By | Published October 14, 2009

We haven’t covered video games lately but every once in a while something catches the eye that begs a mention. Japanese video game maker Koei, the company responsible for the DYNASTY WARRIORS series, recently unveiled their latest creation, a fighting brawler based on the FIST OF THE NORTH STAR manga.

HOKUTO MUSO

The game is called HOKUTO MUSOU and puts the player into the role of Kenshiro, a cranium-smashing martial arts hero in a post-apocalyptic world filled with violent gangs, crazed mobs and savage fighters. Gamers will be able unleash a wide array of powerful fighting and finishing moves, cause their enemies to explode into a fine spray of bloody chum, bring down whole buildings, and trigger Kenshiro’s signature flurry of punches that bring new meaning to the term internal injury. It’s RICKY-OH on super steroids.

Below is amateur video footage of the game in action (minus sound).

The game is slated for release in Japan in 2010 where it will be available on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

Check out video game site Destructoid for more pictures.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Daniel-Zelter/1352966720 Daniel Zelter

    The anime film Fist is based on is currently out on DVD from Discotek, and the reboot/sequel and Raoh-spin-off are currently available from ADV. Trailers @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r36YRxVisfc&feat… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ixxSQrd2SI&feat… and
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uJ_qNVbero
    Dunno if it helps, but one of the co-creators acknowledged Bruce Lee being an inspiration for the series. Oh, and Gackt plays the son of the bad guy in the second one. But if that's not enough, this NSFW AMV should seal the deal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj4fh45fBZo On a related note, avoid the Gary Daniels version at all costs. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113074/

  • http://twitter.com/nectarsis Byron Brauner

    REALLY hoing this comes out over here (and unaltered).

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    ehh..hopefullie it aint on repetitive stuff like dynasty warriors but more devil may cry type but from what i seen the moves are pretty straight and the blood good stuff they better keep that if they release it in the u.s.

  • http://goldenpigsy.blogspot.com/ GoldenPigsy

    With “musou” in its title, I think it's safe to say that this will play pretty much like any of the other “Warrior” games developed by Omega Force/Koei.

  • http://goldenpigsy.blogspot.com/ GoldenPigsy

    With “musou” in its title, I think it's safe to say that this will play pretty much like any of the other “Warrior” games developed by Omega Force/Koei.

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