Overview
- Number of Players
- 2
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
17th Nov 2017, $12.75
17th Nov 2017, £13.49
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review RIVE: Ultimate Edition (Switch eShop)
Bang for your buck
Two Tribes is a name that will be familiar to many a Nintendo fan after the excellent Toki Tori series, a puzzle platformer with some very light Metroidvania elements. Since producing those games, the company fell on some hard times and stated that RIVE would be its final game. The title was announced back in 2014 for the Wii...
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RIVE: Ultimate Edition Guides
Guide Best Twin Stick Shooters On Nintendo Switch
Opposable thumbs required
Twin-stick shooters are ruddy good fun, right? It's a genre that allows you to just switch off your brain for a few minutes at a time while you blast enemies into the abyss. All you need is a couple of analogue sticks and a thirst for destruction and you're ready to go! We've already got a list for the best shmup games on...
RIVE: Ultimate Edition News
News Two Tribes Makes Its Impressive Game Engine Open Source
Particularly strong for layered 2D visuals
Two Tribes is a name that's likely familiar to eShop enthusiasts, in particular from the 3DS and Wii U era. Well known for its original Toki Tori, which recently had a re-release of the Game Boy Color original through Limited Run games, on the Wii U and 3DS the company developed and published a range of...
The Switch "exists in its own dimension"
Nintendo has been dominating software and hardware sales around the globe recently, but the real test is expected to be when Sony and Microsoft launch their own next generation of hardware. Both of these new systems are scheduled to arrive later this year, at some point during the holiday season. So, what...
News Super Rare Games Releasing Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Pack On Switch
Pre-orders go live tomorrow
A physical Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Pack is set to be released for Nintendo Switch by Super Rare Games, and pre-orders are kicking off tomorrow. The release aims to celebrate 18 years of Two Tribes’ history and includes info on the studio's games and hidden extras. It comes in a custom-created box which and contains...
News RIVE Update Adds Video Capture and Some Helpful Fixes
A smaller chance of getting stuck in a "loop of hell"
We're big fans of RIVE: Ultimate Edition on the Nintendo Switch, the explosive final hurrah from Two Tribes. It's full of intense 60fps action that looks great on the system, and we didn't hold back on the praise in our review. Two Tribes has been working away on an update and has now...
Nintendo Download 16th November (Europe)
Skyrim! Pokemon! Batman! Rocket League! RIVE! Much more!
Prepare to have a lighter wallet, as it's another Nintendo Download Update in Europe. This week delivers some high profile retail games and some download-only gems on the Switch, while the 3DS has a huge retail release of its own. There's a lot to cover so let's get to it. Switch Retail...
Feature Two Tribes on RIVE, the Switch eShop and Keeping Its Promise to Nintendo Gamers
Launch discount from old Nindies@Home promo also confirmed
Two Tribes has been a familiar name among Nintendo download fans, well known for its Toki Tori mascot and for publishing some excellent titles on 3DS and Wii U, in particular. There were tougher times, however, and sadness when the company co-founders Collin van Ginkel and Martijn...
Feature RIVE: Ultimate Edition Is Coming This Month With New Features And Improvements
It really will be the "ultimate" edition of the game
Two Tribes has confirmed that its manic shooter RIVE is coming to the Switch eShop on November 17th, and it will be the best version of the game yet. For starters, it will offer a new Copilot Mode so you can play with a friend. This is a exclusive mode for the Switch version that allows two...
News RIVE is Confirmed to Hit 1080p and 60fps on Switch, Runs 'Smoother Than PS4 Version'
"It was never intended as a portable game, but it's a perfect fit"
We've been fans of Two Tribes' swansong release, RIVE, since it arrived on PC and other consoles. The downside is that it's had a long road to Nintendo hardware, with technical challenges and a shrinking market ending the Wii U version, and since that point we've had a wait for the...
Feature RIVE Adds Copilot Mode as Two Tribes Tell Us About Upcoming Nintendo Switch Version
"We've always held the Nintendo aesthetic in high regard"
RIVE has proven to be an interesting project - it's a truly challenging and smart twin-stick shooter that is a swansong for Two Tribes. The studio brought us some excellent titles over a number of years, but decided that it would make one final game before moving on to new things...
About The Game
The metal wrecking, robot hacking shooter you’ve been waiting for!
Blast your way through insanely spectacular battles in this hard, fast & hilarious action game. Better than ever on Nintendo Switch!
Exclusive to the Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch:
- Play with a friend in Copilot Mode
- HD Rumble effects let you truly feel the action
- More achievements: 48 and counting
- Loads faster, plays smoother, tweaked to perfection
About RIVE:
Pilot your spider tank as it runs, jumps and shoots its way through hordes of mechanical enemies on land, underwater, in zero gravity and even on a moving train.
RIVE is a modern ode to classic shooters, pumping megapixels at a deliciously smooth 60 frames per second!
- Hack and control your enemies
- Upgrade your special attacks, armor and loot magnet
- Quirky story featuring robot butlers, space loot and clean teeth
- Daily Challenges and infinite Battle Arenas
- Speedrun and Single-Credit modes
- Online leaderboards for all modes and missions
RIVE is Two Tribes’ last game ever, so we hope you appreciate this Ultimate Edition as much as we appreciate our loyal Nintendo fans… that’s YOU!
Comments 1
This was out last Friday (17th November) and there's a 15% discount for the first two weeks. I totally recommend it. It's a really fast paced shmup that runs very sweetly on Switch. Shame not to see a review up for it yet - especially after the decent editorial last week.
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