Main Theme - River City Ransom

[@NumeroGaijin]

I have fond memories of my older brother playing this and asking me if I want to play baseball in the game. I remember thinking.....what??! you can play baseball. Then, we ran to the park and he picked up the rock and had me pick up the stick and he proceeded to throw it at me and I would hit it then run to 1st base while he ran and picked it up and chased me with it lol. So stupid, but it was hilarious to two people with imagination.

[@ElricWilliam]

This is the essence and soul of our game youth.

[@corys982]

Me and older brother did the same things very good memories

[@actuallynotsteve]

Dude my brother and I did the SAME EXACT THING! We came up with all of these improvised PvP battle modes within the game and played the absolute shit out of them. Glad we weren't the only ones, I have super amazing memories of this game.

[@in_vas_por8810]

Funny how in games like these there was much freedom (for that time) that you always ultimately end up fighting your teammate and just fuckin around rather than doing the main storyline lmfao.

[@thelastyateman5518]

not stupid at all! especially considering there is a whole slew of Kunio-Kun sports spinoff-games. your brother was on the same page is all!

[@TheChannel0309]

River City Ransom only has one major theme, but somehow it never gets old no matter how many hours you play. THAT'S how you know it's a classic.

[@duckflight9257]

Since hearing this...I've only been able to run with my arms tucked against my side...and with very little bounce in my stride...

[@Roanan.]

While beating random gangs to death with trashcans, bike chains, sticks, and boxes.

[@koryandrews1665]

@@Roanan. and with moves like Stone Hands and Acro Circus

[@dragonballtalk8527]

Simon around town too

[@monolyth421]

This has been stuck in my head for days

[@GlassEyeGaming]

monolyth421 me too

[@OxeMizeria]

It been stuck on my head for years

[@originalscreenname44]

@@OxeMizeria No less than 30 for me.

[@WasabiGato]

Don't mess with me. I know Stone Hands, Dragon Feet and Acro Circus!

[@justcuz8202]

Oh no, anything but Acro Circus.

[@Jonathane20012]

But not javelin throw? 😂

[@Eric0225]

Grand smash?

[@Mitsuraga]

Plus, I'm wearing Texas boots!

[@joelburgos69]

@@Mitsuraga Kick + 60 Agility + 60

[@chirris3527]

when you are about to fight the bullies in school

[@Lucerist]

easily one of the greatest themes for teh nes

[@Baffi_]

THE greatest

[@Demented1971]

1:00 is where it really starts to fuckin' groove... 1:13 ...building... 1:27 ...hitting that high point... 1:41 let's do it all again!!!! WHEEE!!!!

[@in_vas_por8810]

I agree with you but I think the true grooving starts much earlier at 00:32 or even 00:24. You can feel the song getting more intense at that part.

[@nicholasdorazio10]

@@in_vas_por8810 I think it starts at 0:00

[@oldstylegaming4655]

*trash can intensifies*

[@Eric0225]

*me with trash can and grand slam against a boss* Me: you fool! You have not seen my true form yet!

[@MrSlaveSP]

**HIT SOUND**

[@Roanan.]

"BARF!"

[@JYGamingGuys]

*PFF!!*

[@dominikculver3655]

😂😂

[@darksidealice]

8-bit rockabilly :D

[@eskeleto702]

darksidealice. That was freaking accurate, my dude.

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Hey, if anyone's up for a fight, meet us it the back of Flatirons Mall. Slick told us all about you. Trash cans and planks readily available.

[@OmegaJohn613]

Can't help but snap my fingers to this theme

[@reyglc1425]

Damn this brought it back for me. Back in the day me and my cousin thought the chain was a stronger weapon bc it looked like a belt. We called it “ la correa” lmao

[@skylinefever]

When I was very young, I played Double Dragon for the NES, and I didn't know the women dropped whips. I thought they were using jump ropes from a gym.

[@unclecharles]

Yep. The chain was the best weapon until you got the Grand Slam. Then only crates, tires, and trash cans will do.

[@Hahahahe]

😊 2:10 o u

[@Xion_Toshiro]

Moose: BIFF!! Biff: BARF! Random henchmen: Is this fun yet? That guy's a freak! Mama....!! This game made Biff a relevant name. Biff ate the Coffee. Biff drank the Takeout.

[@TheCodedtestament]

It takes some great elements from two genres and forges them together into one of the most easily playable games of all time. It is a classic that has stood the test of time.

[@godot996]

i have a secret BARF!

[@millie3958]

MAMA

[@oldstylegaming4655]

That guy's a freak!

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Is this FUN yet?

[@BrawlerShade]

WHAM!

[@ThePyschicBuzz]

BIFF

[@SpinnR_FX]

-smacks enemy with baseball bat- *insert enemy name here* : BARF!

[@ElricWilliam]

Momma!

[@dakotamcaleer6113]

Are we having fun yet?

[@PlanetmanKevin]

I absolutely love this theme. I was even happier to discover that this was resurrected in River City Girls.

[@in_vas_por8810]

Anyone notice how as time goes on, highschool kids look younger and younger? The dudes on the cover of this game are all supposed to be in high school... lol

[@XiloChannel]

Thats really funny. Its so true. In the 80s, guys jacked looking like Arnold supposed to be in high school in many video games lmao

[@rubberwoody]

things were tougher in the 50's

[@XiloChannel]

@@rubberwoody LOL these guys look like the TEACHERS!

[@Nightmare-xh5ri]

That's the American version you're talking about

[@felixmikkialmosttoasted3911]

Lou Diamond Philips and Seth Green

[@sleepyboy8011]

rest well, Mitsuhiro Yoshida. thank you for everything. 🙏

[@PamIsley314]

Damn wasn't that long ago. Super dodgeball was another one of my faves. Can def hear the similarities in music :(

[@dr.toxicgamingmadscientist]

@@PamIsley314 dudes....Technos made the best games back in the day, the series still lives on strong, but not many know of it, only those brave enough to search are granted nearly full access to it.

[@in_vas_por8810]

@@dr.toxicgamingmadscientist Yeah when I was young, I'm not sure how aware of it I was, but I definitely knew there was a connection with RCR and Super Dodgeball. I even started to make the connection to double dragon, even though it wasn't one of my favorites. I played Combat Tribes long ago, but didn't know they were technos till literally 2 mins ago. I started to learn about all these other technos games as I got a little older and emulation came out. Ridiculously amazing company.

[@dr.toxicgamingmadscientist]

@@in_vas_por8810 Agreed

[@ktleungusa]

This is my ringtone

[@NebulaMXC]

This blows my day!

[@oldstylegaming4655]

Lighten up, Rambo!

[@yakusodrawsstuff]

I remember playing it in 1994. heh good old times I played and watched teen gate mutant ninja turtles and hanging in arcades in 1995 playing tekken

[@specknacken6507]

**gets bumped into by someone** **tons of coins fall out of the jacket** "...oh barf..." **slowly walks away with a sad expression**

[@Augestein]

I have no idea why this popped in my head. But I'm sitting here doing notes for work and just jamming out to an absolute 8-bit classic.

[@darkman699]

2020 and I still miss this game!

[@OTERO81]

yes I would like to buy some chicken soup and the spinning bird kick please, lol

[@yourepostedinthewrongneigh1545]

BARF!

[@Natendowii]

Are we having fun yet?

[@jhonnicolas6014]

esta cancion te sube la estamina al 99%

[@Aardcore]

@Lucerist one of the most underrated games as well-- Rollergames also comes to mind

[@DisasterEXE]

THAT GUY'S A FREAK!

[@Xion_Toshiro]

When I go out for a walk, this song is in my head.

[@NCRRanger_War]

This was the first Yakuza ever made?

[@MasterAlucardGV]

amazing track

[@cloudparter]

One of the best. This personifies RCR! It's going on my top 100 VG list!

[@OX1994AU]

the cover art of this game "American Me The Official Video Game of Movie"

[@aiharakotokorulesbluerose4170]

i remember when i was younger i played this and years later i forgot it's name and look so far and wide for it...like REAAALLY searched all i can and eventually i found my childhood game (cuz of how iconic the sprites are, i recognized them)

[@DarthDabber]

Certified 8-Bit banger 🤘

[@ThisIsEvilman]

Go get the Dragon Feet before all !

[@Devn___]

Here's to Alex/Kunio-Kun showing up in smash.

[@Danjor2005]

THEY'D BETTER!! The deserve to be in Smash more than Sephiroth and Cloud do.

[@Devn___]

@@Danjor2005 meh. sephiroth is really neat in my opinion. Plus, kunio was added as a spirit post-release, so I doubt he'll be included at this point.

[@gr8gmr]

@@Devn___ That's still better than nothing.

[@Devn___]

@@gr8gmr True, that and Kunio and Riki both are in an indie arena fighter called Might Fight Federation, which I'll have to check out sooner or later.

[@gr8gmr]

@@Devn___ Yeah, and I like the way they play that game too. They even have those 8-bit sound effects in their movesets. I think it's the closest thing to seeing how they would be in a party fighter like Smash in the meantime.

[@caseyjones8949]

2:54 Solo

[@bukatudo]

当時はこの曲を聴いただけでワクワクした。

[@jasonguzman564]

I dont care about what technology they got today these games were the best and we all got a good laugh playing them. These kids are missing out on the good times

[@Sergio-Xotlanihua]

I like older games a lot too, but I wouldn't say they're better than newer games and vice versa. In my opinion, a good game is a good game.

[@LieseFury]

reddit moment

[@daikimizu9324]

*Kunio wiping out rival turf nerds intensifies.*

[@jpt7331]

well this brings back memory

[@lanceuppercut6168]

1:00 When the standup bass goes off! 1:27 When, what I like to call the rocka-riff goes off! Put up your dukes! We throwin' hands! xD

[@Chrissielazarus]

Ahhh, good times, good times 😍

[@janesdisorder1565]

Fuck, this song is jive as hell.

[@kylehuckins213]

This has been stuck in my head for a week and I don't know why.

[@shoarmabroodje5000]

UH OOOOOOOH

[@Rich9837]

Tokyo Rumble for 3DS awesome. Get it!

[@Richterdgf]

For gamers of a certain age, there is no more special a place than River City.

[@1superduck]

Jazz band need to do a sick live performance of this....live instruments each with a solo.... I know it wouldn't be jazz but still..m

[@FinnThunder6]

this goes so fucking hard

[@beezishere]

Uh oooooooooh

[@HIBRIDTHEORY1]

Time to run around the mall socking ppl...

[@chazherring7851]

A childhood favorite.

[@reganjustin1]

The theme of my childhood

[@jelly063]

In Europe: Street Gangs. I love it!

[@jeffreytahcool]

This music is awsome .

[@avimidi]

Something interesting I noticed: River City Ransom Retro City Rampage RCR. Twice. Both 8-bit games. Both about fighting and contain greasers. Coincidence? I think not.

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Retro City Rampage was inspired by River City Ransom.

[@avimidi]

Was it really? I didn't know that. I never played the game myself so I wasn't aware. That's nice to know!

[@avimidi]

Also by "the game" I mean Retro City Rampage, not River City Ransom.

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Yeah, the character is just an aged Ryan partially based on the Downtown Nekketsu Monigatori box art.

[@avimidi]

Gotcha.

[@lubu6510]

best game music in history all river city ransom music kick ass

[@Genesisdoes87]

my all time jam

[@teo1814]

This is my childhood

[@_elrond_hubbard_]

Criminally underrated NES

[@kuniokun9117]

Rival Showdown's been out for a while now, you should get it!

[@oldstylegaming4655]

What's it on?

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

3DS.

[@egee273]

Best bet for money early...stayoutside the mall and clean up on coins , then buy coffees till you stamina and hp level up... also get willpower because it rules the getting up statistic...

[@TheDrunkardHu]

best side scrolling beat em up to date... period!... ok, maybe guardian heroes competes, but it's too close. give me an example of anything close.

[@phuturephunk]

It was such a shame that Guardian Heroes was only on Saturn. What a great game.

[@WSilvermane]

Double. Dragon.

[@TheDrunkardHu]

i own all three on the NES, and in my opinion none of them are as good... they are great though.

[@badnewsBH]

The Real Drunkard Hu I always liked the Final Fight series, but RCR holds a special place in my heart. :)

[@Phooxs1989]

Yeah baby!

[@apriswajaya]

I believe that this song will follow me around if I rock a pompadour in River City

[@teuth]

AAAAAUUUGH THIS GOES SO HARD

[@0007Kdawg]

Love this theme music!!!

[@corys982]

First NES game I ever beat grand slam for the win

[@louiskeiflin5858]

Mamaaaa!!!

[@Krazywoot]

"jumps onto box held by baddie" YIKES!!

[@benjamincabana4388]

Cats in the Night be like:

[@Sairiui]

kunio for smash

[@oldstylegaming4655]

And Riki

[@oldstylegaming4655]

@@JYGamingGuys really? Where did you find him!?

[@Wink-yt8gh]

I have the fucking japan version on my bootleg mini nes

[@john_o]

Fantastic game, only issue I have with it is its length.

[@CindytheRedScout]

Would you have preferred if they pulled the cheap "final boss is decoy" tactic of Ghosts N' Goblins?

[@ThisNameIsBanned]

Hows that cheap ? Its cruel and tells a story. Its like mario constantly running in the wrong castle like a dick head he is. Video game heroes arent really the smartest around, but they get the job done (eventually, somehow, with enough continues).

[@virgobro2025]

Cindy the Canadian Scout Yes.

[@skylinefever]

I didn't like that I could get lost and end up going in circles. Sure, multiple paths are great, but not if they are confusing.

[@OxeMizeria]

@@skylinefever all you gotta do in this game is move to the right

[@aaronmann4809]

I'm suddenly craving some onion soup from Chez Walle's.

[@FrankZR1]

Every time I get hurt wether from bumping into something to stubbing my toe; I turn my head to the side, and open my eyes super wide anime style!

[@billbombshiggy9254]

Do you shout BARF

[@lightning8031]

i BARFED stone hands :D

[@solomonhf]

i never really realized how amazing this is as a jazz piece

[@tracilombardi5000]

HOME BOYS!!!

[@cooliostarstache5474]

Not me going into every restaurant to eat and wasting all my money

[@dannydanny9875]

My Jam for 9.11.2023

[@victorandresbastidatorres2313]

This for smash

[@oldstylegaming4655]

Ryan, Alex, the Double Dragons, Waluigi... All need to be in smash

[@victorandresbastidatorres2313]

@@oldstylegaming4655 Just double dragón, kunio or the battle toads

[@forestforthetrees7173]

I heard this song in a dream last night.

[@5112260]

なんてかっこいいブルースなんだろう

[@Sun-dx1ks]

running around the city, lookin for trouble, eh?

[@gameboyadvance45]

ALEX has benn lost of his power

[@SolCresta3405]

I keep wanting to play this over the climactic fight of Season 2 of Cobra Kai...

[@troyy99]

SHIT IM LOW HEALTH AND PLAGUE IS COMING *F F F F F F F F F F F F F*

[@JYGamingGuys]

Who wants Kunio for Super Smash Bros Ultimate’s DLC?

[@JYGamingGuys]

@SONICBOOM1889 but it’s too late now lol

[@gr8gmr]

He is in Smash Ultimate...in a way.

[@BurgerParty]

BARF

[@skylinefever]

The first time I played the game, I thought about how the soundtrack sounded like it was from the 1950s. Someone agrees and created this remix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqPRinxje9WloMU

[@cjval8969]

such an awesome game

[@lawlliet360]

is kuwabara

[@MasterZebulin]

natanael pablo *URAMESHI!*

[@jp_ny.rd04]

Super Mario Bros. Crossover 3 - Overworld Theme