+Alex R. (ATG) Definitely Kaioh, Hyoh, and Han. Shachi perhaps as well. Falco and Ein, along with some other non-Shura characters such as Shu, Ryuga. Maybe some minor 'boss' characters like Boss Fang and Colonel.
Alex R. I think that they might make for better 'assists' similar to Yuda's henchmen. Admittedly only Heart was able to stick around for all that long, and even then he's the most popular of the four. Joker only was present in the television series, I believe.
This game was released in 2005 for the PS2, but only for Japan. Awesome game and it was developed by SEGA and Arc System Works. I personally love playing the Arcade, reason being Thouther's/Souther's Theme sounds way more bad ass then PS2 version.
this game was ahead of it's time. let's see a next gen version for 2015. bring back the fist of the north star franchise. killer characters. Ryu vs Kenshiro lol
You know what's worse than that scene? Is when Rei visits that city lookin for "the man with seven scars" and the thugs attack. Rei swipes some guy down his face and his brain and eyes come out of the slits. That would be great ingame.
I think it's because the anime is not that popular (how many people saw it beyond the "omaewa mou shindeiru" meme?) and it was a purely 2D ftg made by Arcsys in the 2000's when the genre was fading away (they're also more known for Guilty Gear and BlazBlue). I'm still for a more modern port with a rollback-based netcode
I fucking love Ken's Rage. It's a lot like this game, except after kicking Kenshiro's ass, Souther could run back and kick the asses of all the spectators too.
Or as it's actually called, my research has embarassingly shown me, "Ai no Torridose". It's just that everyone calls it "You wa Shock" because that's the most memorable part.
I wish this game did get a console release in the states. The funny thing is that this got an arcade release in the US, but it didn't get released on any consoles. I'd go a pretty far distance in order to get to play this on an arcade machine.
This series is so violent, they aud to consider making Hokuto No ken fighting-games with fatalities in them just like Mortl Kombat. That's just my opinion though
銀河 万丈 (Ginga Banjou) seems to be the best voice for Souther. Maybe it's that menacing deepness that nobody else can imitate. Trivia: "Souther" is an actual word meaning "a strong wind from the south". It seems to fit the character. I also suspect that his name (サウザー) could be short for "thousand", a special number in Japan. Japanese names can be tricky with translation, after all! (Grin)
It's definitely the Southern winds that carry birds, which fits the naming of the Nanto styles (they're named after birds). He's literally the wind that carries the Nanto schools, making him a perfect fit for the Emperor.XD
i dont think there could be a more perfect game for hokuto no ken fans!!!!1 except for hnk punch mania arcade machine, which intend to buy no matter what!!!!
Holy fuck HnK announcer got a suave voice
"THE TIME OF RETRIBUTION"
+Pro Gamer It's on the title of the video..
In case you didn't figured it out, it's called Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) for the PS2.
This is the manliest fighting game ever.
Man, I'd love to see an HD rerelease of this game similar to how they put out the Capcom Jojo's Bizarre Adventure fighter digitally....
+TheColonelDarren Needs more playable characters, though. Any ideas?
+Alex R. (ATG) Definitely Kaioh, Hyoh, and Han. Shachi perhaps as well. Falco and Ein, along with some other non-Shura characters such as Shu, Ryuga. Maybe some minor 'boss' characters like Boss Fang and Colonel.
TheColonelDarren
Perhaps the other members of King's Army: Spade, Diamond, Club, and even Joker.
Alex R. I think that they might make for better 'assists' similar to Yuda's henchmen. Admittedly only Heart was able to stick around for all that long, and even then he's the most popular of the four. Joker only was present in the television series, I believe.
This game was released in 2005 for the PS2, but only for Japan. Awesome game and it was developed by SEGA and Arc System Works. I personally love playing the Arcade, reason being Thouther's/Souther's Theme sounds way more bad ass then PS2 version.
this game was ahead of it's time. let's see a next gen version for 2015. bring back the fist of the north star franchise. killer characters. Ryu vs Kenshiro lol
RealtyAssociates Ryu will stand no chances against The most powerfull successor of Hokuto shinken ;D
this is pretty much how ken's first fight with souther went
THE TIME OF RETRIBUTION
BATTLE 1
DECIDE THE DESTINY
I fucking shat a BRICK
that was pretty badass! So this was done by Sammy and Arc System huh? Not Bad at all.
i got this game and it KIK AS* XD Best fight game for ps2. ty for upload it, it will remember me to play it evertime i look at this video lol
"Hokuto Shinken no mae ni wa, shi aru nomi." Means something like "Facing Hokuto Shinken is only facing certain death."
@Yemoko if u didn't see it there, its not sadly
@NammersWays
I know that much. Which game is it in the Hokuto no ken series? theres quite a few
1:58
JUICY WHOOOOORE!!
Did that game ever got release in the US for the PS2 cause I have only seen it on arcade over here.
NANTO HO KEN OGI TENSHO JUJI HOO!! great days and memories in this game
Nanto Ho'oh Ken ôgi : Tensho Jûji oooooooooooooooooh
@Tokamaru97 king of fighters XIII gameplay is up now
@Garaliru: Thanks. Will have to look into it. Shame they never released it. It looks incredible. EBay here I come!
@SuperWing0 pretty much. oh, but its only available as a japanese import for the PS2. unless u try downloading it from an emulator.
Smooth combo into that Tensho Juji Ho, mate. Looks like my thumbs have many trials ahead of them.
The arcade versions were distributed by Sega in North America, but not the PS2 port.
YOU WA SHOCK...nice vid thanks...I love this game and anime too.
Very smooth sprites. Im going to download this.
What kind of system fighting mechanics deliver in the game does it have counter system parry system ect.
Hot damn, that Souther player was a beast. Anyone know where the OST for this game can be found?
You know what's worse than that scene? Is when Rei visits that city lookin for "the man with seven scars" and the thugs attack. Rei swipes some guy down his face and his brain and eyes come out of the slits. That would be great ingame.
sorry but from where I can download for ps2 will not find in anywhere please help me!
Whats the game called? Theres multiple Hokuto no Ken fighting games on the PS2. whichs one best?
omg did this ever come to the uk????
damn it ! its like i would run now and buy ps2 again only for this lovely game :D
All the wheels of fate were turning that day.
Does someone knows if there's a PC or a PS2 emuletor version for it? I don't think they even tried to product this videogame for PS2 in my country :D
My favorite fighting game.
Why did this game get forgotten to time? We need a port with online play.
I think it's because the anime is not that popular (how many people saw it beyond the "omaewa mou shindeiru" meme?) and it was a purely 2D ftg made by Arcsys in the 2000's when the genre was fading away (they're also more known for Guilty Gear and BlazBlue).
I'm still for a more modern port with a rollback-based netcode
Utsuho: I shall follow your example Souther!
"You A Shock", the opening theme, done instrumental.
That Kenshiro was utterly outclassed.
Does anyone know what Kenshiro says at 1:11 and the English translation?
I fucking love Ken's Rage. It's a lot like this game, except after kicking Kenshiro's ass, Souther could run back and kick the asses of all the spectators too.
@zangetsumasamune The game was developed by Arc System Works, the same people you made Guilty Gear and Blazblue
Nanto Ho'oken Ougi, Tensho Juji Ho
so... any U.S. release date. or am i going to have to get a burned copy?
I want this freaking game. Love Fist of the North Star!
I like how even his name is a reference to "south" and he's the "top" Nanto Seiken fighter xD!
Eleven people decided their destiny.
an excellent fighting game. On par with GG and BB but less goofy
Or as it's actually called, my research has embarassingly shown me, "Ai no Torridose". It's just that everyone calls it "You wa Shock" because that's the most memorable part.
thi is my first time seeing footage of this game and i already have a huge notion that it's from the makers of guilty gear/blazblue.
Souther was so fearsome in the series.
Did a copy actually make it to the US? Or is it an import?
the intro is EPIC
Sweet fight yo!!!
I wish this game did get a console release in the states. The funny thing is that this got an arcade release in the US, but it didn't get released on any consoles. I'd go a pretty far distance in order to get to play this on an arcade machine.
yes it is
I'm very sure you hold back just like most fighting games
@defghui
Not quite,
this is "The MANliest Fighting Game in the Fighting Game History"
atatatatatatatatatatatatatatatataatata
hnk announcer is one of best I heard if not best.
1:54 Yo dog, I heard you liked Pyramids
This series is so violent, they aud to consider making Hokuto No ken fighting-games with fatalities in them just like Mortl Kombat. That's just my opinion though
@SHlNOBl3 I have read and seen him called Ken-oh, Rauo, Raoh, and Raul. Also Arc systems doesn't really make altogether easy fighting games.
In all actuality... you are right. Horrible would have described Rei's Fatal K.O.
THOUTHER.
amazing!
Souther was playing against a cpu player btw. Check the top.
銀河 万丈 (Ginga Banjou) seems to be the best voice for Souther. Maybe it's that menacing deepness that nobody else can imitate.
Trivia: "Souther" is an actual word meaning "a strong wind from the south". It seems to fit the character. I also suspect that his name (サウザー) could be short for "thousand", a special number in Japan. Japanese names can be tricky with translation, after all! (Grin)
It's definitely the Southern winds that carry birds, which fits the naming of the Nanto styles (they're named after birds). He's literally the wind that carries the Nanto schools, making him a perfect fit for the Emperor.XD
@KingFossilFER - Yeah that's a really good point! Hmm...
What an excellent game this is - I got a Swapmagic just to play this.
Namely the opening sequences....
THE TIME OF RETRIBUTION
BATTLE ONE
DECIDE THE DESTINY.
while guilty gear has
HEAVEN OR HELL
DUEL ONE
LET'S ROCK
@WhatCaMaHoZit its called Fist of the north star
@nutinbutair lol thats it no sub title part to it
They'll probably release it next year like SNK/Playmore did with KOF XI & NeoGeo Battle Coliseum
i dont think there could be a more perfect game for hokuto no ken fans!!!!1 except for hnk punch mania arcade machine, which intend to buy no matter what!!!!
Thanks alot I did not know that
Souther's attacks fucking HURT, jeez.
The beginning of that match made me laugh pretty hard.
0:08
@rutvig It was never released in Europe nor America. The easy but expensive way would be to buy a japanese PS2.
oh, i forgot to ask if someone knows what's the full name of this game
southers strikes look so painful
can you download for ps3 ps online store?
That announcer sounds exactly like Peter Cullen
@nutinbutair i might do both just in case i get tired of lucking my way through the Japanese menu
I've heard someone compare it to the offspring of SFIII Third Strike and Guilty Gear.
YOU WA SHOCK!!!
FATAL K.O!
WIN! SOUTHER!
funny how this game got better voices than the gaiden OVAs
It has a Guilty Gear engine, pretty cool
Great char design
exuse me what the title of a this game?thanks
Did I say *I* was describing it that way?
Hokuto no Ken, for Playstation 2.
it never came to US. he either imported,playing it on his computer, or like me he downloaded and burned it then played it on his ps2
DECIDE THE DESTINY! Lawl engrish. This game really should use music from the show... Still looks fun though!
Epic game
Man...Lemiwinks is fucking him up.
lol, the song turns into ai wo torimodose.
@souther bow to the Holy Emperor! :D
FATAL KO!!
...winnah! (SOUTHER!)
11 people are already dead...
No, it does not work on Souther. It's one of the little nods to the TV show.