Last Battle (Genesis)

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Description

Last Battle is a side-scrolling beat-em-up game in which the player takes control of a martial artist named Aarzak who must single-handedly (and -footedly) defeat the lackeys of an evil fighter called Duke, and eventually stand against three generals who have kidnapped his girlfriend. The hero fights using punches and kicks, combining these moves with jumping and crouching. He also has a special power meter that refills over the time. When the power meter is full, Aarzak gains a boost that allows him to perform rapid attacks for the rest of the stage.

Most of the levels are simple scrolling areas that the player needs to complete within a time limit. Some levels, however, are more maze-like, requiring the player to explore them in order to find the exit. Bosses await Aarzak at the end of most stages. He will also encounter allies who will increase his offensive or defensive strength, or replenish his health.

The original Japanese version is based on the Fist of the North Star manga and anime; the protagonist is Kenshiro, the main hero of the series. All character names have been changed in the translated version, which also has reduced gore. However, the rest of the visuals, gameplay, and locations remain identical.

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Alternate Titles

• "北斗の拳 新世紀末救世主伝説" -- Japanese spelling
• "Hokuto no Ken: Shinseikimatsu Kyūseishu Densetsu" -- Japanese title

Part of the Following Groups

• Hokuto no Ken / Fist of the North Star licensees
• Manga / anime licensees

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Broken.

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Critic Reviews

VideoGame	Jun, 1991		100
VideoGame	Jul, 1991		80
Retrogaming.it	Feb 19, 2008	8 out of 10	80
Shin Force	Jan 19, 2016	7 out of 10	70
Thunderbolt Games	Dec 16, 2011	6 out of 10	60
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM)	Nov, 1989	24 out of 40	60
Sega-16.com	Aug 06, 2004	5 out of 10	50
HonestGamers	Mar 17, 2005	4 out of 10	40
Jeuxvideo.com	Aug 20, 2010	5 out of 20	25
The Video Game Critic	Apr 27, 2008	F	0

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Version differences

The Western release is a "tamed" version of the original Japanese game, based on the Fist of the North Star manga/anime series. In the original game enemies died gruesomely as their head exploded, but in the Western version they fly away - think of the Romans in the Astérix comics and you get the picture.