Games by Tequila Works
Tequila Works / Cavalier Game Studios
- 7th Dec 2017 (UK/EU)
- 7th Dec 2017 (NA)
Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story Switch eShop
- 1st Nov 2023 (UK/EU)
- 1st Nov 2023 (NA)
Reviews of Tequila Works Games
Walking in a winter wonderland
It’s been a busy year for Riot’s new Forge publishing arm, aimed at expanding its League of Legends Runeterra universe in games beyond the popular MOBA. In April, we got The Mageseeker, a hi-bit brawler set in the austere kingdom of Demacia, and in June, we got Convergence, a traditional Metroidvania set in the...
Review The Sexy Brutale (Switch eShop)
Turn back time to save the day
If Groundhog Day took on the form of a video game, it might very well be The Sexy Brutale. It’s a 3D puzzle and adventure title developed by Cavalier Game Studios and Tequila Works (Rime) focused on intrigue, murder and mystery with a huge emphasis placed on the manipulation of time. Taking control of the...
RiME or reason?
Since this review was originally published, patches have reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. After what feels like forever,...
Latest Tequila Works News
Friday11th Apr 2025
News Rime Developer Tequila Works Is Auctioning Off Its Game Rights After Bankruptcy
Including some in-development titles
Tequila Works, the developer behind the lovely puzzler RiME, horror cinematic platformer Deadlight, and adorable League of Legends spin-off Song of Nunu, is auctioning off a number of its game rights and IPs. 19 different listings can be found on the auction website
Wednesday13th Nov 2024
News RiME And 'Song Of Nunu' Developer Tequila Works Has Filed For Insolvency
Following "prolonged market conditions"
Tequila Works, the development studio behind the likes of RiME, GYLT, Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story and The Sexy Brutale, has announced that it has been forced to file for insolvency. The Madrid-based studio's founding members have each stood down from their respective positions, leading to Térence...
Thursday15th Feb 2024
News Horror Game 'Gylt' Is Scaring Up A Storm On Switch Next Month
BOO
Following its launch on other platforms, 'delicate' horror game GYLT is making its way to the Nintendo Switch next month on 14 March, 2024. Known for its accessible gameplay, stylish visuals, and cute, hand-drawn cutscenes, GYLT's gameplay almost gives off a 'family-friendly Alan Wake' kind of vibe, and we like it. You play as Sally who, after...
Wednesday16th Mar 2022
News Tencent Acquires Majority Shareholding Of RiME Developer Tequila Works
"Allows us to make Tequila Works a stronger studio"
Tencent has been consistently making headlines in recent months with its continuing expansion in the gaming industry through acquisitions and investments. Recent acquisitions include the developer behind Ninjala, and it also confirmed a minority shareholding in Playtonic Games last November. Those...
Saturday6th Feb 2021
Soapbox Time Loop Games Are Strangely Comforting In Times Like These
Every day feels the same, so let's play games where every day IS the same
Right at the end of last year, Natasha Lyonne — star of Groundhog Day-inspired TV show, Russian Doll which sees her character Nadia (a software developer, no less) stuck repeating the same night over and over again — shared a tweet that made everyone collectively start...
Monday19th Feb 2018
News New RiME Patch Addresses A Multitude Of Sins On Switch
But has it come too late?
When we reviewed RiME a short time ago, we lamented the fact that the Switch port had so many issues. From the muddy visuals to the often appalling frame rate, the Nintendo port was a bit of a mess - something that was hard to swallow after the long wait for the game's release. A patch was promised which would fix many of...
Wednesday31st Jan 2018
News RiME's Developer Has Been "Working Tirelessly" On A New Patch To Fix The Buggy Switch Port
It's huge too, and might not get cleared by Nintendo as a result
It's fair to say Nintendo Switch has had a mixed bag of ports in the last 10 months - mostly good ones, but the occasional stinker has bound to creep in over time. RiME, the chilled platforming puzzle adventure from Tequila Works, was one such unfortunate example and it seemed like...
Tuesday14th Nov 2017
News RiME Devs Explain The Difficulty Of Porting The Game To Switch
"It's incredibly difficult to get these level segments small enough"
As we touched on yesterday in our video above, RiME is a bit of a poor port on the Switch. The game's bewitching atmosphere and rewarding puzzles are swallowed up by some irksome performance problems, and in conclusion it's perhaps the worst way to experience the game - yet...
Monday13th Nov 2017
Video RiME Is An Example Of How Not To Port A Game To Switch
It's not all that pretty, to be honest
RiME's finally out on Switch, and the results are... disappointing. The game's bewitching atmosphere and rewarding puzzles are swallowed up by some irksome performance problems, and in conclusion it's perhaps the worst way to experience the game - yet it's also the most expensive, at the time of writing. Our...
Thursday19th Oct 2017
News RiME Takes Up More Space On Switch Than On Xbox One And PlayStation 4
There's a thing
RiME comes to Switch soon, and while the wait has been quite a long one we're hopeful that it will have been well worth it. Interestingly, it has been discovered that RiME on Switch - despite being portable - takes up more storage space than it does on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. According to the game's eShop page, RiME gobbles up...
Friday13th Oct 2017
News RiME Will Use HD Rumble And Touchscreen Controls On Switch
"Yeah, it’s really cool"
Tequila Works' Remy Chinchilla has revealed that the long-awaited Switch version of RiME will make use of the console's unique HD Rumble feature. Speaking to WCCFTech, Chinchilla also mentioned that the touchscreen will be utilised for menus when playing in handheld mode: One of the features we put in was...
Wednesday27th Sep 2017
Hands On RiME Lights Up On Nintendo Switch
Time to shine
RiME is a secluded, visually stunning adventure arriving on Switch soon. If you managed to miss its original release a few months back on various systems, then that may end up becoming a blessing in disguise. Undocked the game lights up the screen, lending its art-style nicely to the Switch screen. Tequila Works may have...
Sunday13th Aug 2017
News RiME Producer Explains Why The Switch Port Is Coming So Much Later
Achievement system also being worked into the Nintendo version
RiME is taking its sweet time getting to the Nintendo Switch, with the release date now locked down to November. However, there are valid reasons for this delay, and producer Cody Bradley has taken the time to explain what's what with a lengthy but informative blog post...
Monday31st Jul 2017
News Murder Mystery Title The Sexy Brutale Is Coming To Switch
Think Groundhog Day, with murders
Puzzle adventure title The Sexy Brutale is coming to the Nintendo Switch, according to Japanese publisher Nippon Ichi. The title launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC earlier this year, and tasks players with exploring the titular Sexy Brutale Casino in a time loop to prevent its...
News RiME Is Getting A Special Collector's Edition On Switch
We just need a release date, now
Amazon Spain has revealed that the Switch version of RiME will ship alongside a special collector's edition that comes with a raft of goodies. The package comes with an art book, music CD and map - as well as the game, of course - all contained in an oversized box. RiME doesn't have a release date at the moment,...
Thursday25th May 2017
Video Lindsey Stirling Performs RiME's Beautiful "Forgotten City" Theme
Complete with a gorgeous video, of course
The ridiculously-talented Lindsey Stirling has taken part in yet another video game project, this time relating to the upcoming Zelda-like adventure RiME. Stirling - whose talents include violin, dancing and creating her own award-winning original music - has performed the game's "Forgotten City"...
Tuesday23rd May 2017
News RiME On Switch Will Run At 720p In Both Docked And Portable Modes
No boost for playing on the TV
RiME is shaping up to be one of 2017's most interesting multi-format titles thanks to its eye-catching visuals and puzzle-solving gameplay. The Switch version - currently being ported by Tantalus Media - will launch after the other editions, and original developer Tequila Works has now revealed that Tantalus...
Wednesday8th Mar 2017
News Nintendo Switch Owners Will Have To Wait Longer And Pay More For RiME
Digital and physical release coming "this summer"
Adventure title RiME will launch on the Nintendo Switch after other systems and will cost more, it has been confirmed today. The puzzle-based title - which takes around 10 hours to finish - will arrive on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on May 26th, costing $29.99 / €34.99 / £29.99. "Shortly...
Tuesday21st Feb 2017
News RiME Will Take Around 10 Hours To Complete "If You Really Want To Take Your Time"
"It could take a couple hours fewer or a couple hours more"
Tequila Works is bringing RiME to the Nintendo Switch this year (with help from Tantalus), and the game is shaping up very nicely indeed, calling to mind the likes of ICO and Zelda. Comparisons with the latter have been coming thick and fast over the past few months, but it would seem that...
Friday27th Jan 2017
News Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Studio Tantalus Is Porting RiME To Nintendo Switch
Should launch alongside other versions
Remember when we reported last year that Australian studio Tantalus - which handled the Wii U port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - was working on Switch content? We now know what some of that is, thanks to an interview with Tequila Works, the creator of RiME. Speaking to
Wednesday4th Jan 2017
News RiME Developer Confirms May Release for Nintendo Switch Download
Coming to retail on PS4 and Xbox One, too
Earlier this week it was fully confirmed that RiME (that's the correct capitalisation) is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Developer Tequila Works, along with publishing partners Grey Box and Six Foot, have now confirmed that it'll arrive in May. The PS4 and Xbox One also have a physical retail version...
Tuesday3rd Jan 2017
News Rime Officially Confirmed for Nintendo Switch in Gorgeous New Trailer
Heading to Nintendo's system in addition to PS4, Xbox One and PC
Late last year we told you about a ratings listing that outed Rime for the Nintendo Switch; developed by Tequila Works, it's a title that was originally unveiled as a PS4 exclusive way back at Gamescom 2014, but that publishing agreement with Sony ended. The developer is now releasing...
