River City Saga: Journey To The West is a roguelike action game where you grow stronger with every run! Master 3 unique combat styles and encounter iconic characters from the River City series!
A crazy comedic adventure where four Kunio (Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Tang Sanzang) set out to conquer Tianzhu!
It was the Tang Dynasty era. Demons ran rampant in this troubled world, offering no salvation. Sorrowed by such times, the Buddha established the ‘Journey to Fetch the Scriptures’—a quest to retrieve sacred texts from
distant Tianzhu using Buddhist teachings to bring salvation.
Meanwhile, buried beneath a mountain lay a monkey. His name was Sun Wukong. Sealed away by the Buddha for causing chaos in Heaven, 500 years were about to pass.
Appearing before Wukong was the monk Tang Sanzang, who had set out on the Pilgrimage. The skilled Wukong became his disciple, joining the journey to protect Tang Sanzang and atone for his sins. Joined by the pig-like, cheerful and carefree Zhu Bajie and the earnest and serious monk Sha Wujing, Tang Sanzang and his party continue their journey westward today.
The road to Tianzhu stretches a hundred thousand eight hundred miles. Now then, what kind of journey awaits them from here on out...?
Following the footsteps of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, but taking a different approach, this entry of River City Saga is a solo roguelike action game. Players grow stronger with each run and can obtain Secret Skills to apply to the character they take control of.
River City Series regulars make their appearances one after another as characters from Journey to the West", sometimes to aid Kunio's crew, while other times becoming bosses, leading to humourous encounters that make the heart of River City!
Players start with the swift Sun Wukong, and later unlock the power-focused Zhu Bajie and the long-range Sha Wujing, granting 3 unique playstyles to mow down waves of enemies!
Key Features:
- Blow away waves of enemies in one fell swoop and take on a cast of quirky bosses—Its appeal lies in the simple yet incredibly satisfying, intuitive controls. Chain combos for flashy attacks, chip away with ranged strikes, or power through with brute force.
Every player can enjoy their own unique brawling style! - The layout, enemies, skills, and items you acquire change completely every time, spawning new battle strategies with each playthrough. Even if you fall, it's not the end—you gradually grow stronger with each run, making you want to challenge it again and again!
- Equipped with an “Skill Enhancement” system that lets you freely boost stats using enhancement resources acquired during play. Bring collected resources back to your base to enhance specialized characters: the power-focused “Sun Wukong,” the tenacious “Zhu Bajie,” and the agile “Sha Wujing.” Depending on how you combine equipment items and divine arts,
you can build your own unique fighting style—your build.
The more you play through the game, the more steadily your characters will grow! - Tough bosses with distinct gimmicks and signature attack patterns stand in your way. Battles offer immense satisfaction as you identify attack opportunities and decipher enemy patterns to break through. Your build drastically changes your approach, ensuring every encounter with the same boss feels fresh.
River City Saga: Journey To The West is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS5, PC (Steam) on June 4, 2026 at $19.99.
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