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River City: Rival Showdown by Arc System Works

Initial Release Date: October 11, 2023

Cross River City to fight street gangs and beat up bad guys!

The 1989 retro classic River City Ransom has muscled up and doubled down on modern innovation! Tightened controls, improved backgrounds, and even online play -- this version has it all and more! Throw in a 2D fighting game mode to the mix, and River City has never been more action-packed!

Craft your own story and unlock various endings in single player mode! Brand new story events await as you battle through three days of hot-blooded high school hostilities! Characters and dialogue change with each completed event, culminating in a variety of unique endings. Uncover sinister plots and protect your turf at all costs! The fate of River City is in your hands!

Utilize flashy new special techniques to send your adversaries packing! Stone Hands, Dragon Feet -- Kunio already has quite an arsenal up his sleeve. Bring even more bravado to the brawl with an array of fresh, never-before-seen macho maneuvers! And that's not all! Ultra moves make their return, with enough firepower to bring any would-be challengers to their knees!

Play against friends in the 2D fighting game mode! "Double Dragon Duel 2023" (or DDD for short) is an all-new 2D fighting game bundled in at no extra cost. Select from a bountiful roster of hardened hitters and connect with friends both near and far to see who is the top dog on campus! And the word on the street is that even more unlockable characters await those who can find them...!

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Key Features:

  • Three Days - Multiple Endings
    • Time in River City is precious -- the town lives by the clock.
    • Plan your actions accordingly! Special timed events and battles are around every corner, so make the most of your three days!
  • Investigate Sinister Plots
  • Level Points & Stats
  • Gear
  • Online Multiplayer

About ARC SYSTEM WORKS:

Arc System Works America (ASW America) is a publisher of Japanese video games and the North American branch of Arc System Works located in Japan. Best known for the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue series, ASW America strives to bring unforgettable experiences to their communities and is deeply involved with sponsoring and hosting eSports tournaments. Let’s all work to create a better world through video games!

Arc System Works is a developer and fighting game specialist from Japan—best known for the Guilty Gear series of games and, more recently, the BlazBlue series —that have garnered international acknowledgement for their innovative fighting systems and spectacular 2D and 3D artwork.

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