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Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage PlayStation 3
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60 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: A ravaged Earth struggles to survive after a nuclear holocaust has left the world in ruins. Survivors band together in communities and villages, living off what little resources remain. In the wastelands beyond, vicious gangs prey on the survivors for their resources, or sometimes merely for sport. A mysterious martial artist named Ken, a man with seven scars on his chest and the chosen successor of the legendary assassin's art Hokuto Shinken (The Divine Fist of the North Star) has sworn to protect the weak and innocent from the malicious gangs roaming the scorched planet.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  1. GameFocus
    Jan 3, 2011
    89
    Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage is an excellent game which exceeds at staying true to its roots, with extreme repetition being the only thing that boggles it down.
  2. games(TM)
    Dec 20, 2010
    70
    "Quotation Forthcoming"
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    Dec 19, 2010
    46
    Ken's Rage is an atrociously repetitive game that bafflingly remains entertaining in spite of its best efforts at self-sabotage. But don't let the low score fool you - you should pick this up when it hits the bargain bin. Just be prepared for the video game equivalent of Stockholm Syndrome.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. schtooben
    10
    This game isn't trying to become the next great pinnacle of gaming. It's trying to accomplish something that people used to enjoy in games, having fun. Remember when a game that was just plain fun was all that you needed to have to enjoy yourself? Well this game not only accomplishes that but also remains extremely faithful to to not only the source material, but also the game Koei has become synonymous for. So if you're a fan of the series or you just want a game where you can kick back and blast people into puddles of intestines (Love you Roah), then please rent/buy this game. It may not change your life, but it will definitely make it a little more entertained.… Expand
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  2. mrbakasan
    9
    Koei Tecmo has really outdone themselves with Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage. To summarize this game as succinctly as possible, it is a post-apocolypic brawler that is based on a Japanese mange/anime/TV series. This is easily the most fun brawler/action game I have played in a very long time. Graphically this game is superb. I expected it to look good, but it is really one of the better looking games on the system. The controls are very tight and something akin to Koei’s Dynasty Warriors series. However, to compare the overall game to Dynasty Warriors does not really illustrate the type of game this is very well. FotNS:KR is all about power. Kenshiro (one of the many characters you can play as) exudes strength and it feels awesome breaking out some of his signature moves. There are generally plenty of bad guys on the screen at once and it is immensely fun to beat them down in droves. There is a lot to do in this game and plenty of stuff to unlock to keep you playing. My only complaint is that some of the levels can get a bit long. They never get boring, mind you, they just take a while to get through so make sure you’ve got a while to play if you sit down with this game. While I am familiar with the FotNS movie, I don’t think you really need to be to have fun with the game. They play out the story in cut scenes (which use in game graphics and look amazing) which explain everything you need to know. One big plus for me is that the cut scenes are not overly long, just long enough to provide you with some background about what you are doing and where you are going. Bottom line: Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage is a phenomenal game with amazing controls and graphics. Without a doubt, if you like beat-em-up games even a little then you will have fun playing this game.… Expand
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  3. travey_2face
    6
    As a fan of the mindless action of the Dynasty Warriors series, I picked this game up, despite never laying eyes on the anime. Nothing ground breaking here, but it was a fun distraction. Because I had no connection to the anime, it was hard to get into the story, and i never really cared too much for it, but if you loved the anime, you're crazy not to play this. Otherwise, it's worth the money buying it used.… Expand
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