Pachinko Fist of the North Star Plus

The post-apocalyptic backgrounds really set the mood for each match, making it feel more like a proper story mode than just a standard slot game. I've spent hours unlocking different character animations and the 40-minute charge time between sessions is a nice break.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much the slot machine actually adds to the tension between fights. The cutscenes with Ken are a blast from the past.

The Ken and post-apocalyptic scenes add just enough atmosphere to keep the pachinko loops from feeling like a chore, and the pacing between spins stays tight. I’ve sunk a few evenings into it and the Plus extras give it a nice lift over the base version. It’s a solid pick if you want a slot-machine