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* ScarsAreForever Apparently adverted. In the English ending [[spoiler:Kyoko wonders if she and Misako really did get shot and checks herself for bullet scars in a panic, seemingly finding none.]]
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* {{Determinator}}: Officer Takayama is hellbent on seeing our heroes behind bars. And who could blame him for doing his job?
** [[spoiler: He eventually helps out Riki and Kunio once Takayama's son clears everything up for him.]]
* DefeatMeansFriendship: After you punch out the jailbirds in the first fight of the game, they decide to hear you out and help you escape.
** [[spoiler: He eventually helps out Riki and Kunio once Takayama's son clears everything up for him.]]
* DefeatMeansFriendship: After you punch out the jailbirds in the first fight of the game, they decide to hear you out and help you escape.
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* DelayedReaction:
-->'''Misako:''' Good thing you're too poor to have a fancy new HDTV.\\
'''Kyoko:''' I know, right? HEY!
* {{Determinator}}: Officer Takayama is hellbent on seeing our heroes behind bars. And who could blame him for doing hisjob?
** [[spoiler: Hejob? [[spoiler:He eventually helps out Riki and Kunio once Takayama's son clears everything up for him.]]
* DefeatMeansFriendship: Afteryou Kunio and Riki punch out the jailbirds in the first fight of the game, they decide to hear you them out and help you escape.them escape.
* EasyLevelsHardBosses: While some goons are simple enough to take down, bosses are heavy hitters that take out much of the health bar.
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'''Kyoko:''' I know, right? HEY!
* {{Determinator}}: Officer Takayama is hellbent on seeing our heroes behind bars. And who could blame him for doing his
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* FriendlyEnemy: Misuzu, oddly enough. She takes both her fights with [[WorthyOpponent Kunio]] [[BloodKnight in good humor]], which freaks the group out immensely. Well, that's [[{{Delinquents}} sukeban]] for you...
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* FriendlyEnemy: Misuzu, oddly enough. She takes both her fights with [[WorthyOpponent Kunio]] [[BloodKnight in good humor]], which freaks the group out immensely. Well, that's [[{{Delinquents}} sukeban]] for you...you.
* GuideDangIt: The startup screen for ''Zero'' includes a basic 'how to play' screen detailing simple moves and controls but it doesn't explain how to perform special moves for each character and how to use the grab function.
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* HugeSchoolgirl: Misuzu, who rammed into the door at [[spoiler: Sabu's]] Manor, which caused windows in the room to break!
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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: In the introduction of ''Zero'', Kyoko ponders if anyone would be interested in a game that's 25 years old. Misako replies that it could be if it revised to be more modern, with new scenes, and an added song.
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* MirrorBoss: Vs. [[spoiler:Ken, Kunio's "brother",]] who has both of Riki and Kunio's fighting style and special moves.
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* SidetrackedByTheGoldSaucer: A borderline case, really (its not so much a minigame as it is an optional cutscene and in-universe distraction). During the Shinji arc, Misako nudges Kunio and notes that there's no line for the rollercoaster. Taking a ride here restores your party's health.
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* SidetrackedByTheGoldSaucer: A borderline case, really (its not so much a minigame as it is an optional cutscene and in-universe distraction). During the Shinji arc, amusement park level, Misako nudges Kunio and notes that there's no line for the rollercoaster. Taking a ride here restores your the party's health.
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* UnendingEndCard: In the SNES version. {{Averted}} in the remake.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the Downtown Nekketsu part of the series, since it's part of the Nekketsu Kōha part of the series. For starters: Nekketsu High School and Hanazono High (which is pretty wrecked) are taken over by thugs, several people have been shot, and the {{Yakuza}} is involved. There is also a distinct lack of slapstick violence. Selecting the "English (New)" text language option in the [=WayForward=] rerelease [[DownplayedTrope downplays]] this as it has some humorous dialogue to help balance out the game's otherwise serious tone.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the Downtown Nekketsu part of the series, since it's part of the Nekketsu Kōha part of the series. For starters: Nekketsu High School and Hanazono High (which is pretty wrecked) are taken over by thugs, several people have been shot, and the {{Yakuza}} is involved. There is also a distinct lack of slapstick violence. Selecting the "English (New)" (RCG)" text language option in the [=WayForward=] rerelease [[DownplayedTrope downplays]] this as it has some humorous dialogue to help balance out the game's otherwise serious tone.
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* ToBeContinued: [[spoiler:After beating the re-release, a manga cutscene plays, teasing connections between ''Zero'' and ''River City Girls 2''. Misako and Kyoko ponder if the events depicted in the game really ''did'' happen- after all, Sabuko wasn't even mentioned despite being Sabu's daughter. They also note that, between the events of ''Zero'' and the two defeating Sabuko in ''River City Girls'', Sabu (and potentially Ken, if he's still alive) very likely wants to get back at the girls for their meddling. [[TemptingFate They ultimately decide that it was just a video game and they don't have to worry about it.]]]]
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* BadassBiker: Shinji, AKA the "Blue Emperor."
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* BadassBiker: Shinji, AKA the "Blue Emperor."leader of the bosozoku gang called "The Blue Emperors".
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the Downtown Nekketsu part of the series, since it's part of the Nekketsu Kōha part of the series. For starters: Nekketsu High School and Hanazono High (which is pretty wrecked) are taken over by thugs, several people have been shot, and the {{Yakuza}} is involved. There is also a distinct lack of slapstick violence. Selecting the "English (New)" text language option in the WayForward [=WayForward=] rerelease [[DownplayedTrope downplays]] this as it has some humorous dialogue to help balance out the game's otherwise serious tone.
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* FramingDevice: This is how the game begins in the Wayforward localization. Specifically, there are manga cutscenes of Misako and Kyoko in their ''River City Girls'' incarnations coming across the original Super Famicom release and playing it. [[MeetYourEarlyInstallmentWeirdness They notice how they look different]] and [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall discuss how an old game can be repackaged in order to be marketable in the present day]].
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* FramingDevice: This is how the game begins in the Wayforward [=WayForward=] localization. Specifically, there are manga cutscenes of Misako and Kyoko in their ''River City Girls'' incarnations coming across the original Super Famicom release and playing it. [[MeetYourEarlyInstallmentWeirdness They notice how they look different]] and [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall discuss how an old game can be repackaged in order to be marketable in the present day]].
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the Downtown Nekketsu part of the series, since it's part of the Nekketsu Kōha part of the series. For starters: Nekketsu High School and Hanazono High (which is pretty wrecked) are taken over by thugs, several people have been shot, and the {{Yakuza}} is involved. There is also a distinct lack of the slapstick violence. Selecting the "English (New)" text language option in the WayForward rerelease [[DownplayedTrope downplays]] this as it has some humorous dialogue to help balance out the game's otherwise serious tone.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the Downtown Nekketsu part of the series, since it's part of the Nekketsu Kōha part of the series. For starters: Nekketsu High School and Hanazono High (which is pretty wrecked) are taken over by thugs, several people have been shot, and the {{Yakuza}} is involved. There is also a lack of the slapstick violence. Selecting the ''RCG'' style translation "English (New)" text language option [[DownplayedTrope downplays]] this as it has some humorous dialogue to help balance out the game's otherwise serious tone.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the Downtown Nekketsu part of the series, since it's part of the Nekketsu Kōha part of the series. For starters: Nekketsu High School and Hanazono High (which is pretty wrecked) are taken over by thugs, several people have been shot, and the {{Yakuza}} is involved. There is also a lack of the slapstick violence. The new Selecting the ''RCG'' style translation [[DownplayedTrope downplays]] this as it has some humorous dialogue to help balance out the game's otherwise serious tone.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the Downtown Nekketsu part of the series, since it's part of the Nekketsu Kōha part of the series. For starters: Nekketsu High School and Hanazono High (which is pretty wrecked) are taken over by thugs, several people have been shot, and the {{Yakuza}} is involved. There is also a lack of the slapstick violence. The new translation [[DownplayedTrope downplays]] this as it has some humorous dialogue to help balance out the game's otherwise serious tone.
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* FramingDevice: This is how the game begins in the Wayforward localization. Specifically, there are manga cutscenes of Misako and Kyoko in their ''River City Girls'' incarnations coming across the original Super Famicom release and playing it. [[MeetYourEarlyInstallmentWeirdness They notice how they look different]] and [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall discuss how an old game can be repackaged in order to be marketable in the present day]].
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In June 2021, a re-release and official localization was announced by Creator/WayforwardTechnologies, developers of ''VideoGame/RiverCityGirls'', who is involved with this updated release, adding [[PreRenderedCutscene anime cutscenes]] and a song from ''River City Girls'' composer Megan [=McDuffee=]. It is currently stated to come out for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch on February 14, 2022, with other platforms (UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/PlayStation5, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS, PC) planned for later in the year during Spring.
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In June 2021, a re-release and official localization was announced by Creator/WayforwardTechnologies, developers of ''VideoGame/RiverCityGirls'', who is involved with this updated release, adding [[PreRenderedCutscene anime cutscenes]] and a song new music from ''River City Girls'' composer Megan [=McDuffee=]. It is currently stated to come out for released on the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch on February 14, 2022, with releases on other platforms (UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/PlayStation5, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS, PC) planned slated for later in the year during that Spring.
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->''Someone's out for Riki and Kunio\\
Now they're behind bars\\
Until they break out, hella pissed\\
Handing out bruises and scars!''
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Now they're behind bars\\
Until they break out, hella pissed\\
Handing out bruises and scars!''
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In June 2021, a re-release and official localization was announced by Creator/WayforwardTechnologies, developers of ''VideoGame/RiverCityGirls'', who is involved with this updated release, adding new anime cutscenes and a song from ''River City Girls'' composer Megan [=McDuffee=]. It is currently stated to come out for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch on February 14, 2022, with other platforms (UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/PlayStation5, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS, PC) planned for later in the year during Spring.
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* EpisodeZeroTheBeginning: The reason the game is known as ''River City Girls Zero'' - to signify that this is a game that was released way before ''VideoGame/RiverCityGirls'' but officially localized afterwards.
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''River City Girls Zero'' [[labelnote:note]]''Shin Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun: Kunio-tachi no Banka''[[/labelnote]] is a game released on the UsefulNotes/SuperFamicom on April 29, 1994, by Technōs Japan Corporation [[NoExportForYou for Japan only]] as a part of the ''VideoGame/KunioKun'' series. This game is said to take place between ''Nekketsu Kōha Kunio Kun'' (''Renegade'' in the US) and ''Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari'' (''VideoGame/RiverCityRansom''[=/=]''Street Gangs'' in the US and Europe repsectively), which would explain why Riki had a different girlfriend at the time among other things.
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''River City Girls Zero'' [[labelnote:note]]''Shin Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun: Kōha: Kunio-tachi no Banka''[[/labelnote]] Banka'', "New Hot-blooded Tough Guy: Elegy for Kunio and Co."[[/labelnote]] is a game released on the UsefulNotes/SuperFamicom on April 29, 1994, by Technōs Japan Corporation [[NoExportForYou for Japan only]] as a part of the ''VideoGame/KunioKun'' series. This game is said to take place between ''Nekketsu Kōha Kunio Kun'' (''Renegade'' in the US) and ''Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari'' (''VideoGame/RiverCityRansom''[=/=]''Street Gangs'' in the US and Europe repsectively), which would explain why Riki had a different girlfriend at the time among other things.
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* MarketBasedTitle: The game being officially localized ''27 years'' after its original SFC release brings a peculiar title change, instead of a direct translation, or anything close to, ''River City Girls Zero'' is the chosen english title for in 2021 the game now rides on being the playable debut for Misako and Kyoko, fresh from their renewed interest in ''VideoGame/RiverCityGirls''; all done solely for recognition purposes despite this title having no real focus on both girls beyond just tagging along Kunio and Riki, the actual protagonists.
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* MarketBasedTitle: The game being officially localized ''27 years'' after its original SFC release brings a peculiar title change, instead of a direct translation, or anything close to, ''River City Girls Zero'' is [=WayForward=]'s localization presents it as an OriginsEpisode for ''VideoGame/RiverCityGirls'' due to the chosen english title for in 2021 game's influence on the game now rides on being the plot and playable debut for of Misako and Kyoko, fresh from their renewed interest in ''VideoGame/RiverCityGirls''; all done solely for recognition purposes despite this title having no real focus on both girls the two beyond just tagging along Kunio and Riki, the actual protagonists.
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''River City Girls Zero'' [[labelnote:note]]''Shin Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun: Kunio-tachi no Banka''[[/labelnote]] is a game released on the UsefulNotes/SuperFamicom on April 29, 1994, by Technōs Japan Corporation [[NoExportForYou for Japan only]] as a part of the ''VideoGame/KunioKun'' series. This game is said to take place between Nekketsu Kōha Kunio Kun (Renegade in the US) and Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari (VideoGame/RiverCityRansom[=/=]Street Gangs in the US and Europe repsectively), which would explain why Riki had a different girlfriend at the time among other things.
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''River City Girls Zero'' [[labelnote:note]]''Shin Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun: Kunio-tachi no Banka''[[/labelnote]] is a game released on the UsefulNotes/SuperFamicom on April 29, 1994, by Technōs Japan Corporation [[NoExportForYou for Japan only]] as a part of the ''VideoGame/KunioKun'' series. This game is said to take place between Nekketsu ''Nekketsu Kōha Kunio Kun (Renegade Kun'' (''Renegade'' in the US) and Downtown ''Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari (VideoGame/RiverCityRansom[=/=]Street Gangs Monogatari'' (''VideoGame/RiverCityRansom''[=/=]''Street Gangs'' in the US and Europe repsectively), which would explain why Riki had a different girlfriend at the time among other things.
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''River City Girls Zero'' [[labelnote:note]]''Shin Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun: Kunio-tachi no Banka''[[/labelnote]] is a game released on the UsefulNotes/SuperFamicom on April 29, 1994, by Technōs Japan Corporation [[NoExportForYou for Japan only]] as a part of the ''VideoGame/KunioKun'' series. This game is said to take place between Nekketsu Kōha Kunio Kun (Renegade in the US) and Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari (VideoGame/RiverCityRansom[=/=]Street Gangs in the US and Europe repsectively), which would explain why Riki had a different girlfriend at the time among other things.
The game's story involves the main heroes, Kunio and Riki, being framed for a hit-and-run incident caused by {{identical stranger}}s. To make matters worse, Nekketsu High School has been taken over along with Hanazono High (which is totaled) and the aforementioned strangers are still causing trouble out there during our heroes' stay in jail. So after earning the respect and help of another thug (who wants them to join his gang at first) and his two lackeys they have just throttled, Kunio and Riki plan an escape from the prison and fight off the police. The adventure has just begun from there. Who were those doppelgangers and why did they frame the boys? Is there a bigger man behind the scenes?
In June 2021, a re-release and official localization was announced by Creator/WayforwardTechnologies, developers of ''VideoGame/RiverCityGirls'', who is involved with this updated release, adding new anime cutscenes and a song from ''River City Girls'' composer Megan [=McDuffee=]. It is currently stated to come out for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch by the end of 2021, with other platforms planned further down the road.
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!!This game provides examples of:
* ActionGirl: Misako and Kyoko, Kunio and Riki's girlfriends respectively. As well as Risa and [[spoiler: Sabu's]] [[BodyguardBabes female bodyguards]] in his hideout.
* AfterCombatRecovery: Health is recovered after certain portions of the game. There is no other way to recover it (unless you count the rollercoaster at one point).
* AmusementPark: Taken over by Shinji and his thugs, no less!
* BadassBiker: Shinji, AKA the "Blue Emperor."
** There are also segments in which our heroes can ride the motorcycle as well and kick enemy bikers off their bikes. [[WhatCouldHaveBeen In fact, there was going to be a spinoff of this game about racing]], but the project was cancelled and retooled as VideoGame/SuperMadChamp.
* BattleAmongstTheFlames: At [[spoiler: Sabu's]] Manor.
* BookEnds: The opening starts with the fake Kunio causing the hit-and-run. The ending has the real Kunio along with Riki passing by at the same area.
* ClearMyName: A major portion of the plot.
* CutscenePowerToTheMax: Averted. [[spoiler:Misako and Kyouko get shot by Sabu and [[FakingTheDead almost die]], and if you get shot during the boss fight it will take off most (but not quite all) of your life bar.]]
* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the Downtown Nekketsu part of the series, since it's part of the Nekketsu Kōha part of the series. For starters: Nekketsu High School and Hanazono High (which is pretty wrecked) are taken over by thugs, several people have been shot, and the {{Yakuza}} is involved. There is also a lack of the slapstick violence.
* {{Determinator}}: Officer Takayama is hellbent on seeing our heroes behind bars. And who could blame him for doing his job?
** [[spoiler: He eventually helps out Riki and Kunio once Takayama's son clears everything up for him.]]
* DefeatMeansFriendship: After you punch out the jailbirds in the first fight of the game, they decide to hear you out and help you escape.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: [[spoiler:When Sabu shoots Misako and Kyoko, not only are Kunio and Riki shocked, but Ken is too with an identical expression to his "brother" as well as briefly freaking out at it. He still complies with his father, but it's clear he wasn't willing to go ''that'' far.]]
* FragileSpeedster: Misako and Kyoko may not hit hard as the boys and they don't grapple, but they have their speed which can help in some places.
* FriendlyEnemy: Misuzu, oddly enough. She takes both her fights with [[WorthyOpponent Kunio]] [[BloodKnight in good humor]], which freaks the group out immensely. Well, that's [[{{Delinquents}} sukeban]] for you...
* GroinAttack: Misako does this to a thug to get answers out of him after the gang defeated him. It's rather subtle, but [[ShareTheMalePain Kunio and Riki visibly gasp]].
* HeadSwap: Kunio and Riki, Misako and Kyoko, and most of the enemies and [=NPCs=].
* HugeSchoolgirl: Misuzu, who rammed into the door at [[spoiler: Sabu's]] Manor, which caused windows in the room to break!
-->'''Kunio''': Hell hath no fury like THAT woman scorned...
* HurricaneKick: Kunio and Misako use VideoGame/DoubleDragon-esque Cyclone Kicks as their kick special.
** Kyoko does a hurricane backhand instead of a kick as one of her specials.
* IdleAnimation: Quite a few amongst the mooks. Kunio and the gang will squat (something of a popular gesture amongst Japanese delinquents, referred to as "Yankii-Zuwari") if you just stand there.
* LightningBruiser: Misuzu, [[SNKBoss and boy does she hurt]].
* MarketBasedTitle: The game being officially localized ''27 years'' after its original SFC release brings a peculiar title change, instead of a direct translation, or anything close to, ''River City Girls Zero'' is the chosen english title for in 2021 the game now rides on being the playable debut for Misako and Kyoko, fresh from their renewed interest in ''VideoGame/RiverCityGirls''; all done solely for recognition purposes despite this title having no real focus on both girls beyond just tagging along Kunio and Riki, the actual protagonists.
* MirrorBoss: Vs. [[spoiler:Ken, Kunio's "brother",]] who has both of Riki and Kunio's fighting style and special moves.
* MovesetClone: Kunio to Riki, and Misako to Kyoko. The female fighters share similar special attacks to their boyfriends, but are somewhat downgraded in their fighting capabilities. They can't pin or grapple their opponents, for example.
* PartyInMyPocket: Kunio's party can consists of up to four characters (including himself), but only two of them appears on-screen at the same time during the actual action depending on whether a second person is playing or not.
* PuzzleBoss: In the final battle, you're supposed to guess that [[spoiler: guarding will let you duck low enough for Sabu's shells to sail past your head. You never ''had'' to use Guard to duck before that point, though, so it could be a GuideDangIt depending on how much you experiment.]]
* RapidFireFisticuffs: Riki and Kyoko's kick specials, with Kyoko's being a Chun-Li esque rapid fire kick.
* RollingAttack: One of Misako's special attacks.
* TheRuinsICaused: Kunio and Riki watch Sabu's mansion burn down from afar after the last fight.
* SeeYouInHell: [[spoiler: Kunio tells Sabu after defeating him that he can apologize to Ken in hell.]]
* {{Shoryuken}}: Riki's punch special.
* SidetrackedByTheGoldSaucer: A borderline case, really (its not so much a minigame as it is an optional cutscene and in-universe distraction). During the Shinji arc, Misako nudges Kunio and notes that there's no line for the rollercoaster. Taking a ride here restores your party's health.
* SNKBoss: Misuzu. Be prepared to switch players a lot.
* StockScream:
** Listen closely, too. Misuzu's is male.
** There's also the scream whenever someone falls down a long way.
* UseYourHead: Kunio's punch special is a variant in which he launches himself spinning head first at his enemies.
%%* WallJump
* WeCannotGoOnWithoutYou: If someone (or two people) in the party loses all of his or her health in 1P Mode (or 2P Mode), this results in a game over, regardless of the others' amount of health. Luckily, the player(s) can continue from where they started off.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: [[spoiler:Ken was Kunio's impostor, but who was Riki's?]]
* YouHaveFailedMe: [[spoiler: [[BigBad Sabu]] shoots his adopted son Ken (Kunio's doppelganger/"brother") for failing to defeat Kunio and Riki in a fight against them.]]
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''River City Girls Zero'' [[labelnote:note]]''Shin Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun: Kunio-tachi no Banka''[[/labelnote]] is a game released on the UsefulNotes/SuperFamicom on April 29, 1994, by Technōs Japan Corporation [[NoExportForYou for Japan only]] as a part of the ''VideoGame/KunioKun'' series. This game is said to take place between Nekketsu Kōha Kunio Kun (Renegade in the US) and Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari (VideoGame/RiverCityRansom[=/=]Street Gangs in the US and Europe repsectively), which would explain why Riki had a different girlfriend at the time among other things.
The game's story involves the main heroes, Kunio and Riki, being framed for a hit-and-run incident caused by {{identical stranger}}s. To make matters worse, Nekketsu High School has been taken over along with Hanazono High (which is totaled) and the aforementioned strangers are still causing trouble out there during our heroes' stay in jail. So after earning the respect and help of another thug (who wants them to join his gang at first) and his two lackeys they have just throttled, Kunio and Riki plan an escape from the prison and fight off the police. The adventure has just begun from there. Who were those doppelgangers and why did they frame the boys? Is there a bigger man behind the scenes?
In June 2021, a re-release and official localization was announced by Creator/WayforwardTechnologies, developers of ''VideoGame/RiverCityGirls'', who is involved with this updated release, adding new anime cutscenes and a song from ''River City Girls'' composer Megan [=McDuffee=]. It is currently stated to come out for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch by the end of 2021, with other platforms planned further down the road.
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!!This game provides examples of:
* ActionGirl: Misako and Kyoko, Kunio and Riki's girlfriends respectively. As well as Risa and [[spoiler: Sabu's]] [[BodyguardBabes female bodyguards]] in his hideout.
* AfterCombatRecovery: Health is recovered after certain portions of the game. There is no other way to recover it (unless you count the rollercoaster at one point).
* AmusementPark: Taken over by Shinji and his thugs, no less!
* BadassBiker: Shinji, AKA the "Blue Emperor."
** There are also segments in which our heroes can ride the motorcycle as well and kick enemy bikers off their bikes. [[WhatCouldHaveBeen In fact, there was going to be a spinoff of this game about racing]], but the project was cancelled and retooled as VideoGame/SuperMadChamp.
* BattleAmongstTheFlames: At [[spoiler: Sabu's]] Manor.
* BookEnds: The opening starts with the fake Kunio causing the hit-and-run. The ending has the real Kunio along with Riki passing by at the same area.
* ClearMyName: A major portion of the plot.
* CutscenePowerToTheMax: Averted. [[spoiler:Misako and Kyouko get shot by Sabu and [[FakingTheDead almost die]], and if you get shot during the boss fight it will take off most (but not quite all) of your life bar.]]
* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the Downtown Nekketsu part of the series, since it's part of the Nekketsu Kōha part of the series. For starters: Nekketsu High School and Hanazono High (which is pretty wrecked) are taken over by thugs, several people have been shot, and the {{Yakuza}} is involved. There is also a lack of the slapstick violence.
* {{Determinator}}: Officer Takayama is hellbent on seeing our heroes behind bars. And who could blame him for doing his job?
** [[spoiler: He eventually helps out Riki and Kunio once Takayama's son clears everything up for him.]]
* DefeatMeansFriendship: After you punch out the jailbirds in the first fight of the game, they decide to hear you out and help you escape.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: [[spoiler:When Sabu shoots Misako and Kyoko, not only are Kunio and Riki shocked, but Ken is too with an identical expression to his "brother" as well as briefly freaking out at it. He still complies with his father, but it's clear he wasn't willing to go ''that'' far.]]
* FragileSpeedster: Misako and Kyoko may not hit hard as the boys and they don't grapple, but they have their speed which can help in some places.
* FriendlyEnemy: Misuzu, oddly enough. She takes both her fights with [[WorthyOpponent Kunio]] [[BloodKnight in good humor]], which freaks the group out immensely. Well, that's [[{{Delinquents}} sukeban]] for you...
* GroinAttack: Misako does this to a thug to get answers out of him after the gang defeated him. It's rather subtle, but [[ShareTheMalePain Kunio and Riki visibly gasp]].
* HeadSwap: Kunio and Riki, Misako and Kyoko, and most of the enemies and [=NPCs=].
* HugeSchoolgirl: Misuzu, who rammed into the door at [[spoiler: Sabu's]] Manor, which caused windows in the room to break!
-->'''Kunio''': Hell hath no fury like THAT woman scorned...
* HurricaneKick: Kunio and Misako use VideoGame/DoubleDragon-esque Cyclone Kicks as their kick special.
** Kyoko does a hurricane backhand instead of a kick as one of her specials.
* IdleAnimation: Quite a few amongst the mooks. Kunio and the gang will squat (something of a popular gesture amongst Japanese delinquents, referred to as "Yankii-Zuwari") if you just stand there.
* LightningBruiser: Misuzu, [[SNKBoss and boy does she hurt]].
* MarketBasedTitle: The game being officially localized ''27 years'' after its original SFC release brings a peculiar title change, instead of a direct translation, or anything close to, ''River City Girls Zero'' is the chosen english title for in 2021 the game now rides on being the playable debut for Misako and Kyoko, fresh from their renewed interest in ''VideoGame/RiverCityGirls''; all done solely for recognition purposes despite this title having no real focus on both girls beyond just tagging along Kunio and Riki, the actual protagonists.
* MirrorBoss: Vs. [[spoiler:Ken, Kunio's "brother",]] who has both of Riki and Kunio's fighting style and special moves.
* MovesetClone: Kunio to Riki, and Misako to Kyoko. The female fighters share similar special attacks to their boyfriends, but are somewhat downgraded in their fighting capabilities. They can't pin or grapple their opponents, for example.
* PartyInMyPocket: Kunio's party can consists of up to four characters (including himself), but only two of them appears on-screen at the same time during the actual action depending on whether a second person is playing or not.
* PuzzleBoss: In the final battle, you're supposed to guess that [[spoiler: guarding will let you duck low enough for Sabu's shells to sail past your head. You never ''had'' to use Guard to duck before that point, though, so it could be a GuideDangIt depending on how much you experiment.]]
* RapidFireFisticuffs: Riki and Kyoko's kick specials, with Kyoko's being a Chun-Li esque rapid fire kick.
* RollingAttack: One of Misako's special attacks.
* TheRuinsICaused: Kunio and Riki watch Sabu's mansion burn down from afar after the last fight.
* SeeYouInHell: [[spoiler: Kunio tells Sabu after defeating him that he can apologize to Ken in hell.]]
* {{Shoryuken}}: Riki's punch special.
* SidetrackedByTheGoldSaucer: A borderline case, really (its not so much a minigame as it is an optional cutscene and in-universe distraction). During the Shinji arc, Misako nudges Kunio and notes that there's no line for the rollercoaster. Taking a ride here restores your party's health.
* SNKBoss: Misuzu. Be prepared to switch players a lot.
* StockScream:
** Listen closely, too. Misuzu's is male.
** There's also the scream whenever someone falls down a long way.
* UseYourHead: Kunio's punch special is a variant in which he launches himself spinning head first at his enemies.
%%* WallJump
* WeCannotGoOnWithoutYou: If someone (or two people) in the party loses all of his or her health in 1P Mode (or 2P Mode), this results in a game over, regardless of the others' amount of health. Luckily, the player(s) can continue from where they started off.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: [[spoiler:Ken was Kunio's impostor, but who was Riki's?]]
* YouHaveFailedMe: [[spoiler: [[BigBad Sabu]] shoots his adopted son Ken (Kunio's doppelganger/"brother") for failing to defeat Kunio and Riki in a fight against them.]]
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