A stylish, funny beat-'em-up that modernizes the genre with a pair of unapologetic heroines. The snappy combat gains depth through unlockable techniques. A bit short and repetitive solo, but in co-op the rhythm and humor really sparkle.
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Category
Beat-'Em-Up2 players12+
Co-op
Description
Misako and Kyoko tear through a city to find their kidnapped boyfriends, fists flying. Published by Arc System Works, released worldwide in 2019. Combos and moves to learn, recruiting former foes, gear to buy, two-player co-op and a sassy manga style.
River City Girls review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Trading punches in tandem, landing flashy combos and snappy one-liners, every street becomes a playground where chaining enemies feels endlessly satisfying. The cheeky humor and bold pop-art look pull you straight back in, solo or co-op, purely for that crunchy, well-timed hit sensation.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾2 GB📅05/09/2019
Published by Arc System Works
River City Girls (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
A modern beat 'em up with retro charm and comic bite, River City Girls caps each chapter with a boss full of attitude. Combos, parry-dodges and support moves chain together against foes who demand you read their openings; the irreverent tone and manga staging make these confrontations as funny as they are punishing.
