# Crunchyroll: River City Girls — Beat-em-up Action Adventure

> Action-adventure beat-'em-up game with pixel art, anime cutscenes, and co-op play. (iPhone/iPad app by Crunchyroll, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-river-city-girls/id6457517461 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457)
- Category: Games, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 83 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 3.0 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-11-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-river-city-girls/id6457517461/reviews.md

## What is Crunchyroll?

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED - Exclusive to Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Memberships

There's trouble once again on the mean streets of River City! Hard-hitting heroines Misako and Kyoko are tearing up the town to rescue their boyfriends, Kunio and Riki, and they won't let anyone get in their way! 

As you punch and kick your way across the city, you'll gain new skills, chow down on power-ups, wield bone-busting weapons, and unleash an arsenal of combos, throws, and special attacks that will leave the bad guys crying for mama - all in outrageous pixel-art style! The awesome action is punctuated by motion-comic story panels, anime cutscenes, multiple endings, and an epic synth-pop soundtrack. This version of the game features touchscreen or Bluetooth controller support for solo play (Bluetooth controllers required for 2-player co-op) as well as River City's newest shopkeeper: Crunchyroll-Hime!

Key Features:
-Wild beat-'em-up action for one or two players!
-Glorious pixel-art graphics plus anime and motion-comic cutscenes!
-Fantastic soundtrack featuring Megan McDuffee, Chipzel, Cristina "Vee" Valenzuela, and NateWantsToBattle!
-Six large city regions to fight through, complete with shops and side quests!
-Loads of weapons, items, and abilities to power-up your heroines!
-Guest appearances by classic River City and Double Dragon characters as well as River City's newest shopkeeper: Crunchyroll-Hime!
- River City Girls has intuitive touch screen controls as well as full support for game controllers.


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## Key features

- Beat-'em-up action for one or two players
- Pixel-art graphics with anime cutscenes
- Extensive weapon and item power-ups
- Six large city regions with side quests
- Intuitive touch screen and controller support
- Guest character appearances

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Crunchyroll?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great beat 'em up gameplay
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 💯 Good story and characters
- 🎮 Nostalgic feel (River City Ransom/Scott Pilgrim vibe)
- ✨ Nice art style and graphics
- 👍 Ad-free with membership
- 🤩 Incorporates YouTubers (Seán)

**Cons**

- 💸 Requires Crunchyroll subscription
- ❌ Paywall for access
- 😩 Frustrating bugs and crashes
- 🎮 Poor mobile port
- 📱 On-screen controls are bad
- 🚫 Lack of controller support
- 🗑️ Wasted download time for non-subscribers
- 📉 High storage usage

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes after boss fights (Misuzu, first boss)
- Game restarts to menu after dying
- Lost progress after crashes
- Game deleted progress
- Controls don't respond (second playthrough, after saving)
- HUD disappears
- Can't move after loading game
- Menu unresponsive
- Sign-in errors ('Something went wrong')
- Game closes after beating first boss
- Controls disappear after restarting game
- Character can't move
- Health bar not showing
- Save file lost
- UI buttons not customizable
- Impossible button commands with touch controls
- Black border around game screen
- Hitbox issues (Hibari fight)
- Game not working after first boss

**Most requested features**

- Controller support
- Backbone app support
- Customizable on-screen controls
- Cloud save function
- Ability to buy the game outright (instead of subscription)
- Fix black border on screen
- Make game playable without subscription

## Recent user reviews (10 of 83)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-river-city-girls/id6457517461/reviews.md

### 4/5 — A good 4/5

*2026-07-14*

Honestly the story is good, the art style is great, and for the most part it works really well. Though sometimes certain buttons don’t work all that great, like having a hard time grabbing someone. But other than the few little issues it’s a great game

**Developer response:** Hi Kymmie💕! It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed the story and art style! We acknowledge the difficulty you faced with certain buttons not working well, and we truly appreciate your detailed feedback. It helps us understand how to enhance the experience even further. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for being part of our community! 💛

### 5/5 — Perfect Beat’em Up

*2026-04-08*

If you live beat’em ups, you need to do yourself a favor and play this. It’s great, you’ll love it. Just play it.

**Developer response:** Hi! We appreciate your enthusiasm and recommendation, BbGrishnak! It's wonderful to hear how much you're enjoying the game. Your passion for beat'em ups truly shines through, and we hope you continue to have an amazing time playing! 💛

### 5/5 — this is so peak 🥹

*2026-02-15*

the boss fights are lowk ragebait but its so fun🙂

**Developer response:** Hi there! It's wonderful to hear you're enjoying the thrill of the boss fights! 🎮 Your passion for the game really shines through, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. If you have any more thoughts or feedback, feel free to let us know! Keep having fun! 😊💛

### 4/5 — Good so far!

*2026-02-04*

Just started, really liked it but the first boss was tough with my CRKD Neo S controller because double fwd to run is not reliable. Switched to PS5 controller and seems much better.

**Developer response:** Hi there! It's wonderful to hear that you're enjoying the game! 💛 We're so glad that switching to the PS5 controller has made your experience better. Your feedback about the controls is truly appreciated, and we'll make sure to share it. Happy gaming, and may your adventures be epic! 🎮✨

### 5/5 — 3rd best Kunio-Kun game

*2026-02-03*

Such a great game I absolutely love it also please make a river city ransom and double dragon crossover beat em up

**Developer response:** Hi Cody! 💛 It's fantastic to hear how much you love the game! Your enthusiasm for its place among the Kunio-Kun series is truly appreciated. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're always excited to hear ideas like a River City Ransom and Double Dragon crossover beat 'em up—what a fun concept! Keep enjoying the games, and we hope to bring more exciting experiences your way!

### 5/5 — Performance

*2026-01-05*

What is the resolution and framerate on 16 pro max? Thinking to choose ps5 version or ios version to play it.

**Developer response:** Hi Alastor98! 💛 We appreciate your curiosity about the performance details! The resolution and framerate on the iPhone 16 Pro Max are designed to provide an amazing gaming experience. We hope you have a fantastic time choosing between the PS5 version or the iOS version! If you have any more questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your gaming adventure! 🎮✨

### 5/5 — River city girls

*2025-12-09*

Definitely a great game, but playing RCG2 when I enter the movie theater to fight the boss the game is restarting to the menu screen I’m trying to figure out what’s happening can the developer reach out for assistance

**Developer response:** Hi K4 jr! 💛 It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed the game! We truly appreciate your feedback about the game restarting; that sounds unexpected. Your experience matters, so please share specific details through the support options in the app for assistance. We’re here to help!

### 5/5 — River city girls

*2025-12-03*

Definitely a great game

### 5/5 — MT BOMM

*2025-09-07*

Eu gostei bastante do jogo Ms ele n é tão fácil assim pq eu n to mt acostumada com esse tipo de jogo mas gostei muito da experiência de jogar e recomendo muito

**Developer response:** Olá! Ficamos muito felizes que você tenha apreciado a experiência de jogar e que esteja recomendando o jogo! É totalmente normal enfrentar desafios em novos estilos de jogo, e cada vitória traz uma satisfação única. Continue se divertindo e explorando! 💛

### 4/5 — Review  1

*2025-08-25*

It’s fun

**Developer response:** Hi Nick! Thank you for your review! If you have more feedback about River City Girls to share with us, please reach out to us at https://games.help.crunchyroll.com/ with any suggestions that you have.

## Frequently asked questions about Crunchyroll

### What is River City Girls?

River City Girls is an action-adventure beat-'em-up game where players control heroines Misako and Kyoko as they fight their way across the city. The game features a blend of punch-and-kick combat, skill acquisition, weapon usage, and special attacks, all presented in a vibrant pixel-art style with anime cutscenes.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include wild beat-'em-up action for one or two players, glorious pixel-art graphics complemented by anime and motion-comic cutscenes, a fantastic soundtrack, six large city regions to explore with shops and side quests, and numerous weapons, items, and abilities to power up the heroines. It also includes guest appearances from classic characters.

### How do I play River City Girls?

The game offers intuitive touch screen controls for solo play. For a more traditional experience or for two-player co-op, it fully supports Bluetooth game controllers. Bluetooth controllers are required for two-player co-op mode.

### Is this game free to play?

This game requires a Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate Fan Membership to play. While the game itself is included with these memberships, the memberships themselves have associated costs. Crunchyroll Premium members also enjoy ad-free streaming and other benefits.

### What platforms is River City Girls available on?

Based on the description, this specific version of River City Girls is available through Crunchyroll's Game Vault, accessible with specific membership tiers. It is designed for mobile devices and supports touchscreen and Bluetooth controller input.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1 — 2025-10-03

Minor improvements

### 1.0.9 — 2025-04-26

Minor improvements - Updating our login system for a smoother experience

### 1.0.8 — 2024-07-02

Minor improvements

### 1.0.7 — 2024-04-30

Minor improvements

### 1.0.6 — 2024-02-27

Minor improvements

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