Nintendo Switch River City Saga Journey to the West (Asian)

River City Saga: Journey to the Westreimagines the classic Chinese literary epicJourney to the Westthrough the comedic lens of theKuniokun / River Cityuniverse. Set during the Tang Dynasty, the world has fallen into chaos as demons roam freely, leaving humanity without hope of salvation. In response, the Buddha establishes the legendaryJourney to Fetch the Scriptures, tasking a monk with traveling west to retrieve sacred texts that can restore peace.

Sealed beneath a mountain for 500 years after wreaking havoc in Heaven,Sun Wukongis freed when the monkTang Sanzangbegins the pilgrimage. Wukong joins the journey as Sanzangs protector to atone for his sins, soon accompanied by the carefreeZhu Bajieand the seriousSha Wujing. Together, the group sets out on a perilous 108,000mile journey toward Tianzhu, facing demonic threats and powerful foes at every turn.

True to the River City spirit, all of these legendary figures are portrayed asKuniostyle characters, delivering a lighthearted, chaotic, and actionpacked take on the mythological tale while retaining its core narrative structure

River City Saga: Journey to the West is a roguelike action brawler from Arc System Works that reimagines the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West with Kuniostyle characters. Players control Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing across procedurally changing stages, unlocking powerful skills and builds while battling iconic enemies in a fastpaced, comedic adventure.

Key Features

Classic Journey to the West Reimagined
Experience a comedic reinterpretation of one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, fully adapted into the River City universe with Kuniostyle characters.

Roguelike Action Progression
Stage layouts, enemies, skills, and items change with each run, encouraging experimentation and repeated playthroughs as characters grow stronger over time.

Three Distinct Playable Characters
Start with the speedfocusedSun Wukong, then unlock the powerorientedZhu Bajieand longrange specialistSha Wujing, each offering a unique combat style.

Secret Skills and Build Customization
Obtain up to80 different Secret Skillsgranted by gods during runs, allowing players to create diverse builds and strategies tailored to their preferred fighting style

Satisfying Beat Em Up Combat
Chain flashy combos, use ranged attacks, or overpower enemies with brute force using intuitive controls designed for quick, satisfying action.

Familiar River City Characters
Characters from across the River City series appear throughout the journeysometimes assisting the heroes and other times acting as dangerous bosses.

Early Buyer Bonus*:
– River City Saga Journey to the West Original Soundtrack

* While Supplies Last