Feudal warfare waged on Nintendo Switch
Arc System Works and developer APlus Games announced a release date for the Japanese edition of the next entry in theKunio-kun/River Cityfranchise.River City Saga: Three Kingdomswill launch on the Switch platform December 16. Unfortunately, at this time, we are still waiting on a release date, or even a confirmation, for a western localization.
Announced back in September of this year,River City Saga: The Three Kingdoms, (or, to give it its full title,Kunio-kun no Sangokushi dayo: Zeiin Shuugou!),is a somewhat tongue-in-cheek retelling of the legendary Chinese fable “Sangokushi,” perhaps better known to westerners as theRomance of the Three Kingdoms.The story has been adapted toKunio-kun‘s recognizable cast, cutesy visual style, and propensity for knock-down, drag-out, slapstick chaos. The new game features an old-school 2D aesthetic typical of the scrolling brawler series, but afforded something of a modern sheen, with polished sprites and deep narrative storytelling and character build mechanics.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we seeRiver City Saga: The Three Kingdomsmake its way westward in the near future, as theKunio-kunfranchise is going through something of a resurgence on these shores, courtesy of titles such asRiver City GirlsandDouble Dragon & Kunio-kun: Retro Brawler Bundle. WithRiver City Girls 2andRiver City Girls Zeroalready on the horizon, it would make as much sense to try and getThe Three Kingdomsinto the hands of western fans. With a PS4 and PC port scheduled for Spring 2022, perhaps we’ll hear a little more news about localization in the new year.
River City Saga: The Three Kingdoms launches for Switch December 16[Gematsu]
