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. 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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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. 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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