Rivage reviews split on puzzle game's execution
Reviews for Exnilo Studio's sci-fi puzzle game Rivage have been published, with outlets divided on its overall quality. Metro UK and Invision Community found the first-person puzzle game, set on a sci-fi space station with a time-loop mechanic, to be a fun, varied, and immersive experience with rewarding environmental puzzles. Players control Miranda, investigating clues to uncover the fate of the crew.
Conversely, Checkpoint Gaming described Rivage as a "beautiful mess," criticizing its obtuse puzzles, lifeless story, and clunky mechanics. This outlet also noted concerns regarding the game's early development use of AI, suggesting it may have contributed to shallow execution. Metro UK mentioned some puzzles could be fiddly with a controller, while Invision Community cited occasional technical issues and difficulty as potential frustrations.
Coverage across 3 outlets
Rivage Review – A Challenging Sci-Fi Puzzle Game | Invision Game Community
Rivage is an atmospheric science-fiction puzzle game that challenges players with environmental storytelling and a unique time-loop mechanic. Players control Miranda aboard the A.R.E.S. space station, investigating clues to uncover the fate of the crew. While the game offers an immersive experience with rewarding puzzles, it can be frustrating at times due to difficulty and occasional technical issues.
Rivage Review – A beautiful mess
Rivage is a visually stunning and audibly impressive first game from the two-person Exnilo Studio, but its beautiful presentation is marred by frustratingly obtuse puzzles, a lifeless story, and clunky mechanics. The game's energy management system and reliance on hidden information often lead to aimless wandering and a lack of satisfaction. The review also notes anxiety surrounding the game's early development use of AI, which may have contributed to its shallow execution.
Rivage review - in space, no one can hear you solve puzzles
Rivage is a fun and varied first-person puzzle game set on a sci-fi space station where players must solve environmental puzzles to uncover the fate of the crew. Its time-loop mechanic and well-integrated challenges offer a contemplative experience, though some puzzles can be fiddly with a controller.
