Recently, Cotton Games launched Reviver on both iOS and Android devices, introducing the intriguing time-travel puzzle game to mobile users. The game’s unique visual aesthetic grabbed my attention, but unfortunately, I don’t particularly enjoy point-and-click adventure games. Therefore, I passed on Reviver to our App Army to get their thoughts about it.
Here’s what they said:
Jason Rosner
Lately, I’ve developed a strong affection for Cotton Games. They consistently deliver exceptional and creatively distinct games to the App Store. Moreover, their new mobile releases often come out at a significantly lower price than they do on Steam beforehand. Their latest offering is called Reviver, which is a point-and-click puzzle-based adventure. From the get-go, it places a strong emphasis on the romantic narrative, making every detail shown on the screen captivating and worth your full attention.
You’ll journey with the characters Carlos and Felicia, witnessing their lives unfold, as you explore engaging gameplay features inspired by the Butterfly Effect theory – a fascinating scientific principle suggesting that minor alterations can cause significant outcomes in the long run.
In this game, you have the power to instantly modify both time and location just by swiping your fingers across the screen. This action not only alters your viewpoint but also modifies various items in the scene. Assembled together, these changes reveal a developing tale of love, depicted through entries in a diary and photographs.
At times, the puzzles may prove difficult, but fortunately, they come with helpful hints. I find the intricate hand-drawn illustrations to be captivating and perfectly suited for the themes presented. If you can spare the time it requires, in the end, your efforts will be richly compensated.
Mark Abukoff
This game has a captivating premise – time travel to alter the future and observe its consequences. Plus, it’s set within only two rooms inhabited by a boy and a girl, adding an extra layer of intrigue. However, what I find slightly challenging is that the hint system isn’t consistently available, and while you get a general idea of what should transpire, there’s not much guidance on how to progress beyond exploring the rooms aimlessly until you stumble upon something interactive.
Indeed, online walkthroughs are often available, but when I find myself relying on them too much, it takes away from my enjoyment of the game. What I’d prefer is a more substantial hint system to assist me. I really appreciate this game due to its time travel theme – it’s right up my alley as I adore such stories and games. However, the level of difficulty makes me hesitant about purchasing the complete version. If you enjoy complex puzzles, you’ll find this game appealing. It’s definitely worth checking out the free trial.
Torbjörn Kämblad
From my own perspective, it seems quite familiar; I’ve encountered this game in the past, both on mobile iOS devices and through Xbox Game Pass. It’s a leisurely point-and-click journey through different eras. The controls are smooth, and it boasts an appealing visual and auditory design. However, there’s something missing that I can’t quite put my finger on.
A game with excellent craftsmanship, yet it’s clear that it could be even more polished, particularly in its storytelling and inventory management. The time-travel aspect and narrative are commendable, but I find myself feeling as though I’ve experienced something similar, only better executed before. It’s a tough call, but probably not worth investing in additional episodes after the trial period.
Robert Maines
Title Transformation: “Progress Puzzler – Reviver”
In “Progress Puzzler – Reviver,” the narrative unfolds as you solve intriguing puzzles. As Carlos and his family relocate to a novel town, he befriends Felicia. Throughout the game, you’ll interact with each character on separate screens, gathering and employing objects to tackle puzzles and mini-games. Travel between different time periods is also an integral aspect, contributing to some of the puzzle solutions.
This game may be short in length, but it’s visually appealing. The music and sound effects are satisfactory. Since the gameplay involves a lot of random tapping for clues and objects, the puzzles aren’t excessively challenging. I enjoyed playing this game, unraveling its story, and I plan to complete it soon.
Eduard Pandele
what if we could change our past to improve our present? This game offers a captivating romantic journey set in a traditional point-and-click format, complete with time travel capabilities. You’ll have the opportunity to explore and alter two distinct locations (his room and hers), allowing you to witness the resulting changes. However, like many games of this genre, you may find yourself on a pixel hunt, stacking and merging items as solutions to puzzles. The challenge lies in the small pixels and sometimes illogical puzzle solutions – but with bigger pixels or more logical puzzles, it wouldn’t be so tough!
Despite its appeal, much of the art is captivating, many puzzles are engaging, and the narrative is emotionally resonant. I would suggest they employ a native English speaker to refine their translation for a smoother experience. Until this happens, it might not be suitable for everyone, especially those who aren’t particularly adventurous puzzle enthusiasts, as navigating without a hitch may require frequent consultations with a walkthrough to avoid potential frustration.
Diane Close
In simpler terms, this is a puzzle-solving, time-travel themed game where you navigate between just two locations instead of many. Unlike other games in this category, you can alter the timeline to create the necessary changes. As you progress, your characters’ diary entries gradually reveal their lifelong journey towards each other, chronologically unfolding over time.
Good:
- Beautiful hand-drawn style graphics, great sound, good music, interesting story
- Wide variety of puzzles, including quick-time events, classic games like Othello, sliders, numeric and piece manipulation, and letter and recipe creation.
Bad:
- Several puzzles are quite obtuse. It’s not always clear what you need to do, and while there are hints they aren’t there for all puzzles. Same with skipping a puzzle.
- There is a good amount of either mis- or poorly translated instructions, which complicates puzzle difficulty
- I found the pixel hunting to be hit or miss, more often miss than I’d like
- Gameplay can be frustrating as some puzzles can be solved by just tapping around randomly
Despite its flaws, I really liked it. The story kept me engaged. Recommended.
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