River City: Rival Showdown

 3DS
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. PinkFura
    Apr 1, 2019
    9
    Pros:

    - Expanded Lore - Special moves (Customizable) - Good Replay Value - Multiple Endings - Multiple Events (and Secrets) - Weapon bounce don't damage the user of the weapon Cons: - Can't skip cutscenes - DDD is just a Hollow minigame (Could be far better) - To pass the difficulty wall (only 1 damage per hit to enemies) you need to grind a lot - Running mechanic sucks    Pros:

    - Expanded Lore
    - Special moves (Customizable)
    - Good Replay Value
    - Multiple Endings
    - Multiple Events (and Secrets)
    - Weapon bounce don't damage the user of the weapon

    Cons:

    - Can't skip cutscenes
    - DDD is just a Hollow minigame (Could be far better)
    - To pass the difficulty wall (only 1 damage per hit to enemies) you need to grind a lot
    - Running mechanic sucks (Nitro special move -> -> while running)
    - Co-op mode sucks (Framedrops and no participation of Riki in almost all cutscenes)    … Expand
  2. ThePSButton
    May 1, 2020
    6
    River City: Rival Showdown es el primer título de la franquicia que juego desde que alguna vez en mi niñez probé el de NES.

    Me encontré con un beat ‘em up sólido de jugabilidad clásica bastante competente. Visualmente es delicioso de ver -más en 3D, y tiene un concepto de mini mundo abierto interesante. No fui muy fan del hecho que hay un tiempo límite para acabar la historia y algunos    River City: Rival Showdown es el primer título de la franquicia que juego desde que alguna vez en mi niñez probé el de NES.

    Me encontré con un beat ‘em up sólido de jugabilidad clásica bastante competente. Visualmente es delicioso de ver -más en 3D, y tiene un concepto de mini mundo abierto interesante. No fui muy fan del hecho que hay un tiempo límite para acabar la historia y algunos de sus acabados son medio rústicos (menús, misiones secundarias, etc.), pero en general es título muy disfrutable dentro de la librería del Nintendo 3DS.    … Expand

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Cubed3
    Jan 31, 2018
    60
    River City: Rival Showdown's best qualities are its unique method of progression and well-executed storyline. Admittedly, this critic was not expecting this to be the case. The appeal of this franchise has always been its simplistic but satisfying fighting; not to mention the depth and creativity that comes from having so many fun abilities to play around with. While these hallmarks are present in this 3DS brawler, they are buried under the relentless quest for higher numbers. The final result is a game that just isn't as accessible and endearing as it could be, but there's still entertainment to be had.
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  2. Destructoid
    Jan 24, 2018
    85
    River City: Rival Showdown ushers in some big changes while still does a good job bringing the original River City Ransom into modern times while still honoring its Kunio-kun roots pretty well.
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  3. RPGamer
    Jan 22, 2018
    40
    River City: Rival Showdown isn't a strong or memorable title in this franchise, especially when compared to Tokyo Rumble, which is by far the more quality game. With the lack of direction, the difficulty spikes, and the time it takes to upgrade skills and equipment, Rival Showdown is an exercise in frustration more than anything else.
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