River City Ransom (NES)
"River City Ransom" for the NES is a classic beat ’em up with RPG elements, where players control high school students Alex and Ryan. Their mission: save Ryan’s girlfriend from the villain Slick by battling gangs across the city. Featuring open-world exploration, players use punches, kicks, and weapons like steel pipes to defeat enemies. With a non-linear design, unique gang characteristics, and character progression through books and food items, the game offers rich replay value. It uses a password system to track progress and stats.