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| publisher={{company|[[JVC Musical Industries]]|region=Europe}}, {{company|[[Victor Entertainment]]|region=Japan}}
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| developer=[[Victor Entertainment]], [[Studio Pierrot]]
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| distributor={{company|[[Ecofilmes]]|region=PT}}, {{company|[[Warner Interactive Australia]]|region=AU}}
 
| system=[[Sega Saturn]]
 
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| sat_code_jp=T-6003G
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| sat_rrp_jp=5,800e{{magref|ssmjp|1996-06|12}}
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Keiou Yuugekitai: Katsugeki-hen''''' (慶応遊撃隊 活劇編) in Japan, is the sequel to ''[[Keio Flying Squadron]]''. It was released for the [[Sega Saturn]] in Japan and Europe. The game features animated cutscenes provided by [[Studio Pierrot]], who also provided the animation for the cutscenes in the first game.
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==Story==
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The second installment of the series continues the story of Rami Nana-Hikari's adventures as the keeper of the Secret Treasure. A year has passed since the apocalyptic disaster which left a great crater in the center of Edo City. The destruction wrought major economic consequences and while much investment was poured into the public works for the new Edo Castle, the citizens were all feeling the pinch of the recession.
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Dr. Pon Eho was no exception. Although a freak of nature with an astronomical IQ of 1400, hard reality forced the genius raccoon to become a laborer in the construction of the New Castle. One day, while he was shoveling away some gravel near the center of the crater, he unearthed the Secret Treasure Scroll and one of the Six Magical Orbs! With the knowledge that the six Orbs together would bring him enormous wealth, he quickly left his job in search of the remaining five Orbs listed on the Scroll's map.
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Meanwhile, Himiko Yamatai, "the Pompous Queen of the Ancients," makes a dramatic appearance at the Nana-Hikari family's dinner table and grabs the family's Magical Orb. But before she can get away, Dr. Pon ambushes her and steals it. Rami makes chase and joins the race for the great treasure, starting her on her new adventure.
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==Gameplay==
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The game is a side-scrolling platformer. Rami walks with {{left}} and {{right}} and crouches with {{down}}. She breaks into a run after walking a short distance in a direction. She jumps with {{C}} and jumps higher if the button is held down longer. She jumps off of platforms with {{down}}+{{C}}. She can pick up items with {{A}} and throw them with {{A}}. If she picks up a weapon, which are sometimes dropped by enemies after they are defeated, she can use it with {{B}}. Rami can set items down or drop her weapon with {{down}}+{{A}}. Enemies can be defeated by hitting them with a weapon, throwing an object at them, or jumping on top of them. Rami climbs ladders with {{up}} and {{down}}. Rami loses her weapon if she takes damage or loses a life if she takes damage without holding a weapon.
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Two of the stages retain the shoot-'em-up style of the first game. Rami rides Spot, and the pair can be moved in any direction with the D-pad. Spot shoots with {{A}}, {{B}}, or {{C}}, which shoots fireballs and Spot's subweapon (if equipped) simultaneously. Spot's movement speed can be changed with {{X}} (slow), {{Y}} (medium), or {{Z}} (fast). The player loses a life and must start the stage over from the beginning if Spot is hit by an enemy.
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Defeating most enemies rewards points, but there are some enemies (such as miners) that are considered passive and deduct points when defeated. Points are also deducted for taking damage or losing a life. The points are used in the Extras feature (accessed through the main menu), which unlocks helpful hints and behind-the-scenes extras depending on the highest and lowest scores achieved through playing.
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===Weapons===
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Atami (熱海), The Hammer of Dreams
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=48 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Rami can hit enemies using the hammer with {{B}} or throw it with {{up}}+{{B}}.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Kinugawa (鬼怒川), The Umbrella of Love
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=48 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=When closed, Rami can use the umbrella as a striking weapon with {{B}}, similar to the hammer. Rami can open the umbrella with {{up}}+{{B}}, which protects her from falling objects, lets her float gently from great heights, and in some stages, lets her fly upwards by catching gusts of wind.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Kusatsu (草津), The Arrow of Hope
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Rami can use the bow and arrow to attack enemies. It can be aimed in horizontal or in upward diagonal directions using the D-pad. She can draw the arrow for longer distances by holding {{B}}; the arrow is fired when the button is released. This weapon cannot be used while jumping.
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}}
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}}
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===Items===
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====Platforming====
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Rabbits
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Collect 100 to earn an extra life.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Senryo Box (千両 箱)
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=48 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Jump on or hit to release an item.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Rami Icon
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Gives the player an extra life.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Eggplant
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=48 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=112}}
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| desc=Gives the player an extra continue.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Kappa
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=48 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=64}}
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| desc=Rami can use these creatures as a spring to reach higher places. She can also pick them up and move them.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Spot
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=96 | crop_height=48 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=96}}
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| desc=Checkpoint where Rami is revived after losing a life.
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}}
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}}
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====Flying====
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=P
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=64}}
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| desc=Upgrades the power of Spot's fireballs.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Homing Spot Jrs.
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=64}}
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| desc=Changes Spot's subweapon to Homing Spot Jrs., which shoots baby dragons like homing missiles at enemies.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Explosive Throwing Stars
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| sprite={{sprite | Keio Flying Squadron 2, Items.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=64}}
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| desc=Changes Spot's subweapon to Explosive Throwing Stars, which throws stars in the opposite direction as the last pressed direction.
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}}
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}}
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===Chapters===
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====Look Ma, There's Sumo Stadium====
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Forest
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 1-1.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Caverns
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 1-2.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Edo River
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 1-3.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Sumo Stadium
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 1-4 Boss 1.png
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| screenshot2=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 1-4 Boss 2.png
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| screenshot3=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 1 Ending.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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====The Lost Underground Kingdom====
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Rodent Kingdom
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 2-1.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Feline Shrine
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 2-2.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Gaudy Space Junk
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 2-3.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Upper Deck
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 2-4 Boss 1.png
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| screenshot2=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 2-4 Boss 2.png
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| screenshot3=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 2 Ending.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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====Recreational Facilities Out of Control====
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Amusement Park
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 3-1.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Aquarium
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 3-2.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Haunted Mansion
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 3-3 Boss 1.png
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| screenshot2=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 3-3 Boss 2.png
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| screenshot3=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 3-3 Boss 3.png
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| screenshot4=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 3 Ending.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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====Running the Gauntlet at Ninja Castle====
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Castle Promenade
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 4-1.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Bonus
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 4-2.png
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| desc=The red balls award points and the blue balls subtract points.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Ninja Castle
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 4-3.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Shogun's Quarters
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 4-4 Boss 1.png
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| screenshot2=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 4-4 Boss 2.png
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| screenshot3=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 4 Ending.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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====Chaos at the Martial Arts Tournament====
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Outer Space
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 5-1.png
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| screenshot2=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 5-1 Boss 1.png
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| screenshot3=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 5-1 Boss 2.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Bonus
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 5-2.png
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| desc=The red balls award points and the blue balls subtract points.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Martial Arts Tournament
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 5-3 Boss 1.png
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| screenshot2=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 5-3 Boss 2.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=The first opponent is randomly chosen between Cardinal Xavier (God Fearing) and Benkei Musashibou (Kabuki Fighter), but the second fight is always against Himiko Yamatai (Pompous Queen).
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Mt. Fuji Forest
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 5-4.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Mt. Fuji Cavern
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 5-5.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Inside the Belly
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| screenshot=Keio Flying Squadron 2, Stage 5-6 Boss.png
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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==Versions==
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===Localised names===
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{{aka
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|en_name=Keio Flying Squadron 2
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|jp_name=慶応遊撃隊 活劇編
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|jp_trans=Keiou Yuugekitai: Katsugeki-hen}}
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===Comparisons===
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Comparisons}}
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==Production credits==
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{{creditsheader|Staff}}
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*'''Screen Play:''' Satoru Honda
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*'''Alchemist:''' Teruhito Yamaki
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*'''Composer:''' Tsukasa Tawada
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*'''Creator:''' Masaru Yokoura
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*'''Artist:''' Naomasa Kitatani, Kenji Kawashima, Yoshiyuki Ozaki, Nobuyuki Ikigame, Daisuke Fukuda (Winds), Akito Kuroda (Winds)
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*'''Character Design:''' Hiromasa Ota
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*'''Animation:''' [[Studio Pierrot]]
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*'''Animation Studio:'''  Yoshitada Iwasa and Wasawa Construction Co.
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*'''Game Advisor:''' Kyozo Urano, Kazuya Tominaga
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*'''Tester:''' Yuji Yokoi, Yoshinori Itakura ([[Pole To Win]])
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*'''Title Text:''' Satoshi Tsuji
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*'''Technical Director:''' Yoshiaki Iwasawa
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*'''Director:''' Yasushi Endo
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*'''Producer:''' Toshiyuki Nagai, Atsushi Okabe
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{{creditsheader|Voice}}
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*'''Rami:''' Samantha Paris
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*'''Dr. Pom, Spot:''' Roger Jackson
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*'''Himiko, Yoshiko:''' Elaine A. Clark
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*'''Benkei:''' Toby Gleason
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*'''Xavier:''' Don Robins
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*'''Studio:''' Music Annex, San Francisco, CA
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*'''Translation & Recording:''' Watanabe-Robins & Associates
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}}
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| source=EU manual
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| pdf=Keio Flying Squadron 2 Sat EU Manual.pdf
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| pdfpage=9
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| console=SAT
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*Miho Kanno as Rami Nana-Hikari
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*Mika Kanai as Spot Nana-Hikari and Himiko Yamatai
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*Jōji Yanami as Dr. Pon Eho and Grandpa
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*Keiko Yamamoto as Grandma and Funny Face #2
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*Kae Araki as Yōshiko Oroshiya
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*Keiji Fujiwara as Fire Raccoons, Fishing Raccoons, Sumo Wrestler #1, Sumo Wrestler #2, Funny Face #3, Castle Promenade Raccoon, Ninjas, 3-Meter Alien, Benkei Musashibō and Cardinal Xavier
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*Nobuo Tobita as Umbrella Raccoon and Mech-Shogun
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*Wataru Takagi as Toxic Waste Disposer
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*Dai Sasahara as Yobidashi, Musashi the Sumo Champion, Funny Face #1 and Apocalypse's Heart
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*Hikiko Takemasa as Hamster and Cat
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*'''Recording Studio:''' [[Avaco Creative Studios]]
 
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{{sub-stub}}'''''Keio Flying Squadron 2''''', known as '''''Keiou Yuugekitai: Katsugeki-hen''''' (慶応遊撃隊　活劇編) in Japan, is the sequel to ''[[Keio Flying Squadron]]''. It was released for the [[Sega Saturn]] in Japan and Europe.
 
  
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==Physical Scans==
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==Magazine articles==
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==Promotional material==
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==Physical scans==
 
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| region=JP
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| spinecard=KeioFlyingSquadron2_Saturn_JP_Spinecard.jpg
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| disc=KeioFlyingSquadron2_Saturn_JP_Disc.jpg
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| manual=KeiouYuugekitai2SaturnJPManual.pdf
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| console=Saturn
 
| console=Saturn
 
| region=EU
 
| region=EU
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Revision as of 10:32, 29 September 2024

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Keio Flying Squadron 2
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: JVC Musical Industries (Europe), Victor Entertainment (Japan)
Developer:
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT), Warner Interactive Australia (AU)
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (21 tracks)
Genre: Action[1][2]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥5,800 (5,974)5,800e[3] T-6003G
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Saturn
EU 		T-6008H-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Saturn
DE 		T-6008H-50
USK: 0
Sega Saturn
PT 		STJVG0326
Sega Saturn
UK 		£44.9944.99[5] T-6008H-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Saturn
PL
Sega Saturn
AU
OFLC: G8

Keio Flying Squadron 2, known as Keiou Yuugekitai: Katsugeki-hen (慶応遊撃隊 活劇編) in Japan, is the sequel to Keio Flying Squadron. It was released for the Sega Saturn in Japan and Europe. The game features animated cutscenes provided by Studio Pierrot, who also provided the animation for the cutscenes in the first game.

Story

The second installment of the series continues the story of Rami Nana-Hikari's adventures as the keeper of the Secret Treasure. A year has passed since the apocalyptic disaster which left a great crater in the center of Edo City. The destruction wrought major economic consequences and while much investment was poured into the public works for the new Edo Castle, the citizens were all feeling the pinch of the recession.

Dr. Pon Eho was no exception. Although a freak of nature with an astronomical IQ of 1400, hard reality forced the genius raccoon to become a laborer in the construction of the New Castle. One day, while he was shoveling away some gravel near the center of the crater, he unearthed the Secret Treasure Scroll and one of the Six Magical Orbs! With the knowledge that the six Orbs together would bring him enormous wealth, he quickly left his job in search of the remaining five Orbs listed on the Scroll's map.

Meanwhile, Himiko Yamatai, "the Pompous Queen of the Ancients," makes a dramatic appearance at the Nana-Hikari family's dinner table and grabs the family's Magical Orb. But before she can get away, Dr. Pon ambushes her and steals it. Rami makes chase and joins the race for the great treasure, starting her on her new adventure.

Gameplay

The game is a side-scrolling platformer. Rami walks with Left and Right and crouches with Down. She breaks into a run after walking a short distance in a direction. She jumps with C and jumps higher if the button is held down longer. She jumps off of platforms with Down+C. She can pick up items with A and throw them with A. If she picks up a weapon, which are sometimes dropped by enemies after they are defeated, she can use it with B. Rami can set items down or drop her weapon with Down+A. Enemies can be defeated by hitting them with a weapon, throwing an object at them, or jumping on top of them. Rami climbs ladders with Up and Down. Rami loses her weapon if she takes damage or loses a life if she takes damage without holding a weapon.

Two of the stages retain the shoot-'em-up style of the first game. Rami rides Spot, and the pair can be moved in any direction with the D-pad. Spot shoots with A, B, or C, which shoots fireballs and Spot's subweapon (if equipped) simultaneously. Spot's movement speed can be changed with X (slow), Y (medium), or Z (fast). The player loses a life and must start the stage over from the beginning if Spot is hit by an enemy.

Defeating most enemies rewards points, but there are some enemies (such as miners) that are considered passive and deduct points when defeated. Points are also deducted for taking damage or losing a life. The points are used in the Extras feature (accessed through the main menu), which unlocks helpful hints and behind-the-scenes extras depending on the highest and lowest scores achieved through playing.

Weapons

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 Atami (熱海), The Hammer of Dreams
Rami can hit enemies using the hammer with B or throw it with Up+B.
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 Kinugawa (鬼怒川), The Umbrella of Love
When closed, Rami can use the umbrella as a striking weapon with B, similar to the hammer. Rami can open the umbrella with Up+B, which protects her from falling objects, lets her float gently from great heights, and in some stages, lets her fly upwards by catching gusts of wind.
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 Kusatsu (草津), The Arrow of Hope
Rami can use the bow and arrow to attack enemies. It can be aimed in horizontal or in upward diagonal directions using the D-pad. She can draw the arrow for longer distances by holding B; the arrow is fired when the button is released. This weapon cannot be used while jumping.

Items

Platforming

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 Rabbits
Collect 100 to earn an extra life.
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 Senryo Box (千両 箱)
Jump on or hit to release an item.
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 Rami Icon
Gives the player an extra life.
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 Eggplant
Gives the player an extra continue.
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 Kappa
Rami can use these creatures as a spring to reach higher places. She can also pick them up and move them.
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 Spot
Checkpoint where Rami is revived after losing a life.

Flying

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 P
Upgrades the power of Spot's fireballs.
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 Homing Spot Jrs.
Changes Spot's subweapon to Homing Spot Jrs., which shoots baby dragons like homing missiles at enemies.
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 Explosive Throwing Stars
Changes Spot's subweapon to Explosive Throwing Stars, which throws stars in the opposite direction as the last pressed direction.

Chapters

Look Ma, There's Sumo Stadium

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The Forest

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The Caverns

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Edo River

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Sumo Stadium

The Lost Underground Kingdom

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Rodent Kingdom

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Feline Shrine

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Gaudy Space Junk

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The Upper Deck

Recreational Facilities Out of Control

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Amusement Park

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Aquarium

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Haunted Mansion

Running the Gauntlet at Ninja Castle

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Castle Promenade

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Bonus
The red balls award points and the blue balls subtract points.

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Ninja Castle

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Shogun's Quarters

Chaos at the Martial Arts Tournament

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Outer Space

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Bonus
The red balls award points and the blue balls subtract points.

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Martial Arts Tournament
The first opponent is randomly chosen between Cardinal Xavier (God Fearing) and Benkei Musashibou (Kabuki Fighter), but the second fight is always against Himiko Yamatai (Pompous Queen).

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Mt. Fuji Forest

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Mt. Fuji Cavern

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Inside the Belly

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Keio Flying Squadron 2 Keio Flying Squadron 2
Japanese 慶応遊撃隊 活劇編 Keiou Yuugekitai: Katsugeki-hen

Comparisons

Main article: Keio Flying Squadron 2/Comparisons.

Production credits

Staff
  • Screen Play: Satoru Honda
  • Alchemist: Teruhito Yamaki
  • Composer: Tsukasa Tawada
  • Creator: Masaru Yokoura
  • Artist: Naomasa Kitatani, Kenji Kawashima, Yoshiyuki Ozaki, Nobuyuki Ikigame, Daisuke Fukuda (Winds), Akito Kuroda (Winds)
  • Character Design: Hiromasa Ota
  • Animation: Studio Pierrot
  • Animation Studio: Yoshitada Iwasa and Wasawa Construction Co.
  • Game Advisor: Kyozo Urano, Kazuya Tominaga
  • Tester: Yuji Yokoi, Yoshinori Itakura (Pole To Win)
  • Title Text: Satoshi Tsuji
  • Technical Director: Yoshiaki Iwasawa
  • Director: Yasushi Endo
  • Producer: Toshiyuki Nagai, Atsushi Okabe
Voice
  • Rami: Samantha Paris
  • Dr. Pom, Spot: Roger Jackson
  • Himiko, Yoshiko: Elaine A. Clark
  • Benkei: Toby Gleason
  • Xavier: Don Robins
  • Studio: Music Annex, San Francisco, CA
  • Translation & Recording: Watanabe-Robins & Associates
Source:
EU manual
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  • Miho Kanno as Rami Nana-Hikari
  • Mika Kanai as Spot Nana-Hikari and Himiko Yamatai
  • Jōji Yanami as Dr. Pon Eho and Grandpa
  • Keiko Yamamoto as Grandma and Funny Face #2
  • Kae Araki as Yōshiko Oroshiya
  • Keiji Fujiwara as Fire Raccoons, Fishing Raccoons, Sumo Wrestler #1, Sumo Wrestler #2, Funny Face #3, Castle Promenade Raccoon, Ninjas, 3-Meter Alien, Benkei Musashibō and Cardinal Xavier
  • Nobuo Tobita as Umbrella Raccoon and Mech-Shogun
  • Wataru Takagi as Toxic Waste Disposer
  • Dai Sasahara as Yobidashi, Musashi the Sumo Champion, Funny Face #1 and Apocalypse's Heart
  • Hikiko Takemasa as Hamster and Cat
  • Recording Studio: Avaco Creative Studios

Magazine articles

Main article: Keio Flying Squadron 2/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-06: "1996-06 (1996-04-12)" (1996-03-22)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-07: "1996-07 (1996-04-26)" (1996-04-12)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-08: "1996-08 (1996-05-10,24)" (1996-04-26)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-09: "1996-09 (1996-06-14)" (1996-05-24)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-10: "1996-10 (1996-06-28)" (1996-06-14)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
79 [7]
Sega Saturn
 79
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
576 KByte (HU)
78
[8]
CD Consoles (FR) PAL
40
[9]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
63
[10]
Fun Generation (DE) NTSC-J
70
[11]
GameFan (US) NTSC-J
89
[12]
Joypad (FR) NTSC-J
80
[13]
Joypad (FR) PAL
86
[14]
MAN!AC (DE) NTSC-J
76
[15]
Mega Force (FR) PAL
82
[16]
Mega Fun (DE) NTSC-J
65
[17]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
75
[18]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
81
[19]
Player One (FR)
82
[20]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
68
[21]
Saturn+ (UK) PAL
84
[22]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
80
[23]
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
78
[24]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
57
[25]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
77
[26]
Total Saturn (UK) PAL
92
[27]
Total Saturn (UK) PAL
86
[28]
Video Games (DE) NTSC-J
58
[29]
Sega Saturn
 75
Based on
22 reviews

Keio Flying Squadron 2

Saturn, JP
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Cover
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Spinecard
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Disc
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Manual
Saturn, EU
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Cover
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Manual
Saturn, FR
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Cover
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Manual
Saturn, FR (blister pack)
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Cover
Saturn, PT
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Cover
Saturn, AU
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Cover
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Manual

Technical information

Main article: Keio Flying Squadron 2/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ File:KFS2 Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee2.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-20 23:05)
  3. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-06 (1996-04-12)" (JP; 1996-03-22), page 12
  4. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1996-09-30), page 24
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "September 1996" (UK; 1996-08-11), page 40
  6. ↑ File:Keio Flying Squadron 2 Sat EU Manual.pdf, page 9
  7. ↑ GamesMaster, "November 1996" (UK; 1996-09-26), page 50
  8. ↑ 576 KByte, "Október 1996" (HU; 1996-xx-xx), page 30
  9. ↑ CD Consoles, "Novembre 1996" (FR; 1996-xx-xx), page 163
  10. ↑ Famitsu, "1996-05-24" (JP; 1996-05-10), page 29
  11. ↑ Fun Generation, "08/96" (DE; 1996-07-10), page 83
  12. ↑ GameFan, "Volume 4, Issue 7: July 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 13
  13. ↑ Joypad, "Juillet/Août 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 68
  14. ↑ Joypad, "Novembre 1996" (FR; 1996-1x-xx), page 78
  15. ↑ MAN!AC, "07/96" (DE; 1996-06-12), page 54
  16. ↑ Mega Force, "Novembre/Décembre 1996" (FR; 1996-1x-xx), page 86
  17. ↑ Mega Fun, "09/96" (DE; 1996-08-21), page 80
  18. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1996" (UK; 1996-09-03), page 66
  19. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "November 1996" (UK; 1996-10-04), page 75
  20. ↑ Player One, "Novembre 1996" (FR; 1996-xx-xx), page 126
  21. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 14" (JP; 1996-06-21), page 80
  22. ↑ Saturn+, "Issue 4" (UK; 1996-10-24), page 29
  23. ↑ Sega Power, "September 1996" (UK; 1996-08-01), page 48
  24. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1996" (UK; 1996-08-20), page 76
  25. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-08 (1996-05-10,24)" (JP; 1996-04-26), page 232
  26. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 14
  27. ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue One" (UK; 1996-08-xx), page 44
  28. ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Four" (UK; 1996-12-29), page 35
  29. ↑ Video Games, "7/96" (DE; 1996-06-26), page 96


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