River City Ransom EX Review
River City Ransom EX is a pretty faithful remake of a fondly remembered NES game, though this works against its success almost as much as it helps its cause.
Everybody remembers Mario & Luigi... but how many of you remember Alex & Ryan? Although they were the stars of one of the most addicting and innovative games on the NES, they are often forgotten amongst a sea of other b... Read Full Review
13 of 15 users found the following review helpfulThe 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System was a beloved machine because it put out so many classics. One such classic was a game by American Technos Inc. called River City Ransom. This side-scrolling beat 'em up had you ... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulThe Good: . Excellent control, RPG elements add great depth to combat . Awesome, charming graphics, that gives everyone personality . Fantastic sound and music . Great bosses and good sense of pacing The Bad: . A... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulStory: You play the role of 2 high school street thugs, whose girlfriends have been kidnapped by a local boss. Simply kick ass until the babes are back in your arms. Gameplay: This is one of the most fun games I've... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulRiver City Ransom, while pretty short, (you could probably plough through it in 30-40 minutes if you really wanted) has a lot of gameplay features that stood out at the time it was released that made it a lot of fun. ... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulThis is one of those little NES gems that fell into so many players laps back towards the end of the NES era. What made this game stand out was the fact it was easy to just pick up and get into. Add the stat building ... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulI must admit, I have a soft spot for single digits. Something about the term "8-bit" just fills my heart with warmth and sympathy. In my case, this has nothing to do with nostalgia since my first console was the Super ... Read Full Review
2 of 2 users found the following review helpfulRiver City Ransom is not only one of the best games on Virtual Console. It may as well be one of the best beat-'em-ups ever made. It's a beat-'em-up made in the tradition of Final Fight, Double Dragon, and Streets of Rag... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulMe and my friends have played a lot of old Nintendo games over the years, but few have ever demanded the grist of our time as River City Ransom. Simply put, this is one of the greatest Nintendo games you probably never ... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulback when i was 4 this was a tough game to tackle, even on standard plus i couldnt read but my bro would tell me what to do, game looks like a kiddy game but offers more depth than some nowadays games, this game is the b... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulThis game is the best NES nintendo game ever. The graphics and the complexity of the game for nintendo are outstanding. You get to play one or two players and travel through the levels kicking butt. Its not just a simple... Read Full Review
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