Ruffy and the Riverside

Platformers. An image of Ruffy overlaid on top of a target and a to do list, with fireworks going off in the background.

Ruffy and the Riverside / Everdeep Aurora / Feature / Opinion / Indie

Paying homage to retro platformers in a modern world

Whether in 2D or 3D, Everdeep Aurora and Ruffy & the Riverside feel hemmed in by past platformers' expectations.

Taylor Hicklen
July 29, 2025