River City: Rival Showdown is an action-adventure RPG, a modern reimagining of the 1989 classic River City Ransom. It rebuilds the original experience with tightened controls, improved backgrounds, and online play. The game advances the story over three days of high school conflict, featuring new events, branching paths, and multiple endings. Players can utilize new special techniques and "macho maneuvers" in combat.A new 2D fighting game mode, "Double Dragon Duel 2023," is included, allowing players to select from a roster of characters and compete online. Arc System Works developed and published this title.