Okay, so imagine this: a day with Ruffy and the gang in a world where puzzles are like… key lime pie. You take a bite, savoring that sweet-tart combo, but sometimes, you hit a stretch that’s just crust. Ever had that?
So, Ruffy—this bear who, by the way, might remind you of an Ewok if you’ve ever stayed up too late watching Star Wars marathons—has this crazy ability to mess with his environment. I mean, who thinks of these things? Change a waterfall into leaves or turn ocean stones into floating wood. Not wizardry, but kinda neat, right? Anyway, there’s this cube threatening to upend everything in Riverside. Typical, right?
The whole scene is like if Mario 64 had a cousin who liked puzzles (and maybe cryptic cat memes?). You’re jumping, collecting letters, and shaking your head at these ladders that refuse to be simple. No idea why I mentioned the ladders first, but trust me, they’re a deal.
Ruffy’s like a speed demon without brakes. Controlling him? About as easy as catching a chicken with your hands tied. And oh, those checkpoints? Sometimes they’re a villain in disguise. You’re left redoing bits and pieces because, oops, you blinked at the wrong time.
The puzzles can be a trip. Like, my absolute favorite (or maybe most hated?) moment was when I’m there smacking everything with whatever Ruffy can morph, hoping the universe pities my trial and error saga. There’s this particular itch you get when you finally crack one after what feels like a decade.
And not to sidetrack, but there’s something about the sound Ruffy makes—it’s whimsical, like a cartoon you thought you’d forgotten about. And the scenes? They pop like someone had fun with pastels, but also couldn’t resist adding some edgy lines here and there. It’s got this low-key humor vibe, though the beginning stumbles a bit, yapping more than it needs to.
Ruffy’s charm is what keeps you hanging around, despite the moments Ruffy feels more like a rough ride than a breezy walk. But hey, played it on Switch 2 and it’s all good. You get to wrap your brain around unique puzzles, even if you sometimes wish for an easier hint system. Anyway, if you’re into action-adventures with a side of chaos and you’re willing to overlook some quirks, dip a toe or two into Riverside. Who knows, you might just like it.
