In River City: Rivals Showdown, Kunio and Riki, Kunio's rival, must battle through the streets of River City to rescue Riki's girlfriend, Mami, from the evil Dragon Twins. The game takes place over four days, with the players' actions during the first three days determining the scenario and ending of the fourth day. There's also a day-and-night cycle as well as events that can only be attempted once per playthrough. This time-based, multiple story paths system (not present in the original River City Ransom) encourages multiple replays. Stats and items carry over between playthroughs, reducing frustration.
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