River City: Tokyo Rumble

River City: Tokyo Rumble is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up RPG developed by Arc System Works, released in 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS. The game centers on Kunio, a hot-blooded high school student who sets out with a group of friends to repel a criminal gang attempting to seize control of Tokyo. Combat involves punching, kicking, and wielding an assortment of improvised weapons — including soccer balls, iron knuckles, chains, and bicycles — against waves of gang members across the city's streets. Beyond brawling, the game incorporates light RPG mechanics: players take on jobs, level up their abilities, and visit local food establishments to restore health and maintain their strength. The blend of arcade-style fighting with character progression and an urban open setting places it firmly in the action-RPG tradition of the long-running River City series.