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River City Girls 2
By WayForward Technologies, released 1 Jan 2022
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
River City Girls 2 is a beat-'em-up from WayForward Technologies, released in 2022. Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki are joined by Marian and Provie for an adventure across River City. Play solo or team up locally or online, with Steam listing co-op, split-screen co-op, and cross-platform multiplayer. The game has six playable characters with distinct fighting styles and upgradeable moves. Combat adds guard-crush attacks, lift-off combos, and elemental effects, while defeated enemies can be recruited as helpers; you can have two recruits at once. Progression includes earning moves through leveling and buying items and accessories in more than 40 shops. The world has multiple routes and secret areas, and includes a day-night cycle. NPCs, cameo characters, English and Japanese voiceovers, comic-book cutscenes, and a soundtrack by Megan McDuffee round out the adventure. Steam lists Windows; the listed platforms also include PlayStation 3 and Xbox Series X and Series S.
What players like, and what they don't
- Six playable characters with upgradeable moves
- Local and online co-op
- Two recruited helpers can aid in battle
- Multiple routes and secret areas
- Steam lists Windows only
- The listed platforms include no PlayStation 5
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a beat-'em-up they can play alone or cooperatively, locally or online. The six-character roster and upgradeable moves may appeal to groups who want different fighting styles.
River City Girls 2 combines a six-character brawler with local and online co-op. Its recruit helpers, branching areas, and combat techniques give players several ways to approach fights.
