Well, I guess it’s storytime about this quirky little game called “Ruffy and the Riverside.” So, imagine a world that’s open, like a playground, except there are puzzles everywhere—you know, those brain teasers that make you scratch your head, or maybe yell at the screen a little. Anyway, you’re steering this creature named Ruffy. He’s a bear, kind of like a teddy crossed with an Ewok from Star Wars. Seriously, he’s that cute and also somehow can change the world around him. Weird, right?
Now let’s dive into this madness. Riverside—where Ruffy hangs out—it’s almost like under attack by this giant… cube? Yeah, a cube with bad vibes wanting to wreck everything. So, our furry hero needs to, like, collect letters (don’t ask me why) to save his pals. Imagine a hub area with tiny worlds inside, kind of like Super Mario 64. Remember that game? God, nostalgia. So, you meet these vibrant, sometimes annoying characters and face these obstacles. Oh, and don’t even get me started on the ladders—kind of slippery and you’ve got to climb just right.
Now, this nifty thing Ruffy does, swapping stuff, is both cool and a headache. Some puzzles need you to absorb and replace objects. Sounds fun, right? Until you’re there, trying to solve something for 10, 20 minutes. It’s mind-numbing yet satisfying once you crack it. Though, honestly, sometimes I got lost, hitting everything until a solution magically appeared. Relatable, I guess?
And then the way Ruffy moves… He’s fast but not exactly precise. Imagine trying to jump platforms, and bam—you miss, because the controls, let’s just say, took some getting used to. Oh, and die a couple of times and you’re thrown back, far enough to redo puzzles. Thank you, checkpoints. At least you can collect coins to make your life easier or just give Ruffy new looks. I spent mine to skip puzzles because who’s got time, right?
Picture this: swapping a waterfall with leaves to climb up or turning ocean rocks into floating wood. Creative, sure. But repeating symbol puzzles over and over? Felt like schoolwork.
Moving to another tangent—sounds and visuals. They’re quirky and bright, almost like they painted the scenes in humor. Ruffy even dances! But, tutorial time? A snooze fest. Less is more, folks.
Wrapping this up, Ruffy and the Riverside is this charming venture, flaws and all. Reviewed it on the Switch 2, if that matters. Yeah, it’s got its frustrating bits, but the game’s heart? It’s pretty solid—just a bear being a hero, in a world that’s one odd puzzle after another. Bit rough? Maybe. But sometimes, that’s part of the fun.
