"KOEI and Omega Force have certainly been on a winning streak as of late with their various Warriors brand of video-games. Dynasty Warriors 7, Warriors Orochi 3, DW: Gundam 3 and One Piece: Pirate Warriors have all had uniquely fantastic aspects, shining as an upswing in the genre. Never one to rest between game releases, KOEI announced Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 sometime last year which shocked most fans. The first title was generally received rather poorly, and a sequel seemed outlandish to some given the genre’s exploration to various other time periods and anime series." - AJ Lysiak, Emptylifebar
Those of us old enough to remember watching anime in the 80's might remember a rather good yet violet series called 'Fist of the North Star'. It was set in a gory post-apocalyptic world and is often refered to as one of the best animes of its time. Fast forward to 2013 and its setting is still quite popular today, though the recent video game the anime inspired, Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2, is far inferior to its source material.
Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 leaves no lasting impression and is only fleetingly entertaining, at best. The combat is repetitive to the point of disinterest, the power-up system lacks impact and the Dream Mode feels more like busy work and time filler. C’mon Tecmo Koei, take a chance and break the mould a little. Those of you hoping and praying for a return to former glory, Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 isn’t it.
What a waste of an incredible, classic manga/anime property.
