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The {{nihongo|'''''Hokuto no Ken'''''|北斗の拳}} video game by Banpresto is a graphic adventure game originally released in Japan for the [[wikipedia:Sega Saturn|Sega Saturn]] on December 22, 1995. A [[wikipedia:PlayStation|PlayStation]] port was released on August 30, 1996.
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|released = December 22, 1995 (SS)<br>August 30, 1996 (PS)
|genre = [[wikipedia:Adventure game|Graphic Adventure]]
|modes = [[wikipedia:Single player|Single player]], [[wikipedia:Multiplayer|2-player competitive]]
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|platforms = [[wikipedia:Sega Saturn|Sega Saturn]], [[wikipedia:PlayStation|PlayStation]]
|media = [[wikipedia:CD-ROM|CD-ROM]]
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The {{nihongo|'''''Hokuto no Ken'''''|北斗の拳}} video game by Banpresto is a graphic adventure game originally released in Japan for the [[wikipedia:Sega Saturn|Sega Saturn]] on December 22, 1995. A [[wikipedia:PlayStation|PlayStation]] port was released on August 30, 1996. The story of this game is set after the original manga but appears to follow an alternate timeline, since characters like Toki and Ryuken (who died in the source material) are still alive. The game also pays homage to the original ''Hokuto no Ken'', with duplicate characters and events lifted straight from the series.


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Kenshiro===
===Kenshiro===
[[Kenshiro]] - The Savior of Century's End, who is called upon by the fate of a turbulent era! The successor of [[Hokuto Shin Ken]], an assassination art carrying a 4,000-year-old history. He stands once again for the sake of the turbulent age caused by the Dark Hokuto.
:va: [[Akira Kamiya]]
 
[[Kenshiro]]: The Savior of Century's End, who is called upon by the fate of a turbulent era! The successor of [[Hokuto Shin Ken]], an assassination art carrying a 4,000{{sic}} year-old history. He stands once again for the sake of the turbulent age caused by the [[Hokuto Mumyō Ken|Dark Hokuto]].
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width: 700px;
! scope="row"|Technique (Japanese)
! scope="col"|Romaji
! scope="col"|Translation
! scope="col"|Execution
|-
|蹴り
|Keri
|Kick
|A Attack
|-
|連続蹴り
|Renzoku Geri
|Consecutive Kicks
|A Attack
|-
|岩山両斬波
|Ganzan Ryozan Ha
|Rocky Mountain Splitting Wave
|B Attack
|-
|北斗百裂拳
|Hyaku Retsu Ken
|100 Split Fists
|B Attack
|-
|北斗千手壊拳
|Senju Kai Ken
|1000 Hand Demolition Fist
|B Attack
|-
|北斗七死騎兵斬
|Shichi Shi Kihei Zan
|Seven Death Cavalry Kill
|B Attack
|-
|北斗七死星点
|Shichi Shi Sei Ten
|Seven Death Star Points
|B Attack
|-
|北斗剛掌波
|Go Sho Ha
|Sturdy Palm Wave
|C Attack
|-
|天将奔烈
|Tensho Honretsu
|Heavens Command Run Furious
|C Attack
|-
|受け
|Uke
|Catch
|C Defense
|-
|天破活殺
|Tenha Katsu Satsu
|Heaven Break Lively Kill
|D Attack
|-
|見切り
|Mikiri
|Forsake
|D Defense
|-
|空極流舞
|Kukyoku Ryu Bu
|Empty Ultimate Flowing Dance
|D Defense
|-
|受け回復
|Uke Kaifuku
|Catch and Recover
|D Recovery
|-
|無想転生
|Muso Tensei
|Nothingness Concept Reincarnation
|D Secret Art 1
|-
|飛翔白麗
|Hisho Hakurei
|Soaring White Loveliness
|D Secret Art 2 (after defeating Zaki)
|-
|天空剣波
|Tenku Kenha
|Sky Blade Wave
|D Secret Art 3 (after defeating Gyaran)
|-
|黄光刹斬
|Ogon Setsu Zan
|Yellow Light Temple Kill
|D Secret Art 4 (after defeating Misshu)
|-
|暗琉天破
|Anryu Tenpa
|Dark Lapis Lazuli Heaven Break
|D Secret Art 5 (after defeating Hoshimu)
|-
|呼雲流栄拳
|
Koun Ryuei Ken
|Calling Cloud Flowing Glory Fist
|D Secret Art 6 (after defeating Ujou)
|-
|闘勁呼法
|Tokei Koho
|Fight Strong Call Method
|D Secret Art 7 (after defeating Toki), increases the speed of Kenshiro's Kiai gauge
|}
 
===Jado===
===Jado===
[[File:JadoSaturn.gif|right|50px]]
[[File:JadoSaturn.gif|thumb|100px|right|Jado]]
{{nihongo|Jado|ジャド}} - The cruel assassin commander of {{nihongo|''Hokuto Mumyō Ken''|北斗無明拳||"Big Dipper [[wikipedia:Avidyā|Avidyā]] Fist"}} who came to kidnap [[Lin]]. A loyal underling of Zen-oh who stands before Kenshiro's way.
:va: [[Masaharu Satō]]
[[Jado]] (ジャド): The cruel assassin commander of {{nihongo|''Hokuto Mumyō Ken''|北斗無明拳||"Big Dipper [[wikipedia:Avidyā|Avidyā]] Fist"}} who came to kidnap [[Lin]]. A loyal underling of Zen-oh who stands before Kenshiro's way.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width: 700px;
! scope="row"|Technique (Japanese)
! scope="col"|Romaji
! scope="col"|Translation
! scope="col"|Execution
|-
|拳
|Kobushi
|Punch
|A Attack
|-
|二段蹴り
|Ni-dan Geri
|Two-Step Kick
|A Attack
|-
|飛び蹴り
|Tobi Geri
|Flying Kick
|B Attack
|-
|暗転獄裂弾
|Antengoku Retsudan
|Dimming Hell Tear Snap
|C Attack
|-
|受け
|Uke
|Catch
|D Defense
|}


===Zaki===
===Zaki===
[[Image:Zaki.gif|right|30px]]{{nihongo|Zaki|ザキ}} - The successor of [[Nanto Suichō Ken]], which is said to be the most magnificent among the 108 sects of [[Nanto Sei Ken|Nanto]], a dance that is as magnificent as a swan. She carries the destiny of the Star of Justice like Rei before her.
[[Image:Zaki.gif|thumb|75px|right|Zaki]]
:va: [[w:c:kinnikuman:Michie Tomizawa|Michie Tomizawa]]
[[Zaki]] (ザキ): The successor of [[Nanto Suichō Ken]], which is said to be the most magnificent among the 108 sects of [[Nanto Sei Ken|Nanto]], a dance that is as magnificent as a swan. She carries the destiny of the Star of Justice like Rei before her.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width: 700px;
! scope="row"|Technique (Japanese)
! scope="col"|Romaji
! scope="col"|Translation
! scope="col"|Execution
|-
|南斗水鳥拳
|Suicho Ken
|Waterfowl Fist
|A Attack
|-
|南斗獄屠拳
|Gokuto Ken
|Hell Slaughter Fist
|B Attack
|-
|飛燕流舞
|Hien Ryubu
|Flying Swallow Flowing Dance
|C Attack
|-
|避け
|Sake
|Avoid
|C Defense
|-
|飛翔白麗
|Hisho Hakurei
|Soaring White Loveliness
|D Secret Art
|-
|避け回復
|Sake Kaifuku
|Avoid and Recover
|D Recovery
|}


===Gyaran===
===Gyaran===
{{nihongo|Gyaran|ギャラン}} - The Lone Pole Star of Nanto. The orphaned son of [[Souther]] the Holy Emperor, as well as the founder of {{nihongo|''Nanto Gashō Ken''|南斗牙猩拳||"South Dipper Fanged Oragutan Fist"}}. He draws his fangs at Hokuto Shinken in an era where the dignity of Nanto is once again thrown away, being worshiped as a second fiddle to Hokuto.
:va: [[Nobuyuki Hiyama]]
[[Gyaran]] (ギャラン): The Lone Pole Star of Nanto. The orphaned son of [[Souther]] the Holy Emperor, as well as the founder of {{nihongo|''Nanto Gashō Ken''|南斗牙猩拳||"South Dipper Fanged Oragutan Fist"}}. He draws his fangs at Hokuto Shinken in an era where the dignity of Nanto is once again thrown away, being worshiped as a second fiddle to Hokuto.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width: 700px;
! scope="row"|Technique (Japanese)
! scope="col"|Romaji
! scope="col"|Translation
! scope="col"|Execution
|-
|蹴り
|Keri
|Kick
|A Attack
|-
|連続蹴り
|Renzoku Geri
|Consecutive Kicks
|A Attack
|-
|牙猩拳
|Gasho Ken
|Fanged Orangutan Fist
|B Attack
|-
|空烈閃
|Ku Retsu Sen
|Empty Violent Flash
|C Attack
|-
|受け
|Uke
|Catch
|C Defense
|-
|十字断
|Juji Dan
|Cross Cut
|D Attack
|-
|避け
|Sake
|Avoid
|D Defense
|-
|受け回復
|Uke Kaifuku
|Catch & Recover
|D Recovery
|-
|天空剣波
|Tenku Kenha
|Sky Blade Wave
|D Secret Art
|}


===Misshu===
===Misshu===
{{nihongo|Misshu|ミッシュ}} - The Successor of [[Gento Kō Ken]], a martial art that destroys on a cellular level, who inherited the Golden Light. The posthumous son of [[Falco]].
:va: [[Toshiyuki Morikawa]]
[[Misshu]] (ミッシュ): The Successor of [[Gento Kō Ken]], a martial art that destroys on a cellular level, who inherited the Golden Light. The posthumous son of [[Falco]].
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width: 700px;
! scope="row"|Technique (Japanese)
! scope="col"|Romaji
! scope="col"|Translation
! scope="col"|Execution
|-
|拳
|Kobushi
|Punch
|A Attack
|-
|蹴り
|Keri
|Kick
|A Attack
|-
|連拳
|Renken
|Connecting Punches
|B Attack
|-
|連続蹴り
|Renzoku Geri
|Consecutive Kicks
|B Attack
|-
|流輪光斬
|Ryuu Rin Ko Zan
|Flowing Ring Light Kill
|B Attack
|-
|百華弾
|Hyaku Ka Dan
|100 Luster Bullets
|C Attack
|-
|猛天掌
|Moutensho
|Wild Heaven Palm
|C Attack
|-
|受け
|Uke
|Catch
|C Defense
|-
|衝の輪
|Sho no Rin
|Circle of Thrust
|D Attack
|-
|避け
|Sake
|Avoid
|D Defense
|-
|受け回復
|Uke Kaifuku
|Catch & Recover
|D Recovery
|-
|黄光刹斬
|Ogon Setsu Zan
|Yellow Light Temple Kill
|D Secret Art
|}


===Hoshimu===
===Hoshimu===
{{nihongo|Hoshimu|ホシム}} -  A descendant of the [[Hokuto Sōke]] who is a successor of [[Hokuto Ryū Ken]], an art which felled to evil ways. Tainted by the path of evil after succumbing to the Evil Fighting Aura, his art has rejected the Hokuto name and now calls itself {{nihongo|''Madō Ryū Ken''|魔導琉拳||"Magic Shining Stone Fist"}}
:va: [[Kōji Totani]]
[[Hoshimu]] (ホシム): A descendant of the [[Hokuto Sōke]] bloodline who has mastered the style of [[Hokuto Ryū Ken]], an art which felled to evil ways. Tainted by the path of evil after succumbing to the Evil Fighting Aura, he now rejects the Hokuto name and calls his art {{nihongo|''Madō Ryū Ken''|魔導琉拳||"Sorcery Stone Fist"}}
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width: 700px;
! scope="row"|Technique (Japanese)
! scope="col"|Romaji
! scope="col"|Translation
! scope="col"|Execution
|-
|<span lang="JA" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "MS Mincho";">斬風燕破</span>
|Zanpu En Pa
|Killing manner Swallow Break
|A Attack
|-
|暗琉霏破
|Anryuu Hiha
|Dark Lapis Lazuli Falling Break
|B Attack
|-
|白羅滅精
|Hakura Metsusei
|White Gauze Destroy Purity
|C Attack
|-
|凄妙弾烈
|Seimyo Danretsu
|Weird Strange Violent Snap
|C Attack
|-
|受け
|Uke
|Catch
|C Defense
|-
|暗琉天破
|Anryu Tenpa
|Dark Lapis Lazuli Heaven Break
|D Secret Art
|-
|仙気雷弾
|Senki Raidan
|Wizard Spirit Lightning Bolt
|D Defense
|-
|受け回復
|Uke Kaifuku
|Catch & Recover
|D Recovery
|-
|魔神暗琉天破
|Majin Anryu Tenpa
|Evil God Dark Lapis Lazuli Heavens Break
|D Attack
|}


===Shelga===
===Shelga===
{{nihongo|Shelga of the Mountains|山のシェルガ|Yama no Sheruga}} - A man who carries the destiny of the Mountain Star of the New Five Chariots, he is as unshakable as a mountain. His fists crushes all with his overwhelming strength.
[[Shelga]] of the Mountains (山のシェルガ, ''Yama no Sheruga''): A man who carries the destiny of the Mountain Star of the New Five Chariots, he is as unshakable as a mountain. His fists crushes all with his overwhelming strength.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width: 700px;
! scope="row"|Technique (Japanese)
! scope="col"|Romaji
! scope="col"|Translation
! scope="col"|Execution
|-
|拳
|Kobushi
|Punch
|A Attack
|-
|蹴り
|Keri
|Kick
|B Attack
|-
|手刀
|Shuto
|Hand Knife Chop
|C Attack
|-
|受け
|Uke
|Catch
|C Defense
|-
|五車破岩撃
|Gosha Hagan Geki
|Five Wheel Rip Mountain Attack
|D Attack
|-
|受け回復
|Uke Kaifuku
|Catch and Recover
|D Recovery
|}


===Ujou===
===Ujo===
{{nihongo|Ujou of the Clouds|雲のウジョー|Kumo no Ujō}} - A man who carries the destiny of the Cloud Star of the New Five Chariots, as free-spirited as the clouds. Like a flowing cloud, he uses a self-styled martial art shaped by his free-will.
:va: [[Bin Shimada]]
[[Ujo]] of the Clouds (雲のウジョー, ''Kumo no Ujō''): A man who carries the destiny of the Cloud Star of the New Five Chariots, as free-spirited as the clouds. Like a flowing cloud, he uses a self-styled martial art shaped by his free-will.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width: 700px;
! scope="row"|Technique (Japanese)
! scope="col"|Romaji
! scope="col"|Translation
! scope="col"|Execution
|-
|蹴り
|Keri
|Kick
|A Attack
|-
|三連蹴り
|Sanren Geri
|Three Connecting Kicks
|B Attack
|-
|連続蹴り
|Renzoku Geri
|Consecutive Kicks
|B Attack
|-
|撃壁背水掌
|Gekiheki Haisui Sho
|Attack Wall Rebel Water Palm
|C Attack
|-
|受け
|Uke
|Catch
|C Defense
|-
|呼雲流栄拳
|Koun Ryuei Ken
|Invite Cloud Flow Glory Fist
|D Secret Art
|-
|避け
|Sake
|Avoid
|D Defense
|-
|受け回復
|Uke Kaifuku
|Catch and Recover
|D Recovery
|}


===The Masked General===
===Kamen no Sho===
[[Image:TokiSaturn.gif|right|40px]]{{nihongo|The Masked General|仮面の将|Kamen no Shō}} - Before Kenshiro stands a mysterious Hokuto fighter. The true identity of this masked master of Hokuto Shin Ken is [[Toki]].
[[Image:TokiSaturn.gif|thumb|right|100px|The Masked General.]]
:va: [[Takaya Hashi]]
{{nihongo|[[Toki|Kamen no Shō]]|仮面の将,|Masked General}}: Before Kenshiro stands a mysterious Hokuto fighter.  
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width: 700px;
! scope="row"|Technique (Japanese)
! scope="col"|Romaji
! scope="col"|Translation
! scope="col"|Execution
|-
|蹴り
|Keri
|Kick
|A Attack
|-
|連続蹴り
|Renzoku Geri
|Consecutive Kicks
|A Attack
|-
|岩山両斬波
|Ganzan Ryozan Pa
|Wave Splits Rocky Mountains
|B Attack
|-
|北斗百裂拳
|Hyaku Retsu Ken
|100 Split Fists
|B Attack
|-
|北斗千手壊拳
|Senju Kai Ken
|1000 Hand Demolition Fist
|B Attack
|-
|北斗七死騎兵斬
|Shichishi Kihei Zan
|7 Death Cavalry Kill
|B Attack
|-
|北斗七死星点
|Shichishi Sei Ten
|7 Death Star Points
|B Attack
|-
|天翔百裂拳
|Tensho Hyaku Retsu Ken
|Heavens Soar 100 Split Fists
|C Attack
|-
|空極流舞
|Kukyoku Ryu Bu
|Empty Ultimate Flowing Dance
|C Defense
|-
|北斗剛掌波
|Gosho Ha
|Sturdy Palm Wave
|D Attack
|-
|闘勁呼法
|Tokei Koho
|Fight Strong Call Method
|D Secret Art, increases the speed of Toki's Kiai gauge.
|-
|回復空極流舞
|Kaifuku Kukyoku Ryu Bu
|Recovery Empty Ultimate Flowing Dance
|D Recovery
|}


===Zen-oh===
===Zen-Oh===
[[Image:Zenou.gif|right|50px]]{{nihongo|Zen-oh|ゼンオウ|Zen'ō}} - The Successor of {{nihongo|''Hokuto Mumyō Ken''|北斗無明拳||"Big Dipper Avidya Fist"}}, a dark art of deceased light which branched off from Hokuto Shin Ken thousands of years ago. Before Kenshiro lies a world shrouded in darkness. This mighty adversary will prove to be difficult to defeat, as long as all of Kenshiro's techniques remain ineffective against him.
[[Image:Zenou.gif|thumb|right|100px|Zen-oh]]
:va: [[Kenji Utsumi]]
[[Zen-Oh]] (ゼンオウ, ''Zen'ō''): The Successor of {{nihongo|''Hokuto Mumyō Ken''|北斗無明拳||"Big Dipper [[wikipedia:Avidyā|Avidyā]] Fist"}}, a dark art of deceased light which branched off from Hokuto Shin Ken thousands of years ago. Before Kenshiro lies a world shrouded in darkness. This mighty adversary will prove to be difficult to defeat, as long as all of Kenshiro's techniques remain ineffective against him.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width: 700px;
! scope="row"|Technique (Japanese)
! scope="col"|Romaji
! scope="col"|Translation
! scope="col"|Execution
|-
|蹴り
|Keri
|Kick
|A Attack
|-
|連続蹴り
|Renzoku Geri
|Consecutive Kicks
|A Attack
|-
|惨壊拳
|Zankai Ken
|Harsh Demolition Fist
|B Attack
|-
|虚血針
|Koketsu Shin
|Crack Blood Stinger
|C Attack
|-
|受け
|Uke
|Catch
|C Defense
|-
|仰明哭王破
|Gyoumei Kokuo Ha
|Light Seeking Wail King Rip
|D Attack
|-
|逆華弾
|Gyakka Dan
|Inverted Shining Snap
|D Attack
|-
|空極凄舞
|Kukyoku Sei Bu
|Ultimate Emptyness Horrible Dance
|D Defense
|-
|暗斬波
|Anzan Pa
|Darkness Kill Wave
|D Attack
|-
|無明脈
|Mumyou Myaku
|No Light Pulse
|D Recovery
|}


===Others===
===Others===
* [[Lin]]
* [[Lin]] (va [[Miina Tominaga]])
* [[Bat]]
* [[Bat]] (va [[Keiichi Nanba]])
* [[Mamiya]]
* [[Ryūken]]
* [[Myū]]
* [[Mamiya]] (va [[Toshiko Fujita]])
* [[Jūkei]]
* [[Myū]] (va [[Kuniko Koguchi]])
* [[Kuroyasha]]
* [[Jūkei]] (va [[Kōhei Miyauchi]])
* [[Lui]]
* [[Kuroyasha]] (va [[Shigeru Chiba]])
* [[Rihaku]]
* [[Lui]] (va [[Yoshino Takamori]])
* [[Kokuō]]
* [[Rihaku]] (va [[Takeshi Aono]])
* {{nihongo|Zepia|ゼピア}}
* [[Kokuō|Koku-Oh]]
* {{nihongo|Zanosu|ザノス}}
* [[Zepia]] (ゼピア) (va [[Bin Shimada]])
* {{nihongo|Barebi|バレビ}}
* {{nihongo|[[Zanos]]|ザノス|Zanosu}} (va [[Yoshio Kawai]])
* {{nihongo|Reika|レイカ}}
* {{nihongo|[[Barebi]]|バレビ}} (va [[Masato Hirano]])
* {{nihongo|Gai|ガイ}}
* {{nihongo|[[Reika]]|レイカ}} (va [[Kazue Ikura]])
* {{nihongo|Goache of the Flames|炎のガッシュ|Honō no Gasshu}}
* {{nihongo|[[Guy]]|ガイ}}
* {{nihongo|Dan of the Wind|風のダン|Kaze no Dan}}
* [[Gasshu]] of the Flames (炎のガッシュ, ''Honō no Gasshu'')
* {{nihongo|Zeeza|ジーザ|Jiiza}}
* [[Dan (Nanto Shin Gosha Sei)|Dan]] of the Wind (風のダン, ''Kaze no Dan'')
* {{nihongo|Zeshin|ゼシン}}
* {{nihongo|[[Zeeza]]|ジーザ|Jīza}} (va [[Hideyuki Hori]])
* {{nihongo|Genkai|ゲンカイ}}
* {{nihongo|[[Zeshin]]|ゼシン}}
* {{nihongo|[[Genkai]]|ゲンカイ}}
 
==Version differences==
* The PlayStation version removes all the text-only conversations with NPCs that were in the Sega Saturn version, along with the walking segments between cutscenes and battles. However, it allows mirror matches in the 2-player versus mode.
 
==Videos==
<gallery>
Saturn Longplay 059 Hokuto No Ken
</gallery>


==External Links==
==External Links==
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*[http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/home/573006.html Playstation GameFAQs]
*[http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/home/573006.html Playstation GameFAQs]
*[http://webspace.webring.com/people/qe/evan1975/psx/hnkpsx.html Hokuto Renkitoza FAQ]
*[http://webspace.webring.com/people/qe/evan1975/psx/hnkpsx.html Hokuto Renkitoza FAQ]
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Latest revision as of 17:45, 30 May 2020


The Hokuto no Ken (北斗の拳) video game by Banpresto is a graphic adventure game originally released in Japan for the Sega Saturn on December 22, 1995. A PlayStation port was released on August 30, 1996. The story of this game is set after the original manga but appears to follow an alternate timeline, since characters like Toki and Ryuken (who died in the source material) are still alive. The game also pays homage to the original Hokuto no Ken, with duplicate characters and events lifted straight from the series.

Hokuto no Ken

Developer(s) Banpresto
Publisher(s) Banpresto
Platform(s) Sega Saturn, PlayStation
Release date(s) December 22, 1995 (SS)
August 30, 1996 (PS)
Genre(s) Graphic Adventure
Mode(s) Single player, 2-player competitive
Media CD-ROM
Input methods Controller

CharactersEdit

KenshiroEdit

va: Akira Kamiya

Kenshiro: The Savior of Century's End, who is called upon by the fate of a turbulent era! The successor of Hokuto Shin Ken, an assassination art carrying a 4,000 [sic] year-old history. He stands once again for the sake of the turbulent age caused by the Dark Hokuto.

Technique (Japanese) Romaji Translation Execution
蹴り Keri Kick A Attack
連続蹴り Renzoku Geri Consecutive Kicks A Attack
岩山両斬波 Ganzan Ryozan Ha Rocky Mountain Splitting Wave B Attack
北斗百裂拳 Hyaku Retsu Ken 100 Split Fists B Attack
北斗千手壊拳 Senju Kai Ken 1000 Hand Demolition Fist B Attack
北斗七死騎兵斬 Shichi Shi Kihei Zan Seven Death Cavalry Kill B Attack
北斗七死星点 Shichi Shi Sei Ten Seven Death Star Points B Attack
北斗剛掌波 Go Sho Ha Sturdy Palm Wave C Attack
天将奔烈 Tensho Honretsu Heavens Command Run Furious C Attack
受け Uke Catch C Defense
天破活殺 Tenha Katsu Satsu Heaven Break Lively Kill D Attack
見切り Mikiri Forsake D Defense
空極流舞 Kukyoku Ryu Bu Empty Ultimate Flowing Dance D Defense
受け回復 Uke Kaifuku Catch and Recover D Recovery
無想転生 Muso Tensei Nothingness Concept Reincarnation D Secret Art 1
飛翔白麗 Hisho Hakurei Soaring White Loveliness D Secret Art 2 (after defeating Zaki)
天空剣波 Tenku Kenha Sky Blade Wave D Secret Art 3 (after defeating Gyaran)
黄光刹斬 Ogon Setsu Zan Yellow Light Temple Kill D Secret Art 4 (after defeating Misshu)
暗琉天破 Anryu Tenpa Dark Lapis Lazuli Heaven Break D Secret Art 5 (after defeating Hoshimu)
呼雲流栄拳

Koun Ryuei Ken

Calling Cloud Flowing Glory Fist D Secret Art 6 (after defeating Ujou)
闘勁呼法 Tokei Koho Fight Strong Call Method D Secret Art 7 (after defeating Toki), increases the speed of Kenshiro's Kiai gauge

JadoEdit

 
Jado
va: Masaharu Satō

Jado (ジャド): The cruel assassin commander of Hokuto Mumyō Ken (北斗無明拳, "Big Dipper Avidyā Fist") who came to kidnap Lin. A loyal underling of Zen-oh who stands before Kenshiro's way.

Technique (Japanese) Romaji Translation Execution
拳 Kobushi Punch A Attack
二段蹴り Ni-dan Geri Two-Step Kick A Attack
飛び蹴り Tobi Geri Flying Kick B Attack
暗転獄裂弾 Antengoku Retsudan Dimming Hell Tear Snap C Attack
受け Uke Catch D Defense

ZakiEdit

 
Zaki
va: Michie Tomizawa

Zaki (ザキ): The successor of Nanto Suichō Ken, which is said to be the most magnificent among the 108 sects of Nanto, a dance that is as magnificent as a swan. She carries the destiny of the Star of Justice like Rei before her.

Technique (Japanese) Romaji Translation Execution
南斗水鳥拳 Suicho Ken Waterfowl Fist A Attack
南斗獄屠拳 Gokuto Ken Hell Slaughter Fist B Attack
飛燕流舞 Hien Ryubu Flying Swallow Flowing Dance C Attack
避け Sake Avoid C Defense
飛翔白麗 Hisho Hakurei Soaring White Loveliness D Secret Art
避け回復 Sake Kaifuku Avoid and Recover D Recovery

GyaranEdit

va: Nobuyuki Hiyama

Gyaran (ギャラン): The Lone Pole Star of Nanto. The orphaned son of Souther the Holy Emperor, as well as the founder of Nanto Gashō Ken (南斗牙猩拳, "South Dipper Fanged Oragutan Fist"). He draws his fangs at Hokuto Shinken in an era where the dignity of Nanto is once again thrown away, being worshiped as a second fiddle to Hokuto.

Technique (Japanese) Romaji Translation Execution
蹴り Keri Kick A Attack
連続蹴り Renzoku Geri Consecutive Kicks A Attack
牙猩拳 Gasho Ken Fanged Orangutan Fist B Attack
空烈閃 Ku Retsu Sen Empty Violent Flash C Attack
受け Uke Catch C Defense
十字断 Juji Dan Cross Cut D Attack
避け Sake Avoid D Defense
受け回復 Uke Kaifuku Catch & Recover D Recovery
天空剣波 Tenku Kenha Sky Blade Wave D Secret Art

MisshuEdit

va: Toshiyuki Morikawa

Misshu (ミッシュ): The Successor of Gento Kō Ken, a martial art that destroys on a cellular level, who inherited the Golden Light. The posthumous son of Falco.

Technique (Japanese) Romaji Translation Execution
拳 Kobushi Punch A Attack
蹴り Keri Kick A Attack
連拳 Renken Connecting Punches B Attack
連続蹴り Renzoku Geri Consecutive Kicks B Attack
流輪光斬 Ryuu Rin Ko Zan Flowing Ring Light Kill B Attack
百華弾 Hyaku Ka Dan 100 Luster Bullets C Attack
猛天掌 Moutensho Wild Heaven Palm C Attack
受け Uke Catch C Defense
衝の輪 Sho no Rin Circle of Thrust D Attack
避け Sake Avoid D Defense
受け回復 Uke Kaifuku Catch & Recover D Recovery
黄光刹斬 Ogon Setsu Zan Yellow Light Temple Kill D Secret Art

HoshimuEdit

va: Kōji Totani

Hoshimu (ホシム): A descendant of the Hokuto Sōke bloodline who has mastered the style of Hokuto Ryū Ken, an art which felled to evil ways. Tainted by the path of evil after succumbing to the Evil Fighting Aura, he now rejects the Hokuto name and calls his art Madō Ryū Ken (魔導琉拳, "Sorcery Stone Fist")

Technique (Japanese) Romaji Translation Execution
斬風燕破 Zanpu En Pa Killing manner Swallow Break A Attack
暗琉霏破 Anryuu Hiha Dark Lapis Lazuli Falling Break B Attack
白羅滅精 Hakura Metsusei White Gauze Destroy Purity C Attack
凄妙弾烈 Seimyo Danretsu Weird Strange Violent Snap C Attack
受け Uke Catch C Defense
暗琉天破 Anryu Tenpa Dark Lapis Lazuli Heaven Break D Secret Art
仙気雷弾 Senki Raidan Wizard Spirit Lightning Bolt D Defense
受け回復 Uke Kaifuku Catch & Recover D Recovery
魔神暗琉天破 Majin Anryu Tenpa Evil God Dark Lapis Lazuli Heavens Break D Attack

ShelgaEdit

Shelga of the Mountains (山のシェルガ, Yama no Sheruga): A man who carries the destiny of the Mountain Star of the New Five Chariots, he is as unshakable as a mountain. His fists crushes all with his overwhelming strength.

Technique (Japanese) Romaji Translation Execution
拳 Kobushi Punch A Attack
蹴り Keri Kick B Attack
手刀 Shuto Hand Knife Chop C Attack
受け Uke Catch C Defense
五車破岩撃 Gosha Hagan Geki Five Wheel Rip Mountain Attack D Attack
受け回復 Uke Kaifuku Catch and Recover D Recovery

UjoEdit

va: Bin Shimada

Ujo of the Clouds (雲のウジョー, Kumo no Ujō): A man who carries the destiny of the Cloud Star of the New Five Chariots, as free-spirited as the clouds. Like a flowing cloud, he uses a self-styled martial art shaped by his free-will.

Technique (Japanese) Romaji Translation Execution
蹴り Keri Kick A Attack
三連蹴り Sanren Geri Three Connecting Kicks B Attack
連続蹴り Renzoku Geri Consecutive Kicks B Attack
撃壁背水掌 Gekiheki Haisui Sho Attack Wall Rebel Water Palm C Attack
受け Uke Catch C Defense
呼雲流栄拳 Koun Ryuei Ken Invite Cloud Flow Glory Fist D Secret Art
避け Sake Avoid D Defense
受け回復 Uke Kaifuku Catch and Recover D Recovery

Kamen no ShoEdit

 
The Masked General.
va: Takaya Hashi

Kamen no Shō (仮面の将,, Masked General): Before Kenshiro stands a mysterious Hokuto fighter.

Technique (Japanese) Romaji Translation Execution
蹴り Keri Kick A Attack
連続蹴り Renzoku Geri Consecutive Kicks A Attack
岩山両斬波 Ganzan Ryozan Pa Wave Splits Rocky Mountains B Attack
北斗百裂拳 Hyaku Retsu Ken 100 Split Fists B Attack
北斗千手壊拳 Senju Kai Ken 1000 Hand Demolition Fist B Attack
北斗七死騎兵斬 Shichishi Kihei Zan 7 Death Cavalry Kill B Attack
北斗七死星点 Shichishi Sei Ten 7 Death Star Points B Attack
天翔百裂拳 Tensho Hyaku Retsu Ken Heavens Soar 100 Split Fists C Attack
空極流舞 Kukyoku Ryu Bu Empty Ultimate Flowing Dance C Defense
北斗剛掌波 Gosho Ha Sturdy Palm Wave D Attack
闘勁呼法 Tokei Koho Fight Strong Call Method D Secret Art, increases the speed of Toki's Kiai gauge.
回復空極流舞 Kaifuku Kukyoku Ryu Bu Recovery Empty Ultimate Flowing Dance D Recovery

Zen-OhEdit

 
Zen-oh
va: Kenji Utsumi

Zen-Oh (ゼンオウ, Zen'ō): The Successor of Hokuto Mumyō Ken (北斗無明拳, "Big Dipper Avidyā Fist"), a dark art of deceased light which branched off from Hokuto Shin Ken thousands of years ago. Before Kenshiro lies a world shrouded in darkness. This mighty adversary will prove to be difficult to defeat, as long as all of Kenshiro's techniques remain ineffective against him.

Technique (Japanese) Romaji Translation Execution
蹴り Keri Kick A Attack
連続蹴り Renzoku Geri Consecutive Kicks A Attack
惨壊拳 Zankai Ken Harsh Demolition Fist B Attack
虚血針 Koketsu Shin Crack Blood Stinger C Attack
受け Uke Catch C Defense
仰明哭王破 Gyoumei Kokuo Ha Light Seeking Wail King Rip D Attack
逆華弾 Gyakka Dan Inverted Shining Snap D Attack
空極凄舞 Kukyoku Sei Bu Ultimate Emptyness Horrible Dance D Defense
暗斬波 Anzan Pa Darkness Kill Wave D Attack
無明脈 Mumyou Myaku No Light Pulse D Recovery

OthersEdit

Version differencesEdit

  • The PlayStation version removes all the text-only conversations with NPCs that were in the Sega Saturn version, along with the walking segments between cutscenes and battles. However, it allows mirror matches in the 2-player versus mode.

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