Publisher Arc System Works [1,087 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/companies/arc-system-works”>Arc System Works and developer WayForward Technologies [85 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/companies/wayforward”>WayForward have delayed River City Girls Zero [1 article]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/games/river-city-girls-zero”>River City Girls Zero from its previously planned late 2021 release window to early 2022.
In a tweet, WayForward said, “Update from River City! To achieve the most accurate port and best experience possible, River City Girls Zero (aka Shin Nekketsu Kouha: Kunio-tachi no Banka) is now planned for early 2022. Enjoy this new artwork and look forward to playing this classic ’90s Beat ‘Em Up [8 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/genres/beat-em-up”>beat ’em up next year!”
Here is an overview of the game, via WayForward:
River City Girls Zero lets players experience the first time that Misako and Kyoko teamed up with Kunio and Riki to take to the streets in hard-hitting, curb-stomping Action [127 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/genres/action”>action. While the graphics, music, and gameplay all remain true to the classic 16-bit Super Famicom release, this version marks the first time the 1994 game will be localized for the west. A new opening cinematic, new manga cutscenes, and new theme song by River City Girls composer Megan McDuffee have been added as well. Set out solo or team up with a friend in local Co-Op [4 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/genres/multiplayer/co-op”>co-op and discover how the River City Girls story began!
River City Girls Zero will be available for Switch [10,784 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/platforms/nintendo/switch”>Switch and “additional platforms.”