River City Girls Zero

 Switch
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Worth Playing
    Feb 21, 2022
    75
    River City Girls Zero is geared more toward existing Kunio-kun fans rather than those who are new to the series. Existing fans can appreciate the callbacks to older titles and like the fact that the game tries something different with the formula. Everyone else will still enjoy the game but may wonder why many series elements and genre traits are missing. It is a solid game, but be cautious going in if you aren't already a fan of the Kunio-kun series.
  2. The Mako Reactor
    Feb 18, 2022
    75
    River City Girls Zero is an interesting look back at the origins of the characters newcomers have grown to love in River City Girls, but one with a few annoyances. The new music and art sprinkled into this release definitely help make it worth experiencing for fans.

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Promotheus
    Jan 23, 2023
    4
    I regret getting the physical version of this game, if not for the fact I have given money to some of the people behind RCG (which is great).I regret getting the physical version of this game, if not for the fact I have given money to some of the people behind RCG (which is great). The gameplay is antiquated and more akin to an 8-bit game, for example there is a max of 2 enemies on screen at a time. The game does not take advantage of the SNES’s 16-bit processor to any extent other than more colors on the sprites. It is not a mystery why this game was not ported to western markets.

    The greatest SNES games have aged well and can still be enjoyed, RCGZ not so much. It’s not that the gameplay is bad per se, it’s just clunky and slow for no reason. Its time has come and passed. Also I find the story ridiculous to be honest, it’s like it was written by a child. The creators seemed to be wanting to make an RPG judging by the endless walls of text. Emulate this one and play RCG 1 and 2 instead.    … Full Review »
  2. Ekim_mikE
    Dec 14, 2022
    2
    Not fun. Boss battles require a level of precision not afforded by the loose controls. If the controls were actually responsive the bossNot fun. Boss battles require a level of precision not afforded by the loose controls. If the controls were actually responsive the boss battles would be an interesting challenge. Instead they are a slog that calls back to the aspects of early beat-em-ups that were completely unenjoyable. River City Girls was great. Zero is not. Hard pass. Regret buying physical.… Full Review »
  3. VegeST
    Apr 10, 2022
    7
    This game isn't for everyone (u will have one joke at the begining of the game about that). The most obvious answer for this statement - RiverThis game isn't for everyone (u will have one joke at the begining of the game about that). The most obvious answer for this statement - River City Girls ZERO is the remaster of one game from Super Famicom. The original game had that strange japanese name which I even won't write down here.

    Now about the game, the story is about average japanese pupils called Riki and Kunio (u can say whetever u want, but this names dont sound like they are from Japan). Some a%%hole (or a%%holes) framed them and they come to the horny jail.

    Gameplay here feels like gameplay in any other River City game of 1980s, 1990s. U must adopt to it, 'cause this gameplay is very unwonted. But inconcidering that - River City Girls ZERO plays pretty comfortable.

    Graphics is good, Fin.

    In conclution, if you a fan of River City games (or at least only River City Girls) - u won't waste ur time in this one. It's pretty cheap, have some fanservice (in a good sence) and plays very well. Other people could miss up this game and wont lose anything, that's it.    … Full Review »
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