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 game where players must navigate through a dynamic environment filled with moving platforms, falling walls, and moving rocks. The goal is to collect all the collectibles, avoid pits, and find a way out of the living planet of Riverhill. With over 15 different areas to explore, players will enjoy a fun story and stunning environment, similar to games like Firewatch and The Witness.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

music28 positive mentions

gameplay14 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a charming art style that many players appreciate.
The music is well-received, adding to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
Despite its flaws, some players find the game to be a fun and relaxing experience, especially for those who enjoy exploration.

The platforming mechanics are often criticized for being clunky and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players report technical issues, including bugs, lag, and poor collision detection, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
The lack of a comprehensive options menu and customization features has left players feeling limited in their gameplay experience.

music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
40%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality, with many players describing it as beautiful, soothing, and well-integrated with the game's visuals, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted a desire for better audio controls, such as volume adjustments between music, sound effects, and voiceovers. While there are suggestions that some tracks may be royalty-free, the soundtrack is generally considered a highlight of the game.
- “Very beautiful visuals and awesome music.”
- “The music is extremely soothing and further helps you to get into that feel of immersion.”
- “Well done soundtrack that blends well with the artistic design of the game.”
- “The music sounded like a weekend project without a proper goal.”
- “Or if there are any, they are completely drowned out by the music.”
- “(to add: one of my friends who I got to buy it wished there was an option to turn off voice or individual sliders on music and voice, but I know that's probably harder to add retroactively on Unity games, but that's a suggestion. He also paused and unpaused and somehow ended up in this glitchy noclip mode?)”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
64%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and stylized art direction, creating a visually stunning and immersive atmosphere. Many players appreciate the vibrant colors and overall aesthetic, although some note that the gameplay feels secondary to the graphical showcase. Despite occasional performance issues, the visuals and accompanying music contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Very beautiful visuals and awesome music.”
- “The stunning visuals and nice music make for a nice experience.”
- “I really love the game's art style and the views and graphics are generally spectacular.”
- “Pretty colors, but not pretty graphics.”
- “Graphics are reasonably charming, but minimal.”
- “That being said, the game feels like more of a showcase for the graphics than an actual game.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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47%
The gameplay in Riverhill Trials has been criticized for being stale and lacking variety, with many reviewers describing it as an unfinished walking simulator that awkwardly incorporates mediocre platforming mechanics. Issues such as broken engine performance, bugs, and poor design choices detract from the experience, although some players found satisfaction in overcoming challenging platforming sections. Overall, while the game boasts stunning visuals, the gameplay feels poorly executed 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.”
- “I've often said that first-person games aren't always an ideal medium for platforming mechanics, and many parts of this game prove that.”
- “The gameplay seems more like something the developer thought of later on rather than planned to make all along.”
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its good visual quality and overall optimization, while others criticize it for being clunky, slow, and having poor performance, particularly from the narrator. Despite the positive remarks on optimization, the negative feedback suggests that performance issues detract from the overall experience.
- “The game looks very good, and is optimized pretty well, making it feel like it should be great.”
- “Very good optimizations.”
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the funny voiceovers and find them engaging, others feel that the comedy often comes off as forced and lacks genuine wit. Overall, the humor provides a light-hearted touch without overshadowing the game's narrative, but many believe it could benefit from more comedic content.
- “The voiceover and subtitles are pretty funny; could've had more.”
- “Funny voiceovers.”
- “The voice acting in the game is not too serious and not trying too hard to be funny either, but gives the player some basic motivation and connection to what's going on.”
- “It feels like forced comedy which makes it not funny at all.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marked by numerous small glitches and technical issues, particularly in platforming and quality control, which detract from the overall experience. While players report that the game remains playable and enjoyable, there is uncertainty about future bug fixes due to the developer's lack of recent communication. Despite these concerns, no game-breaking issues have been encountered since a recent patch.
- “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.”
- “There are still a lot of small glitches, though I haven't found anything game-breaking since the lightning-fast patch after my last review.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The game's story is minimal and not a central focus, with many players feeling that the lack of a traditional narrative enhances the experience, allowing it to feel more like a fleeting dream. Overall, the emphasis is on the scenery and setting rather than a developed storyline.
- “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.”
- “Story is, er...well, not really what this game's about.”
- “-no story”
- “-no story”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as relaxing and visually appealing, with background music that complements the experience. However, some players find the overall experience boring and criticize the imprecise movement mechanics, leading to mixed feelings about the atmosphere's effectiveness.
- “The background beats blended seamlessly into the atmosphere, enhancing the experience for the entire hour.”
- “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. 4/10”
- “The few background beats blended well into the atmosphere for the hour or so.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game highlights a mix of appreciation for its visual design and a sense of frustration with its platforming mechanics. While some players find enjoyment in the challenge of collecting items, others feel it may not resonate with everyone, particularly those who struggle with the gameplay requirements. Overall, it evokes a sense of ambivalence, balancing effort and enjoyment against personal gameplay preferences.