River City Ransom

River City Ransom (1989)

by Technos Japan, 505 Games, Aksys Games, Arc System Works, Infogrames
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Fighting
Themes:Open world, Action, Comedy, Sandbox
Game modes:Single player, Split screen
Story:Hear the message from Sick, the meanest ganglord in town: "I hold your high school captive, and some of the students will have a trying moment, if they're ever fool enough to cross my path!" But you aren't afraid of anybody! Face the terrible gangs and neutralize their bosses, in order to deliver the city from terror!Show more
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March 18, 2025
One of the greatest games from the NES era. Totally redefined what an action game could be by adding so many RPG elements like stat increases and ability unlocks. Also probably the most couch co-op fun I've ever had. This game is legendary and more than worthy of GOG's efforts to preserve it.
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