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Other Things => Gaming => Topic started by: HokutoNoBen on September 27, 2009, 01:37:54 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgI29-a4wgQ
Looks like Tecmo and Koei are going to be putting out a new game based off of one of the best manga of all time (if not THE). Stay tuned.
I know I will... >0< >0< *head explodes*
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Can't see it. But I know what Manga you mean.
Omae wa mo shinderu
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Dunno why the link was malformed, but there it is now.
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If I remember, Hokuto no Ken (Hint: The YouTube title). I could be wrong though.
Teaser looks spectacular, bravo whoever did the animation.
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how retarded are you?
also, god damn, i hate teasers.
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how retarded are you?
also, god damn, i hate teasers.
I just remembered, I read the Hotuko no Ken manga once online and seen the sprites. late on the quick editing. ;)
And yer not the only one who hates teasers.
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If I remember, Hokuto no Ken (Hint: The YouTube title). I could be wrong though.
You need another hint do you?
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We thought you meant the YouTube title was misleading, and it would be some other secret entirely!
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[tornado fang]. Yes.
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YATATATATATATATATATA YATATATATATATATA YATA!!!
:D Awesome.
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"This better be coming state side" is all I can say right now.
Hell, if Yakuza 3 is able to come state side, then this has a fairly good chance of it too.
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Aww is this that one with the guy punching the truck? That looked kind of OK, except like super Japanese, like Godzilla Japanese.
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"This better be coming state side" is all I can say right now.
Hell, if Yakuza 3 is able to come state side, then this has a fairly good chance of it too.
There's really only two main things that would have to be addressed, prior to any Western release.
1) Legal Red Tape (if any). Hokuto no Ken/Fist of the North Star has been a property that has changed hands multiple times in the West, thanks to various iterations reaching over here. If at least one of those parties still holds any measure of rights to Hokuto no Ken, that could be something that Koei Tecmo would likely have to contend with. Unless they could some how work something out, like Capcom did for TvC...
2) Will a HnK game sell? Lots of people like to swear up and down that they love HnK. But, really, the series has never made much in the way of head-way over here in the past. The Manga Entertainment DVD release for the original series didn't do well, and Raijin Comic's attempted marketing for both HnK and Souten no Ken also flopped (among other things). Thus, there really is NO precedent to give Koei Tecmo the "incentive" to think Americans will really care for a game starring Kenshiro and pals. Fundamentally speaking, a "Hokuto no Musou (Tensei)" game would have even more odds stacked against it, than even Gundam Musou did. At least most Americans can relate to Heero Yuy and Zechs Marquise. 8D
If any thing, maybe it might be better to hope that there are plans to release the game in Europe. HnK has always been popular in France and Italy, to say the least.... 8D
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That teaser is frustrating. Good animation, but frustrating. ]:(
awesome, anyway.
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Teaser
http://koeitecmo.info/new/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfRJUqrZ14E
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9205/1255420786774.jpg)
(http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8950/2vvv0x5.jpg)
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Looks good! Even though I don't see any exploding heads; I'm looking forward to seeing this game.
In before merge (http://forum.rockmanpm.com/index.php?topic=2665.0)
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Whoa. Looks VERY good.
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Ahhh...to have my favorite manga series represented so well....and for the reveal to come out today, of all days?
HAPPY B-DAY TO ME, INDEED!
*explodes with happiness, a la a victim of Toki's Ujou Ken*
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Happy Birthday Benshiro.
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Am I the last person to hear of this? what the hell.
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Hey... better late than never!
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Am I the last person to hear of this? what the hell.
where you even listening when i broke your door to mention this?
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Looks like there may be even hope for the non-importing crowd, after all...
PS3 and Xbox 360 owners can look forward to Hokutou Musou in Japan some time in 2010. Koei has not yet announced an English name or overseas release information.
You might recall a story we wrote last week regarding a Koei press conference that would see the unveiling of a new game from Dynasty Warriors Gundam producer Hisashi Koinuma. This does appear to be the mystery title. Koei has made an effort to invite the foreign press to the event. We'll take this as an indication that Hokutou Musou is being planned for international release.
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/103/1034498p1.html
This, plus the fact that it is indeed being released on the 360 (something that would have little point, if this was going to be a JP-only affair), points to the notion of Ken and pals coming over here.
Not that it matters much to me. This is a DAY 1 IMPORT PURCHASE for me. I might even buy one of them 100USD "Treasure Packs" that Koei likes to do for their games, if it comes with some manly swag. 8D
And thanks for the B-day wish, Acid!
Edit: For whomever changed the name of the title...not to nitpick, but it's supposed to be "Musou". '>.>
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Fixed. Happy Birthday, Ben!
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Happy bday, Ben!
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Thanks again, y'all! owob
And here's a last party favor!
http://s411.photobucket.com/albums/pp191/koeiwarriors/BlackKite/?action=view¤t=hokutob.jpg
much fuller scan of the first page. It also confirms Rei...as if there would be any doubt that THIS [shadow runner] wasn't going to appear. 8D
Posted on: October 14, 2009, 12:30:27 AM
Well, I'm watching the Koei conference on Nico as I speak....and well...
AWESOME.
The game is far and away above what we've seen in musou games thus far. Animations are top notch, as is the battle system.
Oh, and I should mention....punks explode into bloody giblets. >0< >0< >0< >0<
Only bad thing is that it's not the original VAs. But Kenshiro is being voiced by Kamina....yeah. THAT Kamina. It's all good....!
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Kick ass. I hope they have vids on YouTube soon.
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Well, I'm watching the Koei conference on Nico as I speak....and well...
link. now.
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Likely won't be any good at this point (no more game footage) but here:
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv5079980
You'd be better off waiting for some one to upload the streaming footage of the game itself later.
Posted on: October 14, 2009, 01:28:45 AM
(http://contenidos.terra.com.pe/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/shin-kyuuseishu-densetsu-hokuto-no-ken-zero-kenshirou-den.jpg)
Alrighty! Now, have some nice manly portions of footage from the show. Not high quality, of course, and unfortunately, there's no sound and overlaying niconico "moon language" but you should get the gist!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkpwZvxWWLw - In game footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwcuBwQuYYU - Ken vs. Shin
Have some articles, too! Direct feed pics!
http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/203/203239/
http://www.4gamer.net/games/098/G009896/20091014014/
And some more info.
Basically, this game does more to be based off of the original manga, more so than the anime or anything else. That's a large reason why some characters are going to colored differently than what some may have expected.
In short, you're going to have to deal with Raoh being big-ass white man with blond hair, and Rei having dark black/blue hair, which may be a bit disparaging, if you're used to the anime version's color schemes.
Game wise, there's two main modes to look forward to.
Legend Mode - Play through the original storyline, starting with Ken rescuing Lyn from the big bad gangster, Zeed. In this mode, it will be shorter, arcade-mode like stages, where Ken will make heads explode, and then take on a boss.
Illusion Mode - Basically, this will be a mode where you will get to play as any character you wish, and will get more "Musou" like conventions involved. You also will get to change the storyline around, or have made up stories, depending on your character. Hopefully, unlike say, Gundam Musou 2, this will mean actually interesting "AUs" and alternate endings. It'd be interesting to see what could have been if say, Raoh won the final fight, or so many other possibilities.
The Musou Gauge this time around is called the "Hissatsu Waza" (basically, "Sure-Killing Technique") gauge. Filling this gauge up will your character to unleash their famous attacks, such as Ken's depicted "Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken" (Hundred Burst Fist). It's stated that you'll get more of such attacks as you level up, and you'll likely get to switch them around as you see fit throughout stages. And like in the video above, executing such techs successfully will be just like in the show....then end with the kanji being displayed on the screen with the character shouting out the attack. I appreciate such details! ^_^
Well, it was already decided when this game was teased but still....
"This game is already bought." 8D
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Hot diggity damn. I'm hoping for a port.
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but can we use Musou Tensei D:
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It'd make sense, seeing how that was the "big thing" by the final fight with Raoh.
Again, they said you'd learn more skills as your characters leveled up. That pretty much would do a lot to point to Ken and Raoh probably learning that technique towards the end of their grinds. ;)
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(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/9/2009/10/500x_koeifist.jpg)
That's a really awesome statue.
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so, who's voicing Ken this time?
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Kenshirou - Katsuyuki Konishi
Raou - Fumihiko Tachiki
Yuria - Houko Kuwashima
Rin - Kanae Ito
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Nah. Awesome's not STRONG enough an adjective!
"Mantastic" would be the word my friends and I would use. 8D
Man, if I had that in my house, I would use that as a means to always remind me of how much farther I can strive to be. Then I should get a keychain that, instead of WWJD, it'd be "WWKD".
so, who's voicing Ken this time?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katsuyuki_Konishi
But if you just want the gist? He was Kamina in TTGL.
So basically, one of the other manliest anime characters of all time, is getting the honor of playing the OG who defined the term. From what I heard at the conference last night, he did a good job.
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Nah. Awesome's not STRONG enough an adjective!
"Mantastic" would be the word my friends and I would use. 8D
Man, if I had that in my house, I would use that as a means to always remind me of how much farther I can strive to be. Then I should get a keychain that, instead of WWJD, it'd be "WWKD".
My apologies, Ben. I must've been distracted by Nana's rockin' tits.
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Even though the whole thing seems to be getting recasted, the majority of fans don't seem to mind the new choices.
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A part of me would love that costume too.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katsuyuki_Konishi
But if you just want the gist? He was Kamina in TTGL.
i cared more that he was volfogg, optimus, and Ozma.
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Well this is certainly piqued my interest...
Oh what the heck, First day!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwcuBwQuYYU - Ken vs. Shin
Awesome. Nice to see Ky Kiske finally grew a [ray splasher].
Posted on: October 15, 2009, 08:08:34
Pretty much more confirmation that it'll be released outside Japan.
http://kotaku.com/5382115/tecmo-koei-expects-fist-of-north-star-to-sell-a-million-domestically
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Official site open
http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/hokuto/
You can see a much better quality (with sound!) footage of Ken kicking ass. No CERO rating yet, though. It'll be interesting to see how they expect to move a million units, if this game ends up being a CERO D or even Z... 8D
Awesome. Nice to see Ky Kiske finally grew a [ray splasher].
BAH. Don't insult Shin, by comparing him to that tea-cup collecting pansy! 8D
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he may be a pansy, but he did bang and knock up Dizzy. (canon)
lame that there was no BGM in the clip.
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Meh. Still don't like that [shadow runner]. 8D
Any way, I dunno why there's no BGM either. Maybe they just wanted us to focus more on the screams and shouts of the grunts.
"AAARRGH...TASUKETE!!!!" *POP* 8D
Speaking of BGM, it looks like we can't count on any rendition of "YOU WA SHOCK" appearing either. They really want this to stand on its own, I guess....
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There being no BGM is pointing in the way that the game will feature original BGMs, not THE original BGMs.
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HD version of the clip is now up and ready to be viewed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UKMwb917-Y&feature=player_embedded
Loving the fact that this looking more and more like the brawlers I grew up with. I only hope the grunts do more interesting things on higher difficulties! 8D
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The combat system itself seems more like DMC4s. This came up during one of the interviews and apparently the dev team didn't deny it was similar.
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Good thing.
DMC4 had great combat.
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Sweeeeeeeeeet!
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Indeed.
The Musou series has needed something really to give its battle system a shot in the arm, like a crackhead that needs another hit! So, if they really are basing some inspiration on DMC, well then, that's definitely a great start.
Also, we may not have to wait too long for this game, either. Another report relayed to by a friend of mine states this game may be out as early as February next year. Would certainly end Koei's fiscal year with a nice *HEAD EXPLODES*
This and Sengoku BASARA 3 shall both be mine next year, as soon as they're ripe for the importing! >0< >0< >0<
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Well then we know how you'll be spending your Valentine's Day! 8D
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
OMAE WA MOU
SHINDEIRU.
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
OMAE WA MOU
SHINDEIRU.
Yes. A VERY Bloody Valentine! owob
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Quite frankly, I don't know of a better way to say "I Love You"
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[youtube]PYzWYbpPEds[/youtube]
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Quite frankly, I don't know of a better way to say "I Love You"
Aishiteru~ <3
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
OMAE WA MOU
SHINDEIRU.
You know you're awesome, right?
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You know you're awesome, right?
you need to tell me?
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Just reaffirming it.
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(http://koeiwarriors.co.uk/images/magazinescans/hm/hm-1a1.jpg)
(http://koeiwarriors.co.uk/images/magazinescans/hm/hm-1a2.jpg)
New scans from Dengeki, and courtesy from a great guy over at Koei Warriors.
Nothing too much in the way of new, but it is probably the first truly clear print scans that have emerged!
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I may have to give this a whirl.....but first I'll need to splash out £50 for the DVD set so I know who everyone is...
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http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2009/12/01/39098.html
Basically, this game is now slated to debut in Japan some time in March 2010. Immediately skyrocketing to my most hyped game for that month! owob
Only bad thing? KOEI's really asking for Ken's devoted legion to dig deep into their pockets. Game's also stated to be marketed at the price of 8190 yen. 80-90 bucks in USD, basically. And this isn't even for the "Treasure Box" version that this game is likely to have. 8B
Ah well...this and Zangeki no REGINLEIV in Feb are the only games I'm gunning for at the start of the year. Unless Ryu ga Gotoku 4 also shows up.... 8)
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Immediately skyrocketing to my most hyped game for that month! owob
Month? I thought it'd be your most hyped game of the year, NoBen! XD
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Month? I thought it'd be your most hyped game of the year, NoBen! XD
Now, the only reason I can't, in good faith, give Ken that much of a run-away?
Well, there's still Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid Other M, laying in wait.
Ken's game easily stands to get the "Most Mantastic Award" on lock, though.
[tornado fang] Kratos! 8D
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Oh god.
ATATATATATATATA.
Tatas in high-def. Plus, maybe if we're lucky, we can trample enemies with unlockable Raoh's horse.
I'd play as his horse before Raoh himself. That thing is a warrior.
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Well, for those who care...
Preorders are up on Play-asia now.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-tw6-71-bp-49-en-84-j-70-3nyu.html - PS3
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-tw6-71-br-49-en-84-j-70-3nyt.html - 360
Posted on: December 18, 2009, 04:17:59
http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/hokuto/
Site update~! And it's a doozy too!
Also comes with more details.
Story mode is confirmed to go all the way to the final fight with Raoh.
Stages confirmed thus far
- Southern Cross (Shin)
- The Holy Mausoleum (Souther)
- Cassandra Prison (....Weigel/Uighur?)
- Hokuto Dojo (Raoh vs. Ryuuken...?)
March can't come soon enough...!
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Upon this life...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/HitomiNeko/raoh.jpg)
THERE IS NOT ONE REGRET.
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Some more screenshots...
http://www.andriasang.com/e/galleries/2009/12/25/hokutou_musou/
Posted on: December 25, 2009, 10:08:39 PM
Alright, time for another dosage of pure, unadulterated testosterone!
(http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/01/06/hokuto_musou/2132403237_view.jpg)
More images here (http://www.andriasang.com/e/galleries/2010/01/06/hokuto_musou/)
We have a definitive date for when Ken and pals are going to invade PS3s and 360s in Japan, now. March 25th.
Additionally, they confirmed that there will be indeed a "Treasure Box". We dunno what's in it yet, but Koei so nicely told us the asking for it already. 13440 yen. 8D
Stay tuned for more...!
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More screens. (http://kotaku.com/5443453/new-fist-of-the-north-star-screen-yes-theyre-already-dead/gallery/)
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Well, this isn't exactly Hokuto related, but I didn't think this deserved it's own topic, so....
http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=0&cId=3169218&p=
It's an interview with Gyuki, the boar-like Orochi officer from Musou Orochi 2. Pretty nifty.
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New Promotion Video posted. Showcases more gameplay footage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1G96q9MnV8
Also, included in all first press versions of the game will be a code that will allow you to play as Ken in his classic manga outfit.
My want for this game grows... 8B 8B
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God I want this so bad.
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DAT RACK
http://kotaku.com/5485350/this-is-a-fist-of-the-north-star-trailer-for-your-eyes
The theme is awesome, but also
**** yeah, Mother [tornado fang]ing Milliardo Peacecraft as Rei.
Rest of the cast
Katsuyuki Konishi= Ken (Kamina, LIoyd(ToS), Johann Trinity)
Mamiya=Naomi Shindoh (Cagalli)
Tomokazu Sugita = Shin (Bullet/SRW, Kyon/Haruhi)
Fumihiko Tachiki = Raoh (Kenpachi, Kratos/Tales of Symphonia)
Houko Kuwashima = Yuria (Tomoyo/Clannad, Sango/Inuyasha)
Kanae Itou = Lin (nothing really stands out career wise)
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Dat Rack indeed... Games lookin as good as ever.
Hope this has a western release. Would love to play this.
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I find it interesting that Koyasu was actually Kenshiro in the Shin HNK OVA, and now, he's perhaps in a much more fitting role. owob
Any way! Because you can never get enough manliness!
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=KOEITECMOofficial
Whole MESS of demo play vids uploaded on KT's official YT page. WATCH EM NOW, BECAUSE YOU'RE ALREADY DEAD.
Additionally, as per Koei Warriors, a remix of the series' legendary song...(hint: YOU WA SHOCK!!!!) will be in the game.
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Katsuyuki Konishi= Ken (Kamina, LIoyd(ToS), Johann Trinity)
right, choose "i lived twice as long as gai daigouji, am i cool yet?", generic hero mold #25, and RAWRKILLKILLKILL... and typo Lloyd while you're at it.
For those that care about actual good characters this guy is Volfogg, Ozma Lee, Johnathon Jostar, Grand Convoy, Captain Ginyu and Guyver 3.
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Hope this has a western release. Would love to play this.
Ditto. I'm a huge HnK fan.
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http://kotaku.com/5486831/fist-of-the-north-star-explodes-europes-guts-this-summer
Hoo boy. I think it's safe to say Its pretty definitely getting a US release if Europe's getting it.
also, I dot know if this has been posted, but here is some gameplay clips of the various characters.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJxfRYsw_ok[/youtube]
[tornado fang] yeah we get to ride Raoh's horse.
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Some body went and got the game early... 8D
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm10092780 (Ken vs. Raoh, 1st fight)
Terette (YOU WA SHOCK Instrumental) is here. Nice rock remix! ^___^
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm10088412 (Rei footage)
Seems to be a demonstration of his first Legend Stage.
If for some reason you don't have a Nico account, use this:
http://mmcafe.com/nico.html
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Oooohh... That Raoh fight was awesome. So basically, you get to fight his horse? Freaking sweet.
Toki.
The fight against Raoh himself was just chock FULL of Hokuto Shinken Ass kickin' I mean seriously, Ken was almost literally kicking Raohs ass over the place.
And then theres the fact that he's so huge that Hokuto Zankaiken hits his chest... 8D
Also, Rei playthrough was interesting. though Mamiya owned him at the end. 8D
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Mamiya prolly took him to school so badly because the guy didn't believe in BLOCKING! 8D
I'm sure Mamiya can be handful, since she's long-ranged based, but the guy basically gave her free license to steamroll his ass by blocking quiver shots with his face. 8D
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Actually, to add to that, near the end, was it just me, or did he get a bit cocky and invite it on himself? he just stood there in that corner. Were I him, I would move around a bit. (and block, of course)
Posted on: March 20, 2010, 04:27:33 AM
http://kotaku.com/5504785/expect-more-extreme-violence-when-the-fist-of-the-north-star-heads-west
MORE violent? Is that even possible?
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Sure it's possible.
But does it give the series' mood a bloody face in the process? Is it worse off for it?
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Sure it's possible.
But does it give the series' mood a bloody face in the process? Is it worse off for it?
Not really. HnK/Fist of the North Star, as a whole, is known for its over-the-top violence factor.
Any way, I guess my only real qualms boil down to two things:
1) This is a clearly transparent thing to try and woo the "God of War" crowd in America. So, really... 8D
2) Frame-rate issues. I'm playing the JP version as I speak (pretty fun, all things considered) and the game can hiccup around 30 FPS as it is. Is Koei willing to make sure that anything that they add won't make things some how worse in this area.
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well, if they are "adding more violence" then I assume they wold touchup other areas. So that it doesnt hiccup even more.
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Okay, wow, holy smokes, did not know this was in the works.
Things I'm disappointed with: No Akira Kamiya for Kenshiro and no Kenji Utsumi for Raoh.
Things I'm totally freaking pumped for: Everything else.
Snap, man. I've been wanting to see HnK be reborn in glorious Next Gen and now it's finally happening. And a friggin' Dynasty Warriors/Musou system?? That's brilliant! Well, so long as it isn't as buggy as Gundam Musou 1&2. ;)
The attention to detail is magnificent, though (IE Toki's enemies screaming "kimochi!" while dying at the hands of his Ujou-ken) and the graphics are just gorgeous...
I kinda got into nerdy fan-gasm mode for a bit, sorry. But dang this is sweet. I'm down with all the violence they deem fit to add. This is the manliest manga ever, after all.
From what I can see from some of the posts, it looks like an American release hasn't been confirmed yet, yeah? I may be mistaken, but if not then thank God for region-free next gen consoles. Even if it only makes it to Europe I'll import that junk. Just so long as they leave in an option for Japanese voices. That's really what put the nail in the coffin for me with Gundam Musou 2. Along with Amuro deciding to hurl himself at the Psycho Gundam until he died for no reason 30 flippin' times in the Hong Kong mission for Zeta Gundam mode... X( But yeah, that's another story. Who cares, if push comes to shove I'll gladly import the Japanese version.
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Well, I saw the game over at a local computer megastore, and boy, the graphics and gameplay.
Oh, and the blood. Hell yes the blood.
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Okay, wow, holy smokes, did not know this was in the works.
Things I'm disappointed with: No Akira Kamiya for Kenshiro and no Kenji Utsumi for Raoh.
Things I'm totally freaking pumped for: Everything else.
Snap, man. I've been wanting to see HnK be reborn in glorious Next Gen and now it's finally happening. And a friggin' Dynasty Warriors/Musou system?? That's brilliant! Well, so long as it isn't as buggy as Gundam Musou 1&2. ;)
The attention to detail is magnificent, though (IE Toki's enemies screaming "kimochi!" while dying at the hands of his Ujou-ken) and the graphics are just gorgeous...
I kinda got into nerdy fan-gasm mode for a bit, sorry. But dang this is sweet. I'm down with all the violence they deem fit to add. This is the manliest manga ever, after all.
From what I can see from some of the posts, it looks like an American release hasn't been confirmed yet, yeah? I may be mistaken, but if not then thank God for region-free next gen consoles. Even if it only makes it to Europe I'll import that junk. Just so long as they leave in an option for Japanese voices. That's really what put the nail in the coffin for me with Gundam Musou 2. Along with Amuro deciding to hurl himself at the Psycho Gundam until he died for no reason 30 flippin' times in the Hong Kong mission for Zeta Gundam mode... X( But yeah, that's another story. Who cares, if push comes to shove I'll gladly import the Japanese version.
Oh you can bet it will have a US release. Especially If Europe is getting it.
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The thing that makes it even sweeter for Koei is that, unlike with the Gundam Musou games, they don't have to deal with Bamco, who were arguably the biggest opponents to releasing the games in the West. The main reason W0 and Epyon ended up in the first game was to sweeten the deal for Bamco to release it in the West.
With HnK, it seems that all Koei has to deal with are the main proponents of the Hokuto-franchise, that being Hara+Buronson (original artist and writer), Torie and Coamix (CEO and company). That's gotta be a much better deal, overall.
And given how sales have been for this game in Japan, with Hokuto Musou being the best opener for the Musou brand in 5 years, and even outselling the LTD sales of the last few titles in the series? Getting Kenshiro on their side might have been the best idea Koei has had since making games based on the ROT3K setting. 8D
And with Torie claiming up and down that he wants to have more stories told on the series, but Hara is getting ready to retire after Souten no Ken (the sequel/prequel to HnK)? Something tells me that this original game was to just get people warmed up to the idea of Koei being a part of the mix for now on. I'd be all for a game that tells the story of Shuuken, the first Hokuto Shinken user and founder, who was holding it down back in the ROT3K era itself... owob
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The main reason W0 and Epyon ended up in the first game was to sweeten the deal for Bamco to release it in the West.
They need to sweeten the deal with more Tallgeese II action! 8D
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http://www.justpushstart.com/2010/06/10/tecmo-koei-reveals-e3-line-up-fist-of-the-north-star-confirmed/
Now this side of the planet can also enjoy Ken's badassery.
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Sweet. Now I dont have to buy a PS3 and import it.
I hope there aren't any licensing loopholes so that they need to remove content, like YOU WA SHOCK.
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http://www.justpushstart.com/2010/06/10/tecmo-koei-reveals-e3-line-up-fist-of-the-north-star-confirmed/
Now this side of the planet can also enjoy Ken's badassery.
Good for Koei in FINALLY having the foresight to not just attach "Warriors" to the title needlessly. That might at least do something to shake off the nasty stigma "Warriors" games have in the States. 8D
Still, it doesn't much matter. With 500,000 units already sold in Japan alone, Koei's CEO will likely get that platinum status just by selling this game in Italy and France alone. 8D
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So it IS coming out here after all? :D
I suppressed the urge to jump out of my seat and yell out YES!
Although- Am i the only one who feels that the title FoTNS: "Kens Rage" seems a rather tad bit... corny?
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I'd rather it be kept as Hokuto Musou to be honest but that's just me i suppose.
I've been avoiding all videos and everything of this game since i first heard about it (which was also the time i heard it was coming out in Europe) but this thread is making it very difficult to continue avoiding everything.
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I havent seen this here yet, so Ill drop it here.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F36IqYOz2c8[/youtube]
the E3 Hokuto Musou/ FoTNS Ken's rage trailer
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Sweet, the ATATATATATA's coming over here.
*will get later*
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Gonna bring this thread back since I just got this today.
played it up to Jagi's chapter and kicked his ass.
It's DEFINITELY as fun as it looked, and the English voices are surprisingly good. Only nitpick is that it follows the story roughly. It focuses more on the gameplay than the story. Certain parts are completely glossed over. So Rei and Mamiya go on ahead while Ken stays behind. Okay. But when the head of the Fang clan shows up with Airi, Mamiya has dropped off the face of the earth. NOWHERE to be seen. She's only mentioned when Ken goes off to find Jagi. Yknow, the "he leaves them behind" bit.
The game STARTS at the last chapter, where Ken goes to fight Raoh. And then fades to white to "tell how he got there" When the big guy shows up. But given the way the game handles story, it comes off as rather awkward.
Also, the chapter boss "fatalities" are nowhere near as awesome as they should be in some cases. Ken disposed of Jagi with the right move- but no little cutscene or anything, Jagi just explodes while reminding Ken of Raoh and Toki.
Aside from all that though, REALLY fun. Especially once you get a few new moves and skills and stuff and really get the hang of your own particular style of play.
Fun game. Story mode could have been handled a bit smoother though.
Im surprised there hasn't been a peep out of you on this game, RPM. Anyone else even get it?
Posted on: February 20, 2011, 04:42:57 AM
I guess not.
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I got it when it came out, but I have yet to really sit down and play it.
What killed the whole thing for me, was the lack of co-op without completing the whole story mode beforehand. If Gundam Musou can, why can't Hokuto? I don't care if it's a non story character or whatever. I always played the Gundam ones co-op with a friend, and I was GOING to do the same with this game, but when we discovered that it wouldn't let us until I cleared the game solo, it got shelved. Maybe I'll try it in the future some time.
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I got it when it came out, but I have yet to really sit down and play it.
What killed the whole thing for me, was the lack of co-op without completing the whole story mode beforehand. If Gundam Musou can, why can't Hokuto? I don't care if it's a non story character or whatever. I always played the Gundam ones co-op with a friend, and I was GOING to do the same with this game, but when we discovered that it wouldn't let us until I cleared the game solo, it got shelved. Maybe I'll try it in the future some time.
You only have to I believe beat Kenshiro's second stage at least to unlock Dream mode. Now what is true, is that you have to unlock characters by progressing in the story. And after that's done, you have to play through other character's Dream modes to unlock other characters. (beat Kenshiro's Dream mode to unlock Toki's, Beat Shin's to unlock Rei's, beat EVERYONE's to unlock Raoh, etc.)
Well after playing through Legend mode a few times, beating Ken, Toki, and Rei's story modes, Ive finally tackled Dream mode, and decided to use Shin, since I'd like to get myself Rei. And found it surprisingly fun. Its one of those capture the base types. theres a shitton of bases across a huge map, and you have to capture them, while also fulfilling story related objectives, like defeating certain characters, not allowing a certain teammate to be defeated, stuff like that. Come Saturday ill be able to try out Co op mode with a pal of mine, see how good that is.
Side note: Im rather disappointed that the themes for the game, Far Away and Believe You were removed from the overseas releases, Replacing them instead with stock music from the game.