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The basic controls and mission system are the same as most ''[[Dynasty Warriors 2|Warriors]]'' titles. Players can also evade like the characters in the ''[[Samurai Warriors (series)|Samurai Warriors]]'' series. While a K.O count is still present, enemies don't necessarily swarm the players and appear in certain sections within an area. Enemies are killed in a similar manner as the original comic, including the series' unique death cries, blood, and exploding bodies.

*Another skill available to each character is the ''Mus'ō Ranbu'', which is a special finishing blow that can only be used against weakened opponents in duels. During the sequence, players will need to input buttons that flash on the screen to pummel their foe with ''Fist of The North Star'' flare. The feature is executed in a similar manner as Duels in ''[[Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2]]'', except that players need to input a longer series of button combinations for a successful finish. Making a mistake restores some of the opponent's health as punishment.

Similar to the ''[[Dynasty Warriors: Gundam]]'' titles, this is the story segment which faithfully follows the original source material. The official mode follows the first arc of the series, starting with Kenshiro's beginnings until he faces Raoh for the right of successor. Kenshiro, Rei, Mamiya, Toki, and Raoh can be played in this mode.

It was originally announced as a "mystery title" during the 2009 Tokyo Game Show and was publicly unveiled during a staged media event on October 14, 2009 (broadcast live to the Japanese movie site, [[Nico Nico Douga]]). Its story and characters are based on the famous Japanese comic and anime ''Fist of the North Star''. Tetsuo Hara and Yoshiyuki Okamura, the illustrator and writer of the original comic, have expressed their support and enthusiasm for the title.

[[Hisashi Koinuma]], the game's producer says that the staff aims to create a "new realistic feel" for the ''Fist of the North Star'' series while still being faithful to the original's roots. During this process, he remarked his concerns for the characters' body structure, muscles, and other minute details (such as perfecting the model for Raoh's wrinkled forehead). He notes that the official mode for this title carries more action adventure tones than other ''Warriors'' titles thus far yet gave his assurance that ''Warriors'' fans can easily feel at home in the game's original story mode. He personally spoke his thoughts regarding the game at Yodobashi-Akiba, Biccamera Yurakucho, and Biccamera Ikebukuro on March 22 and March 25. He also played a rock-paper-scissor game for attendants, the winner of the crowd obtaining an original T-shirt signed by the game's voice actors.

Female Jpop artist [[wikipedia:Nana Tanimura|Nana Tanimura]] performed two theme songs for the game, "FAR AWAY" and "Believe You" during the October 14, 2009 press event. It will be used during promotional videos and will be used during the game. Tanimura herself dresses up as the game versions of Yuria and Mamiya while performing these songs in live Koei sponsored events. The single, titled "[[FAR AWAY/Believe you]]", which contains both songs, is released on March 24, 2010.

The first opening song of the Fist of the North Star anime, "Ai wo Torimodose!!", can also be heard in the game as background music. It will be given a special [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] arrangement for the game and will play during important events.