock and slams them to the ground.
Origin: China Birth date: November 1, 1966 Blood type: O Occupation: Opera actress	Liu Feilin (劉 飛鈴)
	An actress in the Beijing opera and a practitioner of praying mantis kung fu. She wants to make an opera about her fighting experiences. Her weak spot is her breastplate. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Tourouzan P Feilin crosses her arms ahead and shoots projectiles resembling praying mantis arms across the screen. The projectiles move faster when the move is performed with  HP . Kuuchuu Tourouzan P in midair Feilin swings her arms ahead and shoots projectiles resembling praying mantis arms at a steep angle downward. The projectiles move faster when the move is performed with  HP . This move can only be blocked standing. Hakkaku Souhiken Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Feilin jumps into the air while swinging a flaming arm, which knocks her opponent over on impact. She jumps higher and can hit up to two times when the move is performed with  HP . Kakkuu Hakkaku Souhiken Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Feilin rushes forward, then jumps into the air while swinging a flaming arm, which knocks her opponent over on impact. She jumps higher and can hit up to two times when the move is performed with  HP .
Origin: Japan Birth date: January 21, 1977 Blood type: B Occupation: High school student	Ryoko Kanou (嘉納 亮子)
	A young judoka who joins the tournament to test her latest techniques. Her weak spot is her headband. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Zenten Ukemi Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Ryoko tumbles forward in a roll. She rolls once and can hit up to two times when the move is performed with  LK  and rolls twice and can hit up to four times when the move is performed with  HK . Chou Yama Arashi P or P (close) Ryoko grabs her opponent and spins high into the air, then rolls down with slam with the opponent on fire. Ippon Seoi P or P (close but outside throw range) Ryoko dashes to her opponent while crouched, then grabs her opponent and slams them with a shoulder throw. Kuuchuu Ippon Seoi P in midair (close but outside throw range) Ryoko grabs her opponent and slams them to the ground. Kataguruma P (close) Ryoko grabs the opponent and tosses them through the air. The move can be followed up with another hit or throw; otherwise, the opponent lands on their feet without a knockdown. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Tomoe Nage + HP  (close) Ryoko grabs her opponent and throws them after falling backward in a roll. She can follow up with a hold by pressing  HP  (Tateshihou Gatame) during the move. Kuuchuu Uranage + HP  in midair (close) Ryoko grabs her opponent and slams them head-first into the ground. Taikuu Tegatana + HP  Ryoko swings her clenched fists in front of her, which sweeps the opponent. This move can only be blocked crouching.
Origin: England Birth date: July 12, 1968 Blood type: O Occupation: Musician	Matlok Jade
	A rock musician who fights in tournaments for the excitement. His weak spot is his headgear. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Spinning Wave Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Matlok swings his arm and shoots a disc-shaped projectile across the screen. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Road Hurricane Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Matlok stands on his hands and pushes himself into the air while spinning his legs like helicopter blades, which knocks his opponent over on impact. He ascends higher and hits up to three times when the move is performed with  HK . Loop Hurricane Hold for 2 seconds, then + LK + HK  LK + HK  LK + HK  LK + HK  LK + HK  Matlok stands on his hands and kicks his legs rapidly in circles for as long as the buttons are pressed repeatedly. Overhead Kick Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Matlok flips forward while kicking in a semicircle. He flips higher and farther when the move is performed with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Dancing Head Press +K Matlok holds his leg out in a head stomp. He bounces off his opponent if he hits.
Origin: Thailand Birth date: November 11, 1971 Blood type: AB Occupation: Kickboxing champion	Samchay Tomyamkun
	A Muay Thai kickboxer. He became wealthy from his tournament victories, then decided to donate his fortune to charity and start again. His weak spot is his armband. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Matron Jusalop P Samchay punches ahead and shoots a fireball of his fist across the screen. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Ti Kau Koun K Samchay leaps forward with a flaming knee strike, which knocks over his opponent on impact. He leaps farther and can hit up to two times when the move is performed with  HK . Ti Kau Roi K Samchay jumps high into the air with a flaming knee strike, which knocks over his opponent on impact. He jumps higher and can hit up to two times when the move is performed with  HK . Pap So Cau  LP + LK  or  HP + HK  Samchay rushes forward with a knee and elbow strike, which can hit up to two times. He rushes further when the move is performed with  HP + HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Ma Lan + HP  Samchay does a low solar plexus punch. Tiip + HK  Samchay does a low shin kick.
Origin: China Birth date: August 14, 1965 Blood type: A Occupation: Boatman	Lee Diendou (李 典徳)
	A Bajiquan expert who joined the last tournament to avenge his father's defeat by Karnov. He joins the second tournament to show his true strength rather than to seek revenge. His weak spot is his knees. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Zesshouhohou P Lee leaps forward with a punch. He leaps farther when the move is performed with  HP . He can follow up with a sliding elbow strike (Chou Sinchuu) with or a back attack that knocks the opponent over (Tetsuzankou) with + LP  + HP . Super Zesshouhohou P Lee leaps forward with a charged punch. Compared with the regular version of the move, this version is much faster, and it covers a shorter distance when it is performed with  LP  but a longer distance (almost the full width of the screen) when it is performed with  HP . He can follow up with a sliding elbow strike (Chou Sinchuu) with or a back attack that knocks the opponent over (Tetsuzankou) with + LP  + HP . Senkyuutai K Lee pushes himself off the ground with a flying kick at a diagonal angle. He ascends higher and can hit up to two times when the move is performed with  HK . Mouko Kouhazan  LP + HP  Lee thrusts a palm out and focuses a blast of energy from it that can hit multiple times.
Origin: Japan Birth date: January 1, 1966 Blood type: B Occupation: High school student	Makoto Mizoguchi (溝口 誠)
	A young karate champion who won the previous Great Grapple tournament. Though he is tired from his tournament victories, he decides to join again to show his strength to the new fighters. His weak spot is his headband. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Tiger Bazooka P Mizoguchi kneels and shoots a fireball in the shape of a tiger across the screen. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Gottsui Tiger Bazooka  LP + HP + LK + HK  Mizoguchi kneels and charges a large fireball in the shape of a tiger across the screen. Koryuusai P Mizoguchi slides forward with an uppercut, which knocks his opponent over on impact. He slides further and can hit up to five times when the move is performed with  HP . Tsuutensai  LP + HP + LK + HK  Mizoguchi rises high into the air with a flaming uppercut, which knocks his opponent over on impact. Kuuchuu Renzoku Keri K (up to 5 times) Mizoguchi jumps forward with a flaming kick. The move can be repeated for multiple kicks, with the last kick knocking the opponent over.
Origin: France Birth date: September 15, 1969 Blood type: AB Occupation: Researcher at Sorbonne University	Jean Pierre
	A geologist and gymnast who joins the tournament out of dissatisfaction with his other pursuits. His weak spot is his legband. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Bal Rose Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Jean throws a rose across the screen, which burns into an arrow-shaped fireball. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Needle Shower PPPPP or  LP + HP + LK + HK  Jean punches in a rapid blur. Fric Frac Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Jean flips backward while kicking with both legs, which knocks his opponent over on impact. He flips higher when the move is performed with  HK . Rondat Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Jean hops forward with a rolling kick, then flips high into the air and comes down with another kick. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Sliding +K Jean slides along the ground with a kick, which sweeps the opponent. This move can only be blocked crouching.
Origin: Italy Birth date: June 9, 1949 Blood type: O Occupation: Professional wrestler	Marstorius
	A professional wrestler who gained fame from his participation in the last tournament. His weak spot is his leg warmers. Called "Marstrius" on the versus screen. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Kneel Kick Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Marstorius rolls through the air while kicking in a circle. He rolls further when the move is performed with  HK . Dash Lariat Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Marstorius dashes forward with a lariat, which knocks his opponent over on impact. He dashes further when the move is performed with  HP . Moonsault Press Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Marstorius moonsaults forward and attacks with his knees. He flips higher when the move is performed with  HP . This move can only be blocked standing. Flying Knee Drop Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Marstorius hops ahead with a knee strike. He hops higher and further when the move is performed with  HK . Double German P (close) Marstorius grabs and slams his opponent with two successive suplexes. Drill Power Slam P Marstorius runs forward and tries to grab his opponent. If he succeeds, he spirals through the air, then slams the opponent into the ground. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Front Suplex + HP  Marstorius grabs and slams his opponent with a suplex. Enzui Giri + HK  Marstorius leaps forward with a side kick, which knocks his opponent over on impact. This move can only be blocked standing. Body Press + HP  in midair Marstorius falls with a body press. Dropkick + HK  in midair Marstorius falls with a dropkick, which knocks his opponent over on impact.
Origin: Korea Birth date: January 2, 1972 Blood type: AB Occupation: Tour conductor	Liu Yungmie (柳 英美)
	A taekwondo champion. Her parents were veteran fighters but went missing after seeking a match with an unknown opponent. All of her attacks are kicks. Her weak spot is the sash around her waist. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Aura Smash P in midair Yungmie kicks and shoots a disc-shaped projectile across the screen. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Neri Chagi K Yungmie rises into into the air with a kick, then falls with another kick. It knocks down on either hit with  LK  but only on the second hit with  HK . She rises higher when the move is performed with  HK . Fire Binta P KP KP KP KP K Yungmie kicks rapidly with a flaming leg. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Sankaku Tobi +P or +K when jumping onto the edge of the screen Yungmie clings to the edge of the screen, then repels off. She is invulnerable while hanging off the wall. She can follow up with a split kick (Sambal Chagi) with + HK .
Origin: Kenya Birth date: August 20, 1959 Blood type: O Occupation: Chairman of African Protection Society	Zazie Muhaba
	A karate expert who founded an environmental conservation group. He fights to secure funds for his organization. His weak spot is his headband. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Vulcan Hook PPPPP or  LP + HP + LK + HK  Zazie punches in a rapid blur. Hellfire K Zazie does a flaming uppercut, which knocks over the opponent on impact. Deshi Kakato K Zazie does a flaming kick. He does an axe kick with  LK  or a crescent kick with  HK . Step Back K Zazie hops twice. He is invulnerable while doing this. He hops back, then in place with  LK  or hops back, then forward with  HK . Ducking K Zazie slides forward while ducking. He is invulnerable while doing this. He slides further when the move is performed with  HK .

Bosses

Clown and Karnov are normally playable characters. Ox is unplayable.

Origin: Unknown Birth date: August 29, 1960 Blood type: A Occupation: Circus owner	Clown
	A mysterious clown who operates a circus. He is always the second-to-last opponent fought in the arcade mode. His weak spot is his mask. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Pick a Card Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Clown throws two flaming cards across the screen. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Head Stamp Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Clown flips forward, then lands on his opponent's head with a hand press, which knocks his opponent over on impact. He flies faster when the move is performed with  HP . This move can only be blocked standing. Spin Attack Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Clown curls into a ball and launches himself forward, bouncing off the opponent after hitting. He flies faster and bounces off higher when the move is performed with  HK . Spin Drop Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Clown curls into a ball and launches himself in a high arc. He flies farther when the move is performed with  HK . This move can only be blocked standing.
Origin: Russia Birth date: December 25, 1944 Blood type: A Occupation: Oracle	Karnov
	A wealthy man who collects ancient and powerful artifacts. He hosts the Great Grapple tournaments to entertain himself, using his fortune to attract the best fighters from across the world. He is always the last opponent fought in the arcade mode. He first appeared in the Data East arcade game Karnov. His weak spot is his necklace. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Fire Ball P Karnov breathes a chain of fireballs at the ground, which bounce forward in an oscillating wave pattern. The fireballs knock the opponent over on impact. The fireballs bounce higher when the move is performed with  HP . Fire Breath P or K Karnov breathes a cloud of fire in front of him, which knocks the opponent over on impact. He breathes fire while standing with P or while crouching with K. Super 100 Kick Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Karnov leaps across the screen while kicking rapidly with a flaming leg. The last hit knocks the opponent over on impact. He leaps further when the move is performed with  HK . Balloon Attack P Karnov expands his belly like a balloon and floats in the air for a moment. He is invulnerable while floating. He floats for longer when the move is performed with  HP .
	Ox
	Ox is a secret boss that is fought if the player defeats every opponent in the arcade mode without losing a round. This fight lasts only a single round, and the game ends afterwards regardless of whether the player won or lost. He is a reference to the ox that appears in Data East's earlier fighting game Karate Champ. His weak spot is his horns.

Stages

In the arcade mode, each character has his or her own stage where matches are hosted. Ox is fought on Ray's stage. In the versus mode, the game cycles through the stages in order for each match.

Every stage has one version for the first round and a separate version for the second and third rounds.

Ray

Ray 2

Feilin

Feilin 2

Ryouko

Ryouko 2

Matlok

Matlok 2

Samchay

Samchay 2

Lee

Lee 2

Mizoguchi

Mizoguchi 2

Jean

Jean 2

Marstorius

Marstorius 2

Yungmie

Yungmie 2

Zazie

Zazie 2

Clown

Clown 2

Karnov

Karnov 2

Production credits

• Project Leader: Min
• Planning: Shintoku, Nod Suzuki
• Software Design: Min, HAL, Nod Suzuki
• Graphic design: Shintoku, Mori 2, Oguri, Kazumi, Y.Kaiho, Chie, 072Inagaki, Y.Tsukahara, H.Narisawa, Yasuo.K, S.Satoh, Gashima, H.Shibahara, K.Tomura
• Sound: Atomic, TOM, Seilah, Koremasa, Shogo
• Special thanks to: Maro, S.Miller, E.Kariya, M.Andoh, A.Taya, Ichikawa, Murata, Katahata, And Fighters History All Staff
• Producer: Horitan
• Exective Producer: Jimbolohu

Sega Saturn version Reprogramed by Rutubo Games

• Transration Staff: Shinichirou Mukaigashira, Masatoshi Hashimoto, Katsumasa Tsuneyoshi, Tetsu Matsushima, Akira Suzuki
• Special Thanks: Takeshi Maeda, Masaichirou Mishima, Yamamoto Kenji, Hiroshi Aso, Makoto Oshitani, Atsuhiko Nakamura, Osamu Sato

© Sega Enterprises, Ltd. 1997

© 1994 Data East Corporation

Thank You For Your Playing

• Presented by: Data East

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