Underplayed Gems

Riverhill Trials (2018)

Riverhill Trials cover
Developer
Watercolor Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 53 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A first-person platformer that feels like a lighthearted sci-fi puzzle, bouncing through space and alien landscapes with a quirky, atmospheric tone.

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What players say

Players praise the art style and music but are split on the gameplay. Many find the platforming clunky, with delayed controls, no player shadow, and a frustrating opening spaceship sequence. The game is short, around 3 hours, and some note the lack of basic options like an invert Y-axis.

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