Ruffy and the Riverside Review – Analysis

Okay, so there’s this game called “Ruffy and the Riverside” — sounds like a blast right from the start. Imagine running around as this bear dude named Ruffy, who looks like he popped straight out of some Star Wars alley. You know, like a tiny Ewok with an attitude. This game’s got the whole open-world thing going on, and honestly? It’s a mix between fun exploration and head-scratching puzzles.

Ruffy’s world is on the brink. Some weird cube — don’t ask me why cubes gotta be evil — is set on wrecking everything in sight. So our furball hero’s gotta gather these magical letters to patch things up. Sounds easy? Well, kinda reminds me of Mario’s castle-hopping days. But, oh the ladders! Ever tried climbing one that insists you stick dead center? Yeah, welcome to frustration city.

Anyway, Ruffy’s got this wild power: absorb stuff and swap it around. Like, need a waterfall to be climbable? Bam! Water to leaves. Ocean pillars in your way? Turn ’em into wood and platform your way across. It’s a mix of “wow, that’s clever” and “um, why isn’t this working?” moments. Spend enough time messing with it, and you’ll either feel like a genius or just plain stuck. Guess it depends on how much coffee you’ve had.

Let’s talk controls, shall we? Ruffy’s fast. Like, maybe too fast? Ever tried balancing on a tightrope after downing a gallon of soda? Yeah, it gets tricky. Miss a jump and you’re starting over — thanks to those mischievous checkpoints. On the upside, coins are your friends here: swap ’em for heart containers, funny outfits, or even puzzle hints when you just can’t be bothered.

And man, the first puzzles I ran into? Imagine swapping the waterfall’s water with leaves to climb or turning some ocean stone into wood platforms. Sounds cool until you’ve done it ten times — then it’s like, can we move on?

The vibe? Lighthearted. The music’s kinda goofy, matching Ruffy’s dance-like movements. Visually, it’s almost like someone scribbled vibrant, jagged edges on a blank canvas. It’s inviting, even if the intro chat drags on (yawn).

So, there you have it. “Ruffy and the Riverside” is this funky mix of charm and quirks, really running the gamut from “wow, that’s fun!” to “gah, again with this?” But overall, despite its hiccups, it’s a ride worth taking if you’re up for a bit of controlled chaos.