Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: Omega Force
- Publishers: Koei Tecmo Games
Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage (2010)
Prepare yourself for the merciless action and violent hand-to-hand combat of Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage! Put your martial arts skills to the test against masses of bloodthirsty enemies in this no-holds-barred brawler.
A Post-Apocalyptic World of Violence and Despair
Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage is set in a ravaged Earth that has been left in ruins after a nuclear holocaust. Pitiful survivors band together in communities and villages, trying to live on what little resources they have left. In the wastelands beyond, vicious gangs prey on the survivors for their resources, or sometimes just for fun.
The Successor of Hokuto Shinken
In this harsh and unforgiving world, a mysterious martial artist named Kenshiro emerges. Kenshiro is a man with seven scars on his chest and the chosen successor of the legendary assassin’s art Hokuto Shinken (The Divine Fist of the North Star). Hokuto Shinken is a deadly martial art that allows Kenshiro to strike his opponents at vital points, causing them to explode from the inside out.
A Bloody Path of Revenge
Kenshiro has sworn to protect the weak and innocent from the malicious gangs that roam the scorched planet. He sets out on a bloody path of revenge, seeking justice for those who have been wronged. Along the way, he is joined by a group of loyal companions, including the young orphan Bat and the beautiful martial artist Mamiya.
Gameplay
Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage is a third-person beat ’em up game that allows players to control Kenshiro and his companions as they fight their way through hordes of enemies. The game features a variety of melee attacks, throws, and special moves that can be used to defeat opponents. Players can also use Kenshiro’s signature Hokuto Shinken techniques to explode enemies from the inside out.
Features
- Play as Kenshiro and his companions as they fight their way through hordes of enemies.
- Use a variety of melee attacks, throws, and special moves to defeat your opponents.
- Unleash Kenshiro’s signature Hokuto Shinken techniques to explode enemies from the inside out.
- Experience the story of Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage in a variety of modes, including Story Mode, Arcade Mode, and Survival Mode.
Critical Reception
Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its faithful adaptation of the Fist of the North Star manga and anime, its brutal and over-the-top combat, and its impressive graphics. However, some critics found the game to be repetitive and lacking in depth.
Legacy
Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The game spawned a sequel, Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2, which was released in 2012.
Conclusion
Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage is a brutal and over-the-top beat ’em up game that is sure to please fans of the Fist of the North Star franchise. The game features faithful adaptations of the manga and anime, as well as impressive graphics and gameplay. While the game can be repetitive at times, it is still a lot of fun to unleash Kenshiro’s deadly Hokuto Shinken techniques on your enemies.
Review Score
7.5/10
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