River City Saga : Journey to the West

River City Saga: Journey to the West is an action roguelike beat ’em up published by Arc System Works. It brings the River City cast into a comic version of Journey to the West, with Kunio taking the roles of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing and Tang Sanzang.

The game focuses on solo runs, 2D combat and skills gained during stages. Players start with a speed-focused style, then unlock heavier and longer-range approaches as the adventure progresses.

Its main appeal is the mix of River City humor, mythological parody and replayable buildcraft. It should speak most clearly to players who enjoy short arcade action sessions with a roguelike twist.