Shin Hokuto Musou

Shin Hokuto Musou (真・北斗無双) is a smartphone version of the Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage saga, a musou-style action game created by Tecmo Koei for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and WII U. In it, you play as Kenshiro on his journey through a post-apocalyptic world where he confronts his brothers from Hokuto Shinken, as well as other characters from the popular manganime, including Shin, Toki, Yuria, and many others.

Following the plot written by Tetsuo Hara and Buronson, you can unlock characters through the usual gacha system. You can also level up with the rewards you earn in different game modes. As is typical in this type of MMO, special seasonal events and daily tasks revolve around a central thread with a main mission.

As for controls, this is a third-person action game where you kill waves of enemies on each level. To do so, you'll need to use your special abilities, ideally killing several enemies at once. In fact, that's actually the main aim of this subgenre, in which one player fights against hundreds of others.

Shin Hokuto Musou is a fantastic game, especially for anyone who likes The Fist of the North Star. It's an interesting musou with high-quality 3D graphics, thanks largely to the fact that they're borrowed from more commercial titles already available on the console.

Introduction

Shin Hokuto Musou is a hack-and-slash action game developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo. It is a spin-off of the Fist of the North Star franchise, based on the manga and anime series of the same name. The game was released in Japan on March 8, 2018, for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Gameplay

Shin Hokuto Musou features gameplay similar to other games in the Musou series. Players control one of several playable characters and engage in large-scale battles against hundreds of enemy soldiers. The game features a variety of combat moves and special abilities, including the signature Hokuto Shinken techniques.

Characters

The game features a roster of 16 playable characters, including Kenshiro, Raoh, Toki, and Jagi. Each character has their own unique fighting style and abilities.

Story

The story of Shin Hokuto Musou is a retelling of the original Fist of the North Star manga and anime series. The game follows Kenshiro's journey as he travels through a post-apocalyptic world, fighting against evil warlords and seeking revenge for the death of his beloved Julia.

Graphics

Shin Hokuto Musou features cel-shaded graphics that are faithful to the original anime series. The game's environments are detailed and varied, and the character models are well-animated.

Reception

Shin Hokuto Musou received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its faithful adaptation of the source material, its fun and engaging gameplay, and its impressive graphics. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive missions and lack of innovation.

Legacy

Shin Hokuto Musou is a successful spin-off of the Fist of the North Star franchise. The game has sold over 1 million copies worldwide and has received several awards. The game has also spawned a sequel, Hokuto Musou: Legends ReVIVE, which was released in 2020.