RIVE

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Brash Games
    Sep 16, 2016
    70
    It’s a real shame RIVE suffered technical issues, because if it didn’t, I would have loved this game and been willing to give it a high score. I just can’t score it high in its current state, it would be a disservice to you the reader, no matter how much I would love it if it hadn’t been for its issues.
  2. IGN
    Sep 20, 2016
    65
    It’s a side-scrolling shooter with stock parts that I don’t foresee leaving a mark on the genre, but is at least worth a spin if you’ve got the patience for it and a thirst for a major challenge.
  3. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2017
    60
    I have nothing against tough games but if instead of satisfaction after overcoming a challenge I’m rewarded with a feeling of relief and humiliating gratitude for stopping the torture for a while – something went wrong. In my opinion Rive’s designers failed to distinguish what’s reasonably challenging from what’s unfair. [13/2016, p.59]
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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 29
  3. Negative: 6 out of 29
  1. berserkto
    May 8, 2018
    0
    This game does not even work on the PC, please do not buy this game, the developer does not respond at all to issues.
  2. JLK88
    Sep 18, 2016
    9
    Gameplay is spot-on for the type of game it was made out to be. I really enjoyed this one from the gameplay to the graphics, to the music. NoGameplay is spot-on for the type of game it was made out to be. I really enjoyed this one from the gameplay to the graphics, to the music. No performance issues, super optimized game.… Full Review »
  3. gangouskhan
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAPNy2_PpDc

    Its sad to know that the studio making this game is shutting down, absolute genius of a game.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAPNy2_PpDc

    Its sad to know that the studio making this game is shutting down, absolute genius of a game. Its like one of those space shooters, then switches over to master blaster (1+2) and if you dont remember that retro game then i guess metal slug with a super tank. Then you got the beautiful modern graphics on top with modern physics systems. If your in the mood for a modern retro shooter then you cant go wrong with this.    … Full Review »
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