River City Ransom#PC Engine

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River City Ransom is a beat 'em up game with action role-playing elements. The game is non-linear,{{cite web|last=Kramer|first=Josh|title=River City Ransom|url=http://www.thunderboltgames.com/reviews/article/river-city-ransom-review-for-nes.html|publisher=Thunderbolt|access-date=16 October 2011|date=29 July 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026012310/http://thunderboltgames.com/reviews/article/river-city-ransom-review-for-nes.html|archive-date=26 October 2011|url-status=live}} allowing players to explore an open world{{cite web|last=Plante|first=Chris|title=Every Easter Egg Hidden in the Scott Pilgrim Video Game Trailer|url=http://www.ugo.com/games/river-city-ransom|publisher=UGO Networks|access-date=16 October 2011|date=June 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100629025713/http://www.ugo.com/games/river-city-ransom|archive-date=29 June 2010|url-status=live}} in a sandbox manner.{{cite web|last=Parish|first=Jeremy|title=Retronauts Carjacks Grand Theft Auto|url=http://www.1up.com/news/retronauts-carjacks-gta|website=1UP.com|access-date=23 January 2012|date=2008-04-29|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723234344/http://www.1up.com/news/retronauts-carjacks-gta|archive-date=23 July 2012}} The fighting style is similar to Double Dragon, in that the player can move freely around the screen while pressing buttons to punch, kick, or jump. The player can also use items such as brass knuckles, steel pipes, and trash cans as melee weapons or throw them at enemies.{{cite web |author=Thomas, Lucas M. |date=April 21, 2008 |title=River City Ransom Review |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/868/868095p1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121040726/http://wii.ign.com/articles/868/868095p1.html |archive-date=January 21, 2012 |access-date=2011-04-02 |website=IGN}}

The plot follows high school students Alex and Ryan as they cross River City in an attempt to reach River City High and rescue Ryan's girlfriend Cyndi from the clutches of a villain called "Slick". Along the way, they battle gangs of students and their gang leaders, latter of which act as bosses. In the original NES version there are nine gangs in total, with names such as "The Generic Dudes", "The Frat Guys", "The Jocks" or "The Squids". Gang members are distinguished by the color of their t-shirt; each gang has unique characteristics and attacking patterns.

The characters' effectiveness in battle is determined by their stats in combination with unlockable fighting techniques such as Grand Slam, Stone Hands, and Dragon Feet. These techniques are purchasable as books in shops throughout the city. Players can collect loot from defeated gang members, and these funds may be spent on various food items and spa treatments which serve to not only revitalize the player's stats, but may also permanently increase attributes like "Punch" and "Kick". The game has a password system for saving and loading of the player’s character stats, skills, possessions, money, and defeated bosses.

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River City Ransom is an English localization of Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari, the third title starring Technōs Japan's mascot character Kunio (and the first entry in the series where Kunio teams up with his rival, Riki). In addition to anglicizing all of the names and dialogue, the characters' sprites were redrawn to replace the Japanese school uniforms with t-shirts and jeans. In the original, the gangs are all students from different high schools, and many of its characters would reappear in subsequent Kunio-kun games (particularly those directed by Sekimoto and Yoshida).{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

The number of difficulty settings was reduced from three to two; the easiest difficulty setting was removed, and the Medium setting was changed to "Novice". An alternate version of the 2-player mode which disables player-versus-player damage was also removed. In addition to the password feature for keeping track of the player's progress, the Famicom version supports the Turbo File, a peripheral released only in Japan that allows the player to save and load their progress.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

River City Ransom was the first console game localized by Technōs Japan's U.S. subsidiary, American Technos, Inc. Although most of Technōs Japan's previous games were also released in North America, they were licensed out to other publishers. American Technos' second and final game would be Kunio-kun's Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

In February 2020, an alternate localization called Downtown Nekketsu Story was released in North America. This version more closely resembles the Famicom version, being a direct translation of the original. It was released alongside other fully-translated Kunio-kun Famicom titles as part of the Double Dragon & Kunio-kun Retro Brawler Bundle for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari was ported to the X68000, a Japanese computer platform, and released in April 1990. This version of the game, which was developed by SPS and published by Sharp, features several enhancements to the Famicom original, such as displaying three enemy characters on-screen instead of just two, slightly more colorful graphics, an expanded game world, and new items and special techniques for the player (including some that were only used by certain enemy characters in the Famicom version, such as the headbutt and the whirlwind kick). The new locations includes several new shops (such as a dojo) and the schools of each enemy gang, each featuring two new bosses. In addition to the player's regular stats, the player also has individual stats for all the special techniques their character has acquired. The more frequently a special move is used to finish off enemies, the stronger that particular move becomes. Unlike the Famicom version, the X68000 does not feature adjustable difficulty settings. The player can save and load their progress in one of ten save files provided by the game itself.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

The PC Engine Super CD-ROM² version of Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari, released on December 24, 1993, was published by Naxat Soft and developed by KID, the same team that did the PC Engine versions of Nekketsu Kōkō Dodgeball (Super Dodge Ball), Double Dragon II: The Revenge, and Downtown Nekketsu Kōshinkyoku.{{cite web|url=http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~mx-5/kid/kidlistpce.htm|script-title=ja:ＫＩＤゲーリスト（ＰＣエンジン）|language=ja|access-date=2008-03-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029105129/http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~mx-5/kid/kidlistpce.htm|archive-date=2007-10-29|url-status=live}} This version features enhanced graphics, an arranged redbook soundtrack and fully voiced characters, with the voices of Kunio and Riki performed by Ryō Horikawa and Nobutoshi Canna respectively. The player's progress is saved in this version on the PC Engine's backup memory. The rest of the game is almost identical to the Famicom version.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

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A GBA version of the game, titled {{nihongo foot|River City Ransom EX|ダウンタウン熱血物語ex|Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari ex|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} was released in Japan on March 5, 2004 and in North America on May 26. This remake was developed by Million and published by Atlus. The most notable change from the original version is the loss of a true cooperative mode. Instead, the game can be played with an AI-controlled partner, and players may exchange the data of their own characters to fight alongside each other. The GBA version also includes a vast number of configurable options that can adjust game play on the fly, such as changing AI behaviour, the number of enemies in one map area, and shop item reshuffling frequency. The password system is replaced by battery backup, which allows saving up to 12 characters. Character's appearances, keystrokes for learned techniques, even enemy characters can be customized and saved using secret shop items. A saved game does not store story progress or reputation, but it does store the player's statistics, techniques, current items and money, player's name, and customized appearances. The player can gain additional computer-controlled allies and form a "posse" who helps the player on his adventure. Some of these boss characters are from the original NES version, while others are taken from later Downtown Nekketsu games. The player can be accompanied by up to three AI-controlled partners.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

Many years after the original NES version was released, it was digitally ported to four more Nintendo systems: the Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U and Nintendo Switch. The game has also been digitally released on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

The first digital port of River City Ransom was released on the Wii Virtual Console in Japan on October 23, 2007,{{cite web|author=Fletcher, JC|date=October 23, 2007|title=VC Tuesday: Best week ever|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/23/vc-tuesday-best-week-ever/|publisher=Joystiq|access-date=2011-04-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019124404/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/23/vc-tuesday-best-week-ever/|archive-date=October 19, 2012|url-status=dead}} in PAL regions on February 21, 2008,{{cite web|author=Calvert, Darren|date=February 21, 2008|title=EU VC Releases - 22nd February - Street Gangs|url=http://vc.nintendolife.com/news/2008/02/eu_vc_releases_22nd_february_street_gangs|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=2011-04-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723221853/http://vc.nintendolife.com/news/2008/02/eu_vc_releases_22nd_february_street_gangs|archive-date=July 23, 2011|url-status=live}} and in North America on April 21.{{cite news|title=River City Ransom and Phantasy Star III Now Available on Wii Shop Channel!|url=https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/5tTAdRLSK64NoFSfayQuZ9f9xfVKO1Dc|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=April 21, 2008|access-date=2008-04-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080426160747/http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/5tTAdRLSK64NoFSfayQuZ9f9xfVKO1Dc|archive-date=April 26, 2008|url-status=live}} The western NES titles, graphics, and storylines for the latter two releases were left intact. Ransom was next released on the 3DS Virtual Console available through the 3DS eShop in Japan on November 28, 2012, PAL region on July 25, 2013 and North America on November 14.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/50010000012591 |title=ダウンタウン熱血物語 | ニンテンドー3Ds | 任天堂 |access-date=2018-12-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216093853/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/50010000012591 |archive-date=2019-02-16 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/Z7BAknbDkSyizF0zLTU0Mqj7VEdv_qhr |title=River City Ransom for Nintendo 3DS - Nintendo Game Details |access-date=2018-12-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401203327/https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/Z7BAknbDkSyizF0zLTU0Mqj7VEdv_qhr |archive-date=2019-04-01 |url-status=live}} Like other 3DS Virtual Console games, the user is able to create a restore point in the game. It also features a two player mode via download play. Only one person needs to own a copy of the game in order to play, and restore points are disabled during two player mode. Three years later Ransom was then made available on the Wii U Virtual Console,{{Cite web |url=https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/23Qpx0RdHmm0UYlLaoo7EOMsiyJqsBzw |title=River City Ransom for Wii U - Nintendo Game Details |access-date=2018-12-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220230901/https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/23Qpx0RdHmm0UYlLaoo7EOMsiyJqsBzw |archive-date=2018-12-20 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/20010000012468 |title=ダウンタウン熱血物語 | Wii U | 任天堂 |access-date=2018-12-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220230824/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/20010000012468 |archive-date=2018-12-20 |url-status=live}} and another three years later, it was also released as part of the Nintendo Classics service worldwide on September 18, 2018, complete with HD graphics and the ability to create save states, like the other NES games offered.{{Cite web |last=Good |first=Owen S. |date=2018-09-13 |title=Nintendo Switch Online has these 20 classic NES games |url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/13/17856798/nintendo-switch-online-nes-games-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250212105440/https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/13/17856798/nintendo-switch-online-nes-games-list |archive-date=2025-02-12 |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Polygon}}

{{Video game reviews

| GR = NES: 78%{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerankings.com/nes/563453-river-city-ransom/index.html |title=River City Ransom for NES |website=GameRankings |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=2021-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209011329/https://www.gamerankings.com/nes/563453-river-city-ransom/index.html |archive-date=2019-12-09 |url-status=dead}}
GBA: 78%{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/915026-river-city-ransom-ex/index.html |title=River City Ransom EX for Game Boy Advance |website=GameRankings |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=2021-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209011753/https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/915026-river-city-ransom-ex/index.html |archive-date=2019-12-09 |url-status=dead}}

| EuroG = NES: 8/10

| Fam = NES: 28/40

| GMaster = NES: 32%

| GSpot = GBA: 6.9

| GSpy = GBA: 4/5

| IGN = NES: 9/10

| NLife = NES: 8/10

| rev1 = Player One

| rev1Score = NES: 93%

| award1Pub = GamesRadar

| award1 = 7th Best NES Game of All Time (2012)
11th Best NES Game of All Time (2014)

}}River City Ransom initially received mixed reviews upon release. Japanese magazine Famitsu reviewed the Japanese version and gave it a generally positive review, stating that it is a fighting game which skillfully incorporates RPG elements, scoring it 28 out of 40.{{cite web |url=http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=5657 |title=ダウンタウン熱血物語 まとめ [ファミコン] / ファミ通.com |website=Famitsu.com |access-date=2016-03-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312070019/http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=5657 |archive-date=2016-03-12 |url-status=live}} French magazine Player One reviewed the game under its European localised title of Street Gangs and gave it a highly positive review, concluding that it is not to be missed and scoring it 93%.Player One, issue 23 (September–October 1992), [http://www.abandonware-magazines.org/affiche_mag.php?mag=32&num=1405&album=oui pages 86-87] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530081755/http://www.abandonware-magazines.org/affiche_mag.php?mag=32&num=1405&album=oui |date=2015-05-30}} UK television programme GamesMaster generally panned Street Gangs, with one reviewer saying he "would rather sit in a vat of horse manure than play this game, give it to your worst enemies", with an overall score of 32%.GamesMaster, Episode 14 ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huo90uhLsfg#t=6m45s Series 2, Episode 4] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330220844/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huo90uhLsfg#t=6m45s |date=2016-03-30}}), 22/10/1992

Retrospective reviews have been very positive. IGN said that the fighting mechanics are exceptionally achieved, and that the RPG-esque elements give the game a depth and replayability, ultimately scoring it 9 out of 10.{{cite web |url=http://ign.com/articles/2008/04/21/river-city-ransom-review |title=River City Ransom Review |website=IGN |date=2008-04-21 |access-date=2016-03-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312090457/http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/04/21/river-city-ransom-review |archive-date=2016-03-12 |url-status=live}} In 2006, Play contributing editor Eric Patterson listed the game's cover art, along with Groove on Fight, as his favorite game covers of all time.{{Cite magazine|date=July 2006|title=Play: Staff roundup|magazine=Play (USA)|location=United States of America|publisher=Fusion Publishing|issue=55|page=68}} In 2008, Nintendo Life gave it 8 out of 10.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nes/river_city_ransom|title=Review: River City Ransom (NES)|date=2008-02-23|website=Nintendo Life|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-05-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503204026/http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nes/river_city_ransom|archive-date=2019-05-03|url-status=live}} EuroGamer gave it an 8 out of 10.{{Cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/vcroundup_230208_wii?page=2 |title=Virtual Console Roundup • Page 2 |website=Eurogamer |date=23 February 2008 |access-date=2019-05-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231233139/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/vcroundup_230208_wii?page=2 |archive-date=2014-12-31 |url-status=live}} In 2009, IGN ranked it the 15th best NES game in their Top 100 NES Games list.{{cite web |title=15. River City Ransom |url=http://www.ign.com/top-100-nes-games/15.html |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091019060913/http://www.ign.com/top-100-nes-games/15.html |archive-date=19 October 2009}} In 2012, GamesRadar ranked it the seventh best NES game ever made. The staff felt that it was more memorable than Ghosts 'n Goblins, Legend of Kage, and Double Dragon, and is still influential.{{cite web |title=Best NES Games of All Time |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/best-nes-games-all-time/ |work=GamesRadar |date=2012-04-16 |access-date=2013-12-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026090808/http://www.gamesradar.com/best-nes-games-all-time/ |archive-date=October 26, 2013}} In 2014, GamesRadar ranked it the eleventh best NES game of all time.{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/best-nes-games-all-time/ |title=Best NES Games of all time | GamesRadar |access-date=2016-03-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202205842/http://www.gamesradar.com/best-nes-games-all-time/ |archive-date=December 2, 2014}} In 2017, Paste ranked it 16th in their 100 Best NES Games list.{{cite news |last1=Martin |first1=Garrett |title=The 100 Best NES Games |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/nes/the-100-best-nes-games/ |website=Paste |publisher=Paste Media Group |access-date=6 September 2022 |date=13 July 2017}} Also in 2017, Polygon ranked it 461st in their 500 best games of all time list.{{cite web |title=The 500 best games of all time: 500-401 |url=https://www.polygon.com/features/2017/11/27/16158276/polygon-500-best-games-of-all-time-500-401 |website=Polygon |publisher=Vox Media |access-date=6 September 2022 |date=27 November 2017}} In 2021, Retro Gamer included the game in their Top Ten NES Games list.{{cite web |title=Top Ten NES Games |url=https://www.retrogamer.net/top_10/top-ten-nes-games/ |website=Retro Gamer |publisher=Future plc |access-date=6 September 2022 |date=19 August 2021}}

GameSpy gave the GBA version a score of 4/5,{{Cite web|url=http://gba.gamespy.com/gameboy-advance/river-city-ransom-ex/520203p1.html|title=GameSpy: River City Ransom EX Review|last=Leeper|first=Justin|date=June 2, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090210144450/http://gba.gamespy.com/gameboy-advance/river-city-ransom-ex/520203p1.html|archive-date=2009-02-10|url-status=dead|access-date=2019-05-20}} while GameSpot gave it 6.9.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/river-city-ransom-ex-review/1900-6099482/|title=River City Ransom EX Review|last=Gerstmann|first=Jeff|date=2004-05-28|website=GameSpot|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430233743/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/river-city-ransom-ex-review/1900-6099482/|archive-date=2019-04-30|url-status=live}}

The Japanese version, Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari, was considered highly successful and would be followed by several spin-offs (including seven subsequent Famicom installments) until Technos Japan's closure in 1996. Of these seven games, Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki dayo Zen'in Shugo features the same gameplay system as Monogatari, with the main difference being that the characters are re-enacting a jidaigeki play.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}}

In 1994, a prequel was released for the Super NES titled Shin Nekketsu Kōha: Kunio-tachi no Banka.{{cite web | url=https://www.grouvee.com/games/5152-river-city-girls-zero/ | title=River City Girls Zero (1994) (Video game) }}{{cite web | url=https://www.giantbomb.com/river-city-girls-zero/3030-5471/ | title=River City Girls Zero (Game) }}

In 2002, an aspiring game designer, tester for Atari, and longtime fan of the game obtained the title's trademark and began work on a sequel aptly titled River City Ransom 2. The project was halted when it was announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in 2003 that River City Ransom EX was to be released the following year.{{cite web | first=Frank | last=Cifaldi | year=2004 | title=Realize Games' River City Ransom 2 | url=http://www.lostlevels.org/200402/200402-rcr.shtml | work=Lostlevels.org | access-date=June 21, 2006 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060615120020/http://www.lostlevels.org/200402/200402-rcr.shtml | archive-date=June 15, 2006 | url-status=live}} A true sequel to the game, {{nihongo|Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari 2|ダウンタウン熱血物語2}}, was developed by Miracle Kidz for a Japanese release on WiiWare in 2011. An online PC version was due out in 2012,{{cite web | author=Anoop Gantayat | title=River City Ransom Sequel Set for WiiWare

| url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/115/1157652p1.html | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125233319/http://wii.ign.com/articles/115/1157652p1.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=January 25, 2013 | website=IGN | access-date=March 25, 2011}} but was put on hold due to an announcement that the developers were freezing development to focus on making completely original games.{{cite web | title=River City Ransom 2 On Hold, Developer Now Working On Original Games | url=http://www.siliconera.com/2012/10/22/river-city-ransom-2-on-hold-developer-now-working-on-original-games/ | publisher=Siliconera | access-date=November 22, 2012 | date=October 22, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029153307/http://www.siliconera.com/2012/10/22/river-city-ransom-2-on-hold-developer-now-working-on-original-games/ | archive-date=October 29, 2012 | url-status=live}}

In 2013, the Canadian independent developer, Conatus Creative, began development on an officially licensed follow-up game, named River City Ransom: Underground, originally scheduled for Windows in August 2014.{{cite web | title=River City Ransom Underground announced | url=http://conatuscreative.com/2013/04/river-city-ransom-announced/ | publisher=Conatus Creative | access-date=April 22, 2012 | date=April 22, 2012}} In September, Conatus Creative launched a campaign on the crowdfunding site, Kickstarter, seeking CA$180,000 in funding for the game. They successfully reached their funding goal, ending it on October 9, having collected $217,643, approximately 120% of the original goal. After years of development and negotiations with Arc System Works (which, as Technōs Japan's parent company, currently own the rights for the Kunio-kun franchise), the game was released on Steam for Windows, OS X and Linux on February 27, 2017.{{cite web | title=River City Ransom Underground launch date announced | url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/combitstudios/river-city-ransom-underground/posts/1797492/ | publisher=Conatus Creative | access-date=February 2, 2017 | date=February 2, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203162059/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/combitstudios/river-city-ransom-underground/posts/1797492/ | archive-date=February 3, 2017 | url-status=live}}

River City: Tokyo Rumble was released for the Nintendo 3DS on August 8, 2013 in Japan, December 29, 2015 in Korea, and September 27, 2016 in the United States. River City Girls, which was being developed by WayForward, was released on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC on September 5, 2019.{{cite tweet|number=1146468827678437376|user=WayForward|title=The gloves are off! We're excited to...|date=3 July 2019}}

The NES version was re-released for the Wii's Virtual Console in 2007, the Nintendo 3DS in 2013 and the Wii U in October 2015. It was released again with the launch of the Nintendo Classics service on September 18, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Good |first=Owen S. |date=September 13, 2018 |title=Nintendo Switch Online has these 20 classic NES games |url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/13/17856798/nintendo-switch-online-nes-games-list |access-date=January 10, 2019 |website=Polygon}}

Kunio, Riki, Gouda, and the Hattori Brothers make an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as fighting spirits.{{cite web | title=Super Smash Bros Ultimate Kunio-kun Spirit Board Event Adds Kunio, Riki, and The Dragon Twins | url=https://www.siliconera.com/super-smash-bros-ultimate-kunio-kun-spirit-board-event-adds-kunio-riki-and-the-dragon-twins/ | publisher=Siliconera | access-date=January 22, 2020 | date=January 22, 2020}}

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