Ruffy and the Riverside Review - Adorable…But Is It Actually Fun?
232As a huge fan of 3D platformers such as Sonic, Ratchet & Clank, and Sly Cooper, the slow revival of the genre has been both exciting and agonizing. In 2024 alone, Astro Bot, Shadow Generations, and Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom gave us hope—but can Ruffy and the Riverside live up to the legacy?
In this honest review, we dive deep into Ruffy and the Riverside, a charming indie platformer that blends retro 3D visuals with a unique texture-swapping mechanic. Does it offer the tight controls, creative level design, and whimsical magic we crave from mascot-driven adventures? Or is it another rough draft in a genre still trying to find its modern footing?
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⏱ ️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:48 - A unique concept
3:02 - TOO MUCH STORY
4:55 - On the bright side...
5:36 - Texture swapping is a good idea?
6:35 - More puzzles than platforming
7:23 - Cool abilities as the game progresses
7:32 - Lacking polish
8:20 - Visuals and audio
9:30 - Conclusion
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