Hokuto no Ken 5 is an Action RPG or Beat 'em up game inspired by the famous manga and anime Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star). It was released on the PlayStation 2 (PS2) in 2003 (exclusively in Japan) and is one of the popular games in the Hokuto no Ken series, especially among fans who enjoy the intense violence and combat style of Kenshiro and other characters from the world of Hokuto no Ken.