Downtown Nekketsu Story

April 25, 1989 Technos Japan Technos Japan, WindySoft, Arc System Works
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Wii famicom WiiU
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Downtown Nekketsu Story is the original version of the game known as River City Ransom.

The game was first released as Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari, but has since been localized as Downtown Nekketsu Story.
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Release Date April 25, 1989
Developer Technos Japan
Publisher Technos Japan, WindySoft, Arc System Works
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action