This Friday, River City Ransom turns 19. Coincidentally or not, Nintendo has chosen today as it's Virtual Console release day and thrilled we certainly are. You've probably played NES brawler Double Dragon (and it's iterations), but have you ever experienced the rush of blocky, pixelated RPG-inspired ass-kicking that comes with running the rough streets of River City? Are you ready to hit up that kind of rush?
Ok, but seriously, this is an amazing game. We don't normally even announce Virtual Console games here on QP but this is a special exception -- this game dominated my childhood (at least until 1992, when SNES arrived in my house.) It plays just like Double Dragon except there are a ton of (years ahead of their time) RPG elements, adding depth and replayability (as well as a hell of a lot of engaging content.) The story is cheeky, the characters all have ridiculous names -- it's damn near perfect. If you're going to spend five of your hard earned virtual bucks on anything, this is our number one suggestion.
Why are you still here reading? Go help save Cyndi and River City High from the clutches of the evil "Slick"! Seeya 'round the caf.
(via Joystiq)
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Don't forget just announced sega's future VC releases. Clayfighters, Boogerman, and everyones favorite dirt digger Earthworm Jim 1 & 2.
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