River City: Knights of Justice Now Available on 3DS, New Action Trailer Released

Today, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS owners are getting a new installment in the hilarious and widely acclaimed beat 'em up series River City. River City: Knights of Justice is punching, slashing, and casting its way to 3DS today, and is finally available to download on the eShop for $14.99. Check out the brand new trailer above to get a taste of what you can expect from this light-hearted adventure, which is much grander than its price-tag.

"The magical land of Riverandia is in a state of turmoil! Several years have passed since the rainbow-colored Crystal Tower was suddenly enveloped in darkness. With the world plunged into horror and chaos, a leged began to spread amongst the people about a savior who would come to save the world. Then, one day, a lone knight appeared. His name: Alexander Valford.

"Kunio and his friends go medieval in River City: Knights of Justice! This unique entry to the River City series sees Kunio and his friends and foes transformed into heroes and villains that would be at home in any RPG! Use swords, staves, and even magic to bring peace back to Riverandia!"

River City: Knights of Justice Features:

• Multiple Allies!
• Over 100 Quests!
• Multiple Story Paths!
• Tons of Unique Weapons!

For anyone wondering what the big deal is, River City: Tokyo Rumble stole our hearts late last year on the 3DS with its simple but incredibly impactful combat mechanics and goofy charm. These are games that are just as much about making you smile as making you feel powerful, and they're actually developed by Arc System Works, the same studio that produces the Guilty Gear games and the upcoming Dragon Ball FighterZ. This is obviously going to lack the extreme depth of those games, but there's something addicting and charming about River City's simplicity.

Also, you can't argue with a $15 price tag for Knights of Justice, and I feel tempted to guarantee you that you're going to get more than your money's worth out of these games. We'll be reviewing the game this week, at any rate, so stay tuned for our conclusive thoughts soon.