Shodai Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun (english translation) Game

Shodai Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun—or Renegade to Western fans—is where the legendary Kunio-kun (aka River City) brawler saga began, and this SNES port throws it back to the raw, street-fighting roots of the series. Imagine stepping into the scuffed sneakers of Kunio, a tough-as-nails high schooler cleaning up the streets with punches, grabs, and curb-stomps that feel way more satisfying than they should in 16-bit. This isn’t your polished River City Ransom sequel—it’s grittier, faster, and packed with that old-school arcade chaos where every thug-filled screen feels like a riot waiting to happen.

What makes it special? The SNES version sharpens the original’s rough edges with smoother controls and vibrant pixel art, while keeping the addictive, no-nonsense brawling that made Kunio a cult hero. Whether you’re a nostalgia junkie reliving the NES days or a newcomer curious where River City’s charm started, this is a fist-swinging time capsule that proves sometimes the simplest beat-’em-ups hit the hardest.