Platform: Nintendo Switch
Region: NTSC-J
Country: Japan
Developer(s): WayForward Technologies
Publishers(s): Arc System Works Co., Ltd.
ReleaseDate: 2022-12-01
Players: 2
Co-op: Yes
** compilation which includes "River City Girls" and "River City Girls 2", both games on cart (no downloads required) ** River City Girls ---------------- There's trouble once again on the mean streets of River City, but this time the boys are in over their heads! In this all-new entry in the legendary beat-'em-up series, hot-blooded heroes Kunio and Riki have been captured, leaving it to their hard-hitting girlfriends, Kyoko and Misako, to serve up some payback. As you punch and kick your way across town - either solo or with a friend in local co-op - you'll gain new skills, chow down on power-ups, wield an assortment of weapons, and unleash an arsenal of combos, throws, and special attacks that will leave the bad guys crying for mama - all in outrageous 16-bit style! The awesome action is punctuated by manga story panels, anime cutscenes, and an epic synth-pop soundtrack. It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation! Key Features: • Wild beat-'em-up action for one or two players! • Glorious pixel-art graphics plus anime and manga cutscenes! • Fantastic soundtrack featuring Megan McDuffee, Chipzel, Cristina Vee, Dale North, and NateWantsToBattle! • Six large city regions to fight through, complete with shops and side quests! • Loads of weapons, items, and abilities to power-up your heroines! • Guest appearances by classic River City characters! River City Girls 2 ------------------ The River City Girls are ready for round 2! When an old foe resurfaces, Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki - joined by newcomers Marian and Provie - hit the streets for an all-new beat-'em-up adventure packed with new abilities, enemies, environments, and more! Team up for local or online co-op, then pound punks into the dirt with brand-new guard-crush attacks, lift-off combos, double-team maneuvers, and other knuckle-busting techniques! Level-up to earn new moves, buy items and accessories in more than 30 shops, and recruit defeated foes and hired heavies to help you on your way! River City is bigger than ever, with more locations to explore, more objects to destroy, and a day-night cycle! With nonlinear gameplay, a dynamic story system, and another epic soundtrack by Megan McDuffee, River City Girls 2 will keep you brawling until all your enemies yell "BARF!" Key Features: -Six playable characters, each with their own fighting styles and upgradable move sets! -Enhanced combat: guard crushes, lift-off combos, double-team maneuvers, and more! -River City is bigger than ever! New locations with multiple routes and secret areas! -Play solo or team up with a friend, locally or online -New "hired heavies" aid you in battle! Have two recruits at once! -Loads of NPCs to meet, interact with, and punch in the face - including surprise cameos! -Awesome anime intro, comic book cutscenes, English and Japanese voiceovers, and a spectacular soundtrack featuring RCG1 composer Megan McDuffee!
Trailer: YouTube
ESRB Rating: E10+ - Everyone 10+
Genre(s): Adventure | Fighting