Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage

by Tecmo Koei

• In the hugely interactive environments players can smash or pummel their enemies into different objects and buildings as well as pick up
• String combos and attacks together to perform unstoppable killing moves. Power up, and then unleash furious Hokuto Shinken special attacks.
• Blistering finishing attacks that can wipe out entire gangs in one blow, or cause single enemies to explode in a shower of gore.
• Taken straight from the Fist of the North Star universe, players will be able to unlock unforgettable characters such as Mamiya and Rei.
• Faithfully reproduced Fist of the North Star visuals - Every scene and level faithfully follows the iconic visual style of the original comic series.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003NSECVY
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 2, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,039 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #74 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Games > Action > Fighting
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

Prepare 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 ravaged Earth struggles to survive after the nuclear holocaust has left the world in ruins. 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. A mysterious martial artist named Kenshiro, 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) has sworn to protect the weak and innocent from the malicious gangs that roam the scorched planet.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 47 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Careful. Your head may explode from gameplay November 8, 2010

By Peachy Fox

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

A month before buying the game, I watched half of the first series just to gear up and understand the North Star universe. It left me very excited in wanting to try this title out. After playing it, I think this will be my last purchase of a Dynasty Warrior-esque game for a couple of reasons.

Pros:
-If you're a fan of the anime or manga series, it follows the storyline pretty closely. I was honestly surprised to see they included the young characters from the messed up world, like Bat and Lin. The translation from anime to game is perfect as well. After you perform a signature move, there's a brief pause describing the move after your character executes it, much like in the anime.

-Dynasty Warriors w/ a Twist: Plays like Dynasty Warriors but has a hardcore feel to it. I don't ever remember seeing a pirate explode in my edition of DW: Empires.

-You are already dead!

Cons:
-Boredom and Repetitiveness: After you've gotten past Chapter 6, most of the landscape begins to look like the same maze over and over. The enemies aren't any help either. If you've seen one guy with a club or axe, you bound to see 50 other clones about every 40 seconds. There are timed and sub-missions which might pop up sometimes and are quite fun. It helps you earn extras for that current mission, but even that gets old. Most of the Dynasty Warrior games I've played have always suffered from this.

- Boss Battles: All of the boss battles are the same. Though there is one with a horse o.O

Overall: It's average at best. I love the concept. I love its likeness to the anime. I love the characters and English dub. I even love watching the heads of enemies blow up like a balloon until they go *pop*. But Stage 1 is no different than Stage 12. If you're a fan of the anime/manga, it's a great adaptation to check out. I wouldn't see why Dynasty Warrior fans wouldn't like this either. But honestly, it just gets boring. If you want to try a game similar to Dynasty Warriors with a hint of anime (and is way more entertaining), I recommend Sengoku Basara 3. At least that game isn't already dead....
Yes. I went there....

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars perfect way to end a crappy day at work November 18, 2010

By Jimmy D. Nguyen

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I love Fist of the North Star. I remember watching the bootlegs on VHS and not understanding whats going on because it was in Japanese. I also like dynasty warriors games. After a long day at work, i like to unwind and totally destroy armies of dudes and having their head explode. This game kept me pretty entertain for the last 2 weeks. Played a level or 2 everyother day. After i beat it with Kenshiro, i kinda lost interest. Sure i can play it as Rei or Toki.... maybe i will play it again if i get bored during the winter. I didn't mind the repitative nature of the game, because even when your grinding through levels you can upgrade your character. The only thing i didn't like is how hard Roah was at the end. It took me countless tries to figure out the pattern, they also don't give you the luxery of the extra health box, then when you finally get his life down to the bottom the quick time button presses it was impossible. You have to grind his life down 2 more times just so the quick time button presses is even managable. Recommended if you are a fan of either FOTNS or Dynasty/Samurai Warriors.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a good FOTNS game in the US May 29, 2011

By S5000

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This game is very enjoyable if you are a fan of the anime or manga. It has several modes and characters to choose from, and lots of cool moves you can do. People unfamiliar with the series may not like it as much but its still a fun beat-em-up.