Shin Nekketsu Kouha: Kunio-tachi no Banka

Game Details:

"Shin Nekketsu Kouha: Kunio-tachi no Banka " is the darkest and most serious entry in the "River City" series. This game tells the story of Kunio and Riki being framed for a crime and sent to a juvenile detention center. In prison, the two uncover a conspiracy, fight to escape, and reunite with familiar partners to fight against the dark forces behind it.

The game adopts a side-scrolling action mode and supports two-player co-op. Each character has unique attack actions and combo moves. The game also features various scenes such as motorcycle chases, street fights, and campus brawls, enhancing the game's fun and tense pace.

Unlike other games in the series, this game has a more mature plot and richer character development. In particular, Riki's first appearance as a playable character brings a new experience to fans.

Editor's Recommendation:

Players who like the River City series or side-scrolling beat 'em up action games should not miss "Shin Nekketsu Kouha: Kunio-tachi no Banka". This game not only has solid combat and smooth controls, supports two-player co-op, but also has a complete plot line rare in the series, and is even full of gangster movie-like plot tension and character growth.

Compared with general arcade beat 'em up games, this game handles rhythm control, scene changes, and plot insertion very well. Not only is the fighting enjoyable, but the story is also quite infectious, showing friendship, betrayal, justice, and resistance. It is a tough action masterpiece.

Game Guide:

1. Familiarize Yourself with the Controls and Combo Mechanics

• Kunio: A strength-based character with powerful punches and heavy attacks;
• Riki: A speed-based character with fast attack frequency and high agility.

Both characters have throws, combo attacks, and special attacks. It is recommended to practice the smooth operation of grab → combo → ultimate move to improve monster clearing efficiency.

2. Scene Interaction and Enemy Response

The game contains a lot of interactive elements: such as pickable weapons, environmental props, etc.

It is recommended to force enemies into corners or trap positions when encountering enemy groups to quickly solve them and avoid gang fights. Some levels also have special gameplay such as "motorcycle battles" and "fast raids," so familiarizing yourself with rhythm control is crucial.

3. Skill Priority and Item Usage

• Picking up items dropped by enemies can restore health or enhance attacks.
• Some special enemies will drop weapons, such as baseball bats, sticks, etc., which will greatly increase the attack distance and range after picking them up.
• When encountering Boss battles, it is recommended to reasonably reserve health and ultimate moves, and cooperate with dodge mechanisms to reduce Boss health.

4. Two-Player Co-op Skills

This game supports two-player games, and players can cooperate with friends to play combos or pincer tactics. It is recommended that one player focus on attacking and the other is responsible for containment or crowd control. The fun and strategy of two-player games will significantly improve the clearance experience.

5. Recommended Order of Completion and Save Mechanism

The game has multiple branch routes. It is recommended to prioritize exploring important levels (such as juvenile detention centers, schools, ports, etc.) along the main plot line and use the recording points provided by the system to save in time. Some Boss battles will be re-challenged after failure, and mastering their attack rhythm is the key.