Hand-Drawn 3D Platformer Ruffy and the Riverside Confirms New Localizations and Additional Platform
New Languages, Console Releases, and a Brand-New Trailer Unveiled
Details & Information
German indie studio Zockrates Laboratories and US publisher Phiphen Games are excited to announce that Ruffy and the Riverside is progressing well for a Q1 2025 release on PC & Consoles!
In addition to the already confirmed Steam release, PC players will now have Epic Games as another option to experience Ruffy’s unique skills. Console gamers can look forward to a release on Xbox One & Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Master Ruffy’s Unique Powers
Once you SWAP, you can’t stop! The team is committed to making Ruffy and the Riverside accessible to as many players as possible, which is why the hand-drawn platformer will be localized in the following languages:
- English
- French
- German
- Latin American Spanish
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Japanese
- Chinese (new)
- Simplified Chinese (new)
- Korean (new)
About the Game
In Ruffy and the Riverside, players wield the magic power of SWAP, using it to copy and paste textures within the game world. Turn ice into lava, transform waterfalls into vines, ride hay bales, explore, fight, and solve puzzles throughout Riverside. This quirky open-world action game lets you literally change the world!
Story
Join Ruffy on an epic quest to stop the mischievous villain Groll from destroying the World Core and plunging Riverside into chaos. Along the way, meet lively characters like Pip the sassy bee, Sir Eddler the adventurous mole, and Silja the wise turtle, each bringing unique dialogue and unexpected surprises to the journey.
Unique Gameplay
As Ruffy, the Chosen One, players will harness the magical power of SWAP to transform the game world. Swap the sun into the moon, turn ice into lava, or alter objects to solve puzzles effortlessly. Create boats from stone, clear paths by turning walls into rubble, and more in this dynamic and imaginative adventure.
2D Levels and Puzzles
When the 3D world ends, Ruffy leaps into new 2D levels to collect treasures and overcome obstacles. Players must strategically swap objects to safely navigate through walls, creating an engaging puzzle-solving experience.
Explore a Magical Open World
The marvelous open world of Riverside offers endless possibilities! Ride hay bales, perform tricks on secret rails, and discover hidden areas while teaming up with mysterious characters like the Etoi and the Fish Gang to defeat bully sharks. Unleash your creativity by designing custom textures with Pix and transform the game world into your own adventure.
Key Features
- Use and master the power of SWAP to transform elements in the game world.
- Overcome creative puzzles through object manipulation.
- Engage in exciting adventures with combat, jumping, and skating.
- Solve puzzles and collect treasures in challenging 2D levels.
- Explore seven distinct regions, each with unique challenges.
- Interact with over a dozen characters offering exciting new quests.
- Use dreamstones to create and apply custom textures to game elements.
- Experience a magical atmosphere with a strong emphasis on exploration.
- Collect butterflies, dreamstones, Etoi creatures, and coins for customization.
