Riverhill Trials

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Riverhill Trials is a single player platformer game. It was developed by AlexRT and was released on February 10, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Riverhill Trials is a first person, 3D PLATFORMER ADVENTURE. The player character finds himself trapped on a distant planet. He doesn't know how he got there, he only remembers waking up in a space ship and moving around the galaxy avoiding asteroids and finally landing on this strange, living planet. The forest will test the player by changing surroundings around him as he moves forward, trying t…

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

music11 positive mentions

gameplay7 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a captivating atmosphere that many players found relaxing and enjoyable.
The music and sound design received praise for enhancing the overall experience, contributing to the game's immersive quality.
Despite its flaws, some players appreciated the game's potential and the developers' engagement with the community for future improvements.

The platforming mechanics are often described as clunky and frustrating, with issues like sluggish controls and inconsistent physics.
Many players experienced technical problems, including bugs, lag, and poor performance, which detracted from the gameplay experience.
The lack of a comprehensive options menu and customization features, such as audio controls, was a significant drawback for many reviewers.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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36%
14%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting its soothing and immersive qualities. While some users noted a desire for adjustable volume levels between music, sound effects, and voiceovers, the soundtrack is generally considered well-composed and fitting for the game's artistic design. Overall, the music is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Overall though, I'd say the game has more ups than downs, and is worth playing for the music and visuals alone.”
- “The stunning visuals and nice music make for a great experience.”
- “The music is extremely soothing and further helps you to get into that feel of immersion.”
- “Or if there are any, they are completely drowned out by the music.”
- “Music sounded like a weekend project without proper goal.”
- “One of my friends wished there was an option to turn off voice or individual sliders for music and voice.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and stylized design, creating a visually stunning and immersive atmosphere. Many players appreciate the vibrant colors and artistic quality, although some feel that the gameplay may be overshadowed by the emphasis on visuals. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a worthwhile experience for those who value aesthetics.
- “Very beautiful visuals and awesome music.”
- “Overall though, I'd say the game has more ups than downs, and is worth playing for the music and visuals alone.”
- “The stunning visuals and nice music makes for a nice experience.”
- “Pretty colors, but not pretty graphics.”
- “That being said, the game feels like more of a showcase for the graphics than an actual game.”
- “Like he built the game around the graphics rather than at the same time.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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29%
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The gameplay in Riverhill Trials has been criticized for its lack of variety and polish, with many reviewers describing it as a frustrating mix of mediocre platforming and an unfinished walking simulator. While the game's beautiful environments are praised, the overall mechanics are seen as broken and poorly designed, leading to a disappointing experience. Some players found the platforming challenging yet rewarding, but the overwhelming sentiment is that the gameplay feels tacked on and lacks depth.
- “Platforming gameplay is very challenging from the start and it gets even harder as you progress, but it makes you feel good every time you surpass an area.”
- “The gameplay seems more like something the developer thought of later on rather than planned to make all along.”
- “I only played for a short while, but had a decent amount of issues with bugs, along with some quality of life issues and some more general gameplay design issues.”
- “Gameplay is a bit stale and could use more variety.”
- “Feels like an unfinished walking simulator with bad platforming mechanics stapled on.”
- “Broken engine translates to bad gameplay.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some users praise its good visual quality and overall optimization, others criticize it for clunky performance and slow responsiveness. Additionally, the narrator's performance has been noted as a detracting factor, despite not being a frequent presence.
- “Very good optimizations.”
- “The game looks very good, is optimized pretty well, and feels like it should be great.”
- “Really good optimization.”
- “It's clunky, it has bad performance, and it's super slow.”
- “The only thing that breaks said immersion is the poor performance of the narrator; though, luckily, he doesn't talk a lot.”
- “Narrator's poor performance.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the funny voiceovers and find them enjoyable, others feel that the humor can come off as forced and not particularly effective. Overall, the voice acting adds a light-hearted touch without overshadowing the gameplay, but there is a desire for more comedic content.
- “The voiceover and subtitles are pretty funny; they could've had more.”
- “I enjoyed the music and the voiceovers; it is funny and to the point.”
- “Funny voiceovers.”
- “It feels like forced comedy, which makes it not funny at all.”
- “The jokes fall flat and often feel out of place.”
- “I found the humor to be cringeworthy rather than entertaining.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marked by persistent small glitches and technical issues, with players expressing concern over the lack of developer support for potential fixes. Despite these problems, many find the game to be playable and enjoyable, with no major game-breaking bugs reported.
- “The platforming, quality control, and the general technical side of this game are the weaker points. The developer hasn't shown up for some months now, so it's not clear if any of the bugs and glitches are going to be fixed.”
- “There's still glitches here and there, which I relay to the devs as I find them, but it's very much playable and enjoyable.”
- “Still a lot of small glitches, though I haven't found anything game-breaking since the lightning-fast patch after my last review.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally described as relaxing and visually appealing, with some users appreciating the background music that complements the experience. However, there are criticisms regarding the overall engagement and precision of movement, leading to a sense of boredom for some players.
- “The background beats blended seamlessly into the atmosphere, enhancing the experience throughout the hour.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “The haunting sound design and visuals create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “I really tried to enjoy it, but it's just boring, and the movement is not precise. The visuals are quite pretty though, and the atmosphere is relaxing.”
- “The few background beats blended well into the atmosphere for the hour or so.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the scenic setting and feeling that the lack of a substantial narrative contributed to a dreamlike experience, while others noted that the story was minimal or nonexistent.
- “I loved the scenery and setting. While there wasn't much story, I think it really did not need it; it felt more like a nice, shortly-lived dream.”
- “I loved the scenery and setting, and while there wasn't much story, I think that it really did not need it. It felt more like a nice, shortly-lived dream.”
- “- no story”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game showcases impressive visual finesse and effort, it may not resonate emotionally with all players, particularly those who struggle with its platforming mechanics. However, for dedicated platformer fans who enjoy collecting elements within the game, it offers a rewarding experience at an affordable price.