In summary, Ruffy and the Riverside is a collect-a-thon that impresses with its creativity and unique visual style. Despite some technical and design flaws, and a few unfortunate choices, its potential is evident. A fun and creative gaming experience that, with greater attention to detail, would have had the potential to become an instant classic, a goal that, as it stands, eludes it. Although the 3D side may show recycled elements and certainly does not stand out for its detail, it blends beautifully with the grace and animation of the 2D sprites of the characters, which are fully successful and consistent with the humor and atmosphere of the work. This is a noteworthy and intrinsically original debut, positioning itself as a promising launch pad for future projects which, with greater attention to detail and refinement, will be able to scale even higher peaks of quality.
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