Mystic Heroes

Mystic Heroes (バトル封神, Batoru Houshin) is an action revamp of the original strategy RPG, 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 opening also tells but indirectly that the events in the game takes place after Fengshen Yanyi 2.

The main objective of the game has the player progress through the story by defeating various forces and eventually the final boss. It is one of the few games the Koei produced for the Nintendo Gamecube. The Playstation 2 adaption of the game is Cho Battle Houshin (超・バトル封神) in Japan. Mystic Heroes also has a Japanese-only Game Boy Advance game tie-in called Magical Fengshen. The events of this game takes place after the second title with an original group of heroes. Since the GBA title was cable compatible, players can play both games to unlock rare items in each title.

The game has 4 main characters in the Japanese and US Gamecube versions and 8 (4 main and 4 secret) in the Playstation 2 versions. There are two main stories that inter twine but do have slight differences.

Story
Long ago in a legendary land, Emperor Kang and his wife Sheva ruled with an iron fist. Tai and Naja, two elite mystics, sealed them away in Mt. Houshin, thus restoring peace. But Kang's son, Cyrus, built up an army to battle the mystics in an attempt to free his father, in which two more mystics, Shiga and Lani joined the fight with Tai and Naja. The four mystics along with their friends, once ago saved the land and returned the peace. Now Emperor Kang, Sheva, and Generals Grifon and Kai start to plan their escape. Grifon brings up the existence of something known as the 'Dragon Star', which could free them. So Kang calls upon the powers of the Dragon Star, and he along with all of his minions are set free, giving Kang the chance to rise once again to dominate the land.

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

Ziya (known in Japanese and English as Shiga) is the main character in the game. His even stats make him possible a good character for people who have never played a Warriors game. Based on Jiang Ziya.
 * Ziya (子牙)
 * Gender: Male
 * Weapon: Sword
 * Magic Type: Wind
 * Power: 3/4
 * Magic: 3/4
 * Jump/Speed: 2/4

Known as Lani in English and Reiran in Japanese. She 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.
 * Li Lan (麗蘭)
 * Gender: Female
 * Weapon:
 * Magic Type: Ice
 * Power: 1/4
 * Magic: 4/4
 * Jump/Speed: 3/4

Known as Naja in English and Nata in Japanese. 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.
 * Ne Zha (哪咤)
 * Gender: Female
 * Weapon: Glaive
 * Magic Type: Fire
 * Power: 4/4
 * Magic: 1/4
 * Jump/Speed: 3/4

Known as Tai in English and Taikobou in Japanese. He acts as the counterpart to Naja. 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.
 * Taigong Wang (太公望)
 * 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.

Known as Captain Dax in English and Yousen in Japanese.
 * Yang Jian (楊セン)
 * Gender: Male
 * Weapon: Spear
 * Magic Type: Ice
 * Power: 3/4
 * Magic: 3/4
 * Jump/Speed: 2/4

Known as Raja in English and Kotenka in Japanese.
 * Huang Tianhua (黄天祥)
 * Gender: Male
 * Weapon: Straight Sword
 * Magic Type: Wind
 * Power: 4/4
 * Magic: 2/4
 * Jump/Speed: 2/4

Known as Mirah in English and Tousenkyogu in Japanese.
 * Deng Chanyu (鄧嬋玉)
 * Gender: Female
 * Weapon: Fan
 * Magic Type: Fire
 * Power: 2/4
 * Magic: 3/4
 * Jump/Speed: 3/4

Known as Kai in English and Bunchuu in Japanese.
 * Wen Zhong (聞仲)
 * Gender: Male
 * Weapon: Blade
 * Magic Type: Ligthning
 * Power: 3/4
 * Magic: 2/4
 * Jump/Speed: 3/4

Allies

 * Huang Feihu; Kouhiko (黄飛虎) - Kirin
 * Leizhenzi; Raishinshi (雷震子) - Ariel
 * Yuanshi Tianzun; Genshin Tenzo (元始天尊) - Master Gen
 * Quin Long; Seiryu (聖龍) - Dragon Star Spirit

Enemies

 * King Zhou, Chuuou (紂王) - Emperor Kang
 * Da Ji, Dakki (妲己) - Sheva
 * King Shou, Juuou (受王) -　Cyrus
 * Chun Lei, Shenrai (春雷) - Aria
 * E Lai, Akurai (悪来) - Grifon
 * Ling Ya Xian, Reigasen (霊牙仙) - Kresh
 * Xu Qui Xian, Kyoshusen (キュウ首仙) - Konga
 * Wu Yun Xian, Uunsen (烏雲仙) - Karas
 * Tianbao Daoren, Tahodojin (田宝道人) - Kanon