02-22-2019, 09:28 PM
Prepare To Go Big In Downtown Rantou Koushinkyoku Mach!! For Switch
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Fans of the Kunio-kun series will no doubt be delighted to hear that a new entry in franchise is headed to Switch. Downtown Rantou Koushinkyoku Mach!! is an enhanced version of River City Melee: Battle Royal Special which throws in some new elements which make for even more heated battles.
Here’s a quick overview of the game from Arc System Works:
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A release date has not been announced yet, but we’d imagine that this will come out sometime this year, at least in Japan.
Did you play the original? Up for a super-charged version? Let us know with a comment.
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Fans of the Kunio-kun series will no doubt be delighted to hear that a new entry in franchise is headed to Switch. Downtown Rantou Koushinkyoku Mach!! is an enhanced version of River City Melee: Battle Royal Special which throws in some new elements which make for even more heated battles.
Here’s a quick overview of the game from Arc System Works:
Quote:What is Downtown Rantou Koushinkyoku Mach!!?
Downtown Rantou Koushinkyoku Mach!! is an enhanced version of River City Melee: Battle Royal Special with new elements added that make for more heated battles.
New Item: “Bamboo Shoot”
The player that eats it will become gigantic!?
New Game Mode: “Change Match”
A battle mode where defeated teammates change characters on the spot. There may be also special gimmicks depending on the stage.
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A release date has not been announced yet, but we’d imagine that this will come out sometime this year, at least in Japan.
Did you play the original? Up for a super-charged version? Let us know with a comment.

