Feudal-themed River City Saga: Three Kingdoms announced

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Publisher Arc System Works and developer APlus Games have announced River City Saga: Three Kingdoms, it will release on PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch on July 21st. The game will include the RPG-like features the series is known for and is another approach to 1991’s Downtown Special: River City Historical Drama but takes place in a different era.

The upcoming beat ’em up adventure is set to be the series’ historical take on China’s Three Kingdoms period as the River City characters are cast into the familiar story in several roles. Players will be inserted into the shoes of Guan Yu, who is basically Kunio from the 1991 classic as you make your way through the Han dynasty locale and run into familiar-looking generals, tacticians, and more.

While the game does take place in a serious time, like past games in the series River City Saga: Three Kingdoms doesn’t shy away from its comedic roots. The game doesn’t just feature a solo story experience but also a mode where you can team with up to four players in either local or online co-op as players attempt to work together as they complete ten stages while taking on tough bosses.

Gameplay is familiar territory for veterans of the series and features interconnected areas from a massive game world as you make your way through enemies in the classic beat’em up style. Additionally, players will be able to go shopping in the game’s cities and villages, also you can go sightseeing while exploring everything River City Saga: Three Kingdoms has to offer.