With the 16-bit classic, River City Girls Zero, having finally received a worldwide release this year and the freshly launched River City Girls 2 currently knocking gamers’ socks off, it’s time to take a fresh look at the original River City Girls from WayForward and Arc System Works. RCG1, as we’ll call it, combines elements of t...
Verdict
The Co-Op Experience: Two player drop-in/drop-out local co-op is supported throughout the campaign. Characters level up and earn money independently, so a second player who joins in later might need to grind for levels, money, and items. Fallen players can be revived by stomping their bodies repeatedly until their souls return. Friendly fire is optional and off by default, though being struck by a thrown weapon will always damage another player.
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