Joel DeWitte
Nintendo World ReportStay Cool, Kobayashi-sai!: A River City Ransom Story (Switch) Review
Published 1/7/2020
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 11/6/2019
Stay Cool, Kobayashi-san!: A River City Ransom Story
Reiho High School's Big Four is a group of students feared by all other schools among the students there was one who reigned, garnering the title of 'Mr.' from even his classmates… His name was Kobayashi. He fought Kunio under Yamada's orders and lost.... However, Kobayashi knew he hadn't fought giving all he had. What on earth is he planning? Depending on your choices you may find the answer.
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- Arc System Works
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- Arc System Works
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Gabriel Jones
Cubed3Stay Cool, Kobayashi-san!: A River City Ransom Story (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 11/27/2019
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Read originalHarrison Milfeld
Pure NintendoReview: Stay Cool, Kobayashi-san!: A River City Ransom Story (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 11/19/2019
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewStay Cool, Kobayashi-san!: A River City Ransom Story Review – GameSpew
Published 11/18/2019
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Read originalGonçalo Lopes
Nintendo LifeReview: Stay Cool, Kobayashi-san!: A River City Ransom Story - A Neat Bonus, But That's About It
Published 11/17/2019
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