This is a RPG set in the universe of the animé series Hokuto no Ken, known outside of Japan as Fist of the North Star. You, the nameless young hero, return to your home village after a prolonged absence, only to find out that a mysterious evil has been plaguing it, and everybody need his … Read more
This RPG is based on the animé series Hokuto no Ken, a.k.a. Fist of the North Star. In 1999, a demonic attack caused devastated the human population. In order to re-build the ruined world and to survive in a struggle against demon lords and their minions, mankind needs the power of the Northern Star. You … Read more
This is a platform “beat-’em-up” game based on the animé series Hokuto no Ken. According to the story mentioned in the manual, Kenshirou, the main character, has to save the people from the evil Emperor Heaven. The game itself, however, features no story whatsoever, but a lot of platform action instead. You have to run … Read more
This is a side-scrolling Beat-‘Em-Up based on the animé series of the same name. You control Kenshirou, the series’ main character, trying to rescue your girlfriend Julia. Advancing from right to left, you’ll notice various doors you can enter. At some of those doors you’ll see Julia’s image that will point out the correct way … Read more
In Yuji Horii’s follow-up to The Portopia Serial Murder Case, you once again play as a Tokyo police detective charged with solving a mysterious murder. This time, your initial investigation of a dead body found floating in Tokyo Bay quickly leads you to follow the trail of clues to Hokkaido. There, assisted by local police … Read more
You play a soldier with a bionic arm that extends and contracts. Your arm allows you to grab on to fixed objects to swing around and climb up levels — no jumping allowed! The arm also grabs opponents and pull them towards you. Your mission is to infiltrate the enemy fortress, find your missing comrade, … Read more
Hissatsu Shigotonin roughly translates to Deadly Work People. I found this name to be pretty strange, but once I started understanding what this game was all about, it made sense. It was released December 15, 1990 exclusively in Japan for the Famicom. It turns out Hissatsu Shigotonin is actually biased off of the popular Japanese … Read more
Hissatsu Doujou Yaburi is an RPG – beat-’em-up hybrid that casts you as a novice martial artist that sets out to roam the ancient Chinese countryside in order to hone his skills and earn fame and fortune. Starting from your village, you must explore your surroundings by walking and jumping across the land in simple … Read more
Hiryu no Ken Special: Fighting Wars is a mixed fighting game for the Famicom. It focuses on tournament-style fighting, with characters from a wide variety of technical fighting backgrounds. This gives you the option of going with a fighting style that you prefer or find interesting. Japanese wrestling superstar Jushin Thunder Liger appears as a … Read more
This game in the series focuses on five warriors who set out on their quest to defeat an evil force. The fighting system in the Hiryu no Ken games is unique since it involves hitting/defending targets on your enemy or yourself, and that is the only way to carry out many of the battles.