Mystic Heroes

Mystic Heroes (バトル封神, Batolu Houshin) is a game loosely based on the Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi. It is an action revamp of the original strategy RPG Playstation title made by Koei, Fengshen Yanyi, alternatively known under the Japanese pronunciation of the title, Houshin Engi. Mystic Heroes changed the visuals and incorporates elements from the Warriors franchise.

The "main objective" here is not to simply destroy the "other force" but to work your way to a boss and progress in the story. As a side note, this is the first and possibly one of very few known games Koei has produced for the Nintendo Gamecube. The Playstation 2 adaption of the game is Cho Battle Houshin in Japan. Mystic Heroes also has a Japanese-only Game Boy Advance game tie-in called "Magical Fenshin" and a Playstation 2 sequel, Fengshen Yanyi 2.

Overview
The story begins by telling you about the "bad guys" of the game and their escape using the Dragon Star. This manifests itself as an orb that lets the "bad ruler" generate all the enemies him or his cohorts wish upon the main characters. The game has 4 main characters in the Japanese and US Gamecube versions and 8 (4 main and 4 secret) in the Playstation 2 version. There are two main stories that inter twine but do have slight differences.

Story
Unfortunately, we are still playing through this, it shall be updated as soon as possible.

Characters
Each of the characters has certain specifications that can be improved along with a specific weapon and magic style.

Shiga
Shiga is what can be considered the "main character" in the game. His even stats make him possible a good character for people who have never played a Warriors game. He is the only character that retains his original name in the English versions. Based on Jiang Ziya.
 * Gender: Male
 * Weapon: Sword
 * Magic Type: Wind
 * Power: 3/4
 * Magic: 3/4
 * Jump/Speed: 2/4

Reiran
Reiran (Lani in the English version) can usually be found with Shiga most of the time. Her physical attacks are a bit weak however, her magic abilities are good. She is likely better for people who like magic-based characters.
 * Gender: Female
 * Weapon:
 * Magic Type: Ice
 * Power: 1/4
 * Magic:	4/4
 * Jump/Speed: 3/4

Nata
Nata (Naja in the English version) makes up one half of the "other story" characters. She is a good fighter and useful when surrounded by enemies however, she does not do well with magic. Based on Na Zha who was formerly a male in the first game.
 * Gender: Female
 * Weapon: Glaive
 * Magic Type: Fire
 * Power:	4/4
 * Magic:	1/4
 * Jump/Speed: 3/4

Taikobou
Taikobou (Tai in the English version) is the other half to Nata. While she is the fighter, he is the magician. While she is fast, he is slow. Recommended only for people who have much experience in the game. Previous protagonist who is also based on Jiang Ziya.
 * Gender: Male
 * Weapon: Bamboo Stick
 * Magic Type: Thunder
 * Power:	3/4
 * Magic:	4/4
 * Jump/Speed: 1/4

Secret Characters
These characters are available only in the Playstation 2 version of the game. Currently, we have not been able to analyze these characters. We shall find out about than as soon as we can.

Yousen
Known as Captain Dax in English.
 * Gender:Male
 * Weapon:Spear
 * Magic Type:Ice
 * Power:3/4
 * Magic:3/4
 * Jump/Speed:2/4

Kotenka
Known as Raja in English.
 * Gender: Male
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Tousenkyogu
Known as Mariah in English.
 * Gender: Female
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Bunchou
Known as Kai in English.
 * Gender: Male
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Allies

 * Kohiko - Kirin
 * Raishinshi - Ariel
 * Genshin Tenzo - Master Gen
 * Seiryu - Dragon Star Spirit

Enemies

 * Chuou - Emperor Kang
 * Dakki - Sheva
 * Zhou -　Cyrus
 * Shenrai - Aria
 * Akurai - Grifon
 * Reigasen - Kresh
 * Uunsen - Karas
 * Kyoshusen - Konga
 * Tahodojin - Kanon

Related Media
The original Playstation game had a three volume drama CD series produced.