River City Ransom

I never played the original, but this "newer" version is fun. The only downside is that even though there is a save option it only saves the money & items you have earned, not your progress in the story. Other than that, it has nice RPG elements (buying food & items at stores), & goofy dialogue. A must 4 old school gamers.

I bought this game the other day at gamestop 4 17.99 , it's not that rare you can find it , don't buy it 4 that price, your paying too much 4 so little.

other wise this is game rules

River City Ransom 4 the NES was a classic game. However, the port 2 GBA brought no effort into making this game better or functional 4 a handheld. Atlus Software looked 2 cash in on a popular title & spent the minimal effort necessary 2 create this cartridge.

I'm not going 2 criticize what RCR is as a game. But here's what I think you should be aware of before purchasing the GBA version.

- Poor menus. The game immediately begins with two choices, "Story" & "Manage Data." The Manage Data option doesn't even allow you 2 load a game...you first need 2 begin a new game & then load. I'd think this could have been improved.

- Screen errors. The game plays in sort of a letterbox mode, but your computer partner & opponents are able 2 appear below this black bar, & run around offscreen. I believe I remember this bug from the original, but it shouldn't have made it into this updated version.

- Dual-button jump. The GBA has 4 buttons A,B,L,R like the SNES...so I can't understand why I still need 2 push AB at the same time 2 jump. L & R aren't even used during actual gameplay. The GBA form makes dual-button moves trickier than a NES controller, & I wish Atlus would have considered that.

I do enjoy River City Ransom as a game, but the presentation & delivery makes me reconsider this purchase. It's sad 2 see developers offering no effort in the delivery of a title like this, instead choosing 2 sell the name & hope 2 cash in with fans.

I bought this game two days ago, & i beat it. Its fun the whole game, but too easy. Im a little angry with the length. Slick, the final boss, is easier then you would think, & you don't even have 2 free your girlfriends. I suggest you rent this game before you buy it.

I remember I was really little when I played this game. In Asia, who doesn't know this game?
I love it. One point is off tho because this game is toooooooo short. I finished the whole game in 2 hours.

"To the citizens of River City: I hold your high school captive! With my gangs of students & vicious bosses roaming the streets, nobody can stop me now! Meet my demands - or else!" Slick, the meanest, most powerful gang lord in River City, has issued this ultimatum - & the entire town is powerless in a grip of fear!