Phiphen Games and Zockrates Laboratories are thrilled to announce that their upcoming game, Ruffy and the Riverside, will soon make its debut on the Nintendo Switch in the upcoming months.
In this enchanting adventure, you’ll join Ruffy as he takes on the mischievous Groll, who is determined to wreak havoc by destroying the World Core and plunging Riverside into disarray. Along the way, you’ll meet a colorful cast of characters that lend a hand, including Pip the sassy bee, Sir Eddler the daring mole, and Silja the wise turtle, each bringing their unique charm to your journey.
As the Chosen One, Ruffy wields the magical power of SWAP, which allows you to reshape the game’s world in imaginative ways. Picture transforming day into night, turning ice into molten lava, or converting stone to wood. This versatile ability lets you construct boats, turn walls into rubble, and generally reshape your surroundings to forge a path forward.
But the adventure doesn’t end in the 3D world. Ruffy can plunge into thrilling 3D levels packed with treasures waiting to be uncovered. Your wits and the magical SWAP mechanic remain essential here, as you’ll need them to alter objects and unravel new pathways.
The game promises a host of thrilling features, such as:
– Mastering the SWAP technique to morph elements within the game.
– Tackling diverse puzzles with strategic object manipulation.
– Diving into action-packed adventure sequences that involve fighting, jumping, and skating.
– Solving intricate puzzles and discovering treasures within challenging 2D stages.
– Venturing into seven expansive outer regions, each packed with unique tests and environments.
– Encountering over a dozen characters, each offering intriguing new quests.
– Utilizing dreamstones to craft and apply custom textures to key game elements like stone and waterfalls.
– Reveling in a magical atmosphere that emphasizes exploration and discovery.
– Collecting an array of items, from butterflies to dreamstones, Etoi creatures, and coins, all of which enhance gameplay and customization options.
Anticipation is building for Ruffy and the Riverside’s digital launch on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide, set for the first quarter of 2025.
For a sneak peek into this magical world, check out the Ruffy and the Riverside trailer below.
