River City Girls Zero

 Switch
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

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  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). 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 aI 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.    … Expand
  2. PedroK
    Mar 9, 2022
    8
    It's a 7,5 game, buy hey.... 7,5, as a original 8-bit game, in 2022.... amazing, right?
    RCG0 have great moments and a funny gameplay and story.
    I recomend to fans of the River City Girls 1 that wants to play the second, it's a historical treasure of the beat'em ups.
  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 - 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    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 - 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.    … Expand
  4. 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 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.

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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. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Jun 28, 2022
    60
    Big props to WayForward for the attempt, but Kunio-tachi no Banka doesn't deserve to be placed on such a high pedestal. All Zero is good for is rounding out your Kunio-kun collection . . . and savoring Megan McDuffee's infectious tunes. [Issue #60 – July/August 2022, p. 19]
  2. PC Games
    Apr 12, 2022
    70
    If you like retro-style brawlers, River City Girls Zero is the right game for you; if you can life with things like laggy controls and a rather short play time, that is.
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  3. Pure Nintendo
    Mar 21, 2022
    70
    Awesome 16-bit graphics and nostalgia will distract you from the sluggish gameplay. Players unfamiliar with retro brawlers should probably skip out on this one. But if you’re a fan of the River City series and want to take a trip back in time, this is a good place to start.
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