6.9
River City Saga: Journey to the West is a 2D action roguelite with a classic beat 'em up flair, balance issues, and a lousy translation.
River City Saga: Journey to the West
UnitePlus · Jun 4, 2026
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River City Saga: Journey to the West is a roguelike action brawler that reimagines the classic Chinese novel with River City characters, casting Kunio as Sun Wukong and other familiar faces as legendary figures. In the turbulent Tang Dynasty, you embark on a pilgrimage to retrieve Buddhist scriptures, fighting through waves of demons and bosses with intuitive, satisfying combat. Every run features different layouts, enemies, and skills, encouraging repeated playthroughs as you grow stronger with each attempt.
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- 7.7River City Saga: Journey to the West delivers fast-paced roguelike brawling, vibrant visuals, and plenty of charm. While combat depth fades over time, its humor and personality make the journey worthwhile.
- La saga di Kunio-kun si arricchisce di un nuovo capitolo che realizza una sorta di parodia de Il Viaggio in Occidente con un gameplay che fonde beat 'em up e roguelike.
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