River City Girls 2 marks the highly anticipated continuation of the renowned beat-em-up game released in 2019. This installment introduces an exciting addition to the gameplay, allowing up to four players to join forces as Misako and Kyoko alongside their boyfriends and allies. Set in a city plagued by criminal activities, the sequel promises an even grander and more intense experience as our heroic protagonists strive to restore order and vanquish the malevolent forces that have infested their urban landscape. Without further ado, let us delve into the impressive roster of all playable characters in River City Girls 2.
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Origins of the characters in River City Girls 2
River City Girls is a spin-off of the Kunio-kun franchise, a series of video games that were initially exclusive to Japan. The games in the franchise ranged from beat-em-ups to sports games. Misako and Kyoko were originally introduced as love interests for the main protagonists, Kunio and Rikki, before being reinvented by WayForward Studios as the leads of the new River City Girls series. Several games in the Kunio-kun franchise have since been re-released in the states and localized as River City to match the new branding.
All playable characters in River City Girls 2
Misako
Misako is Kunio’s girlfriend and the more aggressive and hot-headed one between the two River City Girls. Despite their conflicting personalities, Misako values Kyoko as her closest friend.
Kyoko
Kyoko is the other half of the River City Girls and is the more cheerful, upbeat girl between the two. However, underneath her bubbly personality is a fighter who’ll take down anyone that stands in her way. She is also Rikki’s girlfriend.
Kunio
Kunio is the original main protagonist of the Kunio-kun series. He looks like a delinquent, but in actuality, he has a strong sense of justice and stands up against the criminals in his city. He is also Misako’s boyfriend, who was kidnapped in the first River City Girls game.
Rikki
Rikki is Kunio’s rival and best friend, plus Kyoko’s boyfriend. He is a man of few words yet is loyal to his friends and will stop at nothing to protect them.
Marian
Marian is the original damsel-in-distress from the Double Dragon series. After her initial kidnappings, she trained herself to be a boxer and grappler, gaining a tough new body to help her fight against the criminals in River City.
Provie
Provie is a breakdancer who was introduced in one of the more recent Kunio-kun/River City games before the series was re-branded as River City Girls. She is looking for her friend Chris and teams up with the other characters to find them.
