The Kunio-kun (River City) franchise has undergone a spectacular renaissance in recent years, blending its classic beat-‘em-up brawling with unlikely but brilliant partners. First, we saw the heroes of Nekketsu High take on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms in River City Saga: Three Kingdoms . Now, Arc System Works is turning up the heat with the sequel: River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next .

While we understand the curiosity, downloading an NSP from unauthorized websites is illegal piracy . It deprives Arc System Works of revenue, which is critical for a niche franchise like River City Saga. Furthermore, NSP files found via Google or torrent sites often contain malware, brick your Switch’s custom firmware, or are simply fake files.

| Feature | River City Saga: Three Kingdoms | River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Kunio (Liu Bei) only | Kunio, Riki, Misako, Kyoko, and 100+ others | | Map | Linear chapter progression | Semi-open world with branching paths | | Army Battles | Small skirmishes | Large-scale "100 vs 100" warrior clashes | | Co-op | 2 players | 4 players | | Humor Level | High | Extremely High (4th wall breaks about sequels) |