River City Girls, a beat 'em up video game developed by WayForward and published by Arc System Works, was officially released.
Kunio and Riki, the protagonists of the River City series, are kidnapped by the gang bosses of River City, prompting their girlfriends to take action.
Kyoko and Misako, girlfriends of Kunio and Riki, decide to fight through the gangs of River City to rescue their boyfriends.
Kyoko and Misako confront various gang members and bosses across different districts of River City, gaining experience and allies along the way.
The fighters repeatedly challenge powerful gang leaders to progress and gather information about Kunio and Riki's whereabouts.
Kyoko and Misako uncover that the kidnapping plot is orchestrated by a mastermind who manipulates the gangs for his own ends.
After defeating the final gang boss, Kyoko and Misako successfully rescue Kunio and Riki from captivity.
With the defeat of the mastermind and the reunion of the group, River City returns to its normal state without gang violence dominating the streets.
