Ruffy and Riverside It has at all times been fairly placing with its 2D characters in a colourful 3D colour, and though its aesthetics is a energy, the sport itself doesn’t match it.
That is an open 3D platform recreation with a novel change mechanics, which lets you copy sure textures and apply them to different objects: convert water into Lava, for instance. It’s a nice concept and really novel from the start, however sadly it feels underutilized within the nice scheme of issues.
It by no means actually evolves past the decision of fairly primary puzzles, and feels surprisingly restricted. It may solely copy particular textures, and may solely be glued on particular objects and surfaces, which implies that the variety of vital purposes is sort of small.
It’s a actual pity, as a result of the sport has loads to do and do. There are puzzles and characters in all places, splashed on a enjoyable map to discover.
Sadly, it appears extra enjoyable than it’s; A mix of slippery controls and disappointing mechanics is a recreation that feels little cooked.
That doesn’t imply that there’s a lack of selection or imaginative concepts, nevertheless it lacks a cohesion and a refined to unite every part.
Along with this there’s a story that’s given far more prominence than it ought to. It’s a quite simple story that configures Ruffy for his journey, however there are extra scenes and dialogue work of what could be anticipated, and the narrative merely doesn’t have the substance for it.
There’s a sure appeal for the characters and writing, however every part feels fairly skinny.
Finally, Ruffy and Riverside is a recreation that we wished us to love, however regardless of their enticing visible type and distinctive concepts, it by no means joins in a passable method. Whereas there may be some enjoyable working within the semi-open world, it by no means evolves past that.
