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River City Ransom EX
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Million |
| Publisher | Atlus |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
River City Ransom EX is a beat 'em up released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Million and published by Atlus.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3. Among the 32 GBA beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
Million also made Super Dodge Ball Advance for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing River City Ransom EX is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
River City Ransom EX walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
River City Ransom EX FAQ
When did River City Ransom EX come out on the GBA?
River City Ransom EX was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made River City Ransom EX?
It was developed by Million and published by Atlus.
Is River City Ransom EX multiplayer?
No. River City Ransom EX is a single-player game.
How long does River City Ransom EX take to play?
As a beat 'em up, River City Ransom EX typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about River City Ransom EX on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.