Description

"Hokuto no Ken," also known as "Fist of the North Star," is a 2D fighting game for the Sega Saturn that was released in 1995, developed by Shouei System and published by Banpresto. The game is based on the popular manga and anime series "Hokuto no Ken" by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara, which tells the story of Kenshiro, the successor to a deadly martial art known as Hokuto Shinken. In a post-apocalyptic world, Kenshiro uses his skills to protect the innocent from various gangs and villainous warlords. The Sega Saturn version features a roster of characters from the series, each with their own unique moves and special abilities in the game's vividly rendered fighting environments.

The gameplay of "Hokuto no Ken" for the Sega Saturn adheres to the classic style of 2D fighters, with a strong emphasis on combo-based combat and strategic use of special moves. Unique to this game is the incorporation of the "Hokuto Shinken" and "Nanto Seiken" techniques, which are special attacks that can be performed when a character's power gauge is full. These powerful moves not only deal significant damage but also reflect the dramatic and explosive action seen in the anime and manga. Additionally, the game features several modes including a story mode that follows the narrative of the series, along with a versus mode that lets players battle against each other or the computer. This game remains a nostalgic piece for fans of the franchise and a noteworthy example of anime-based video games from the 90s.