josechurape<p><strong>Ruffy and the Riverside: A Whimsical Adventure Game Review</strong></p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p>I was sent a free copy of <em><span>Ruffy and the Riverside</span></em> to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinion. This will be my honest review. </p><p><strong>Shameless Self-Promotion</strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a way to upgrade your aesthetic, check out my latest reviews for the Epomaker TH85, <a href="https://churapereviews.com/2025/03/25/epomaker-he68-mag-review-stylish-compact-functional/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Epomaker HE68 Mag</a>, <a href="https://churapereviews.com/2025/05/06/cypher-81-mechanical-keyboard-review-comfort-and-style/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cypher81</a> or the <a href="https://churapereviews.com/2025/03/04/upgrade-your-setup-with-thekiiboom-moonshadow-v2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">KiiBoom Moonshadow V2</a>. 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Its power has corrupted the land, caused wide spread destruction, and damaged the world core. It is up to Ruffy and his special powers to travel across the whimsical world of Riverside, and restore the peace it once knew. Using the powers to change the world around you, solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and repair the world core. Do you have what it takes to restore this world’s peace?</p><p><strong>Gameplay</strong></p> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/churapereviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02_unique_gameplay.gif?ssl=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a> <p><em>Ruffy and the Riverside </em>is a 3D adventure game with a unique gimmick. Ruffy has the power to change the world around him in a way that helps him move through the world by copying elements and pasting them elsewhere. For example, he can copy a piece of ice to freeze a lake so he can walk across, or turn a stone pillar into wood to create a bridge. The game gets extremely creative with this mechanics, and it is one of those things you need to experience first hand to appreciate. The game is filled with collectibles, puzzles, riddles, and enough platforming to keep its player base busy. </p><p><strong>Review</strong></p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/churapereviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ruffy_and_the_Riverside_-_SWAP_2.webp?ssl=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><p>I have been excited about <em><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1002260/Ruffy_and_the_Riverside/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ruffy and the Riverside</a> </em>since I first saw the trailer. It looked like a cute platforming adventure, and I was not disappointed. I did try the demo out as soon as it went public, and I recommend you check that out if you’re somehow still on the fence. The demo provides the perfect snapshot of what to expect, and full game only gets better. </p><p>First off, this game has a fantastic art style. I love the 2D figures moving through a fun 3D world. The world is chaotic, with lots of wacky details to build its whimsy. I had so much fun exploring the world, that I kept forgetting to play through the main quest. There is so much to see, and even more to collect which is fantastic for those who value good world building in their video games. There is also a fun soundtrack to keep things light which is always appreciated. </p><p>The story itself is cute. I enjoyed the humor and quirks, and it honestly kept my attention. Despite being constantly distracted by the world, I did genuinely want to know what happened next. It definitely is a silly story that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but it is all part of the whimsy. </p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/churapereviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ruffy_and_the_Riverside_-_explore.webp?ssl=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><p>The gameplay is the reason to get this game. If you enjoyed Spyro or <em>Banjo Kazooie</em>, <em>Ruffy and The Riverside </em>should be in your library. The game has a fantastic gimmick, with fun creative puzzles to make full use of it. The puzzles in this game are challenging. I almost broke and looked up solutions, but it was much more satisfying to solve it on my own. While the game does shower the players with achievements, nothing beats the feeling of accomplishment when you figure out one of the challenging puzzles. Best of all, it runs great on the Steam Deck. </p><p>This game is easily one of my favorites from this year. The game is fun, the concept is interesting, and the aesthetic is cute. If you’re looking for a new game, you can’t do better than <em>Ruffy and the Riverside. </em>Go get it now. </p><p>You can pick up <em>Ruffy and the Riverside </em>on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1002260/Ruffy_and_the_Riverside/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Steam</a>, <a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012974" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">PlayStation</a>, <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/ruffy-and-the-riverside/9NS1BC5D2FKJ/0010" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Xbox</a>, and <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/ruffy-and-the-riverside-switch/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Nintendo Switch</a>. </p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/adventure/" target="_blank">#adventure</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/blog/" target="_blank">#blog</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/blogger/" target="_blank">#blogger</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/blogging/" target="_blank">#blogging</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/cute/" target="_blank">#cute</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/game/" target="_blank">#game</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/game-review/" target="_blank">#gameReview</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/gaming/" target="_blank">#gaming</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/gaming-blog/" target="_blank">#gamingBlog</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/indie/" target="_blank">#indie</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/indie-game/" target="_blank">#indieGame</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/internet/" target="_blank">#internet</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/nintendo/" target="_blank">#nintendo</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/platformer/" target="_blank">#platformer</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/playstation/" target="_blank">#playstation</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/review/" target="_blank">#review</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/reviews/" target="_blank">#Reviews</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/ruffy-and-the-riverside/" target="_blank">#ruffyAndTheRiverside</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/steam/" target="_blank">#steam</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/switch/" target="_blank">#switch</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/video-game-review/" target="_blank">#videoGameReview</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/watch/" target="_blank">#watch</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/whimsical/" target="_blank">#whimsical</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/wordpress/" target="_blank">#wordpress</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://churapereviews.com/tag/writing/" target="_blank">#writing</a></p>