Freeman FAQ V 1.00
For Garou: Mark Of The Wolves Arcade.
By Omega Cosmo (Andreas "Andy" Borgelind / Andersen)
This FAQ is copyright 2001 Omega Cosmo
Character Freeman and game Garou: Mark Of The Wolves is copyright of SNK.

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CONTENTS
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1. General Info / Controls
2. Freeman Bio
3. Quick Move List
4. Detailed Move List
5. Combos [Not Yet Done]
6. Colors
7. Thanks / Credits
8. Revision History

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1. General Info / Controls
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Omega Cosmo here again.
This time I have with me a Freeman FAQ from the game
Garou: Mark Of The Wolves.
I hope you enjoy it.
Although it doesn't contain as many extras as my Ramon FAQ (for King of 
Fighters 2000)
it does include some pointers which might make you a better Freeman player.
And if it doesn't, at least you'll get some enjoyable reading...

Pro's :
+ He is quite fast...
+ ...and also quite strong. (In other words, balanced stats)
+ His moves come out very fast and surprising.

Con's :
- Some of his moves lacks priority.
- He has a hard job in a projectile fight.

Finally, reading this FAQ, I assume you know all the basic controls and 
other things you need to know
to play Garou: Mark Of The Wolves.
Just to insure that I won't get mails in which I can read "What is that and 
what is that..."
If you wanna know how to play the game, there are other FAQ's for that 
purpose.

With that said, on to the controls:

ub   u   uf    Jump Backward         Jump Up      Jump Forward
  \  |  /        (up-back)             (up)         (up-forward)
b -- n -- f    Retreat / Block       Neutral      Approach
  /  |  \        (back)                             (forward)
db   d   df    Crouch Block          Crouch       Offensive Crouch
                    (down-back)           (down)       (down forward)

[ Button Layout ]  -----------------------------------------------------

  B  C  D                   Weak Kick    Strong Punch    Strong Kick
A              Weak Punch

[ Other Notation ]  ----------------------------------------------------

dir.   :  Any of the eight directions can be used: u (up), d (down)
          b (back), f (forward), ub (up back), uf (up forward)
          db (down back) or df (down forward).
qcf    :  Roll the joystick from d to f  (d,df,f)
qcb    :  Roll the joystick from d to b  (d,db,b)
hcf    :  Roll the joystick from b to d to f  (b,db,d,df,f)
hcb    :  Roll the joystick from f to d to b  (f,df,d,db,b)

AB                              -  low dodge attack
d + AB                          -  high dodge attack
During T.O.P. mode, CD          -  T.O.P. Attack
f, f                            -  dash (front step for some characters)
b, b                            -  back dash
Tap u quickly                   -  small jump
When close, f or b + C          -  throw
Right when grabbed, f or b + C  -  Throw Escape
A, right before down            -  Down Evade - forward (small)
B, right before down            -  Down Evade - back (small)
C, right before down            -  Down Evade - forward (big)
D, right before down            -  Down Evade - back (big)
f + AC or d + AC                -  Feint Move
Start Button                    -  Taunt


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2. Freeman Bio
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Age:               24 years old
Height:            185 cm
Weight:            80 kg
Birthday:          November 21
Blood Type:        Unknown
Nationality:       England
Fighting Style:    Ga-ryuu Kakutoujustu (self-style fighting) "Zanki" + 
Violence
Hobbies:           Popping bubble wrap
Specialty:         As long as his head can fit, he can slip through anything
Most Important:    His drill necklace (he likes it)
Most Unpleasant:   Flowers with a lot of pollen
Likes:             The edges of needles and blades
Dislikes:          The middle of a big crowd
Favorite Food:     Fish & Chips
Favorite Music:    Heavy Metal
Best Sport:        None

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3. Quick Move List
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Freeman, Origin Of Life/Death
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Gore Fest                     When close, f or b + C

Nightmare                     qcf + P
Crow                          qcb + K
Phobia                        f,d,df + P
V.O.D.                        qcb + P (up to 3 times)
Morbid Angel                  hcf + K

Full Blast                    qcf,qcf + A (hold)
Creeping Death                qcf,qcf + B

Life/Death Blast              qcf,qcf + C (hold)
Pshycotic Death               qcf,qcf + D

TOP Attack                    Overkill

Feint Full Blast              f + AC
Feint Phobia                  d + AC

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4. Detailed Move List
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[Note:
I will write down how many hits and points of damage each attack does.
Points of damage were found by playing the games Practice mode.
Moves were tried out on a standing Terry which takes normal damage and is
tall enough to get hit by all hits.
120 Points = Full Life Meter.]

=Throws=

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Gore Fest                                                  When close, b / f 
+ C
1 Hit 14 Points
Freeman grabs the enemy and slices his chest, easy as that.
Just a normal throw.
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=Special Attacks=

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Nightmare                                                                qcf 
+ P
A 1 Hit 17 Points
C 1 Hit 21 Points
Freeman slides forward and slices his enemy up with his nails.
A fairly surprising and effective move which should be used whenever you
get the chance to use it.
People tend to forget that it doesn't hit low.
The C version travels farther than the A version and is also stronger.
A version should be used when you are unsure of what your enemy is going to 
do
next.
(Permitted that he is close to you of course, since the recovery time of
the A version is faster than the C version.)
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Crow                                                                     qcb 
+ K
B 2 Hits 18 Points, 17 Correct
D 2 Hits 20 Points, 19 Correct
Freeman jumps up in the air, comes down, slices his enemy two times and
then goes back to normal stance.
I 'think' that this is an overhead, I am not sure however.
It's quite fast and has decent damage, but I do not use it frequently 
anyway.
I tend to stick to the ground ;D.
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Phobia                                                                f,d,df 
+ P
A 1 Hit 18 Points
C 1 Hit 22 Points
Freeman performs a fast and strong overhead slice.
This move is VERY GOOD in close combat.
Partly because overheads tend to rock (:P) and also because it's fast AND
strong.
I personally like to abuse this move when I get a chance to.
*Cough, cough* I almost win all my matches *Cough, cough*.
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V.O.D                                                    qcb + P (up to 3 
times)
A 1-2-3 Hits 8-16-24 Points, 8-15-21 Correct
C 1-2-3 Hits 8-16-24 Points, 8-15-21 Correct
Freeman does a fast hit with his fierce nails followed by two more if
you repeat the qcb + P move two more times.
A cool and useful move which I tend to use a lot aswell.
The only difference between A and C versions is 'where' he hits.
This also doesn't have any real meaning to it, although I think that the
A versions second hit hits low...
Go figure...
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Morbid Angel                                                             hcf 
+ K
[NOTE: This move only connects if used when standing directly besides your 
foe!]
B 1 Hit 21 Points
D 1 Hit 21 Points
Freeman does a somersault in the air, escaping.
D version makes him jump farther.
Only way to actually make him damage his enemy while doing this move is to 
stand
EXACTLY besides him when executing it.
It's surprising and strong, but I mostly use it to joke around.
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=S-Power Moves=

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Full Blast                                                    qcf,qcf + A 
(hold)
1 Hit 35 Points
Freeman charges energy, then realizes it in a wave of negative energy.
It's a usual move, I often use it when the enemy is jumping against me,
which is a very good strategy.
However, charging it up doesn't seem to make it stronger...
Hmm...
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Creeping Death                                                       qcf,qcf 
+ B
3 Hits 35 Points
Freeman says "Ikuzo" in a dark tone, then starts walking forward.
If he gets hit while walking forward, the move is executed.
Then Freeman releases a flurry of dangerous punches and kicks, damaging the
enemy in a hard way.
Well, what can I say about this move?
It's strong and dangerous alright, but connecting with it might prove
a challenge when fighting someone that isn't a beginner...
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=P-Power Moves=

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Life/Death Blast                                              qcf,qcf + C 
(hold)
2 Hits 50 Points, 47 Correct
Exactly like Full Blast, with the difference that he hits two times, and the
damage is better.
Stick to it and remember to use it when the enemy is jumping in on you!
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Pshycotic Death                                                      qcf,qcf 
+ D
7 Hits 65 Points, 48 Correct
Exactly like Creeping Death, with the difference that it's stronger and of
course more hits!
Use it in the same manner as the Creeping Death of course.
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=TOP Attack=

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Overkill                                                (when in T.O.P. 
mode) CD
1 Hit 17 Points, 29 Correct
Freeman forms some kind of shield around him, damaging the enemy.
A good T.O.P. attack which should be mildly abused when your in T.O.P.
It ticks your opponents off real good if used correctly.
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=Feint Attacks=

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Feint Full Blast                                                          f 
+ AC
No description needed really, it just exists to fool your enemy a bit.
(Although since it has no effects, it fools noone, so just ignore it.)
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Feint Phobia                                                              d 
+ AC
No description needed really, it just exists to fool your enemy a bit.
(Although since it has no effects, it fools noone, so just ignore it.)
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5. Combos
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[I know that you get this alot, but "COMBOS UNDER CONSTRUCTION".]

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6. Colors
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A weird section where I shall cover all the colors / outfits of Freeman.
This followed by my comments.
(My personal comments of course, you probably have a different opinion)

A = Default outfit.
Orange hair, black "shirt", white pants with black stripes, white necklace.
(He looks a bit odd, but it's a decent color.)

B = Evening outfit.
Yellow hair, black "shirt", red pants with black stripes, red necklace.
(Looks ready to party (oO) aka a nice color.)

C = Cold outfit.
White hair, black "shirt", blue pants with black stripes, blue necklace.
(Looks cool, I really like the color blue so wtf ;D.)

D = Vampire outfit.
Red hair, dark green "shirt", green pants with dark green stripes, gray 
necklace.
(My favorite outfit.
Damn he looks evil :D.)

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7. Thanks / Credits
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Myself
- Because I wrote this.
  (EGO...)

Barb
- My star on the online heaven.
  Rock on girl *L*.

Kula^Diamond
- Just because she is cool.
  Peace out :D.

Evil_Shingo
- Because I would be beaten if I didn't include him.

Batsu_Power
- Same as Evil_Shingo.
  Kinda =P.

KD0084
- What can I say, everyone who are there are trustworthy.
  You all rock.

SNK       (www.neogeo.co.jp)
- For making King of Fighters 2000 and loads of other excellent games.

GameFAQ's (www.gamefaqs.com)
- It's the ultimate FAQ place. Period.

BIGGEST THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING WHICH MADE THIS FAQ POSSIBLE:

JKuroki
- For Freemans bio and move names.

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8. Revision History
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Version 1.00 (10th November 2001)
- Most things added, but (as usual) in
  need of combos!

End of FAQ

/ Omega Cosmo 2001
