Hokuto no Ken 6
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, Fist of the North Star 6: Fierce Battle Between Succeeding Fists - The Way of the Conqueror) is the second Hokuto no Ken video game released by Toei Animation for the Super Famicom. Released on November 20, 1993, a few months after the previous game in the series (Hokuto no Ken 5), Hokuto no Ken 6 shifts genre from an RPG to a competitive fighting game in the vein of Street Fighter II. The player takes control of one of eight characters from the series spanning both anime series.
Plot
Near the end of the 20th century, the world returned to a dark age ruled by power after the nuclear war. The masters of the Hokuto, Nanto, and Gento Kō Ken martial arts have staked their own pride as they wage wars against each other. The stage has been set for an epic battle between these mighty men.
Raoh the Conqueror of Century's End!
Souther the Holy Emperor!
Falco the Gold!
Kaioh the Demon!
Kenshiro the Master of Hokuto Shinken!
The battle for supremacy has begun!
Controls
| Button | Function (Menu) | Function (Fighting) |
|---|---|---|
| Directional pad | Moves the cursor during mode selection | Moves your character Left or Right. Push Up to jump or Down to crouch. |
| A button | Confirms selection | Punch |
| B button | Confirms selection | Kick |
| X button | Confirms selection | Upper region attack |
| Y button | Confirms selection | Punch |
| L button | Unused | Performs a secret technique (奥義 Ōgi) |
| R button | Unused | Used for special techniques |
Characters and techniques
Kenshiro
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The Savior of Century's End and the Greatest Master of Hokuto Shinken. His great love and sorrow has granted him with the ultimate secret technique.
| Technique | Command |
|---|---|
| Straight Punch | Press Y while near the opponent |
| High Kick (上方キック) | Press X |
| Hundred Crack Fist (百裂拳 Hyakuretsuken) | Press and hold R until the TP gauge fills |
| Jump Punch | Press Up + Y |
| Jump Kick | Press Up + B |
| Heaven's Impalement (天破活殺 Tenha Kassatsu) | Press L after the AP gauge reaches Lv. 1 |
| Unconscious Transmigration (無想転生 Musou Tensei) | Press L after the AP gauge reaches Lv. 2 |
Heart
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The Destroyer of Fists with a Marvelous Flesh. It is said that various martial artists have been slain by him thanks to his flexible rubber-like body.
| Technique | Command |
|---|---|
| Belly Attack (腹攻撃 Hara Kougeki) | Press B |
| High Chop (上方チョップ) | Press X + R |
| Jumping Body Press | Press Up + Y or B |
| Heart's Roaring Attack (Small version) (ハート怒号撃（小） Heart Dogou Geki) | Press L when the AP gauge is at Lv. 1 |
| Heart's Roaring Attack (Big version) (ハート怒号撃（大） Heart Dogou Geki) | Press L when the AP gauge is at Lv. 2 |
Rei
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The master of Nanto Suichō Ken, burdened with the tragic destiny of the Star of Justice. It is said that the elegance of his techniques has captured the minds of even his own opponents.
| Technique | Command |
|---|---|
| High Chop (上方チョップ) | Press X |
| Small Vacuum Wave (真空波（小） Shinkuu Ha) | Press B from a short distance |
| Large Vacuum Wave (真空波（大） Shinkuu Ha) | Press and hold R until the TP gauge is filled |
| Jump Punch | Press Up + Y or B |
| Crouching Punch | Press Down + Y or B |
| Nanto Tiger Destroys Dragon (南斗虎破龍 Nanto Kou Ha Ryuu) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 1 |
| Soaring Vermilion Bird (朱雀天翔 Suzaku Tenshou) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 2 |
Souther
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The Star of Leadership, the man from the Nanto Roku Sei Ken who was granted an immortal body. He is the Master of Nanto Hōō Ken, the Fist of Emperors. A warrior drown by love, his body conceals a secret.
| Technique | Command |
|---|---|
| High Punch (上方パンチ) | Press X |
| Invisible Rush (見えない踏み込み Mienai Fumikomi) | Press R |
| Jump Punch | Press Up + Y |
| Jump Kick | Press Up + B |
| Crouching Punch | Press Down + Y or B |
| Pole Star Cross Fist (極星十字拳 Kyokusei Juuji Ken) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 1 |
| Soaring Cross Fist (天翔十字鳳 Tenshou Juuji Hou) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 2 |
Raoh
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The eldest and tallest of the Hokuto Brothers, as well as the Conqueror of Century's End. As the most powerful man on Earth, his shakes his fist towards the heavens.
| Technique | Command |
|---|---|
| High Punch (上方パンチ) | Press X |
| Kick | Press B when the opponent is near |
| Fighting Aura Shot (闘気弾 Toukidan) | Press and hold R until the TP gauge is filled |
| Jump Kick | Press Up + Y or B |
| Hokuto Iron Palm Wave (北斗剛掌破 Hokuto Goushou Ha) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 1 |
| Heaven's Command Charge (天翔奔烈 Tenshou Honretsu) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 2 |
Falco
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The Golden General from the Imperial Capital and the Master of Gento Kō Ken. Those who have thoroughly mastered the secrets of the art possess a golden gleam on their fists capable of annihilating anything.
| Technique | Command |
|---|---|
| Rapid Fire Kick (連射キック) | Press B when the opponent is near |
| Destruction Shot (滅殺弾 Messatsudan) | Press and hold R until the TP gauge is filled |
| Jump Kick | Press Up + Y or B |
| Crouching Kick | Press Down + Y or B |
| Gento White Wheel Shot (元斗白華弾 Gento Hakuka Dan) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 1 |
| Ring of Destruction (衝の輪 Shou no Rin) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 2 |
Kuroyasha
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The greatest warrior to serve the Hokuto Sōke, he possesses a secret technique capable of breaking through the Anryū Tenha.
| Technique | Command |
|---|---|
| Prolonged Claw (延びる爪) | Press Y near the opponent |
| Claw Attack (爪攻撃) | Press B |
| High Kick (上方キック) | Press X |
| Backward Somersault (後方宙返り) | Press R |
| Jump Kick | Press Up + Y or B |
| Crouching Claw Attack | Press Down + Y or B |
| Hokuto Raiding Claw (北斗遊撃爪 Hokuto Yuugeki Ko) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 1 |
| Levitating Uncanny Dance (遊昇凄舞 Yuushou Sei Bu) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 2 |
Kaioh
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The Creator of the New Century and the Master of Hokuto Ryū Ken, the Fist of Evil Ways. Those who have thoroughly mastered the art have seen the path of evil and possess an evil fighting spirit.
| Technique | Command |
|---|---|
| Roundhouse Kick (回し蹴り) | Press B near the opponent |
| Jump Kick | Press Up + Y or B |
| Crouching Punch | Press Down + Y or B |
| Ominous Barrage (凄妙弾列 Seimyou Danretsu)) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 1 |
| Undercurrent Heavenly Destruction (暗流天破 Anryuu Ten Ha) | Press L when the AP gauge is over Lv. 2 |