Rive

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 6 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Exciting, white-knuckle action with a brisk pace and well-balanced difficulty.
Beautiful art design and smooth, fluid animations enhance the gameplay experience.
Varied and engaging gameplay with opportunities for experimentation and creative approaches.

The humor can be flat and the plot uninspired, detracting from the overall experience.
Some mechanics are poorly explained, making the game unapproachable for newcomers to the genre.
The difficulty can feel excessive and sadistic at times, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by smooth graphics and fluid controls, offering varied and exciting experiences; however, some players find the death screens excessive and the new mechanics challenging for newcomers to the genre. The inclusion of multiple modes adds extra hours of playtime, enhancing overall engagement.
- “Smooth and stylish graphics, fluid control, varied and exciting gameplay.”
- “Thankfully, the game does include several modes that will provide a few extra hours of gameplay.”
- “Though meant to be amusing, the death screens feel excessive and unnecessary. Many of the new mechanics are deceptively taught and unapproachable to those who are not pre-existing shmup fans.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally perceived as flat and lacking depth, with awkward attempts that fail to resonate. Additionally, the overall experience is marred by a vague story and a frustrating difficulty level, which detracts from any comedic elements.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are praised for being smooth and stylish, contributing to a visually appealing experience. Players appreciate the fluid control that enhances gameplay, which is described as varied and exciting.
- “The graphics are smooth and stylish, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with fluid control that makes gameplay feel seamless.”
- “The varied and exciting gameplay is complemented by impressive graphics.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story has been criticized for its vagueness and awkward humor, leaving players feeling disconnected. Additionally, the difficulty level is described as excessively challenging, which detracts from the overall experience, while the lack of variety in combat and meaningful upgrades further diminishes engagement with the narrative.
- “The story is vague and features awkward attempts at humor.”
- “The difficulty level feels sadistic at times.”
- “There is not enough variety in combat or meaningful upgrades.”