Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics Gets Worldwide Release on Nintendo Switch

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Published on: January 23, 2025

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Arc System Works has officially confirmed the worldwide release of Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics, a comprehensive retro game collection arriving on April 24, 2025.

This much-anticipated compilation will be available on Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms, offering both seasoned fans and newcomers the rare opportunity to experience 12 iconic titles from the golden era of gaming. Developed by Technos Japan, a celebrated name behind legendary franchises like River City and Double Dragon, Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics highlights a blend of beloved arcade hits and several region-exclusive gems that have been difficult to access outside Japan.

The collection was initially introduced in the latest Weekly Famitsu reveal and has since gained considerable attention across gaming news outlets such as Gematsu. The official title list for Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics includes: - River City Renegade - Kunio’s Dodgeball Time, C’mon Guys! - Downtown River City Baseball Story - Kunio’s Oden - THE COMBATRIBES - SugoroQuest++ DICENICS - DunQuest - Super Dodge Ball - XAIN'D SLEENA - CHINA GATE - THE COMBATRIBES (Arcade) - SHADOW FORCE Some of these games, such as the original River City Renegade and the seldom-seen Super Dodge Ball, have become cultural touchstones within the retro gaming community.

Notably, certain titles from the collection appear on the Nintendo Switch Online service, but Super Technos World delivers them alongside several rare inclusions and across more global markets for the first time. Fans of 1980s arcades will find nostalgia in this extensive package, with a selection ranging from action and party games to RPGs and puzzle titles.

Arc System Works has enhanced the compilation with several modern features to ensure a smooth and accessible experience for today’s audience.

Players can utilize the new "Suspend Save" feature, enabling game state saves at any point, and critical bugs hindering progress in the original releases have been meticulously addressed.

Furthermore, online support is provided, allowing both cooperative and competitive play with friends over the internet.

Whether reliving classic moments or discovering these retro masterpieces for the first time, Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics is positioned as a must-have for retro enthusiasts and River City fans alike. Preorders for the collection are expected to go live via the Nintendo eShop and participating retailers soon.

First-print editions will offer a bonus soundtrack as an extra incentive for early adopters.

As always, Nintendo Life and other gaming news outlets will provide timely updates as additional information becomes available regarding regional releases and platform specifics. Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics reaffirms Arc System Works' commitment to preserving and sharing the legacy of Technos Japan across modern platforms.

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate decades of River City and arcade history when this exclusive collection launches worldwide on April 24, 2025.

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Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics Announced For Switch