Released on March 2, 1990 as the only official home-console game of its kind, this legendary title returns 35 years later—now launching worldwide simultaneously with all the excitement of its original debut.
This game is more than just a remake—it’s a fusion of nostalgia and newness. With multi-language localization, both long-time fans and new players can enjoy the experience without a language barrier.
Relive the excitement and emotional moments once more.
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 mentioned, Clouded Leopard deserves credit for the production values and the amount of bonus material included, but the core game...
City Hunter isn'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 manga and anime. Its mechanics are simple, repetitive, and clearly limited by the passage of time, although modern improvements make the experience much more comfortable...
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 the game itself being not that impressive and a product of its time.
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 jobs ensuring the protection of women from assassinations. His partner, Kaori, also helps him in his mission to clean the city of bad guys.
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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 short in runtime and overpriced for the amount of content. This one is strictly for the fans.
