River City Ransom Boss Guide

Made by Magna Maduin

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http://www.crosswinds.net/~maduin/



Each boss is located in a normal area, and will appear only when all of the normal enemies are dispatched, only four such enemies will be present instead of the normal nine.  The Boss will not appear if there isn't a gang occupying the area.  In some cases, the boss is the only enemy in the area, and can only be avoided if you don't enter it to begin with.  Some bosses (zombies) do not appear unless you beat one preceding it.  Any special requirements for bosses are listed.  Some bosses give a clue to the next one you are supposed to meet, and this follows that order.  Like gangs, bosses can be fought over and over again.  To the best of my knowledge, you must defeat every boss.



Mosse

Location: Sticksville (construction site)

Weapon: none

Wealth: $2.25

Notes:  An easy fight, especially if you have Stone Hands or Dragon Feet.  Just walk up to him using your technique.  He won't block too much.  Don't toss him into the pit unless you're doing badly, you won't get the money.



Benny and Clyde (the twins)

Location: Capital Avenue Bridge

Weapon: Benny-Wood Bar, Clyde-Cestus

Wealth: $3.50 each

Notes:  They are semi-hidden; you must go north on the left side of the bridge up an alley.  Chances are, you aren't powered up enough when you are first able to fight them.  The double team usually falls victim to the usual bane faced by two players; they will constantly hit each other, especially with weapons.  Take one out quickly, attack while they are still trash talking you.  It will make the fight much easier.  You can easily continue your life without fighting them.  Be careful of the water on the right side of the screen!  Of course, you could throw them in there, couldn't you?



Rocco (Zombie)

Location: W.S.L. Co. Warehouse (inside)

Weapon: none

Wealth: $3.00

Notes:  Rather quick, watch out for the conveniently placed tires.  Use the confined space to your advantage.  Let him throw a tire, and move up or down to avoid it and have it bounce back at him.  Use the crates to drop down teaching him, as he's not a good blocker.  Look out for a strong jumping punch.



Blade (Zombie)

Location: Sherman Park (after defeating Rocco)

Weapon: Chain

Wealth: $3.50

Notes: Blade appears by himself in the park after you defeat Rocco.  He's a VERY strong fighter.  He will mercilessly attack you with all his strength.  The fight with him is usually determined by the first to get two openings for a major pummel.



Turk

Location: Armstrong Thru-Way (right side of tunnel)

Weapon:

Wealth: 2.50

Notes: Just walk up to him and start Dragon Feeting.  Don't bother with any fancy maneuvers, just wail on him.  Do this, and it will be an easier fight than Rocco.  Whatever you do, don't let him pick up a weapon, his weapon power is very high!  He also likes to jump and attack.  He isn't the best blocker, but will stop some of your attacks.



Mojo (zombie)

Location: Downtown after Thru-Way

Weapon: none

Wealth: $2.50

Notes:  Don't let him hit you!  He can do massive damage with or without a weapon.  Fortunately, he isn't a good blocker, so just walk right up and wail on him.



Thor (zombie)

Location: Vacant 3rd Wheel Factory (back room, after defeating Mojo, Blade, and Rocco)

Weapon: Cestus

Wealth: $3.75

Notes: He appears alone on the second area inside the factory.  A very hard hitter, but if you wail on him he won't get a chance to strike.  Once he starts hitting, it's hard to turn the tide back to your favor.  His jumping and blocking abilities are mediocre at best, he tries to make up for it with speed and brute strength.  Its best to back him up to the wall and repeatedly kick and/or throw him.



Benny and Clyde (rematch)

Location: Outside Pop's Health Club

Weapon: Benny-Wood Bar, Clyde-Cestus

Wealth: $3.50 each

Notes:  Take one out quickly, there is no convenient pit to throw them into, and very little room to maneuver.  Otherwise, same strategy applies.



Ivan

Location: River City High School (after defeating Thor)

Weapon: none

Wealth: $8.55

Notes: Watch out for his headbutt!  This will be the toughest fight yet, make sure your willpower is maxed out for it.  The best way to win is to back him into the side of the screen and Dragon Feet and throw him repeatedly.  Defeating him allows you to enter River City High School.



Otis

Location: River City High School (gym)

Weapon: none

Wealth: $4.00

Notes:  Prepare for a tedious fight, he'll block almost everything you'll try to hit him with.  Your best bet is to be on the top ledge and pick up a weapon.  After he appears, drop down 3/4 a screen in front of him, and throw your weapon.  This will usually hit him at a distance that the weapon will come right back to you, and you will be able to hit him with kicks too.



Tex

Location: River City High School (2nd floor)

Weapon: Iron Bar

Wealth: $9.50

Notes: Quickly disarm him and keep on smacking.  If you have Aero Circus, put it to good use in the long hallway, it will make the fight much less painful for you.



Randy and Andy (Dragon Twins)

Location: River City High School (3rd floor, after defeating Otis and Tex)

Weapon: none

Wealth: $18.00 each

Notes: Benny and Clyde were a walk in the park.  These guys are quick, good at teaming up, and hit very very h a r d.  You probably won't be able to beat them until one throws you into the corner activating your willpower, at which point you can do the repeated Dragon Kick technique to end the fight.  Unless your kick is pumped, this could take a while.  Defeating them allows you to go to the roof.



Slick

Location: River City High School (roof)

Weapon: Iron Bar

Wealth: none

Notes: The easiest boss of the game!  What a pathetic excuse for a final boss!  Sure, he has a lot of hit points, willpower, agility, and damage dealing, but by a simple trick he succumbs to the player without landing a blow!  Stand a screen's length away from him until he finishes his speech.  Then quickly jump onto the low ledge.  Slick should now be as far north as he can be, right up against the ledge.  All enemies stop dead in their tracks after their current action whenever you jump beyond their reach, so you'll be perfectly safe so long as slick doesn't get an attack in.  Since he's right up against the platform, you can kick him to your hearts content, easily slaying Slick.