City Hunter

"classic experience that offers a charming appeal for fans of this type of game and anime enthusiasts in general. However, it may not suit those seeking a deeper story, richer audio, or more varied content, as it brings no significant …"

"There&s;s not much to say: City Hunter wasn&s;t spectacular back then, and it isn&s;t spectacular now. What a shame."

"City Hunter is neither a new game nor a perfect game. But it&s;s a good attempt to keep it alive, letting new people enjoy a unique piece of PC Engine and anime history. Fans of the series will enjoy spending …"

"The game feels like you are experiencing a part of the show, and fans of the series will especially love it. While the game essentially has mazes for levels, it’s a great way to experience this style of game, making …"

"Originally released for the PC-Engine in 1990, and based on a manga of the same namesake, City Hunter tells the story of Ryo Saeba, a man known as a City Hunter. He’s basically a cleaner that tackles a myriad of …"

"The biggest sticking point may ultimately be the launch price of €24.99. That is a steep ask for what is, at its core, a fairly short and niche retro release. Even longtime fans may hesitate before pulling the trigger. As …"

"The PC Engine version of City Hunter was not a groundbreaking title even in 1990, and its conventional side-scrolling structure and simple combat clearly reflect the limitations of its era. This re-release does not attempt to romanticize those aspects. Instead, …"

"City Hunter isn&s;t a hidden gem or an essential classic in the PC Engine catalog, but this re-release does manage to unearth a rather interesting curiosity for fans of Tsukasa Hojo&s;s manga and anime. Its mechanics are simple, repetitive, and …"

"City Hunter is really only for fans and those feeling nostalgic, who will likely prefer the physical version. This remaster includes the usual galleries, improved comfort, and bug fixes, but you can see everything in two hours. It received an …"

"City Hunter is an average, shallow and hardly interesting game but it had the chance to be rescued from the past and is now available in an acceptable way on modern systems. With its limitations in mind, the game can …"

"City Hunter remains a mediocre in 2026. Extra features make this the best way for hardcore fans to play, but this is an underwhelming experience. It&s;s short in runtime and overpriced for the amount of content. This one is strictly …"

"While it has a great classic arcade look and feel, the overall design of its missions and how they play out feels sloppy at best"

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"City Hunter on the Nintendo Switch delivers exactly what it promises: a nostalgic experience focused on arcade action and respect for the original work. It&s;s not a title that reinvents the genre or significantly expands its mechanics, but it fulfills …"

"My verdict for this re-release of City Hunter is similar to pretty much any other subpar licensed game I have ever tested. If you’re a fan of the source material, as niche as it might be nowadays, you might enjoy …"

"City Hunter is hardly a must‑play videogame today, especially if you’re not already a fan of Tsukasa Hojo’s iconic character. Sunsoft’s 1990 release shows its age in this first Western edition, and modern players won’t find much in terms of …"

"City Hunter is a solid remaster of a retro game that was never particularly unique back in its day. It does everything right, offering updated controls and cleaning the soundtrack alongside adding bonus content. Its shortcomings are the result of …"

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"If you are a die-hard fan of the anime, this game is a lovingly preserved curio. Hearing Get Wild in 8-bit glory and seeing pixel-art cameos of Kaori and Umibozu will likely carry you through the frustration. However, if you …"