River City: Knights of Justice

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River City: Knights of Justice, originally released in Japan as Nekketsu Mahou Monogatari, is a 2014 action RPG developed by Arc System Works for the Nintendo 3DS eShop. A spin-off entry in the long-running River City series, the game reimagines series protagonist Kunio and his companions as medieval fantasy heroes, transposing the franchise's trademark brawling into an RPG setting. Players work through the kingdom of Riverandia, engaging in hack-and-slash combat using weapons such as swords and staves alongside magic abilities. The cast of characters is recast in roles typical of fantasy RPGs, with familiar faces appearing as both heroes and villains within the new setting. The game blends the beat 'em up sensibilities of the River City series with adventure and role-playing elements, making it a notable departure from the urban brawler format the franchise is traditionally known for.