River Tails: Stronger Together

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 89 reviews
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  • graphics
  • story
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"River Tails: Stronger Together" is a co-op adventure game where players work together to navigate a river and restore the Fish-Bear Kingdom. Control a brave fish and a wise bear, using their unique abilities to solve puzzles and battle enemies. With charming visuals and engaging gameplay, it's a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages.

  • PC
  • Windows
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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features charming characters and a beautiful art style that creates an engaging and delightful experience.
  • It offers a true cooperative gameplay experience, requiring players to work together to overcome challenges and solve puzzles.
  • The game is packed with content, including secrets, collectibles, and various biomes, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
  • Some levels can be frustratingly difficult, particularly towards the end, which may lead to a negative experience for casual players.
  • There are technical issues such as camera glitches and inconsistent jumping mechanics that can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
  • The game lacks a difficulty setting, which may make it overly punishing for beginners or younger players.
  • gameplay34 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its fun and cooperative mechanics, featuring challenging platforming, clever boss fights, and a variety of engaging game mechanics that encourage teamwork and communication. While the game offers a mix of chill and intense moments, some players find certain levels frustrating due to camera and jumping inconsistencies. Overall, it presents a colorful and enjoyable experience, though some critiques mention clunky execution and a loss of novelty in its co-op features over time.

    • “Secrets, real cooperative gameplay, challenging platforming, clever boss fights...and it's freaking huge!”
    • “Extremely good and fun game, with great mechanics, collectibles and challenges for the duo!”
    • “This cooperative game is a perfect example of teamwork and communication, with easy-to-learn mechanics and satisfying challenges.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay is clunky and unpolished.”
    • “The novel co-op mechanic lost its novelty about an hour in, and then there's just nothing here that makes me want to play.”
    • “Some boss levels (and normal levels) can get frustrating because of the camera and jumping mechanics/inconsistency.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute, cartoony art style and vibrant colors, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the stunning visuals and attention to detail, noting that the graphics are both delightful and well-suited to the challenging platforming elements. Overall, the art style contributes significantly to the game's charm and engagement.

    • “One of the highlights is definitely the truly delightful graphics.”
    • “The graphics and art style are simply breathtaking, and every aspect of the game world has been crafted with incredible attention to detail.”
    • “One of the first things you'll notice about River Tails: Stronger Together is the game's graphics.”
    • “The visuals are not overdone and yet feel alive.”
    • “Despite the bright and colorful aesthetic, it's a challenging platformer that never got boring.”
  • story18 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its heartwarming themes of friendship and engaging cut-scenes that resemble an animated movie. However, others find the plot to be complex and confusing, with a minimal storyline that lacks depth. As the game is still in alpha, players are hopeful for a more complete and refined narrative in future updates.

    • “Overall, I have nothing bad to say about this game. It was great and fun to play, and the story was also very interesting.”
    • “Very entertaining cut-scenes that narrate the story; it feels like watching an animated movie, which is very impressive considering that Kid Onion Studios is an indie studio!”
    • “The game's plot is complex and confusing, with twists and turns that will leave you scratching your head.”
    • “The storyline is not complete at the moment; at EGX, I played a level with canyons and turtles which is not present in this release.”
    • “Such a cute little story that really warms your heart about an unheard-of friendship.”
  • humor12 mentions

    "River Tails: Stronger Together" is celebrated for its offbeat and absurd humor, featuring a cast of quirky characters that elicit genuine laughter. The game's dialogue is noted for its hilarity, with interactions involving a talking fish and a giant bug adding to the bizarre charm. Overall, players find the humor consistently entertaining, making the strange world of the game a delightfully funny experience.

    • “From the very first moment you start playing, you'll be transported to a world that's both strange and bizarre, with characters that are equal parts funny and weird.”
    • “The game's characters are full of quirks and oddities that will have you laughing out loud, and the game's dialogue is some of the most hilarious and absurd that you'll ever hear in a video game.”
    • “Whether you're talking to a talking fish or a giant bug, you're sure to be entertained by the game's offbeat humor.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game features fun sound effects and an enchanting cinematic soundtrack that complements the atmosphere well, though it is described as not being particularly outstanding. While the audio quality has room for improvement, it is acknowledged that the game is still in early access, suggesting potential for future enhancements.

    • “The cinematic soundtrack is equally enchanting and fits the atmosphere of the game perfectly.”
    • “Fun sound effects and music add to the overall experience.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game is highly optimized, running smoothly even on low-end PCs, and users report no issues during remote play sessions.

    • “It's really well optimized and there were no issues playing over remote play together, which is how me and a friend played.”
    • “Runs smoothly even on my potato PC.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the jumping level in the snow, to be tedious and frustrating, leading to a negative experience.

    • “The jumping level in the snow (upwards the waterfall) was just tedious and super frustrating.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game is praised for its overall quality, but it suffers from numerous stability issues, including frequent glitches, problematic camera angles, and players falling out of bounds. These issues detract from the experience and require urgent attention.

    • “The game is great, but in its current state, it has a ton of glitches that need to be fixed, such as certain camera angles glitching out or players falling out of bounds way too easily.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to the distinct levels experienced by the two characters, encouraging players to switch roles after their initial playthrough for a fresh experience.

    • “The replay value is incredible because the two characters play pretty much completely different levels, so switching seats after the first playthrough is a must, in my opinion.”
    • “The replay value is incredible because the two characters play pretty much completely different levels, so switching seats after the first playthrough is a must, in my opinion.”
  • character development2 mentions

    While users express a strong appreciation for the character designs and animation, there is no specific feedback regarding the depth or progression of character development in the game.

  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by an enchanting cinematic soundtrack that complements the overall experience, although some users note that the audio quality is still rough and has room for improvement, particularly given its early access status.

    • “The cinematic soundtrack is equally enchanting and fits the atmosphere of the game perfectly.”
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