Renegade vs River City Ransom

Renegade puts you in the shoes of a street‑wise vigilante battling gangs across four distinct urban stages, from a subway platform to a mobster’s hideout. The game features fixed two‑screen arenas, a simple three‑button control scheme, and a cycle of increasing difficulty after each rescue. Originally released in 1987 by Technos Japan, the title has been ported to modern consoles, bringing retro hack‑and‑slash action to the Nintendo Switch.

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.

• Authentic retro beat‑em‑up feel
• Simple yet deep combat system
• Varied enemy and boss designs
• Easy to pick up for newcomers

• Engaging co‑op split‑screen experience
• Rich upgrade system via in‑game shops
• Open‑world exploration adds replay value
• Humorous, light‑hearted storytelling

• Limited scrolling reduces level variety
• One‑player only, no co‑op
• Low critical score reflects dated graphics

• Pixel graphics may feel dated to some players
• Limited modern quality‑of‑life features
• Difficulty spikes in later gang battles