River City Girls
There's trouble once again on the mean streets of River City, but this time the boys are in over their heads! In this all-new entry in the legendary beat-'em-up series, hot-blooded heroes Kuni and Riki have been captured, leaving it to their hard-hitting girlfriends, Kyoko and Misako, to serve up some payback. As you punch and kick your way across town – either solo or with a friend in local co-op – you'll gain new skills, chow down on power-ups, wield an assortment of weapons, and unleash an arsenal of combos, throws, and special attacks that will leave the bad guys crying for mama – all in outrageous 16-bit style! The awesome action is punctuated by manga story panels, anime cutscenes, and an epic synth-pop soundtrack. It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation! Key Features: • Wild beat-'em-up action for one or two players! • Glorious pixel-art graphics plus anime and manga cutscenes! • Fantastic soundtrack featuring Chipzel, Christina Vee, and NateWantsToBattle! • Six large city regions to fight through, complete with shops and side quests! • Loads of weapons, items, and abilities to power-up your heroines! • Guest appearances by classic River City characters!
Game Discussion
Steam User 4
This is a phenomenal beat ‘em up. It’s full of really fun combos, oozing with style & charm, & it has a well implemented progression system. My only problem is that the writing falls flat quite a bit, but still, this was a joy to play from beginning to end.
Steam User 5
Are you tired of damsels in distress? Well, strap on your combat boots and get ready to save the day in River City Girls! This game flips the script faster than you can say "high kick" and delivers a hilarious, action-packed adventure that will leave you rolling on the floor laughing and punching your way through waves of enemies.
First off, let's talk about the stars of the show: Misako and Kyoko. These two leading ladies aren't your typical princesses waiting for a knight in shining armor. No, they're more like knights in well-worn sneakers, ready to kick some serious butt to rescue their kidnapped boyfriends. With their killer moves and killer sense of humor, Misako and Kyoko steal the spotlight and never look back.
But it's not just about the characters, folks. River City Girls serves up a delicious blend of beat 'em up gameplay and retro charm that'll have you hooked from the first punch. The combat is smooth, satisfying, and oh-so-satisfyingly brutal. I mean, who knew bashing baddies with a bicycle could be so much fun?
And let's not forget about the soundtrack. It's like a love letter to the '80s, with catchy tunes that'll have you tapping your feet while you're laying the smackdown on your foes. Plus, the pixel art style is so vibrant and colorful that you'll feel like you've stepped into a comic book come to life.
But what really sets River City Girls apart is its sense of humor. From the witty banter between Misako and Kyoko to the absurdity of the boss fights (seriously, who comes up with this stuff?), this game had me laughing out loud more times than I can count. And let's not even get started on the side quests. Who knew delivering pizzas could be so perilous?
If you're looking for a game that's equal parts hilarious and heart-pounding, look no further than River City Girls. It's a wild ride from start to finish, and one that'll leave you grinning from ear to ear. So grab your best friend, grab your controller, and get ready to kick some serious butt. Misako and Kyoko are waiting, and they're not taking no for an answer!
Steam User 3
this game is fun because the people behind it clearly had fun making it. funny dialogue, expressive and vibrant art, charming voice acting, it all makes the game such a pleasant experience, even if the gameplay itself its a little frustrating. please make a 3rd game please please pleapleasepleaseplealeapslepakskldnkjfnaa;asfkpkl
Steam User 7
Really solid Beat em up with tough boss fights, awesome easter eggs, killer sound track and hilarious dialogue. Seriously top 5 best beat em ups IMO.
NOTE - If you have a vision impairment but can read using windows magnifier, you can play this. Some scenes may have contrast issues and you may loose track of your player character, but the checkpoint system here is pretty decent. Also the story here is fully voiced.
Steam User 3
As someone that has not really played very much side-scroller beat 'em up games, this one was quite enjoyable to play through several times. Lots of laughs, great looking sprites, OST is enjoyable to listen to, and the fighting combos feel easy to learn but challenging to fully master and chain together. I only have 2 issues with the game. One being that it requires a controller. You can't use a keyboard which prevents some of my friends from playing with me. The other is that the story has so many plot holes that it barely makes sense from start to end. The ending had so many people confused that they had to fix it through the secret boss ending. Still, if you are looking for something like Double Dragon. I would say give this a try!
Steam User 1
River City Girls is a fantastic beat 'em up that's a blast to play. However, if you're planning to play it on Steam Deck, be aware that you might encounter some missed cutscenes. Thankfully, you can easily skip these.
Despite this minor hiccup, the game is a joy to experience. The combat is fluid and satisfying, and the colorful pixel art style is visually appealing.
While some achievements require two players, the game can be comfortably completed solo within a week. I highly recommend River City Girls to fans of the genre and anyone looking for a fun and engaging beat 'em up experience.
Steam User 9
my friend said to leave a bad review because voice acting was cringe with good pixel art and crisp gameplay
I thought it was fun! The bad ending was better!