Bringing history to life… and kicking it in the balls
Arc System Works releasedthe opening moviefor its curious, evendubiousnew brawlerRiver City Saga: The Three Kingdoms, which will see the classic Chinese works adapted in the cutesy, ass-kicking,Kunio-kunstyle. The strange new title is currently expected to launch on Nintendo Switch in December, with PS4 and PC to follow in the spring of 2022.
As we have previously reported,River City Saga: The Three Kingdomswill adapt the ancient Chinese fable of “Sangokushi”, perhaps better known to westerners as theRomance of the Three Kingdoms. River City Sagawill be a stylized retelling of the warfaring tale, with familiar faces from theKunio-kununiverse stepping into the roles of its lead characters. The new title will combine narrative storytelling and deep RPG elements with the knock-down, drag-out brawls that are the series’ trademark. Consider it a lesson in culture… but with far more roundhouse kicks and piledrivers.
Previously released screensspotlight the retro/modern fusion that ArcSys is affordingRiver City Saga‘s aesthetic — with typical 2D action and Famicom-style sprites, polished with something of a more contemporary sheen.River City Saga: Three Kingdomsis one of a number ofKunio-kuntitles in the works, joining upcoming releasesRiver City Girls Zeroand 2022’sRiver City Girls 2as three new sluggers currently prepped for the series’ 35th anniversary celebrations.
