Underplayed Gems

River City Ransom: Underground (2017)

River City Ransom: Underground cover
Developer
Conatus Creative Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.8 of 5, 2,542 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a fast-paced, chaotic brawler with retro pixel art and a focus on unlocking moves and cooperative multiplayer.

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What players say

Players adore the combo system and call this the best fighting in any River City game, but solo players find enemy encounters frustrating. The game was delisted due to licensing, and several reviewers note the music was changed in an update and worsened.

Screenshots

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