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Rivals of Aether
Rivals of Aether is an indie fighting game set in a world where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players locally or up to two players online.
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- Released
- March 27, 2017
- Developer
- Dan Fornace, Aether Studios
- Publisher
- Dan Fornace, Aether Studios
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Rivals of Aether Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Rivals of Aether is an amazing game to have for the Steam Deck. Runs flawlessly with tight addicting gameplay mechanics. This is a MUST HAVE for the Steam Deck.
Instead of dancing around the “is it a fighting game or not?” question plaguing Nintendo’s major mascot title for years, Rivals of Aether goes full throttle into the genre and delivers an experience the platform fighting genre deserves.
The Super Smash Bros. series is one of Nintendo’s most beloved properties, with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate being the best-selling fighting game of all time.
Rivals of Aether is a deep and addictive platform fighter that borrows its base concepts from Super Smash Bros. and then runs off in its own direction, resulting in a surprisingly complex indie alternative to Nintendo's brawling behemoth. There's a fantastic roster of characters here each with their own special moves and unique abilities to dig into, every one of which is wonderfully animated in the game's crisp and clean 16-bit graphical style. Solo and local party play are well served with a bevvy of fun and flexible modes for up to four players and, if the developer can get the currently pr...
The sequel to the fighting game offers interesting evolutions, but the focus on competitive play compromises its impact.