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Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors an hack and slash
Hack and slash

Hack and slash or hack and slay can refer to either a Video game genres of action game, or a type of gameplay. In both cases, it describes the emphasis on close combat with short-range weapons....
 action game
Action game

An action game is a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand-eye coordination and reaction-time. Action games are a vast genre that includes diverse subgenres such as fighting games, first-person shooters, and platform games....
 designed by From Software
From Software

From Software is a Japanese software company founded in November 1986 that develops games for Sony's PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo's Nintendo DS, Wii, GameCube, Xbox, Xbox 360, Sega's Dreamcast, and mobile phones....
. Otogi 2, like the first one, was also published by Sega
Sega

is a Multinational corporation video game software and hardware development company, and a home computer and console manufacturer headquartered in Ota, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan....
 and was only released for the Xbox
Xbox

The Xbox is a History of video games video game console produced by Microsoft. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market, and competed with Sony's PlayStation 2 and Nintendo's GameCube....
. It was released in the U.S. following the year of 2004 and is based on the legendary Raikoh, his four generals (Suetake, Kintoki, Tsuna, and Sadamitsu) and their guide, Seimei. Otogi 2 is the sequel to the original Otogi: Myth of Demons
Otogi

Otogi is a hack and slash action game by From Software, published by Sega for the Xbox. The game was followed by a sequel Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors a year after its release in Japan....
 and has an evolved style of gameplay.

ers assumed the role of Raikoh Minamoto, the undead warrior charged with the task of vanquishing the demonic infestation that plagued Japan's sacred capital.






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Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors an hack and slash
Hack and slash

Hack and slash or hack and slay can refer to either a Video game genres of action game, or a type of gameplay. In both cases, it describes the emphasis on close combat with short-range weapons....
 action game
Action game

An action game is a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand-eye coordination and reaction-time. Action games are a vast genre that includes diverse subgenres such as fighting games, first-person shooters, and platform games....
 designed by From Software
From Software

From Software is a Japanese software company founded in November 1986 that develops games for Sony's PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo's Nintendo DS, Wii, GameCube, Xbox, Xbox 360, Sega's Dreamcast, and mobile phones....
. Otogi 2, like the first one, was also published by Sega
Sega

is a Multinational corporation video game software and hardware development company, and a home computer and console manufacturer headquartered in Ota, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan....
 and was only released for the Xbox
Xbox

The Xbox is a History of video games video game console produced by Microsoft. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market, and competed with Sony's PlayStation 2 and Nintendo's GameCube....
. It was released in the U.S. following the year of 2004 and is based on the legendary Raikoh, his four generals (Suetake, Kintoki, Tsuna, and Sadamitsu) and their guide, Seimei. Otogi 2 is the sequel to the original Otogi: Myth of Demons
Otogi

Otogi is a hack and slash action game by From Software, published by Sega for the Xbox. The game was followed by a sequel Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors a year after its release in Japan....
 and has an evolved style of gameplay.

Story

Players assumed the role of Raikoh Minamoto, the undead warrior charged with the task of vanquishing the demonic infestation that plagued Japan's sacred capital. Continuing where the original left off, Otogi 2 puts players in the role of Raikoh, who is summoned once again to destroy the invading demons. This time however, he's not alone, and with the help of some new allies, Raikoh and his loyal followers will set out to destroy the demons once and for all and prevent darkness from consuming the world.

Otogi Features


Throughout Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors:

  • You can choose to play as one of the six warriors (either Raikoh, Kintoki, Suetake, Sadamitsu, Tsuna, or Seimei).
  • Each character has their own alternative weapons (everyone has three, except for Raikoh having 4) and their own three costumes (that you can unlock).
  • Each character also has their own customizable spells as well, and certain higher level spells that only they can use.
  • There are around 27 story stages, which also includes bonus stages.
  • There is also a series of challenges that you can unlock under Chaos Mode.
  • All menu options remain the same as the first game.


Character list


Main characters


  • Raikoh
  • Seimei
  • Kintoki
  • Sadamitsu
  • Tsuna
  • Suetake


Enemy characters (usually recurring)


  • Masakado
  • Ghoul
  • Blaze Spider
  • Spider Demon (Tsuchigumo
    Tsuchigumo

    The , also called , were a people of ancient Japan, believed to have lived in the Japanese Alps until at least the Asuka period. The name means "Atypus karschi", likely due to perceived physical traits that were later exaggerated or embellished....
    )
  • Nine Tailed Demon Fox
  • Mythological Centipede (Kudara)
  • The Spider Clan Leader (Chitou)


Character Biographies


  • Raikoh - The legendary warrior known throughout ages. Raikoh wields a sacred sword passed down throughout many generations, known as the 'Soul Shrine'. When Seimei realized the danger that was opposed to the Holy Orb, she called upon the help of the legendary cunning warrior Raikoh. Raikoh vowed to forever protect the Capital while battling to the end with his four loyal retainers.


  • Seimei - From the House of Void
    Void

    A void is an empty space. When used as an adjective, the word can also mean "invalid"....
     (Infinity). Seimei wields dual fans which are commonly known as 'Nature's Balance'. Throughout the Capital, Seimei wields the strongest of magic. Seimei acts as the divine instructor to Raikoh along with his retainers throughout the game (like the Princess did in the previous game). Seimei vowed to forever protect the Holy Orb, for the city shall fall if it gets into the hands of the demons.


  • Kintoki - From the House of Suzaku
    Suzaku

    Suzaku may refer to:* Suzaku, the Japanese name for the Chinese Vermilion Bird , bird guardian of the South* Emperor Suzaku, emperor of Japan...
     (Red Phoenix). Kintoki wields a large axe as his main weapon, known as the 'Crimson Axe'. Kintoki, at some point, served under the Imperial Army and fought alongside his old friend, Masakado (the headless warrior). Kintoki is counted among as one of the four retainers under Raikoh, and has vowed to rid the capital of its evil. Kintoki is forced to strike down his old friend, Masakado who has turned evil. Kintoki fighting style is stout and strong, built heavily around his natural resilience.


  • Sadamitsu - From the House of Genbu
    Genbu

    Genbu can refer to:* Black Tortoise, a Chinese constellation symbol* Genbu , a fictional character in the series YuYu Hakusho* Genbu , a fictional character in the series Fushigi Yugi...
     (Black Turtle). Sadamitsu wields a scythe
    Scythe

    A scythe is an agriculture hand tool for mowing grass or reaping agriculture. It was largely replaced by horse-drawn and then tractor machinery, but is still used in some areas of Europe and Asia....
     as her main weapon, known as Scourge. Sadamitsu was a very brave young girl and even left her home at a very young age to join the military forces at the Capital. After that Sadamitsu became one of the four famed retainers under Raikoh. Sadamitsu wields very powerful magic and excels when it comes to the element of ice. Sadamitsu is known for her swift speed and agile movement, making her a very mobile warrior.


  • Tsuna - From the House of Byakko
    Byakko

    Byakko can refer to:* White Tiger , a Chinese constellation symbol* Byakko , a fictional character in the series YuYu Hakusho* Byakko , a fictional character in the series Fushigi Yugi...
     (White Tiger). Tsuna wields a double sided sword named 'Darkness'. Tsuna attained his weapon through merging his sword with his friend's who was slain by the Spider Clan. Tsuna later joined Raikoh becoming yet another one of his four famed retainers. Tsuna carries a very deep hatred towards the Spider Clan and has vowed to destroy every member. His ferocity is matched by few.


  • Suetake - From the House of Soryu (Blue Dragon). Seiryu
    Seiryu

    Seiryu, 'Seiryu, or Seiryuu can refer to:* Azure Dragon, a Chinese constellation symbol* Seiryu , a fictional character in the series YuYu Hakusho...
     is more commonly used today over Soryu although they mean the same thing. Suetake possesses strong honor - He gave up his life as a human to fuse his soul with a tree so he could forever protect the Capital. Suetake carries, as his weapon, a large wheel on what you could call his back named the 'Chaos Wheel'. Although this wheel sounds a bit useless, it can whip around Suetake at blinding speed, taking out every enemey unfortunate enough to cross his path. Suetake is counted as one of the most powerful sorcerers of the Capital, and as a very devoted warrior.


The Characters in Real Life and Mythology


The characters in Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors, are based on the Japanese myth of Ooeyama and all lived during the Heian Period
Heian period

The is the last division of classical History of Japan, running from 794 to 1185. It is the period in Japanese history when Confucianism and other Chinese culture were at their height....
 in Japan
Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, People's Republic of China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south....
.

  • Minamoto no Yorimitsu
    Minamoto no Yorimitsu

    , also known as 'Minamoto no Raiko', served the regents of the Fujiwara clan along with his brother Minamoto no Yorinobu, taking the violent measures the Fujiwara were themselves unable to take....
     (Raikoh)
    - Son of Minamoto no Mitsunaka
    Minamoto no Mitsunaka

    Minamoto no Mitsunaka , son of Minamoto no Tsunemoto, was a samurai and Court official of Japan's Heian period. He held the title, passed down from his father, of Chinjufu-shogun, Commander-in-chief of the Defense of the North....
    , he was a member of the Minamoto family under the Fujiwara clan and fought alongside his brother Minamoto no Yorinobu
    Minamoto no Yorinobu

    was a samurai commander and member of the powerful Minamoto clan. He was the son of Minamoto no Mitsunaka . Along with his brother Minamoto no Yorimitsu, Yorinobu served the regents of the Fujiwara clan, taking the violent measures the Fujiwara were themselves unable to take....
    , doing the 'dirty work' of the clan. In the myth of Ooeyama, he led the four generals listed below into combat.


  • Abe no Seimei
    Abe no Seimei

    was an onmyoji, a leading specialist of onmyodo during the middle of the Heian Period in Japan. In addition to his prominence in Japanese history, he is a legendary figure in Japanese folklore and has been portrayed in a number of stories and films....
     (Seimei)
    - An onmyoji (someone who practices onmyodo
    Onmyodo

    is a traditional Japanese esoteric cosmology, a mixture of natural science and occultism. It is based on the Chinese philosophies of Wu Xing and Yin and yang, introduced into Japan at the turn of the 6th century, and accepted as a practical system of divination....
    ) and a man despite many depictions, including this game's, that present him as a woman (Seimei is also presented as a woman in the survival-horror game Kuon also developed by From Software
    From Software

    From Software is a Japanese software company founded in November 1986 that develops games for Sony's PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo's Nintendo DS, Wii, GameCube, Xbox, Xbox 360, Sega's Dreamcast, and mobile phones....
    ). Seimei is from the House of the Void, representing onmyodo's usage of the yin and yang (specifically the yin, being darker and feminine as opposed to the lighter and masculine yang) as well as the Japanese five elements
    Five elements (Japanese philosophy)

    Japan's concepts of the five elements are heavily influenced by Buddhism. The Five elements are called gogyo , and the Tattva are called godai ....
    ' Ku (Void).


  • Sakata no Kintoki (Kintoki), Usui Sadamitsu
    Usui Sadamitsu

    ' was a warrior of the mid-Heian period. His official name was '.According to Otogizoshi stories compiled several centuries later, Sadamitsu was a retainer of the Japanese legendary hero Minamoto no Raiko....
     (Sadamitsu), Watanabe no Tsuna
    Watanabe no Tsuna

    was a Japanese samurai, a retainer of Minamoto no Yorimitsu , one of the earliest samurai to be famed for his military exploits....
     (Tsuna), and Urabe no Suetake
    Urabe no Suetake

    Urabe no Suetake a retainer of the legendary hero Minamoto no Yorimitsu supposedly during the Heian period of the 12th century of Japan. Suetake assisted Raiko throughout his life, being referred to as one of The Four Guardian Kings under Raiko....
     (Suetake)
    - The Four Guardian Kings
    The Four Guardian Kings

    Shitenno , a Japanese term normally referring to the Buddhism in Japan Four Heavenly Kings, is also applied to particularly famous or loyal retainers, in groups of four, to certain of Japan's most famous legendary and historical figures....
     under Minamoto no Yorimitsu
    Minamoto no Yorimitsu

    , also known as 'Minamoto no Raiko', served the regents of the Fujiwara clan along with his brother Minamoto no Yorinobu, taking the violent measures the Fujiwara were themselves unable to take....
     (Raikoh) in the myth.


Otogi 2 Theme Song


The theme for Otogi 2 is "Voices" performed by DoRe
Dore

Dore is a village in South Yorkshire, England. The village lies on a hill above the River Sheaf, and until 1934 was part of Derbyshire, but it is now a suburb of Sheffield....
.

External links

Official Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors site