River City: Tokyo Rumble Lands On 3DS
Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, today launched the RPG brawler River City: Tokyo Rumble for the Nintendo 3DS in North America. When the release was first announced, Hiro Maekawa, President & CEO of Natsume spoke about the then upcoming release, saying:
“We know there’s a loyal fanbase of the River City series in North America who have been asking for more of these addictive games to play. Whether you’re a longtime River City fan or new to the series, there’s plenty of side-scrolling action to love.”
River City: Tokyo Rumble for 3DS follows the story of a hot-blooded high school student named Kunio and his good friends. When a nefarious gang moves into Tokyo to try to take it over, it’s up to this self-proclaimed “fighter for justice” and his buddies to make sure the streets stay safe.
Originally launched as Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-Kun SP: Rantou Kyousoukyoku in Japan, the game is part of a long-running series of side-scrolling RPG brawlers, sports games, and more. North Americans were first introduced to the series with River City Ransom on the NES, with an updated take on the game arriving several years later on the Game Boy Advance. Multiple spinoff games, including volleyball and fighting games, have followed.
The game is set to have a number of features, including:
- Play as Kunio, Riki, and other famous fighters from the River City series
- Take on jobs to earn extra cash, special moves, and more
- Take a break from the main story to fight in a 4-man Rumble or dodgeball match
- Take on your friends using Local Play and Download Play
- Unlock new characters, stages, and songs as you progress through the game
Hiro Maekawa spoke about the release, saying:
“We have already gotten early feedback that River City: Tokyo Rumble is a ‘cant-put-it-down’ experience, and we love hearing that reaction. The series has an amazing following, and we know that this will be another great addition for fans and newcomers to the series alike!”