River Tails: Stronger Together

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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.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

River Tails: Stronger Together screenshot

+12

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features charming character designs and animations, creating a delightful visual experience.
It offers a fun and engaging co-op gameplay experience that requires teamwork and communication, making it enjoyable for couples and friends.
The level design includes a variety of challenges and mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.

The camera angles can be frustrating and inconsistent, making navigation and platforming more difficult than necessary.
Some gameplay mechanics feel unpolished, leading to bugs and issues that detract from the overall experience.
The game can be overly punishing, especially for casual players, with difficulty spikes that may lead to frustration.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
54%
11%
The gameplay of "River Tails: Stronger Together" features a mix of engaging mechanics and cooperative challenges, though it suffers from inconsistent execution and frustrating design choices, particularly with camera angles and level length. While the game offers fun platforming and clever puzzles, some players find the novelty of its co-op mechanics wears off quickly, leading to a sense of stagnation. Overall, it presents a charming experience with potential for enjoyment, especially when played with a partner, despite its clunky and unpolished aspects.
- “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.”
- “In addition, the implementation of some of the gimmicks and mechanics is pretty rough, with some of the gimmicks in later levels just flat out not working as they're supposed to randomly.”
- “There are just a bunch of design choices that are flat out bizarre for a game releasing in 2024, in particular a mid-game sequence that splits up the players and goes on for far too long with too punitive a difficulty for what isn't a core part of the gameplay loop.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is clunky and unpolished.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The graphics of "River Tails: Stronger Together" are widely praised for their charming, cute, and cartoony art style, which enhances the fun gameplay experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and smooth animations, noting that the graphics are both delightful and well-crafted, contributing to the game's overall appeal. However, some users hope for additional graphic settings, such as ultrawide support, in future updates.
- “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 highlights is definitely the truly delightful graphics.”
- “The game has no settings for the graphics.”
- “The game is now in early access, I hope the devs will add a few graphic settings (including ultrawide support) before the full release.”
- “Despite the bright and colorful aesthetic, it's a challenging platformer that never got boring.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The story in "River Tails: Stronger Together" is described as simple yet charming, effectively conveyed through visuals and animations despite the lack of dialogue. While some players found it engaging and heartwarming, others noted its minimalism and occasional confusion in plot complexity. Overall, the game successfully integrates its narrative with gameplay mechanics, making it enjoyable for co-op play.
- “Even with no dialogue, they were able to effectively convey a three-act story structure.”
- “Overall, I have nothing bad to say about this game; it was great and fun to play, and the story was also very interesting.”
- “Such a cute little story that really warms your heart about an unheard-of friendship.”
- “The game's plot is complex and confusing, with twists and turns that will leave you scratching your head.”
- “It's quite simple story-wise, and the animations are highly cartoonish, especially because the characters don't talk.”
- “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.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The music in "River Tails: Stronger Together" is generally well-received, with a charming score that complements the game's atmosphere and mechanics. However, some users noted technical issues like audio clipping and described the music as good but not exceptional. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, there is room for improvement as the game continues in early access.
- “The musical score was very nice and fit the game well.”
- “In summary, 'River Tails: Stronger Together' succeeds in using mechanics, visuals, soundtrack, and story to deliver plenty of charm and fun challenges to its co-op players.”
- “The cinematic soundtrack is equally enchanting and fits the atmosphere of the game perfectly.”
- “There were a few technical hiccups regarding clipping and the music.”
- “The audio, on the other hand, is still a bit rough and can make progress, but after all, let's not forget that it's early access.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"River Tails: Stronger Together" is celebrated for its unique and offbeat humor, featuring a cast of quirky characters and absurd dialogue that consistently elicits laughter. Players are entertained by the bizarre interactions, such as conversing with a talking fish or a giant bug, all set in a world where even the animals display petty behavior, adding to the game's comedic charm. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect, making the experience both strange and hilariously enjoyable.
- “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.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in this platformer is highlighted by its beautifully crafted designs and charming animations, which effectively bring the whimsical protagonists to life. Players express a strong appreciation for the engaging character aesthetics, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “This platformer immediately captivates with its beautifully crafted character design and charming animations that bring its whimsical protagonists to life in the most endearing ways.”
- “I adore the character designs and animation so much.”
- “Lots of fun with super fun levels; the character design is great!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly even on low-end PCs, and providing a seamless experience during remote play sessions.
- “It runs smoothly even on my potato PC.”
- “It's really well optimized, and there were no issues playing over remote play together, which is how my friend and I played.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game effectively delivers a heartwarming narrative that balances emotional depth with a lighthearted tone, making it an enjoyable experience, especially when played with others.
- “The game does a good job of telling a heartwarming tale without taking itself too seriously; if you have someone to play this with, you should!”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in, making me feel connected to their journeys.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the story; it resonated with my own experiences and left a lasting impact.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the jumping level in the snow, to be tedious and frustrating, indicating that it detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The jumping level in the snow (upwards the waterfall) was just tedious and super frustrating.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the game is praised for its overall quality, many users report significant stability issues, including frequent glitches such as problematic camera angles and players falling out of bounds. These issues detract from the overall 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.”
- “I love the concept, but the stability issues are frustrating. Frequent crashes and bugs make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “While the gameplay is engaging, the constant lag and server issues really detract from the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game boasts high replayability, as players can experience significantly different levels by switching between the two characters, making a second playthrough highly recommended.
- “Lastly, the replay value is incredible because the two characters play through completely different levels, so switching seats after the first playthrough is a must, in my opinion.”
- “The game offers so many different choices and paths that each playthrough feels unique, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, the replayability is off the charts; I keep discovering new things every time I play.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by an enchanting cinematic soundtrack that complements the overall experience, though some users note that the audio quality could improve as the game is still in early access.
- “The cinematic soundtrack is equally enchanting and fits the atmosphere of the game perfectly.”