River City Ransom

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This title is also known as:

Street Gangs (in Australia)
ダウンタウン熱血物語 (Transliteration: Dauntaun Nekketsu Monogatari; Translation: Downtown Nekketsu Story; Interpreted as: Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari)

Keep money after dying

During a 2-player game, when either player is very low on energy, move both players to the edge of the screen and intentionally kill the player that is almost dead. Then, immediately jump into the next screen and the dead player will be present with all money intact, but one less life.

Hidden Shop

To access the hidden shop, Merlin's Mystery Shop, stand under the fourth light from the left side in the Armstrong Thru-Way Tunnel and press Up to enter.

Super Passwords

These super passwords give you all special moves, the Texas Boots, maximum status in everything, enough money to buy anything and all bosses beaten except for Slick.

ckRieYMcSQo gQv26brTfpo apqExgzahoW
TbIZVPDQLNz X3h3DDVoHAh CTjen5SVkMf

Passwords

Effect	Password
Acro Circus, Dragon Feet, Stone Hands, Fatal Steps, Javelin Man, Sneakers, Excalibur, Rodan Wing	89BTPUSVQS0 Ypm5GduXAVs YAul1s0elEa
Acro Circus, Dragon Feet, Stone Hands, Fatal Steps, Javelin Man, Sneakers, Excalibur	zA'c2INrXNVr bjx2jYtQdop dB'riyphdg7X
Acro Circus, Dragon Feet, Stone Hands, Fatal Steps, Javelin Man, and $114	2B5zJGuNsYu mz5yAbodavq SbWfvmmYjjU
Acro Circus and Lightning Feet	qJiIz0gySUq ryh30fsRuek qfijzqmsnUY
99 strength and $122.30	EM7KGA0DBDh WcEtZhSQjTZ fUXYofbaZ7N
63 status in everything, full will power, full stamina, all special moves, Texas Boots, $500.50	jrYplfTgbdj nOorLTIYXwR SjTuqpilUHP
Full energy, 63 status in everything, all special moves, and $0.15	iqXokeSfaci mKpvcUkZUzW RiQvrqhkT4Q
Ready to fight Ivan	mubsoiWsugi SL8qcQgFQ3S eTWXnedgbYM
Ivan defeated, High School open	t1izvpdOZnZ JxNkJp7Cpub XMPQgXErSMF
Ready to fight Slick	XfMdZTHwiR3 jaj6jfRUDEt tilm2tWRo8b
Full inventory at start	w412ysgtMqc MUSjKm2PqtE UJMNdUTGOQC

Pro Action Replay Codes

This cheat requires the Pro Action Replay cheat device.

Effect	Code
Infinite Energy	0004 BF3F
Infinite Money	0004 C903
Faster Music	0007 6302

Game Genie Codes

This cheat requires the Game Genie cheat device.

Effect	Code
Begin the game with double of all attributes	TOSNAVYE
Increase stamina to 99	LVNYIVYL
Player 1 starts with double money	AGENAYAZ
Player 2 starts with double money	AGOYYYAZ
Player 1 starts with $100 extra	PAENIYAA
Player 2 starts with $100 extra	PAONGYAA

Hint: Rename character

To rename your character, press Select at the "select players" screen, or press A, B and Select together at the one/two player selection screen.

Hint: Moves

Move	Instructions
Punch	Press A.
Kick	Press B.
Uppercut	After your opponent is worn down, press A (punch) to finish him off with an uppercut. If you are fighting a boss, you will uppercut him when he is stunned.
High kick	Press B after wearing your opponent down.
Jump	Press A and B together.
Run	Quickly press Left twice or Right twice, depending on the direction you intend to run.
Jump Kick	Get a running start, press A and B together to jump, then press B to kick.
Hop Kick	Get a running start, press A and B together to jump, then press B to kick. Repeatedly press B a few seconds before you hit the ground to jump kick.
Attack with a weapon	Pick up a weapon by walking over it and pressing B. Press A button to strike with it.
Throw a weapon	Press B to pick up a weapon, then press B again to throw it.
To throw an opponent	Knock your opponent to the ground, then press B to pick him up. Press B again to throw him. You can also hurl your opponents into other opponents.
Kryptonite	Knock your opponent to the ground, then press B to pick him. Press A to hit other opponents with the one you've picked up. The one in your hands will only stay there for a short time before jumping out of your hands. Try to kick or punch them before they reach the ground.
Over the head weapon strike	With a weapon in hand, jump, then attack with the weapon. You can also throw the weapon while jumping.

Hint: Special Abilities

Note: these special abilities must be learnt by purchasing books from the book stores in the game and reading them.

Move	Instructions
Stone Hands	Press A.
Dragon Feet	Press B.
Acro Circus	Get a running start, then press A and B together.
Fatal Steps	When your opponent is dazed and on the ground, walk over him and press A and B together.
Grand Slam	Press A with a weapon in hand.
Javelin Man	Press B with an enemy in hand.

Hint: Repeat opponent toss

Beat your opponent until they begin falling to the ground. While they are falling, walk over to them and immediately press B just as they touch the ground. You will be able to grab them before they disappear.

Return to life

Buy some Karma Jolt or other health-restoring item. You can return to life if you use it immediately when you fall down and start flashing. This has to be done quickly or you will have have wasted your money and item.

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