H. Malls & Shops in
RIVER   CITY   RANSOM

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Key:

    WP = WILL POWER, D = DEFENSE, ST=STAMINA, SG=STRENGTH, AG=AGILITY, MP = MAX POWER, WN=WEAPON, TH=THROW

    The power up levels listed below are maximal values. The Stamina and Max Power increases you receive will depend on how damaged you are.

    Max Power Increases can be calculated with this formula:

      Possible Increase - (Current Max Power - Current Stamina) = Total Increase

Grotto
Mall		 

Rise & Shine Cafe
	Coffee         .95 (WP+2,ST+15,MP+4)
	Tea            .95 (WP+4)
	Hot Cocoa     1.25 (D+1,ST+24,MP+5)
	Pancakes      3.30 (ST+25,MP+7)
	Waffles       4.10 (AG+1,SG+1,ST+25,MP+6)
Metro Bakery
	Donut          .80 (WP+6)
	Muffin         .90 (AG+1,ST+6,MP+1)
	Bagel          .90 (D+1,ST+6,MP+1)
	Honey Bun      .90 (SG+1,ST+6,MP+1)
	Croissant     1.00 (ST+8,MP+1)
Sushi Bar
	*Cheaper Sushi*
	Egg           2.25 (P+1,ST+10,MP+2)
	Octopus       2.25 (WN+1,ST+8,MP+2)
	Squid         2.25 (TH+2,ST+4,MP+1)
	Conger Eel    3.75 (D+2,ST+16,MP+3)
	Prawn         6.00 (SG+2,ST+32,MP+3)
	*Expensive Sushi*
	Salmon        8.25 (P+1,WP+2,ST+40,MP+7)
	Ark Shell     9.00 (WN+1,WP+2,ST+50,MP+12)
	Sea Urchin   11.50 (TH+2,WP+2,ST+64,MP+14)
	Halibut      18.50 (D+3,WP+7,ST+80,MP+20)
	Swordfish    28.75 (P+4,TH+4,SG+4,WP+5,ST+80,MP+8)
	*Rolls*
	Salad Roll    2.00 (ST+20,MP+5)
	Tuna Roll     3.75 (ST+32,MP+7)
	Shrimp Roll   6.25 (ST+50,MP+11)
	Mixed Roll   10.50 (ST+80,MP+15)
Grotto Book Store
	Stone Hands  26.95 (Three Punches per Punch)
	Dragon Feet  26.95 (Three Kicks per Kick)
	Acro Circus  26.95 (Running Midair Spin Attack)


Waterfront Mall 
Waterfront Books
	Scandal Rag   4.50 (D+2,WP+3)
	Comic Times   6.50 (WN+2,D+1,WP+4)
	Mystic Seer  18.00 (AG+2,WP+13)
	Nuclear Spy   9.95 (ST+4,WP+5)
	Indian Lore  28.75 (WP+30)
Chez Walle's
	Salad Paris   2.35 (ST+10,MP+2)
	Onion Soup    3.50 (ST+12,MP+2)
	Cornish Hen  27.75 (TH+4,WP+25)
	Veal Walle   36.00 (ST+5,WP+28,ST+99,MP+24)
Mao's Place
	Egg Roll      3.50 (D+3,ST+24,MP+6)
	Fried Rice    5.95 (TH+1,ST+40,MP+1)
	Garlic Pork   5.75 (WN+1,ST+32,MP+7)
	Pepper Beef   5.95 (ST+52,MP+10)
	Chow Mein     5.95 (K+1,ST+40,MP+9)
Merv's Burger Joint
	*Sandwiches*
	Merv Burger   2.00 (WN+1,ST+8,MP+1)
	Cheese Merv   2.25 (TH+1,ST+10,MP+2)
	Fish Merv     2.50 (AG+1,ST+12,MP+2)
	Mondo Merv    3.45 (WP+2,ST+16,MP+3)
	*Drinks*
	Milk           .85 (ST+10,MP+2)
	Iced Tea       .95 (WP+2)
	Soda          1.10 (WN+1,ST+8,MP+2)
	Merv Malt     2.00 (D+1,ST+10,MP+2)
	*Side Orders*
	Merv Fries    1.50 (ST+14,MP+3)
	Merv Rings    1.50 (SG+1,ST+12,MP+3)
	Apple Pie     2.00 (AG+1,ST+10,MP+2)
	Spicy Chili   2.75 (D+1,ST+16,MP+3)
        Smile         Free ("Alex/Ryan Blushed" - 0 INCREASE)
Jones' Pharmacy
	Vita-Mints    2.10 (WP+1,ST+8,MP+2)
	Digestol      4.95 (WP+2,ST+24,MP+6)
	Recharge!     9.75 (SG+1,WP+2,ST+56,MP+14)
	Karma Jolt   15.25 (TH+3,ST+99,MP+24)
	Omni Elixir  19.95 (P+2,WP+8,ST+80,MP+20)


Merlin's
Mystery
Shop

(Hidden in the Armstrong Thru-Way Tunnel Press and Hold 'Up' about 3/4 of the way through the tunnel to find it.)

	Excaliber   100.00 (WN+30,WP+48,ST+99, MP+24)
	Zeus' Wand  200.00 (TH+48,SG+48,WP+48,ST+99,MP+24)
	Rodan Wing  100.00 (D+30,WP+48,ST+99,MP+24)
	Gold Medal  100.00 (P+30,WP+48,ST+99,MP+24)
	Isis Scroll  20.00 (TH+20)
Flatirons Mall 
Flatirons Books
	Stone Hands  26.95 (Three Punches per Punch)
	Dragon Feet  26.95 (Three Kicks per Kick)
	Fatal Steps  37.50 (Jump near downed enemies; they die)
The Roman Cow
	Ice Cream     3.50 (AG+2,ST+16,MP+4)
	Roman Shake   4.25 (WN+2,ST+24,MP+6)
	Cola Float    4.75 (D+2,ST+32,MP+8)
	Nero Pizza    6.25 (ST+50,MP+12)
	Lasagna       6.25 (ST+48,MP+12)
Amy's Sweet Tooth
	Mint Gum       .95 (SG+1,WP+1)
	Lolly Pop      .95 (TH+1,WP+1)
	Jaw Breaker    .95 (WN+1,WP+1)
	Rock Candy     .95 (P+1,WP+1)
	Fudge Bar      .95 (K+1,WP+1)
Happy Feet Shoes
	*Shoes*
	Sneakers     28.00 (K+10,AG+20)
	Boat Shoes   37.95 (K+10,AG+30)
	Loafers      45.50 (K+30,AG+15)
	Army Boots   58.75 (K+40,AG+20)
	Texas Boots  99.95 (K+60,AG+60)
	*Others*
	Slippers      4.95 (K+2,AG+2)
	Insoles       8.20 (SG+7)
	Thongs        9.75 (K+4,AG+3)
	Sandals      19.95 (K+7,AG+13)
	Mod Boots    59.75 (K+20,AG+40)
Butcher Shop
	Sirloin       4.95 (P+2,TH+3)
	Rib-eye       5.95 (P+1,AG+4)
	T-bone        6.95 (P+3,D+3)
	Lamb Leg     11.95 (P+2,WP+48)
Toys Galore
	Maze Craze   52.75 (K+1,WP+40,ST+87,MP+24)
	Decathlete   57.50 (SG+3,WP+43,ST+86,MP+24)
	Hyper Ball   57.50 (WN+4,TH+4,WP+38,ST+84,MP+24)
	Techno Belt  27.25 (SG+18,ST+80,MP+20)
	Teddy Bear   28.00 (SG+20,ST+80,MP+20)
CD Cellar
	R & B         9.95 (SG+3,ST+56,MP+14)
	Rock          9.95 (P+4,ST+48,MP+12)
	Pop           9.95 (D+4,ST+48,MP+12)
	Soul          9.95 (AG+4,ST+48,MP+12)
	Classical     9.95 (WP+4,ST+48,MP+12)


Oak Hill
Mall		 
The Tea Bag (located to left of Mall Entrance)
	Fresh Juice   1.85 (WP+2,ST+16,MP+4)
	Lemon Tea     2.35 (WP+4)
	Herbal Tea    2.35 (SG+1,ST+16,MP+4)
	Carrot Cake   4.15 (WN+2,ST+24,MP+6)
	Pound Cake    4.15 (P+1,K+1,ST+28,MP+7)
Kate's Cookies (located to left of Mall Entrance)
	Sugar         1.00 (WP+1,ST+6,MP+1)
	Toll House    1.00 (D+1,ST+6,MP+1)
	Maple Pecan   1.00 (SG+1,ST+6,MP+1)
	Oatmeal       1.00 (P+1,ST+6,MP+1)
	Brownie       1.00 (WN+1,ST+6,MP+1)
Oak Hill Bookstore
	Stone Hands  26.95 (Three Punches per Punch)
	Dragon Feet  26.95 (Three Kicks per Kick)
	Grand Slam   57.50 (Triples Attacks with Weapons)
Read All About It
	Stone Hands  26.95 (Three Punches per Punch)
	Dragon Feet  26.95 (Three Kicks per Kick)
	Javelin Man  78.25 (Throw opponents like a missle)
Hack's Chicken Shack
	*Chicken*
	Chickwich     2.10 (WN+1,ST+8,MP+2)
	Dark Meat     2.65 (TH+1,ST+10,MP+2)
	White Meat    3.25 (AG+1,ST+12,MP+3)
	Combination   4.00 (WP+2,ST+16,MP+4)
	*Beverages*
	Milk           .85 (ST+10,MP+2)
	Iced Tea       .95 (WP+2)
	Soda          1.10 (WN+1,ST+8,MP+2)
	Lemonade      1.85 (D+1,ST+10,MP+2)
	*Fixin's*
	Gravy         1.50 (ST+14,MP+3)
	Biscuits      1.50 (SG+1,ST+12,MP+3)
	Corn Cobbler  2.25 (AG+1,ST+10,MP+2)
	Cole Slaw     2.85 (D+1,ST+16,MP+4)
        Smile         Free ("Alex/Ryan Blushed" - 0 INCREASE)
Cedar Street Drugs
	Vita-mints    2.10 (WP+1,ST+8,MP+2)
	Date Saver    7.95 (WP+3,ST+40,MP+10)
	Love Potion   9.95 (ST+80,MP+20)
	Antedote 12  10.00 (SG+1,WP+3,ST+48,MP+12)
	Karma Jolt   15.25 (TH+3,ST+99,MP+24)
Pop's Health Club (not part of Oak Hill mall per se)
	Sauna         3.50 (WP+15,ST+30,MP+8)

Shopping Tips

  • The first thing you should purchase when you reach the Grotto Mall is either Stone Hands or Dragon Feet. Stone Hands has less range since it's a punch, but is a better idea since there are more cheap punch powerups earlier in the game than kick powerups.
  • Punch and Kick Power Ups are VERY sparse. If you find a place that sells them, consider buying multiple items. (Unless ya happen to be in the Shoe Store--then ya buy Texas Boots and become happy)
  • The cheapest items in shops _usually_ don't give you much in the way of Stamina or Max Power increases; however, they're the best way to power up your punches and kicks ($48 to fill either to max via Amy's Sweet Tooth for instance). In general, the more expensive items yield Stamina and Max Power increases.
  • Try and avoid items over $10 in cost until you are able to defeat Benny & Clyde (either location) semi-readily.

Thanks to Cancilla (canc@iquest.net) for Fatal Steps info.


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