River City Ransom

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Two high school buddies venture through River City to rescue their kidnapped girlfriends using their fists, feet, and wacky items in this classic beat 'em up RPG with humor and freedom.

River City Ransom Trivia

What is the main objective in the game "River City Ransom"? (Easy)
#1: Defeat the final boss, Simon
#2: Collect all the coins
#3: Save the princess
#4: Build a city
What is the name of the gang leader that players must defeat in "River City Ransom"? (Expert)
#1: Slick
#2: Moose
#3: Ivan
#4: Ryan
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River City Ransom Fun Facts

In River City Ransom, when players input the name Kunio as their character name, they unlock a harder difficulty mode, paying homage to Kunio-kun, the Japanese title and main character of the game's series.
In River City Ransom, hidden command codes can turn the player's character into a stick figure or a giant, adding a humorous twist to the gameplay.

River City Ransom Polls

Which classic beat 'em up game do you wish had a modern remake?
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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June 21, 1989

Release of River City Ransom in Japan

River City Ransom, originally known as Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari, was released by Technōs Japan for the Nintendo Entertainment System (Famicom in Japan).

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June 1990

North American Release of River City Ransom

River City Ransom was released in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System, gaining a cult following.

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March 2017

Introduction of River City Ransom Remake for Mobile and Modern Platforms

A remake titled River City Ransom: Underground was announced to revitalize the classic game with updated graphics and new features for modern platforms.

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