Arc System Works has announced that a new single-player mode, “Riki’s Story,” will be available in the upcoming River City: Rival Showdown. The game will release on October 12, 2023, on most consoles.
River City: Rival Showdown is a remake of River City Ransom. It was first released in 2016 for the 3DS. The upcoming release marks the first time it will be available on modern consoles. It will feature tightened controls, improved backgrounds, and more quality-of-life updates.
River City: Rival Showdown Includes “Riki’s Story”
“Riki’s Story” is described as a unique scenario for the single-player mode of River City: Rival Showdown. Players can experience the three-day River City story from Riki’s perspective and “do whatever it takes to find his missing girlfriend, Mami.” To access the mode, players must complete the “Yamada’s Side” mode in-game or have existing save data from River City: Three Kingdoms.
The game’s Steam page describes Rival Showdown as follows:
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!
Features:
- 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…!
Release Information
River City: Rival Showdown will release on October 12, 2023. The game will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Pre-Orders are available now.
Lastly, Arc System Works has announced a summer sale special offer for River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Digital Edition for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The game is now 20% off for a new price of $23.99 until August 16 at 11:59 PM PDT on PS4 and Switch and August 21 at 10 AM PDT on Steam.
