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Final Fight
Final FightBattle through Metro City's streets to rescue the mayor's kidnapped daughter.
River City Ransom
River City RansomBust gangs, power‑up shops, and rescue your girlfriend in a retro open‑world beat ’em up.
Overview
Description

Final Fight is a classic side-scrolling beat-'em-up produced by Capcom, set in the fictional Metro City. Players control one of three distinct heroes—Cody, Guy, or Mike Haggar—as they brawl their way through six intense stages to defeat the notorious Mad Gear gang and rescue Jessica. Featuring cooperative multiplayer action, players can execute combo attacks, grab and throw enemies, wield pick-up weapons, and unleash screen-clearing special moves at the cost of health. Each round culminates in a challenging boss battle, offering an authentic arcade brawler experience.

Play as Alex or Ryan and traverse River City’s streets, battling rival gangs and using the environment—trash bins, pipes, and hidden items—to your advantage. Upgrade your fighters in local shops, collect bonuses, and team up in split‑screen co‑op to save the girlfriend from the villain Slick. The game blends classic hack‑and‑slash action with sandbox freedom, offering comedic dialogue, open‑world exploration, and both single‑player and multiplayer modes on modern consoles.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Hack & Slash
Hack & Slash
Best for
Classic arcade fans and beat-'em-up enthusiasts
Retro beat‑em‑up fans
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Capcom
Technos Japan
publisher
Capcom, Kixx, U.S. Gold
Infogrames, Aksys Games, 505 Games, American Technos, Arc System Works
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB E+71%
PEGI 7, ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
—
71/100
General
release date
1989-11-25
1990-01-31
msrp
—
$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging cooperative multiplayer gameplay
  • Three diverse characters with unique combat styles
  • Challenging and memorable boss encounters
  • Classic arcade beat-'em-up atmosphere
  • Engaging co‑op split‑screen experience
  • Rich upgrade system via in‑game shops
  • Open‑world exploration adds replay value
  • Humorous, light‑hearted storytelling
Cons
  • Special moves drain player health
  • Weapons have limited uses and can be lost
  • Stage environments and layouts can feel repetitive
  • Pixel graphics may feel dated to some players
  • Limited modern quality‑of‑life features
  • Difficulty spikes in later gang battles
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