Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise

Critic reviews

• CCOGconnected

  Michael Chow · Oct 24, 2018

  8.0

  Despite being essentially a re-skin of the Yakuza games, Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise is still a comically fun video game once you get past the early portions of the game. Fans of the Yakuza series will feel right at home with the game, but so would fans of Fist of the North Star. While a bit more differentiation from the Yakuza series would have been nice, that does not prevent the game from being enjoyable overall.

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• ZZTGD

  Drew Leachman · Oct 18, 2018

  7.5

  In the end, players will get a pretty fun beat ‘em up that is both serious and zany at the same time. The combat, while repetitive, is always satisfying and the wonderful moments of brilliance shine brighter than the dullest of fetch quests. Fans of Fist of the North Star will have a blast here, while fans of beat ‘em ups and the Yakuza series will enjoy the familiar feel of the entire package. Give this one a shot if you’re looking for some bloody good action with a goofy twist.

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• HPHey Poor Player

  Kevin Chapman · Oct 15, 2018

  9.0

  Still, Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise is a fantastic game well worth the price of entry. Yakuza fans and Fist of the North Star fans can both find plenty to enjoy here, and although new players might be a bit lost at first, hopefully, the game will serve as a good entry point into what is considered one of the great classics of the anime and manga world. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna watch Kenshiro and Raoh fight for the umpteenth time.

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• GGameSpew

  Richard Seagrave · Oct 10, 2018

  7.0

  Ultimately, Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise feels like a more ridiculous entry into the Yakuza series, but with less content and a smaller budget. As a result, it’s a fun excursion, especially for fans of the Fist of the North Star franchise, but it never truly impresses. After its shaky start, you’ll happily plough through it with a smile on your face, but your journey won’t really be that memorable.

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• DDestructoid

  Chris Moyse · Oct 10, 2018

  6.0

  Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise is a passionate retelling of one of history's most violent, bare-bones, and overwhelmingly macho tales. In that capacity, it does a great job. But it's not quite the masterpiece it could have been, let down by repetition, unlock grinds, and a lack of polish in narrative and mechanics. Regardless, with bucket-loads of adventure on offer, and a cathartic dose of the old ultra-violence, Lost Paradise is a fine weekend-filler, and a proud reflection of its legendary source material.

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• GBGaming Bolt

  Corey Gavaza · Oct 10, 2018

  6.0

  Overall, Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise is an enjoyable game bogged down by odd gameplay choices and an unengaging storyline. I’m sure that veterans of the series will get something more out of this title than newcomers. If you’re just interested in the gameplay that you’ve seen of this title, the Yakuza franchise is a better fit for you.

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