![]() ![]() ![]() Not only did you have to beat the snot out of people to survive an area, you had to do it to level up. This is a modern continuation of a game, that really understands what made the original so great, while also building upon it.Īs I mentioned before, what really set the original RCR apart from other games of its ilk, was the inclusion of RPG elements. And with that, River City Ransom Underground truly begins. With a new River City High School, came a plethora of new gangs, and the resurrection of the original games’ gangs. It seems that while life might have improved for the characters at the end of the original game, it didn’t stay that way. After this mission ends the game fast forwards to present day, and we are introduced to some new characters in the process. Shortly after this epic battle Slick goes to prison, and River City High School explodes. The leader of the most ruthless gang in River City. ![]() Taking place nearly 40 years after the NES game, River City Ransom Underground begins with a prologue mission where Alex, and Ryan have to once again defeat Slick. All with the same blend of Beat ’em Up, and RPG conventions the original was known for, and lauded for. Created by Conatus Creative, and published by Arc System Works, River City Ransom Underground continues the saga. They made Double Dragon IV, and here we have a new entry in the River City Ransom series. Cheap segment.ĪBOBO: Bridges the worlds of Double Dragon, and River City Ransom.Ī while ago, Arc System Works acquired the Technos Japan assets, and began making games in these classic series. PROS: Everything great about the NES original, and then some!ĬONS: Confusing quest routes. For those with a Switch, it’s included in the NES game bundle you get when you buy the online service. It was a game many people fondly remember playing, and its one you should have in your collection if you don’t already. While it was never as beloved as Technos’ Double Dragon games, it was a game that had a Nintendo Power feature back in the day. River City Ransom was pretty popular in its heyday. Many of which would appear in the USA but with many alterations. In Japan the main character appeared in several games. But RCR was a port of the third game in their Kunio-Kun series. It was made by Technos Japan, who were mainly known for the Double Dragon games by that point Stateside. It was a landmark game in that it was one of the earliest games to meld the Beat ’em Up genre with RPG elements. No matter how you play it, River City Ransom is a classic game that is a ton of fun to this day.Back in 1989 those of us with an NES likely had a copy of River City Ransom. Unfortunately, the lack of co-op prevents it from being the definitive version of River City Ransom that it would otherwise have been. However, the Game Boy Advance has the EX version, which adds a ton of content (including the ability to recruit characters). The PC Engine port is probably the best of all the versions of this classic. The little dialog bits that appear at the bottom of the screen also give the game a tremendous amount of charm. ![]() The RPG mechanics keep it feeling fresh and give it an excellent sense of progression. This is a title that is brimming with ambition. Marvelously, while many of the early beat-'em-up games may be a little rocky when played now, River City Ransom is absolutely the exception to the rule. While River City Ransom isn't the first Kunio-Kun game, it established the specific style of Beat-'em-Up that has persisted ever since its release in 1989. ![]()
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