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.

* In the hugely interactive environments players can smash or pummel their enemies into different objects and buildings as well as pick up objects to maim and obliterate groups of malicious gangs
* Face dozens of enemies at once - String combos and attacks to perform unstoppable killing moves. Power up and unleash furious Hokuto Shinken special attacks to crush everything in your path, from enemies to obstacles
* Execute blistering finishing attacks that can wipe out entire gangs in one blow, or cause single enemies to explode in a shower of gore with dozens of unlockable moves and signature attacks
* Taken straight from the FIST OF THE NORTH STAR universe, players will be able to unlock unforgettable characters such as Mamiya and Rei, amongst others
* Every scene, character and environment has been faithfully recreated based on the iconic visual style of the original comic series
* As well as having their own stories faithfully reproduced from the source material, every character will have a new original story and ending specially crafted, giving longtime fans something truly unique to experience