Comparison

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR vs LAST CLOUDIA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

Experience the original "Fist of the North Star" manga story in this mobile game debut. Recreate iconic scenes with high-quality graphics and CG cutscenes. Master brutal attacks and build your dream team of legendary fighters.

Highlights
  • Original manga story recreation
  • High-quality character art
  • Full CG cutscenes
  • Brutal combo attacks
  • Largest playable character roster
  • Build a dream team
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Hokuto Shinken. Once feared as the most deadly martial art ever to exist, its secrets were believed to have been lost... Until now! It's up to you to ReVIVE the LEGENDS of Hokuto Shinken! Internationally renown manga “Fist of the North Star” makes its English-language mobile game debut! ■Experience the original FotNS story. FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE recreates the story of the original best-selling manga in painstaking detail right from the very first chapter. Whether you're new to the series or an old school fan, FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE offers a way to experience the story like never before! ■High-Quality Graphics. FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE features all-new character art redone from scratch under the watchful eye of original manga artist Tetsuo Hara. Some of the series' most iconic scenes have also been reproduced in full CG cutscenes! ■Epic action at your fingertips. Perform brutal attacks with just a flick of your finger. Time your taps right to string together devastating combos. ■Largest playable character roster of any Fist of the North Star game ever. Play not only as famous Fighters from the Hokuto and Nanto schools, but as popular supporting characters as well, such as Heart and many more. Take on some of the strongest opponents from the manga using your own original dream team of fighters! Hokuto Shinken. Once feared as the most deadly martial art ever to exist, its secrets were believed to have been lost... Only you can ReVIVE legendary fighters and master the art of Hokuto Shinken! [System Requirements] RAM 4GB and above *Unavailable for iOS 15.0 and below *Please understand that there may be cases where this service may not work despite meeting the above system requirements based on your usage environment. [Privacy Policy] https://social.sega.com/legals/shd-pp-en/ [Terms of Use] https://social.sega.com/legals/shd-tou-en/

About

LAST CLOUDIA

Embark on a fantasy adventure with pixel art characters and 3D environments. Engage in fast-paced, real-time combat with a deep character-building system and hands-free autoplay. Experience a captivating story with a star-studded voice cast.

Highlights
  • Pixel art characters in 3D environments
  • Fast-paced real-time combat
  • Deep character-building system
  • Hands-free autoplay for grinding
  • Cinematic effects and soundtrack
  • Star-studded voice actor cast
Features
Currently charting
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WHAT IS LAST CLOUDIA? A fantasy RPG that weaves a sprawling tale with quirky characters and cinematic effects. Its gorgeous, fast-paced battles feature pixel art characters sweeping though 3D playspaces. Download the game now! CINEMATIC EFFECTS AND SWEEPING SOUNDTRACK A riveting tale told with pixel-art characters and 3D backgrounds, brought to life with lovingly crafted music and animation! WHITE-KNUCKLE COMBAT ACTION Heart-pounding real-time combat action at a speed that's only possible with pixel art! DEEP CHARACTER-BUILDING SYSTEM Go beyond collecting strong characters—train your favorite characters to have the stats you want! It's all up to you! HANDS-FREE AUTOPLAY No need to grind manually—just gear up your team and send them out to collect power-up materials! STAR-STUDDED CAST OF VOICE ACTORS Famous Japanese voice actors provide dynamic voices for characters in battle, when powering up, on the Home screen, and more! —STORY— Welcome to Granzelia, where people live among magical beasts. Long ago this world was tyrannically ruled by the God of Ruin, until the hero Adel and goddess Lilaha joined forces to seal it away. In the centuries since then, that hero's bloodline built the Aldana Empire to peacefully rule all the land—but lately changes are afoot. As reports of strange beast attacks surge, the 12th Order knight Kyle and the magical beast Rei set out on a mission. Neither knows it's the start of an epic battle that will shake the world! You'll love Last Cloudia if you like... • Playing any fantasy role playing game • Games with classic pixel art, made just for game fans • Anime or any RPG where you play though a legendary tale • Any traditional JRPG (Japanese role-playing game) with intense battles and story development • Action games where players mow through foes in 3D playspaces SWORDS, SORCERY, AND SCINTILLATING COMBAT! The RPG Last Cloudia has it all! ------------ [Official Facebook Page] https://www.facebook.com/lastcloudiaen/ [Official Twitter] Account: @lastcloudiaen [Terms of Service for LAST CLOUDIA Pass (the “Subscription Agreement”)] https://prod-notice.world-en.aidis-games.com/info/lcpass/lcpass_tos.html © 2018-2026 AIDIS Inc.

Screenshots

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR4 screens
LAST CLOUDIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LAST CLOUDIA at none against FIST OF THE NORTH STAR's shown. LAST CLOUDIA also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FIST OF THE NORTH STAR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LAST CLOUDIA sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LAST CLOUDIA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LAST CLOUDIA has 15K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of FIST OF THE NORTH STAR's written reviews are positive against 68% of LAST CLOUDIA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR ships an update every 3 weeks, LAST CLOUDIA fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR versus LAST CLOUDIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIST OF THE NORTH STARLAST CLOUDIA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings)4.8 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews — better67.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K15K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#167 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB277 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSEGA CORPORATIONAIDIS Inc.

Customer experience

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

All ratings1,850 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative22.9%

LAST CLOUDIA

All ratings15,401 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews431 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative24.4%

User reviews

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 👍 Nostalgic for fans
  • 🕹️ Fun gameplay
  • 💰 Generous with free currency
  • 🎨 Captures the anime well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
  • 🤯 Overwhelming menus and UI
  • 🔍 Limited character roster

LAST CLOUDIA

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Customizable stats
  • 👍 Generous rewards for new/returning players
  • 👍 Seamless multiplayer experience
  • 👍 Engaging story and lore
  • 👍 Unique pixel art style

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Predatory gacha system with poor rates
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and excessive grinding
  • 🤖 Poor AI and auto-battle functionality
  • 🤔 Overwhelming number of systems and menus

Bugs and requests

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to access certain content
  • Inability to change language
  • Networking/connection errors
  • Progression-blocking bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • More crossover characters
  • Team/squad building system
  • Simplified UI and menus
  • Faster progression for F2P players
  • Improved stability and reduced crashes

LAST CLOUDIA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent game crashes, especially during battles
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices
  • Buggy and inconsistent login/account system
  • Persistent performance problems and loading times

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding for new players
  • Streamlined UI and quality-of-life improvements
  • More engaging end-game content and events
  • Increased free currency and better gacha rates
  • Expanded character and collaboration options

In-app purchases

11 purchases

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

Subscriptions1
  • KING's Privilege (Monthly Sub)$3.991 Month
One-time10
  • Gems×60$0.99
  • Gems×180$3.99
  • Special Gem Pack A$3.99
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  • Gems×470$9.99
  • Special Gem Pack B$9.99
  • Gate of Shura Rank Up Pass$19.99
  • Gems×1205$24.99
  • Special Gem Pack C$24.99
  • Gems×1950$39.99
  • Gems×4070$79.99
12 purchases

LAST CLOUDIA

Subscriptions2
  • Standard LC Pass$3.991 Month
  • Premium LC Pass$9.991 Month
One-time10
  • Crystal Pack SS$3.99
  • 600 Crystals2 variants$3.99
  • EventCrystalPackSS$3.99
Show 7 more
  • 1,500 Crystals2 variants$9.99
  • Crystal Pack S$9.99
  • EventCrystalPackS$9.99
  • 4,700 Crystals2 variants$31.99
  • Crystal Pack M$31.99
  • 12,000 Crystals2 variants$79.99
  • 15,600 Crystals$99.99

Questions

Is FIST OF THE NORTH STAR free?
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LAST CLOUDIA free?
LAST CLOUDIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FIST OF THE NORTH STAR or LAST CLOUDIA?
LAST CLOUDIA is rated higher. FIST OF THE NORTH STAR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while LAST CLOUDIA averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.
Do FIST OF THE NORTH STAR or LAST CLOUDIA have ads?
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR shows ads; LAST CLOUDIA does not.
Which is updated more often, FIST OF THE NORTH STAR or LAST CLOUDIA?
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR ships an update every 3 weeks, and LAST CLOUDIA fortnightly. Most recently, FIST OF THE NORTH STAR was updated on September 23, 2026 and LAST CLOUDIA on September 24, 2026.

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