Reviver

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Reviver is a single player action game. It was developed by Cotton Game and was released on January 8, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Reviver is a single-player adventure game that weaves an emotionally rich narrative about love and choices, following two protagonists from youth to old age. With phenomenal graphics and interactive environments, players solve over 50 puzzles that shape the intertwined destinies of the characters. Every decision deeply impacts the story, creating a heartfelt journey through time.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story14 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features a captivating narrative that deeply engages players, with emotional highs and lows that resonate throughout the story of Carlos and Felicia.
The hand-drawn art style and music create a beautiful and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
The puzzle mechanics are unique and thought-provoking, allowing players to influence the story through their choices and the butterfly effect.

Some puzzles can be frustratingly non-intuitive, leading to moments of confusion and requiring players to rely on walkthroughs.
Translation errors and vague clues can impede gameplay, making it difficult to solve certain puzzles without external help.
The repetitive background sounds and some mini-games can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
55%
8%
The story of the game is a deeply emotional and engaging narrative centered around the intertwined lives of Carlos and Felicia, exploring themes of love, fate, and the butterfly effect over decades. Players are drawn into a rich, atmospheric tale that combines heartfelt storytelling with intricate puzzles, allowing them to influence character destinies while experiencing unexpected twists and a satisfying conclusion. Despite some minor translation issues, the overall narrative is praised for its depth, charm, and the strong empathic connection it fosters between players and characters.
- “The game masterfully blends intricate puzzles with a heartfelt story, allowing players to influence the characters' destinies through their choices.”
- “With no audible dialogue, and most of the story being atmospherically told (or through the journals), it's impressive how well the story was written, forming a strong empathic connection between player and characters in such a short time.”
- “The story is set in stone, therefore you cannot experiment with items to create other stories.”
- “With no audible dialogue, and most of the story being atmospherically told (or through the journals), it's impressive how well the story was written, so much so that it forms a strong empathic connection between player and characters in such a short time.”
- “The love story at the heart of the game is raw and deeply affecting.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a profound emotional experience, characterized by a wholesome yet heartbreaking story filled with unexpected twists and a deep love narrative. Players navigate an emotional rollercoaster, influenced by their choices, which significantly impact the characters' destinies, resulting in both heart-wrenching and beautiful moments. Overall, it masterfully blends intricate puzzles with a touching storyline, leaving a lasting emotional impact on players.
- “The story is both amazing and heartbreaking.”
- “The game masterfully blends intricate puzzles with a heartfelt story, allowing players to influence the characters' destinies through their choices.”
- “Watching the characters struggle with the choices before them, while being acutely aware of how those choices will alter their futures, is both heart-wrenching and beautiful.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful hand-drawn art style, charming aesthetics, and immersive visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the cozy and unique artwork, which complements the engaging themes and music, although some find the puzzles less intuitive. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, creating an eye-catching and soothing atmosphere.
- “Its hand-drawn art style and immersive interactive experience create a profound exploration of love and fate.”
- “+ beautiful hand-drawn graphics and animation.”
- “A character-driven puzzle game with a charming art style and interesting themes set in the early to mid 20th century.”
- “The puzzles are fluid, the graphics are cute, and I became attached to the characters.”
- “The art style is very cute, I really like the music a lot, and the way you progress in the story by solving puzzles that not only affect the present but also the future of the storyline is something I haven't experienced like this before.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and ability to complement the overall vibe, with many players enjoying the piano elements. However, some users noted that the music can become repetitive, and there were criticisms regarding the clarity of certain music-related puzzles. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's artistic appeal and storytelling experience.
- “This game is wonderfully beautiful from the art style to the music.”
- “The music puzzle in particular, there is absolutely no way that was the solution based on the clues.”
- “I adore the art style and music of this game, but some of the puzzles were just...not explained or intuitive.”
- “The soundtracks or the background music complements the vibe for the game!”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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33%
The gameplay is characterized by its accessibility, allowing players to easily interact with the environment using simple mouse controls. It features unique mechanics centered around item gathering and combining, complemented by engaging and enjoyable puzzles that enhance the overall experience.
- “The price is right, the story and mechanics are interesting and unique.”
- “The gameplay is mainly gathering items and at times combining them.”
- “The gameplay is accessible to everyone because all you have to do is move the mouse around the screen and interact with things using the left mouse button.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its calmness and ability to convey a compelling story without dialogue, relying instead on environmental storytelling and journals. This approach fosters a strong emotional connection between players and characters, enhancing the overall experience despite some frustrating puzzles.
- “With no audible dialogue, and most of the story being atmospherically told (or through the journals), it's impressive how well the story was written, so much so that it forms a strong empathic connection between player and characters in such a short time.”
- “It's a very nice game, and though several puzzles frustrated me, the story, the characters, the atmosphere, and the occasional mini games more than made up for it.”
- “Overall, I still enjoyed the game, its calm atmosphere, and most of its little puzzles, though.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky and funny storytelling, often incorporating strange elements that add to its charm.
- “The stories are often quirky, funny, and sometimes a bit strange.”
- “The humor in the game is clever and keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the characters have such a unique sense of humor that adds to the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be engaging, as the numerous puzzles are perceived as enjoyable rather than tedious or overwhelming.