River City Ransom

by Technos Japan

1990

FightingRole-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

Comedy · Open World · Sandbox

Great

FightingRole-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

Comedy · Open World · Sandbox

Great

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About

Play as Alex and Ryan and cross River City to fight street gangs and save your girlfriend from the hands of a bad guy named "Slick." Improve your fighting experience by powering-up your characters in River City's shops, picking-up items for bonuses and using the trash bins and pipes you will find in its streets.

Publisher: Infogrames, Aksys Games, 505 Games, American Technos, Arc System Works, Arc System Works
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Themes: Action, Comedy, Sandbox, Open world
Perspective: Side view
Age Rating: E10+ — Everyone 10+

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Where to Buy

Xbox

Available in Bundles

Technōs Collection I

Double Dragon & Kunio-kun: Retro Brawler Bundle

Super Pocket: Technōs Edition

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