Underplayed Gems

River City Saga: Journey to the West (2026)

River City Saga: Journey to the West cover
Developer
UnitePlus
Publisher
Arc System Works
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Rating
3.8 of 5, 1 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A fast, arcade-style brawler with slapstick humor and rewarding combat that keeps you coming back for more despite its difficulty.

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About

River City Saga: Journey to the West is a roguelike action brawler that reimagines the classic Chinese novel with River City characters, casting Kunio as Sun Wukong and other familiar faces as legendary figures. In the turbulent Tang Dynasty, you embark on a pilgrimage to retrieve Buddhist scriptures, fighting through waves of demons and bosses with intuitive, satisfying combat. Every run features different layouts, enemies, and skills, encouraging repeated playthroughs as you grow stronger with each attempt.

Screenshots

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