Dynasty Warriors: Hokuto no Ken - Fist of the Northstar

Riot_Guard · March 25, 2010, 7:39pm

Adam Corolla co-wrote the script.

El_Chupa_Negro · March 25, 2010, 7:48pm

Does anybody know a way to purchase a NTSC-U/C copy of Hokuto Musou. I would like to know a UK game site to get a copy from.

Cryoh · March 25, 2010, 8:07pm

It’s not out in the UK yet. It’ll be out in Japan tomorrow. No NTSC release planned yet.

Geese_Pants · March 29, 2010, 12:02am

Western Fist of the North Star to be more violent!

As if we needed any further proof that Japan regards Western gamers as bloodthirsty gorehounds, Omega Force producer Hisashi Koinuma has stated that his team is likely planning a more brutal version of Fist of the North Star for the roundeye fans. The game is already out in Japan, and seems to be selling quite well.

“There won’t be any gameplay changes,” says Koinuma. “However, for overseas fans, we’ll probably adjust the expressions of violence so that it’s more extreme.”

Omega Force is also planning DLC for the game, having just released an original Manga costume for Kenshiro in Japan. More scenarios, including a challenge mode, are being considered. While a sequel has not been confirmed, Koinuma notes that fan demand may create the need for one, as well as other anime/Manga adaptations in future. Of course, this is a Tecmo Koei game, so more sequels and spin-offs are basically guaranteed.

Fist of the North Star is a melding of the original Manga and Dynasty Warriors style gameplay. It’s looked pretty damn awesome to us and we can’t wait for the Western release, especially if they’re upping the violence ante. I admit it, I am a bloodthirsty gorehound.

So glad it’s coming to the states…

El_Chupa_Negro · March 29, 2010, 12:49am

Oh shit we can ride motorcycles!! Fuck Yeah!! man this game is awesome.

Abhi · March 29, 2010, 1:01am

my limited edition was shipped to me so I hope it comes soon as I live in England

Gren · March 29, 2010, 1:12am

Hmm, neither the article nor its source confirmed a NA version. By “western” gamers I think they’re referring to Europe.

trunkszero157 · March 29, 2010, 2:24pm

they were better off making a bleach, naruto, g force, devilman, voltron or full metal alchemist dynasty warriors.

Geese_Pants · March 29, 2010, 6:11pm

Dynasty Warriors Bleach would be the best choice IMO…

NewGen · March 30, 2010, 9:46am

i think if this comes stateside, or even just the euro version, that this will be the only musou game i’ll buy.

Elixir · March 30, 2010, 9:50am

So you don’t know what the west is. Righto.

thedude.com · March 30, 2010, 10:05am

naah lol Jump All star Musou style would be good .

in here we don call it Dynasty warriors , we call it ‘musou’

Gren · March 30, 2010, 10:25am

A Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Musou would be epic…but probably too visually similar to FotNS.

??? I know that to Japan, the west can mean more than just the US.

Kim_Sue-il · March 30, 2010, 11:20am

So far, I’ve racked 40+ hours in this game. It’s a great game.

fistoftheryustar · March 30, 2010, 8:26pm

whats the newest media out on this right now? no new news

Shervin · April 8, 2010, 1:44am

So whats going on? Are you guys waiting for a US release or are you buying the EU version?

Cryoh · April 8, 2010, 1:47am

I call Gin for top-tier.

Mr.Mamation · April 8, 2010, 3:02am

hoping for US release. I don’t want to mod my xbox

BIGWORM · April 8, 2010, 3:20am

I haven’t bought a “Musou”-esque game since DW2. I’m thinking this game will change that.

Mr.Mamation · April 8, 2010, 4:59am

If anyone does get the EU version can you tell us if it works on US 360?