City Hunter

“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 is over before you know it. That makes the asking price difficult to fully justify.”

“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 and accessible today. Ultimately, this is a product very much geared towards fans of the franchise and lovers of pure Japanese retro gaming, where historical and nostalgic value outweighs gameplay depth. As an exercise in preservation and homage to”

“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 changes compared to the past.”

“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 not a title that reinvents the genre or significantly expands its mechanics, but it fulfills its role by providing straightforward and uncomplicated, albeit repetitive, fun. For fans of the franchise, it's a competent adaptation full of references. For new players, it can serve as an entry point, provided expectations are aligned with a more traditional approach. In the end, the game succeeds by focusing on its own legacy—even if it doesn”

“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.”

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“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. City Hunter is a 2D action game where players run around buildings, opening doors for mission-critical NPCs and items all the while shooting various thugs barring down your path. Some doors won’t open, some doors will lead to empty rooms. It’s also”

“City Hunter is a remaster of the 1990 game released for the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine. A product of the time that suffers from level design issues, partly offset by it's length and slight replayability. Although the remaster itself is nothing short of great. Giving all the modern additions you would want, along with multiple versions, and a great bonus catalogue to look through. The game itself has issues, but it's still a nice novelty to own, though one I would wait for a sale for.”

“There's not much to say: City Hunter wasn't spectacular back then, and it isn't spectacular now. What a shame.”

“City Hunter isn't a bad game, but it isn't a good one either. It is a product of its time, carefully polished and made accessible to a modern audience with respectful effort. The Revival Edition is undoubtedly the best and most accessible way to experience this classic—though that point is quickly put into perspective by the fact that the base game, even in its best form, was merely solid, average fare. Ultimately, you aren't getting a full-fledged title so much as a charming yet brief nostalgic snapshot of the golden era of anime fan service. Nothing more—but for longtime fans, that might jus”

“The new port of City Hunter fails to go beyond a simple re-release and remains bound by the limitations of its 1990 original. Its one-dimensional narrative, short levels, and overly simple gameplay, despite visual upgrades and stable performance, don't meet modern gaming standards. The added content, like a hard mode or bonus sections, adds little value, and the $25 price tag is hard to justify given the overall quality and content. It may appeal to nostalgic fans, but for players seeking a complete, modern experience in 2026, it's not a recommendable choice.”

“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 be interesting for retrogamers, but its appeal ends there.”

“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”

“I’d be inclined to recommend it to fans of the anime and manga who feel they can stomach a game that has aged poorly, but I’m not sure how much love for Hojo’s work can really justify paying the aforementioned price, which is simply too high for what’s on offer.”

“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.”

“City Hunter, as a port, is a competent remaster. It runs well and plays well. That’s not the issue here. That was never the issue here. City Hunter is just a bland game that, in 1990, was attempting to capitalize on a manga and anime that had already ended, while MAYBE trying to bridge the timeline until the 1993 Jackie Chan film came out.”

“City Hunter returns to modern platforms through a respectful remaster of the 1990 PC Engine game based on Tsukasa Hojo’s manga. The release includes quality-of-life features such as save states, rewind, multiple screen options and full localization, making the game more accessible than ever. However, the core experience shows its age. The gameplay revolves around exploring maze-like buildings, fighting enemies with simple shooting mechanics and searching for the correct doors to progress. While controls are responsive and the historical value of the release is notable, the repetitive level des”

“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 8/10 rating back then, but it's hard to give it a coherent score today. So, no rating for it, but enough information to give you an idea and help you make your decision.”