List of video games

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The four Hokuto no Ken video games for the Family Computer.

The following is a list of video games based on the manga Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star in English). Since 1986, many video games based on the Hokuto no Ken franchise have been released for the Japanese market, including coin-operated arcade games and computer software. The majority of these games were never released for the international market, with the exception of the North American releases of Fist of the North Star for the Nintendo Entertainment System by Taxan Soft in 1989 (which was actually the second Hokuto no Ken game for the Japanese Family Computer), and Fist of the North Star: 10 Big Brawls for the King of Universe for the Game Boy by Electro Brain in 1991, as well as the arcade games Fighting Mania by Konami and the Fist of the North Star fighting game by Sega, which were distributed internationally. Additionally, the Sega games Black Belt for the Master System and Last Battle for the Genesis, were originally released as Hokuto no Ken video games in Japan before they were stripped of the license and rebranded for the international market.

1980's

Hokuto no Ken: Violence Gekiga Adventure (北斗の拳 バイオレンス劇画アドベンチャー) Original release date(s): JPN May 1986	Release dates by system: NEC PC-8801, NEC PC-9801, Fujitsu FM-7
	Notes: A graphic adventure game released by Enix, it is the first Hokuto no Ken video game ever produced. The story is a loose adaptation of the Shin story arc.

Hokuto no Ken (北斗の拳) Original release date(s): JPN July 20, 1986

Release dates by system: 1986 - Mark III| 2004 - PlayStation 2 (Sega Ages 2500 vol.11) 2008 - Virtual Console

Notes: The first Hokuto no Ken game by Sega. A side-scrolling action game with five stages (the Town of Southern Cross, God's Land, Devil's Rebirth, the Legacy of Cassandra, and the Cross Mausoleum of the Holy Emperor), culminating in a final one-on-one battle with Raoh. The international version is titled Black Belt and features altered graphics and characters due to the removal of the Hokuto license.

Hokuto no Ken (北斗の拳) Original release date(s): JPN October 10, 1986	Release dates by system: Family Computer
	Notes: The first Hokuto no Ken video game released by Toei for the Famicom. A side-scrolling action platform game where the player fight their way through five stages. Bosses includes Mr. Heart, Shin, Jagi, Souther, and Raoh.

Hokuto no Ken 2 (北斗の拳2) Original release date(s): JPN April 17, 1987 NA April, 1989

Release dates by system: Family Computer

Notes: The second Hokuto no Ken video game released by Toei for the Famicom. Released in Japan as Hokuto no Ken 2: Seikimatsu Kyūseishu Densetsu (北斗の拳2 世紀末救世主伝説). Based on the early episodes of the Hokuto no Ken 2 anime series, the game features Kenshiro as he faces against the warriors of the Gento empire. There are eight stages in the game: Bask's city area, Gayler's area, Trai. Bosses includes Bask, Geila, Taiga, Solia, Boltz, Falco, and the Nameless Shura. Released in North America in 1989 under the title of Fist of the North Star. The game was advertised in issues of Viz Communication's initial English adaptation of the Fist of the North Star manga.

Hokuto no Ken : Shin Seikimatsu Kyūseishu Densetsu (北斗の拳 新世紀末救世主伝説) Original release date(s): JPN July 1, 1989

Release dates by system: 1989 - Mega Drive 2008 - Virtual Console

Notes: The second Hokuto no Ken game released by Sega. It is a side-scrolling action game similar to the Mark III original composed of four stages based on the Imperial Capital and Asura arcs of the manga (the portions which were adapted for the Hokuto no Ken 2 anime series). The international version, titled Last Battle, features recolored graphics and renamed characters, although the actual character designs and plot were unchanged.

Hokuto no Ken 3: Shin-Seiki Sōzō Seiken Retsuden (北斗の拳3 新世紀創造 凄拳列伝) Original release date(s): JPN October 19, 1989	Release dates by system: Family Computer
	Notes: The third Hokuto no Ken video game released by Toei for the Famicom. An RPG which adapts the storyline from the beginning of the manga to the Asura arc. The player takes control of a party comprised primarily of Kenshiro, Bat, and Lin, as they encounter several characters from the series along the way.

Fist of the North Star: 10 Big Brawls for the King of Universe (北斗の拳 凄絶十番勝負, Hokuto no Ken - Seizetsu Jūban Shōbu) Original release date(s): JPN December 22, 1989 NA April 1990

Release dates by system: Game Boy

Notes: A fighting game released by Toei for the Game Boy. Known in Japan as Hokuto no Ken : Seizetsu Jūban Shōbu (北斗の拳 凄絶十番勝負). The player takes control of Kenshiro or one of ten of his adversaries from the series (Heart, Shin, Jagi, Uighur, Souther, Raoh, Falco, Han, Hyou, and Kaioh). Released in North America in 1990 by Electro Brain under the title of Fist of the North Star: 10 Big Brawls for the King of Universe.

1990's

Hokuto no Ken 4: Shichisei Hakenden Hokuto Shinken no Kanata e (北斗の拳4 七星覇拳伝 北斗神拳の彼方へ) Original release date(s): JPN March 29, 1991	Release dates by system: Family Computer
	Notes: The fourth and final Hokuto no Ken video game released by Toei for the Famicom. An RPG similar to the previous game, it features an entirely new storyline set years after the conclusion of the manga. The protagonist is a descendant of the Hokuto Sōke bloodline who embarks on a journey to become the next Hokuto Shinken successor.

Hokuto no Ken 5 : Tenma Ryūsei Den Ai★Zetsushō (北斗の拳5 天魔流星伝 哀★絶章) Original release date(s): JPN July 10, 1992	Release dates by system: Super Famicom
	Notes: The first Hokuto no Ken for the Super Famicom. An RPG similar to the third and fourth games for the Famicom, the game features another original storyline. This time the story is set in an alternate universe where a new protagonist must embark on a journey to unite the Hokuto, Nanto, and Gento successors against a common enemy.

Hokuto no Ken 6 : Gekitō Denshōken Haō e no Michi (北斗の拳6 激闘伝承拳 覇王への道) Original release date(s): JPN November 20, 1992	Release dates by system: Super Famicom
	Notes: The second Hokuto no Ken game for the Super Famicom by Toei. It is a competitive fighting game featuring eight playable characters: Kenshiro, Mr. Heart, Rei, Souther, Raoh, Falco, Kuroyasha, and Kaioh.

Hokuto no Ken 7 : Seiken Retsuden Denshōsha e no Michi (北斗の拳７ 聖拳列伝 伝承者への道) Original release date(s): JPN December 24, 1993	Release dates by system: Super Famicom
	Notes: The third and final Hokuto no Ken game for the Super Famicom by Toei. A fighting game like the previous installment , it features a similar character roster, with Falco, Kuroyasha, and Kaioh replaced by Shin, Shu, and Juza. Mr. Heart, along with the King of Kiba, appear in this game as CPU-only opponent in the Story and Battle modes.

Hokuto no Ken (北斗の拳) Original release date(s): JPN December 22, 1995	Release dates by system: 1995- Sega Saturn 1996 - PlayStation
	Notes: A graphic adventure game released by Banpresto for the Saturn and PlayStation. Set years after the ending of the original manga, the story centers around Kenshiro's quest to rescue Lin and Lui from the masters of Hokuto Mumyōken, a style which branched off from Hokuto Shinken.

2000's

Fighting Mania: Fist of the North Star Original release date(s): JPN March 2000	Release dates by system: Arcade
	Notes: A first-person boxing game released by Konami for the arcades. It was released in Japan as Punch Mania: Hokuto no Ken (パンチマニア ～北斗の拳～) and internationally as Fighting Mania. Based on the first anime series, the player fights against characters from the series in one-on-one matches. There six courses in the game, each covering a certain portion of the storyline.

Hokuto no Ken : Seikimatsu Kyūseishu Densetsu (北斗の拳 世紀末救世主伝説) Original release date(s): JPN October 26, 2000	Release dates by system: PlayStation
	Notes: A 3D action game released by Bandai which adapts the storyline of the manga from the beginning to Kenshiro's final battle with Raoh. The game features most of the same voice actors from the TV series reprising their roles.

Punch Mania ~Hokuto no Ken 2 Gekitō Shura no Kuni Hen (パンチマニア ～北斗の拳2 激闘 修羅の国編～) Original release date(s): JPN December 2000	Release dates by system: Arcade
	Notes: Released as an upgrade kit to the original Punch Mania, this expansion features courses based on the second anime series, as well as two different two player modes.

Sega Ages 2500 Hokuto no Ken (SEGA AGES 2500 北斗の拳) Original release date(s): JPN March 25, 2004	Release dates by system: PlayStation 2
	Notes: Remake of Sega's 1986 Hokuto no Ken game for the Mark III featuring fully polygonal graphics. Includes the original Mark III version as a bonus feature.

Fist of the North Star Original release date(s): JPN December 2005

Release dates by system: 2005 - Arcade (Atomiswave) 2007 - PlayStation 2

Notes: A one-on-one competitive fighting game released by Sega and developed by Arc System Works. It features ten characters from the series, which includes Kenshiro, Mr. Heart, Shin, Rei, Mamiya, Jagi, Juda, Thouther, Toki, and Raoh. Released for the arcades as Hokuto no Ken (北斗の拳) in Japan and Fist of the North Star internationally. Released for the PlayStation 2 in 2007 as Hokuto no Ken: Shinban no Sō-Sōsei Kengō Retsuden (北斗の拳 審判の双蒼星 拳豪列伝).

Hokuto no Ken: Hokuto Shinken Denshōsha no Michi (北斗の拳 〜北斗神拳伝承者の道〜) Original release date(s): JPN February 14, 2008	Release dates by system: Nintendo DS
	Notes: Released by Spike, it is a digital comic version of the manga featuring action sequences in which the player must defeat Kenshiro's adversaries by touching their vital points with the touch screen.

Hokuto no Ken Online (北斗の拳オンライン) Original release date(s): JPN July 2008	Release dates by system: PC
	Notes: MMORPG produced by Korean-based Gung-ho Online Entertainment.

Hokuto no Ken Raoh Gaiden: Ten no Haoh (北斗の拳 ラオウ外伝 天の覇王) Original release date(s): JPN January 22, 2009	Release dates by system: PlayStation Portable
	Notes: 3D fighting game released by Interchannel based on the Raoh spin-off manga Ten no Haoh. Features 13 playable characters, which includes Raoh, Reina, Souga, Thouzer, Juda, Ryuroh, Ryuga, Sakuya, Uighur, Toki, Amiba, Jagi, and Kenshiro.

2010's

Hokuto Musō (北斗無双) Original release date(s): JPN March 25, 2010	Release dates by system: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
	Notes: A spin-off of the Dynasty Warriors series by Koei based on Fist of the North Star.

Gekiuchi series

Typing Ougi Hokuto no Ken Gekiuchi (タイピング奥義　北斗の拳　激打) Original release date(s): JPN March 1999	Release dates by system: PC, MAC
	Notes: A typing game released by SSI Tristar for computers, the game has seven stages, each based on a portion of the manga (covering up to Ken's first battle with Raoh). A re-release titled Second Edition was released in 2000.

Typing Haou Hokuto no Ken Gekiuchi 2 (タイピング覇王　北斗の拳　激打 2) Original release date(s): JPN July 2000	Release dates by system: PC, MAC
	Notes: The second Hokuto no Ken typing game by SSI Tristar. The sequel to the original Gekiuchi, it features two game modes, one starring Kenshiro and the other Raoh.

Typing Shuugyou Hokuto no Ken Gekiuchi Zero (タイピング奥義　北斗の拳　激打 Zero) Original release date(s): JPN February 2001	Release dates by system: PC, MAC
	Notes: The third Hokuto no Ken typing game by SSI Tristar, it is set during Kenshiro's Hokuto Shinken training, culminating with his first battle with Shin.

Hyakuretsuken Hokuto no Ken Gekiuchi 3 (タイピング百裂拳　北斗の拳　激打 3) Original release date(s): JPN April 2003	Release dates by system: PC, MAC
	Notes: The fourth and final Hokuto no Ken typing game by SSI Tristar. It features a different format from the previous Gekiuchi games, in which the player chooses from one of eleven characters and competes against the other ten.

Pachislot series

Jissen PachiSlot Hisshōhō! Hokuto no Ken Original release date(s): JPN May 27, 2004	Release dates by system: PlayStation 2

Jissen PachiSlot Hisshōhō! Hokuto no Ken Plus (実戦パチスロ必勝法！ 北斗の拳 Plus) Original release date(s): JPN February 24, 2005	Release dates by system: PlayStation 2

Jissen PachiSlot Hisshōhō! Hokuto no Ken DS (実戦パチスロ必勝法！ 北斗の拳 DS) Original release date(s): JPN June 4, 2005	Release dates by system: Nintendo DS

Jissen PachiSlot Hisshōhō! Hokuto no Ken Portable (実戦パチスロ必勝法！ 北斗の拳 ポータブル) Original release date(s): JPN August 10, 2005	Release dates by system: PlayStation Portable

Jissen PachiSlot Hisshōhō! Hokuto no Ken Plus (実戦パチスロ必勝法！ 北斗の拳 SE) Original release date(s): JPN August 3, 2006	Release dates by system: PlayStation 2

Jissen PachiSlot Hisshōhō! Hokuto no Ken DS (実戦パチスロ必勝法！ 北斗の拳 SE DS) Original release date(s): JPN August 10, 2006	Release dates by system: Nintendo DS

Jissen PachiSlot Hisshōhō! Hokuto no Ken SE (実戦パチスロ必勝法！ 北斗の拳 SE ポータブル) Original release date(s): JPN August 10, 2006	Release dates by system: PlayStation Portable

Jissen Pachi-Slot Pachinko Hisshôhô! Hokuto no Ken Original release date(s): JPN May 24, 2007	Release dates by system: Wii

Jissen PachiSlot Hisshōhō! Hokuto no Ken 2 Ransei Haō Den Tenha no Shō (実戦パチスロ必勝法！ 北斗の拳２ 乱世覇王伝 天覇の章) Original release date(s): JPN October 11, 2007	Release dates by system: PlayStation 2

Related games

Famicom Jump: Hero Retsuden Original release date(s): JPN February 15, 1989	Release dates by system: Family Computer
	Notes: Action RPG released by Bandai. It features Kenshiro as one of the 16 heroes in the game, along with Hyoh, Kaioh, and Raoh as bosses, and Lin and Akasachi as NPCs.

Jump Ultimate Stars Original release date(s): JPN November 23, 2006	Release dates by system: Nintendo DS
	Notes: Action fighting game released by Nintendo and developed by Ganbarion. It features Kenshiro and Raoh as playable characters, along with Rei and Toki as support characters, and Yuria, Lin, and Bat as help panels.

References

• Hokuto no Ken 2000: Kyūkyoku Kaisetsusho Part 2 (北斗の拳2000 究極解説書 PART2, "Fist of the North Star 2000: The Ultimate Handbook Part 2"). Template:ISBN. 

External links

• Hokuto no Ken at Sega's Virtual Console site (Japanese)
• Hokuto no Ken: Shin Sekimatsu Kyuseishu Densetsu at Sega's Virtual Console site (Japanese)
• Official site of the Hokuto no Ken arcade game site at Sega (Japanese)
• Official site of Hokuto no Ken: Seikimatsu Kyuseishu Densetsu at Bandai
• Official site of Sega Ages 2500 Hokuto no Ken at Sega
• Official site of Punch Mania: Hokuto no Ken at Konami (Japanese)
• Official list of Pachislot/Pachinko video games at Sammy (Japanese)
• Official site of Hokuto no Ken: Hokuto Shinken Denshōsha no Michi at Spike (Japanese)
• Official site of Ten no Haoh at Interchannel