RIVE
Release Date: September 13, 2016
Action, science fiction, platformers, 2D, indie games, shooters, singleplayer
Steam
A two-dimensional platformer game inspired by the classic, side-scroll representatives of the genre. It was created by Two Tribes – a Dutch developer popular mainly for the arcade-logic Toki Tori series. RIVE takes the player to an unspecified region of the galaxy, where they face an army of hostile robots, having taken control over a modern-day combat drone.
RIVE for XONE, SWITCH and etc. is a two-dimensional platformer game offering old-school mechanics and based on the concept of fighting and hacking hostile robots. RIVE was created by Two Tribes - a revived Dutch team popular mainly for the platformer Toki Tori series and consisting of three game-makers.
Plot & Mechanics
The game is set in a tranquil region of the galaxy, which is to be turned into the arena of serious fighting because of the player. Taking control over a modern-day combat drone (this can move across surfaces, both jump and fly), the player causes destruction within a radius of 360 degrees. The gameplay focuses on exploring a set of diverse levels, where the player faces an army of hostile robots. Apart from eliminating the enemies, the player hacks them (affecting their behaviour) by collecting power-ups.
In terms of the mechanics, RIVE for XONE, SWITCH and etc. follows the patterns of classic platformers, though the game offers up-to-date visuals. High-quality graphics, hundreds of spectacular explosions and astonishing special effects are all for the player to enjoy here. The gameplay is fast-paced, offering an arcady experience deprived of unnecessary boundaries.
Last updated on June 19, 2016
Videos and Screens
[1:28] RIVE launch trailer
[1:02] RIVE Epic Conclusion
RIVE Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows September 13, 2016
PlayStation 4 September 13, 2016
Xbox One cancelled
Nintendo Switch November 17, 2017
Developer: Two Tribes
Publisher: Two Tribes
RIVE System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 8800 GT or better, 1 GB HDD, Windows 7
PlayStation 4
Supports: PlayStation Network
Xbox One
Supports: Xbox Live
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