Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage
Genre : Action Adventure
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Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage stays as true as possible to the popular comic, pulling storylines, artwork, and over-the-top action from the original series. In a post-nuclear world, ruthless gangs roam the wastelands, preying on the weak. Kenshiro is a powerful martial artist chosen to help the helpless. Battle dozens of enemies at once in fully destructible environments. Use special finishers to mow down entire groups of enemies. Each level is based on the original comic, and each character has not only had their story reproduced, but has had a new storyline added just for this game.
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8
Finally, they use the engine properly.
Don't get me wrong, I love the Dynasty Warriors series and all of its spin offs. Part of me is still holding out hope for a Liberty or Death themed version. The only part of those games that I never found all that satisfying was the fact that you are supposedly a regular (albeit famous) soldier in a battlefield, but yet you can lay waste to a cloud of soldiers with a couple of button presses. Take that same level of combat complexity, twist the fan service knob to 11 then break it off, and you'll get something like Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage. This game takes the Dynasty Warriors concept and drops it smack into the center of one of the most famous and influential manga/anime series that exists.<br /><br />The story is right from the manga: Kenshiro, heir to the secret assassination art Hokuto Shinken, seeks the return of the one he loves and to defend those who are being preyed upon by the strong and evil. To achieve this he travels the land, popping peoples heads off with the slightest touch.<br /><br />The gameplay is pretty basic. You have a fast attack, strong attack, special attack, block, and jump. Using different combinations gets you different results, but in the end there aren't really that many combos you can chain together. The real magic of this game comes in the rendering of the special moves used by the various characters.<br /><br />The graphics and voice acting are wonderful. The combat animations, especially the over-the-top death animations, are phenomenal. The level design is pretty stark, but since this is a post apocalyptic world, that's understandable. With the voices, you may hear the same jibe again and again, but the main characters are voiced well.<br /><br />The game is definitely something you should play, but only a purchase if you're a fan of the source material, like Koei games, or just enjoy the visceral thrill of watching people explode.
(member since 2006)
reviewed on 11/18/10
5
I wanted to like Fist...but couldn't.
I've been a fan of Fist of the North Star since I seen the American Anime Movie version first released in the mid 80's. I was unaware of the series until the mid 90's. I know there have been many games based on the series many of which limited to Japanese releases. I was very happy to know that after all these years there is still interest in the series.<br /><br />This game however really let me down. Koei, the developer, uses the same cookie cutter formula for all their games. This game is no different. Each character has his/her own moves, specials (which are moves), look and story line. EVERYTHING else is exactly the same. You start each level fighting a mob of dudes that all look the same, mob after mob after mob until you reach the levels boss or semi boss (semi bosses can block). Each level as so similar its painful to complete. The animations are very lacking. Ken, the main character uses a technique that causes his victims to explode. The animations of this within the game is just starching the characters pixels.<br /><br />Pros: <br />Playing as familiar characters of the series Ken, Rei<br />Playing the world of Fist of the North Star<br />Performing signature moves<br /><br />Cons: <br />Boring after the third level<br />Painfully repetitive <br />Bad animation<br />Bad voice acting<br />Bad stage design
(member since 2011)
reviewed on 6/25/11
5
not Dynasty Warriors
I got excited for this game when I heard it was similar to Dynasty Warriors only to be disappointed. This game moves at a much slower pace than Dynasty Warriors and the large pack of enemies only serve as an annoyance rather than a fun slaughter fest. Since you only use your fists which have little range there are only a very limited amount of combos that you will actually find useful for dealing with crowds. I put in about ten hours of this game before sending it back and I used the same combo XXYY pretty much 99% of the time because I didn't want to go around punching each enemy three times.
(member since 2008)
reviewed on 6/24/11
5
It's like Dynasty Warrios without the range
Fist of the North Star is an interesting game; it's 'sold' as somewhat tongue and cheek but the game seems to take itself quite seriously. This is not, however, not what makes this game less than great; the game lacks range, not in gameplay but literal, attack range. The game is constantly throwing semi-large groups of enemies at you but gives you a limited range based on the characters arms instead of weapons like similar games in the genre (i.e. Dynasty Warriors). It's this 'feature' that makes the game a bit tedious as you kind of have to hit and kill each enemy specifically to move on instead of being able to do one sweeping attack to take out several.<br /><br />Other than that the game is okay, pretty much hack and slash action but the story seems to be decently interesting.<br /><br />Fist of the North Star is like many of the games in it's genre but doesn't have the greatest execution among them; you may find Ken's Rage to be fun but there could be other similar games you'd probably like more.
(member since 2010)
reviewed on 11/17/10
7
fist of the north star
This game isn't exactly bad it just could have been better. if you are A fan of the fist of the north star universe then you should rent it or if you enjoy dynasty warrior games. <br /><br />p.s the only fun chracters to use are the nanto chracters
(member since 2010)
reviewed on 11/8/10
4
This franchise is already dead
It must just be me that is tired of button mashers. They a;ll play the same way, smash X and Y for combos and roll out of the way of danger, Kenshiro just doesn't like to roll that much.<br /><br />Can't anyone come up with a game engine that isn't a run and gun or a button masher. Running around pressing the same button over and over is not fun, just like in God of War.<br /><br />This just goes to prove my theory of these "new age gamers" do not want a challenge. It really is clearly want the masses want. Fable has a dog to find buried treasure for you and a gold trail telling you where everything is. This game, press the attack button enough and you won't die, unless it is a boss fight. Slaughterhouse, if you just run around press "LT+X" you will slice everything up nicely. The old 2D versions of most of these games were harder.<br /><br />The fancier ad more "realistic" these games get, the more glitches there are. This game did not have any glaring glitches, but it is also very cartoonish, is there a connection as to why this one was practically glitch free and Castlevania is full of glitches?
(member since 2010)
reviewed on 5/24/11
1
trash!
ok..i got this game because i watch some "awesome" videos about it...i was so exited when i got it..once i started playing it..(in less than a minute) i knew it that the game it was bad..but not that BAD!..i mean..the characters are so freaking slow,combos (the same over all the game)so slow and weak...when you're not fighting (running) is fast..once you start fighting..well that's another story..the game by far.. the worse game I EVER PLAYED in all my life..the fighter's so slow,the enemy (AI) it is so ridicules hard (especially on challenge mode) ..even with my stronger character i couldn't defeat the first enemy..i was all the time like "COME ON!" "REALLY?"...i mean..4 hits and you're dead..the point is..this game.. shouldn't be call "a game" is just trash..i feel so sorry for the creators of the game for all the money they spent in it..
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<br />i don't even think this game deserves "1 star" not even one!..
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<br />100% not recommended this game..big waste of your time.....
(member since 2012)
reviewed on 8/8/12
2
Horrible
Shamefully remade dynasty warriors clone. If your mom finds out that you are playing such a poorly made game she will disown you.
(member since 2010)
reviewed on 11/5/10
5
Fail of the North Star
Had Potential<br />Had Hope<br />Had a chance....<br />Had to return it...
(member since 2009)
reviewed on 11/4/10
6
dynasty warriors oops i mean fist of the northstar
well its simple if you like dynasty warriors you will like this a medicore beat em up at best fight waves and waves of mindless opponents then a boss rinse and repeat basicallt play to unlock characters if you are a fan of the Anime if not find a better beat em up
(member since 2010)
reviewed on 11/4/10
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