River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Launches July 21 for Switch, PS4, and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 29 April 2022 / 1,546 Views
Publisher Arc System Works and developer APlus Games announced River City Saga: Three Kingdoms will launch for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam on July 21 in the west for $29.99.
View the announcement trailer below:
Here is an overview of the game:
Wacky and Wild Action! Kunio Wreaks Havoc in the Three Kingdoms!
The River City cast of characters step onto the stage of the Three Kingdoms to wreak havoc! This title takes the concept of the beloved Downtown Special: River City Historical Drama! game and crosses international lines to tell the tale of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Watch the wacky and comedic action unfold as our hero Guan Yu (you may recognize him as Kunio) tries to survive the tumultuous times of the late Han dynasty. The rest of the cast make appearances as generals, tacticians, and more, giving the Three Kingdoms a River City twist! Enjoy a funny, action-packed take on famous historical events, from the Yellow Turban Rebellion to the Battle of Red Cliffs.
The Beat ‘Em Up Action You Know and Love!
The gameplay focuses on the beat ’em up action the series is known for. Intricately connected areas form a massive game world. Aside from battle, you can enjoy shopping in villages and cities. Go sight-seeing and explore every nook and cranny!
Turn the Tide of Battle with Flashy “Tactics” Moves!
Turn the tides of battle in your favor with flashy “Tactics” moves! You can impact all the enemies on screen with these Tactics. Using them in specific areas could even lead to discoveries such as hidden rooms or passages…?
About “Heroes of the Three Kingdoms: Battle of Red Cliffs”
In addition to the Story Mode, this title includes a mode for up to four players with local and online co-op, “Heroes of the Three Kingdoms: Battle of Red Cliffs.”
Conquer a total of 10 stages where powerful bosses await, while working together at times, and competing at others. There’s a lot to delve into, from turning friendly fire on or off, to finding hidden stages.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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A crossover between River City Ransom and Romance of the Three Kingdoms? Definitely didn't see that coming lol
I'd like to see Kunio-Kun take on the American Revolution. Or the Civil War. "General Grant (Kunio) engages in beat-em-up action against such rivals as Stonewall Jackson, Pete Longstreet, and Robert E. Lee!"
