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 == Story(TODO) ==
 Basic story breakdowns, plot information, and endings are included here.
 If there is no story at all, or any information about the setting, then this section can be omitted. Try to include at least small things here when you can.
-See [[Vasara 2/Bosses]] for detailed boss descriptions
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 ''See [[(Template Page)/Strategy]] for '''stage maps''', '''enemy and boss descriptions''', '''walkthroughs''', and '''advanced play strategies'''.''
-''See [[Vasara 2/Strategy]] for '''stage maps''', '''enemy and boss descriptions''', '''walkthroughs''', and '''advanced play strategies'''.''
+''See [[Vasara 2/Strategy]] for '''stage maps''' and '''advanced play strategies'''.''
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	If there is no story at all, or any information about the setting, then this section can be omitted. Try to include at least small things here when you can.		If there is no story at all, or any information about the setting, then this section can be omitted. Try to include at least small things here when you can.
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		+	See [[Vasara 2/Bosses]] for detailed boss descriptions
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 | [[File:Takeda_portait.jpg | 100px]] <br> <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Takeda Nobukatsu'''</span> || [[File:Takeda_bike.gif]] <br> <span style="color:#FF0000">'''嵐桜花'''</span> <br> <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Stormy Cherry Blossom'''</span> || [[File:Takeda_symbol.gif | 100px]] || [[File:Takeda_shot.gif | 60px]] || [[File:Takeda_charge.gif | 40px]] || #4
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 | [[File:Momochi_portrait.jpg | 100px]] <br> <span style="color:#FFD700">'''Momochi Sandayu'''</span> || [[File:Momochi_bike.gif]] <br> <span style="color:#FFD700">'''菊月'''</span> <br> <span style="color:#FFD700">'''Chrysanthemum Moon'''</span> || [[File:Momochi_symbol.gif | 100px]] || [[File:Momochi_shot.gif | 80px]] || [[File:Momochi_charge.gif | 100px]] || #2
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 | [[File:Akechi_portrait.jpg | 100px]] <br> <span style="color:#0000FF">'''Akechi Mitsuhide'''</span> || [[File:Akechi_bike.gif]] <br> <span style="color:#0000FF">'''桔梗'''</span> <br> <span style="color:#0000FF">'''Balloon Flower'''</span> || [[File:Akechi_symbol.gif | 100px]] || [[File:Akechi_shot.gif | 120px]] || [[File:Akechi_charge.gif | 80px]] || #5(Slowest)
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 | [[File:Zuifu_portait.jpg | 100px]] <br> <span style="color:#008000">'''Zuifu Seiryubo'''</span> || [[File:Zuifu_bike.gif]] <br> <span style="color:#008000">'''慈眼'''</span> <br> <span style="color:#008000">'''Merciful Eye'''</span> || [[File:Zuifu_symbol.gif | 100px]] || [[File:Zuifu_shot.gif | 80px]] || [[File:Zuifu_charge.gif | 40px]] || #3
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 | [[File:Saika_portrait.jpg | 100px]] <br> <span style="color:#000000">'''Saika Magoichi'''</span> || [[File:Saika_bike.gif]] <br> <span style="color:#000000">'''ヤタガラス'''</span> <br> <span style="color:#000000">'''Eight-Span Crow'''</span> || [[File:Saika_symbol.gif | 100px]] || [[File:Saika_shot.gif | 120px]] || [[File:Saika_charge.gif | 80px]] || #1(Fastest)
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 ''See [[(Template Page)/Strategy]] for '''stage maps''', '''enemy and boss descriptions''', '''walkthroughs''', and '''advanced play strategies'''.''
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 |previousgame = [[Vasara]]
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-'''Vasara 2''' is the second and finale game in the [[Vasara Series]] of shoot-em-ups, as well as the finale game to be developed and released by [[Visco]]. Unlike most games of the genre, Vasara 2 draws heavily from the history of feudal Japan, rather than depicting a possible future. The game features a 'Sengoku-steampunk'<ref>[https://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?t=25188 Tar-Palantir's Vasara 2 Review on System11]</ref> theme similar to [[Psikyo]]'s [[Sengoku Ace Series]].
+'''Vasara 2''' is the second and finale game in the [[Vasara]] series of shoot-em-ups, as well as the finale game to be developed and released by [[Visco]]. Unlike most games of the genre, Vasara 2 draws heavily from the history of feudal Japan, rather than depicting a possible future. The game features a 'Sengoku-steampunk'<ref>[https://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?t=25188 Tar-Palantir's Vasara 2 Review on System11]</ref> theme similar to [[Psikyo]]'s ''Sengoku Ace'' series.
-The [[Vasara Series]] was ported to modern platforms in the form of the VASARA Collection on August 13, 2019.
+The ''Vasara series'' was ported to modern platforms in the form of the VASARA Collection on August 13, 2019.
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 == Gameplay Overview ==
-'''Vasara 2''' is a two-button shooter.
+''Vasara 2'' is a two-button shooter.
-Unlike most other games of the genre, the player is not destroyed or powered down when coming into contact with an enemy. The player is instead knocked backwards at an angle relative to the point and direction of contact.
+Unlike most other games of the genre, the player is not destroyed or powered down when coming into contact with an enemy. Instead, they're knocked backwards at an angle relative to the point and direction of contact.
 There are two modes available for play: '''Easy''' and '''Hard'''
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 === Controls ===
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-* '''A (Press):''' Fires the players shots in tandem.(Main and Sub).
+* '''A (Press):''' Fires the players shots in tandem (Main and Sub).
 * '''A (Hold):''' Charges the players charge attack. Release to use.
 * '''B:''' Unleashes a Vasara attack.
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 ====Charge Attack====
-Each playable character has a unique charge attack; the charge attack is performed by holding the '''A''' button for a short period and then releasing it. The charge attack can cancel orange bullets, as well as negate the knock back usually suffered when colliding with enemies.
+Each playable character has a unique charge attack; the charge attack is performed by holding the '''A''' button for a short period and then releasing it. The charge attack can cancel orange bullets, as well as negate the knock back usually suffered from colliding with enemies.
 ====Vasara Attack====
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 | [[File:powerup.gif]] || '''Power up''' <br> Increases the player's main shot and sub shot power. Four level power-system. Always awards 1,000 points, the value is increased to 4,000 points if collected while flashing.
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-| [[File:crystal.gif]]|| '''Blue Crystal''' <br> Fills the Vasara gauges that are located under the players score; approximately 40 crystals per gauge. Crystals always award 100 points, the value increases to 500 points while all three Vasara gauges are full. Normal zako drop one crystal, some medium sized enemies drop multiple crystals. Lanterns found on the ground, which can be destroyed with charge attack, release five crystals. Whenever a boss's core changes colors, a few crystals are released as well.
+| [[File:crystal.gif]]|| '''Blue Crystal''' <br> Fills the Vasara gauges that are located under the players score; approximately 40 crystals per gauge. Crystals always award 100 points, the value increases to 500 points while all three Vasara gauges are full. Normal zako drop one crystal, some medium sized enemies drop multiple crystals. Lanterns found on the ground, which can be destroyed with charge attacks, release five crystals. Whenever a boss's core changes colors, a few crystals are released as well.
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 | [[File:smol_gold.gif]]|| '''Small Gold Bar''' <br> Appears when you kill ground enemies or structures. Always awards 500 points. The value is increased to 2000 points if collected while flashing.
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-| [[File:big_gold.gif]]|| '''Large Gold Bar''' <br> Appears when certain structures are destroyed with a charge attack. Always awards 5000 points. The Value increases to 10000 points if collected while flashing.
+| [[File:big_gold.gif]]|| '''Large Gold Bar''' <br> Appears when certain structures are destroyed with a charge attack. Always awards 5000 points. The value increases to 10000 points if collected while flashing.
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 | [[File:1up.gif]]|| '''1UP''' <br> A hidden extend that can be obtained under [[Vasara 2#Unlockable Secrets| certain conditions]].
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 === Rank ===
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-There are two forms of rank in '''Vasara 2'''.
+There are two forms of rank in ''Vasara 2''.
-The first comes in the form of the game mode selected and is static. '''Hard''' mode has increased rank over '''Easy'''. The differences between Easy and Hard are that certain enemy bullets are upgraded to purple bullets, some enemy attack methods are strengthened and added, and there are (<span style="color:#A020F0">purple!</span>)suicide bullets in the second round.<ref name=vasara2_guide>[http://stglove.web.fc2.com/vasara2/main.html STG Love's Vasara 2 Guide]</ref>
+The first comes in the form of the game mode selected and is static. '''Hard''' mode has increased rank over '''Easy'''. The differences between Easy and Hard are that certain enemy bullets are upgraded to purple bullets, some enemy attack methods are strengthened and added, and there are <span style="color:#A020F0">purple</span> suicide bullets in the second round.<ref name=vasara2_guide>[http://stglove.web.fc2.com/vasara2/main.html STG Love's Vasara 2 Guide]</ref>
 The second is dynamic and will change based on player actions, this seems to only affect the number of bullets fired by a boss. Successful consecutive charge attacks will increase the rank of the game. This is referred to as a '''Continuous Slash Bonus''' The increase depends on what mode you selected. In '''Easy''' mode, a full slash chain raises the boss' rank by one level. In '''Hard''' mode it takes about forty consecutive charges to raise the boss' rank by one level, and a full slash chain will result in the boss's rank being raised by two levels.
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 The last thing to mention is the effect an '''All Slash Bonus''' will have on the game's generals(mid bosses). An '''All Slash Bonus''' refers to killing all 25 of the named warlords on a given stage. Contrary to the name, you don't need to kill them with a charge attack to activate the bonus. If this feat is achieved, some mid bosses will be upgraded to a more powerful form; this seems to only affect bullet speeds.
 === Loops ===
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-'''Vasara 2''' offers a second, and final, loop if the player selects the '''Hard''' difficulty when starting a game. The second loop increases the overall rank of the game and the player plays through the same six stages. There is a TLB and ending waiting at the end of the second loop{{unconfirmed}}
+''Vasara 2'' offers a second, and final, loop if the player selects the '''Hard''' difficulty when starting a game. The second loop increases the overall rank of the game and the player plays through the same six stages. There is a TLB and ending waiting at the end of the second loop.{{unconfirmed}}
 === Scoring ===
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 ==== Item Collection ====
-There are a number of [[Vasara 2#Items | items]] the player can collect for points. Some items(Gold Bricks and Powerups) will increase in value if they are picked up while flashing(similar to many [[Psikyo]] games). Item collection plays a fairly small part in scoring. However, Blue Crystal collection can have a significant impact on scoring, depending on the character chosen.
+There are a number of [[Vasara 2#Items | items]] the player can collect for points. Some items(Gold Bricks and Powerups) will increase in value if they are picked up while flashing(similar to many Psikyo games). Item collection plays a fairly small part in scoring. However, depending on the character chosen, Blue Crystals can have a significant impact on scoring.
 ==== Other Sources of Points ====
-There are two more sources of points in '''Vasara 2''', grazing and bullet canceling.
+There are two more sources of points in ''Vasara 2'', grazing and bullet canceling.
 '''Grazing''' a bullet will award '''10 points'''. Grazing seems to be calculated in frames, so grazing the same bullet will award points multiple times.
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 <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Continuous Slash Bonus >>>>>> All Slash Bonus > Item Collection'''</span>
-The '''Continuous Slash Bonus''' is by far the most import aspect to scoring '''Vasara 2'''. Breaking chains at the wrong time can result in hundreds of thousands of points lost. The '''All Slash Bonus''' is a much lesser portion of overall score potential, but should come naturally when maximizing the '''Continuous Slash Bonus'''. Item collection plays very little role overall, but can have some indirect effects on other facets of scoring. For example: The collection of more '''Blue Crystals''' can lead to Vasara gauges being filled faster. This allows the player to use Vasara attacks more often, possibly raising the '''Continuous Slash Bonus''' further.
+The '''Continuous Slash Bonus''' is by far the most import aspect to scoring ''Vasara 2''. Breaking chains at the wrong time can result in hundreds of thousands of points lost. The '''All Slash Bonus''' is a much lesser portion of overall score potential, but should come naturally when maximizing the '''Continuous Slash Bonus'''. Item collection plays very little role overall, but can have some indirect effects on other facets of scoring. For example: The collection of more '''Blue Crystals''' can lead to Vasara gauges being filled faster. This allows the player to use Vasara attacks more often, possibly raising the '''Continuous Slash Bonus''' further.
 == Strategy(TODO) ==
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 == References & Contributors ==
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 [[Category:Vertical orientation]]

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 * There are (<span style="color:#A020F0">purple</span>)suicide bullets.
-=== Scoring(WIP) ===
+=== Scoring ===
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 ==== Continuous Slash Bonus ====

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	==== Rank Control ====		==== Rank Control ====
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		+	If a player wants to control rank for a survival focused clear, they have a number of options: They can skip one of the named warlords to avoid upgrading mid-bosses, reset their rank just before a boss fight(or during) to lower the boss' difficulty, or avoid long slash chains altogether. All of these methods are detrimental to scoring. That being said, it is generally recommended to reset rank before engaging an end of stage boss from stage 3 onward(even while scoring). This is due to the lack of scoring potential in comparison to the Stage 1 & 2 bosses.

	== Story(TODO) ==		== Story(TODO) ==

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	==== Other Sources of Points(TODO) ====		==== Other Sources of Points(TODO) ====
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		+	There are two more sources of points in '''Vasara 2''', grazing and bullet canceling.
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		+	'''Grazing''' a bullet will award '''10 points'''. Grazing seems to be calculated in frames, so grazing the same bullet will award points multiple times.
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		+	'''Canceling''' an enemy bullet awards '''10 points''' as well.
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		+	Both of these sources of points are negligible, and can be largely ignored.

	==== Scoring Priority ====		==== Scoring Priority ====