Riverbond

 Xbox One
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jun 13, 2019
    7
    Riverbond's presentation does a nice job of fitting in with the gameplay and I definitely found both the graphics and sound design to contain charm that accompanied the game. Riverbond was an E3 surprise releases which meant I didn’t know any specific details about it before playing. At first I found the game to look a bit Minecraft, which made me a bit cautious. I found the gameplayRiverbond's presentation does a nice job of fitting in with the gameplay and I definitely found both the graphics and sound design to contain charm that accompanied the game. Riverbond was an E3 surprise releases which meant I didn’t know any specific details about it before playing. At first I found the game to look a bit Minecraft, which made me a bit cautious. I found the gameplay decent but not overly deep and slightly repetitive at the onset. The largest downfall to the fun that's present is the game can be completed rather quickly, and I was a little disappointed with the amount of content that was present because I did expect a longer journey due to Riverbond’s price of admission. At least the content that is available is fun to complete and even though there wasn’t much of a challenge to the gameplay there was enough variety present to make me forget about Riverbond's issues. The presentation side of the game is good despite my original fear of a Minecraft experience. Its presentation and charm I found in Riverbond, in a way brings the game to life and this does make things that little bit more enjoyable. Riverbond is a game that uses simplistic controls and challenges to bring you a bit of fun and an overall relaxing experience. If however you’re looking for an action-packed experience with plenty of challenges then this game won’t be for you. Despite the lack of overall challenge Riverbond gets quite a bit right, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages, what's there is enjoyable, the journey just doesn't last as long as I would have liked.… Expand
  2. kvnd
    Jun 16, 2020
    7
    Riverbond is a cool little dungeon crawler hack n slash mixed with a twin stick shooter, with a really nice voxel-based art style to top it off. The game's easy to pick up and fun to play both in co-op (up to four players) and single player. It's definitely a game designed for first timers of the genre and/or children, allowing anybody to progress through the campaign regardless of skillRiverbond is a cool little dungeon crawler hack n slash mixed with a twin stick shooter, with a really nice voxel-based art style to top it off. The game's easy to pick up and fun to play both in co-op (up to four players) and single player. It's definitely a game designed for first timers of the genre and/or children, allowing anybody to progress through the campaign regardless of skill level. Cococucumber did a great job adding variety to each world, including the enemy designs and different quests but Riverbond does end up feeling very repetitive. That being said it definitely doesn't overstay its welcome, lasting about 5-8 hours. It may be too simple for some or too short, but Riverbond succeeds as a charming and enjoyable few hours of voxel smashing fun.… Expand
  3. ThatWeirdGuyGR
    Mar 22, 2020
    6
    Cute little indie game. Ideal for young ages 6+. Available on Game Pass. The world is colorful so it's bound to impress kids. The graphics are Minecraft like so kids can relate.

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#86 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019

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67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 9 out of 9
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  1. TheXboxHub
    Aug 29, 2019
    70
    If you can look past the repetitive edge, there is no reason not to pull friends and family together to sit down with this cutesy adventure.
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  2. XboxAddict
    Jul 15, 2019
    70
    If you have kids in the house, or friends that come over often, Riverbond can be a fun way to spend a few hours. While there’s little reason to continue playing after completing all the worlds, aside from trying to get a better high score, there’s potential within, even if it is basic at its core, as I know I would have stuck with it for a few more playthroughs if it had online co-op. Even still, if you have Gamepass, it’s free, so you might as well get to swinging that voxel sword.
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  3. COGconnected
    Jul 8, 2019
    70
    While I wish I could have experienced Riverbond with a group of four friends to its full potential, I still managed to get a lot out of the game and I enjoyed the silliness the creators had intended for their players. At this price point I could certainly recommend the game for a party with friends, as there is much fun to be had with just the crazy weapon designs and plethora of character skins available, but I would be hesitant as only a solo gamer. The fast paced gameplay, mixed with the interesting visuals is sure to please a crowd, but don’t expect to get in too deep with the story, as it is only meant to give slight purpose and context to the hacking and slashing that ensues.
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