Lost In Translation/Warriors of Fate

About The Game
Warriors of Fate is an horizontally scrolling arcade video game beat-em-up.

Shang-Lo, a country ruled by murder and violence under the iron fist of the dark lord Akkila-Orkhan. Having driven his own country into ruin and despair, Akkila-Orkhan now casts his covetous eyes on his neighbouring countries. As his conquering shadow spread, one man rose up against this black tide. His name was Kuan-Ti, and with the aid of the five greatest warriors and the one wisest mind in his realm, Kuan-Ti would fight to defend his people and lands. The battle begins.

Trivia
Released in October 1992.

This game is known in Japan as "Tenchi Wo Kurau II - Sekiheki no Tatakai" and in Asia as "Sangokushi II".

The background and all characters were based on an actual history : The Period of Three Kingdoms after the 'Han' Dynasty in China. Character designs were based on a popular Japanese manga called 'Destruction of Heaven and Earth' published by Shueisha in Japan and created by Moto Kikaku.

Soundtrack releases :

Tenchi wo Kurau II -Sekiheki no Tatakai -G.S.M. Capcom 7- / Alfh Lyra [Pony Canyon / Scitron - PCCB-00133 - Aug 20, 1993]

Updates
There are quite a few things that were changed or taken out between the original Japanese version (Tenchi wo Kurau II) and the World version (Warrior of Fates). They are listed as follows :


 * After the bonus stage, a scene with the 3rd emperor making comments was cut.


 * After the bonus stage, there was an additional conversation with the advisor and Kuan-Ti.


 * All names in-game were accompanied by their kanji.


 * All names were changed and aren't even properly translated from the originals.


 * Before the bonus stage, there is a scene where Kuan-Ti is discussing with the 3rd emperor is cut.


 * In stage 1, a short message from the advisor was taken out.


 * In stage 1, the boss gave a short dialogue.


 * In stage 3, during the opening the boss has a short dialogue.


 * In stage 4, the boss had a short dialogue.


 * In stage 5, Akkila-Orkhan has a short dialogue.


 * In stage 5, the boss had a short dialogue.


 * In stage 5, after killing the boss there is a long scene dealing with a woman and a baby that was completely cut.


 * In stage 6, there were additional lines between the player and Kuan-Ti.


 * In stage 8, a short message from the advisor was taken out.


 * In stage 8, the boss has a short dialogue.


 * In stage 9, a short message from the advisor was taken out.


 * In stage 9, there was a conversation between player and the boss.


 * In stage 9, you can select from 2 decisions which could determine which of 3 endings you would get.


 * Some weapons were generalized in the World version.


 * The demo opening and text is different giving more detail from the events that occurred in Tenchi o Kurau 1.


 * The text 'Tekishou (boss name) uchiitotarii' was accompanied with the voice at the end of every stage (The enemy commander (boss name) has been killed!).

Note : The US version has the "Winners Don't Use Drugs" screen.

Series

 * 1) Dynasty Wars (1989)
 * 2) Warriors of Fate (1992)

Staff

 * Programmers:
 * Domesan
 * Xor
 * Tsu-Zy
 * 34-Sakontz


 * Character Designers:
 * Fukumoyan
 * Kyo-Chan
 * Tenman
 * Tama Chan
 * Tanuki
 * Ball Boy (Ballboy)
 * Mizumo
 * Yuusuke
 * Nonsuchi
 * Youjiro
 * Saotome
 * Kurata-N
 * Ume


 * Onnanoko Designer:
 * Akiman


 * Sound:
 * T. Yomage
 * Toshi Bull
 * Oyabun
 * Inu

Ports

 * Consoles :
 * FM Towns Marty (ported by Koei)
 * Sega Saturn (1996)