Fist of the North Star (NES video game)
"Fist of the North Star" is a single-plane beat-'em-up in which the player (as Kenshiro) proceeds through the game by walking from left to right, using his martial arts of Hokuto Shinken to defeat enemies. Similarly to "Kung-Fu Master", jumping is performed by pressing the d-pad upwards instead of having a dedicated button, leaving the A and B buttons solely for attacks. To enter a door, the player must press the d-pad right while holding A and B simultaneously, which is a requirement to proceed through certain stages. In addition to the regular enemies, the player must also defeat sub-bosses and bosses to proceed in the game. Each boss in the game has a weak point that will result in massive damage if the player strikes it with the proper attack before hitting any other part of the body, along with a greater bonus after the stage is cleared.
List of Fist of the North Star characters
represents the Star of . The Star of Leadership rules over the Nanto constellation; therefore, none of the other Nanto successors can defeat him. He fights with the style; the ultimate form of Nanto Seiken. This freeform style typically has no stances and instead focuses on incredible speed and power. However, there is one stance which is only reserved for when facing a worthy opponent - . Similar to Hokuto Shinken, this style is taught in the ways of Isshi Sōden(), meaning there can be only one master and one successor. The student must kill his master in order to complete his training. Thouzer is immune to most "Hokuto Shinken" techniques thanks to his "Emperor's Armor" (his organs and pressure points are reversed). Thouzer was orphaned as an infant and was raised by the previous "Hō-ōken" successor, Ohgai, who trained him during childhood, sparring with Raoh at the time. During his final training lesson, Thouzer unwillingly killed his sensei, who intentionally allowed himself to be killed by Thouzer, as the final test. Traumatized by the event, Thouzer disavowed all feelings of love and compassion. After the Nuclear War, he takes on the title of and enslaves children with his army in order to construct the Holy Cross Mausoleum, a shrine to his deceased sensei. During the events of "Ten no Haō", Thouzer battled Raoh before the two entered into a temporary ceasefire. Later, after his first fight with Thouzer, Kenshiro learns the secret of Thouzer's immunity and is able to defeat him. Thouzer uses his last breaths to reconcile with his emotions.