Announced quite some time ago now, River City Ransom SP - a modern remake of the NES title known as Street Gangs in some territories - is nearing its release on 3DS in Japan. Based on a new trailer out in the wild Arc System Works is evidently doing some good work with its licenses.
The beat 'em up has a range of new features and mechanics to make it more suitable for the modern age; for example an SP gauge can be used for stringing together special moves and 'super' special moves, or to execute a 'Nekketsu Counter' when surrounded. Particularly fun is a multiplayer mode called "Fighting of Double Dragon 2016" - it supports download play and allows players to fight on a 2D plane.
It's looking rather nifty, and you can see the latest trailer below.
[source gematsu.com]
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I like what they are doing with this series.
This is hot! I'm digging the style! Hopefully Arc System Works brings it over. It's been forever since RCR EX came out.
This makes me barf with joy! Who is Billy? Did they mean Bimmy?
I'd prefer this on the Wii U!
Wow, this looks awesome! This is exactly the type of game I'd enjoy playing on the go.
I hope this comes to NA.
Sorry for my ignorance, but that looks so similar to crash and the boys. Is it related?
Looks awesome!
It is terribly painful to know we might never see this released over here... Kuni is my all time, all format favourite video game character ever. EVER!
@whitemaskedhero It is a remake of "River City Ranson" so yes indeed. Kunio turns 30 this year, I invite you to discover the whole series at Hardcore Gaming 101:
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/kunio/kunio.htm
This needs to be released in the West
I would so buy that day one. Loved the original and this just takes it to the next level.
a new GBA SP game? oh wait!
this looks great!
It does look neat, the NES-style sprites on top of the more detailed backdrops is a bit off-putting though. I'd prefer more cohesion in the artwork.
Wow, looks incredible! I'll admit I've been less than impressed with most of Arc's contributions to the current Nintendo systems so far, but giving this game a worldwide release would more than make up for that.
Btw, has anyone heard any news lately about River City Ransom Underground? 'Cause I sure haven't.
Loved River City Ransom on the Nes. Looks like Arc System is doing a good job with this new game. I like the powerbomb and Fist of the North Star looking attack in the trailer. Lol. It would be cool if Arc System made a new Double Dragon game.
This looks amazing! Pleaaaaaaaaaase come to NA!
Pleeeeeeeease bring it to America! I can't WAIT to hear themusic covers!
I need this game super bad.
North America please...
Will definitely use my modded 3DS to play this when it comes out. Loved the original.
Really hope this comea out in NA.....and gets ported to the Wii U.....I know that is way too much to ask
This game brings back memories and would buy this day one .. I played double dragon like crazy in the arcades back in the day ... Fun times ...
forget the 3ds, bring this to people who have a tv
@ogo79 TV? Few of us are lucky enough to own one of those expensive thingamajigs.
I'll get it on 3DS if it come over but I would much rather it on Wii U.
Day 1 buy for me
Want it!!! So bad!!
@Seanmyster6 It's still in the works. The current release date is Q1 2016. They have sent out preview builds to backers already. Check out their Kickstarter or Steam Greenlight page (sorry. No links. I too lazy) because it is looking awesome!
Please come to North America and Europe! If this does well, we can only pray for a Double Dragon game getting similar treatment.
Looks quality and a lot of fun.
@LemonSlice
thats terrible...
you guys should make a kickstarter
Man the animations look great this go round! Counting down the days until this is released!!
Whilst I'm not familiar with River City Ransom, I do like the style of this and hope they do the same with Double Dragon. You just have to keep 2D sprites, rather than reinterpret them as polygons, in my opinion.
That said, I really hope they put the three main Double Dragon coin-ops on the NX Virtual Console too.
Pretty cool looking, I'd be down for it.
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