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All it took for people to pay attention to Dynasty Warriors was to replace everything about it with a 1983 Manga featuring exploding human flesh. Why didn't Koei Tecmo think of it sooner, eh? 

Yes, people are genuinely excited for Fist of the North Star Musou, including yours truly. The post-apocalyptic brawler should be one of Omega Force's finest games, and as someone who already counts himself a fan of the studio, I'm very much looking forward to seeing what this game has to offer. 

Today we get a brief taste in the form of two gameplay videos. This early footage shows off some of the blood-soaked fun that can await players. It's very much a Manga-fueled Streets of Rage if you ask me. That's not a bad thing, from where I'm sitting. 

Anyway, videos for the watching. Help yourselves.








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Kuwanjahbee's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 10:06
Kuwanjahbee
looks interesting. i'll probably give it a shot.
GiftofGab's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 10:14
GiftofGab
I forget, has this been confirmed for worldwide release? I'm buying it anyway actually... also, does this have both language tracks? That needs to happen. I was just introduced to Rei in the anime, and i'm trying to finish it before the game comes out, however 150 episodes is a hell of a lot to watch. Actually, I think i'll get back to that...
trunxkam45's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 10:30
trunxkam45
Love the fact that you are giving this game support, Jim.

I'm just curious why you see it as a manga streets of rage when it's Mad Max meets Bruce Lee. At least that's a simple way to look at the manga/anime.
Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 10:32
Daxelman
WAAATATATATATTATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATA!!!!!!!!!!
RedQueensAce's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 10:32
RedQueensAce
@GiftofGab: Yes, the game has been confirmed for worldwide release. Not sure on the language tracks. I hope they stick to the Japanese, because ATATATATATATATA.
hermes's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 10:34
hermes
Personally, I find the action not fluid enough. God Hand still looks like the best Fist of the North Star game (even when it wasn't strictly a Fist of the North Star game)
Mr Wrighty 987's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 11:14
Mr Wrighty 987
Wow that looks really sluggish, fringers crossed its just the person who's playing it.
CorpseGrinder's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 11:24
CorpseGrinder
This looks like it has some serious potential. I loved the old Fist of the North Star anime from the 80's. It was one of the first animes I was introduced to. Now if only they could make a Ninja Scroll game. Jubei Kibagami is a bad ass. Just imagine geysers of blood spraying out of decapitated ninja heads! WIN.
father33's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 11:27
father33
@mr wright
"fringers crossed". Lol!
MCChampaignMillionaire's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 11:31
MCChampaignMillionaire
Some better animations and a cool soundtrack and this would actually be kind of cool...
jalapenowayne's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 11:42
jalapenowayne
I don't like much anime, but First of the North Star is one of the most entertaining I've ever watched. I hope to get this game, looks awesome.
fedaykin_warrior's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 12:10
fedaykin_warrior
Looks meh.
Gee-Man's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 12:14
Gee-Man
A bit sluggish, but because it's Fist of the North Star, I'll probably end up checking it out anyway.
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 12:33
fetusmilk
still looks like it could be good. i just hope it isnt exactly like DW. mindless drones popping up and standing still till you hit them.

but i can see that as a good thing as well. in the anime the low lives have no chance anyway. i can only assume the boss battles should be epic. with blocking and reversals and dodging. not just button mashing.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 13:17
Holyetheline
I like how alive the scenery is... reacting to enemies being thrown into it and whatnot. Looks really cool.
Kraid's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 13:18
Kraid
Looks fine to me , I'll be sure to check it out.

also, where's is my Pump up the Jam? You lied to me Jim!
the7k's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 14:04
the7k
I hope there is a way to pump up the speed, and I hope that the guy play was just playing on easy.

I'll probably still get this, but I would have much preferred a Hokuto no Ken Basara over Hokuto no Ken Musou.
Steel Brotha's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 15:24
Steel Brotha
Looks maddeningly slow. Especially for a Fist Of The North Star game. And the AI was horrid. Let's just pray that it was very easy mode being shown. The graphics look great though.
AceFlibble's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 15:36
AceFlibble
Oh my god it's a Warriors but I saw BLOOD.
Day one purchase for me.
Kakihara_The_Killer's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 15:55
Kakihara_The_Killer
OMG! This can't come out soon enough!!!!!!!!!!!
Rosseh's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 16:20
Rosseh
Looks good. A few extra things would be nice:
- Flying Kick against a wall causes enemy to stay stuck to the wall and explode.
- More unique sound effects (Screams, pleas like "OH GOD I DON'T WANT TO DIE!")
- Must include this scene and specific sound effect "Oh no!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po77bJk1DdI :P
- Back/Select button makes you say "Omoi wa mo shinderu"
Demtor's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 16:33
Demtor
Gah!! Commercials?? Go away! Shoo!! I have DVR for the likes of you, now get off my interwebs.
Psy-Phi's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 20:23
Psy-Phi
They really...really need to stop designing games with guys who run at you full speed only to stop and wait to be hit.

Totally removes me from the gameworld to just watch an enemy stand there for 5 seconds -- in that first vid we see multiple guys with axes run up, ready the axe...only to stand with it at their side a moment later while their buddy gets their sh*t kicked in.
shinigamiDude's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 21:18
shinigamiDude
Never played any Dynasty Warriors game properly before but I'm pretty sure I'll be getting this one and the Strike Force one.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/29/2009 23:54
Wedge
Looks pretty in progress right now. I hope.
Bear Guts's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/30/2009 14:40
Bear Guts
I want so badly to love this game but in two videos you only see one enemy attack Ken once. Why are they all just standing there?
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/31/2009 21:22
Jon B
@Wedge
Very, very in progress. There's no background music or anything.
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