Rivals of Aether II

Rivals of Aether II is an electrifying platform fighter featuring 10 elemental warriors in fast-paced 3D combat. With smooth controls and rollback netcode, it's a worthy successor to its indie predecessor.
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Released on
23 Oct, 2024
Age rating
Everyone 10+
Time to complete
11 Hours
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Online PvP Shared/Split Screen PvP

Rivals of Aether II Review

Rivals of Aether II is a brilliant platform fighter that proves Super Smash Bros. isn’t the only in town. The follow-up to the indie hit’s pixel-art predecessor is a stunning 3D fighter with fast-paced combat.
A delicious mix of accessibility and depth is the game’s core. No matter your skill level, the smooth controls and diverse roster of 10 elemental fighters will entertain you for hours. From Maypul’s plant-based acrobatics to Zetterburn’s fiery attacks, each character has unique abilities.

FlashyGoodness’s electric soundtrack matches the intense action and the slick cel-shaded 3D graphics. Shields, ledge mechanics, and grabs add strategic depth while maintaining the series’ competitive drive. Significantly, rollback netcode streamlines online battles, an improvement over its predecessor.

Without tutorials and single-player content, newcomers may feel overwhelmed. Although easier than Super Smash Bros. Melee, the learning curve is steep. Free character additions are planned, but the small initial roster may leave players wanting more.

Rivals of Aether II is a polished and engaging platform fighter that captures its inspiration while defining its own identity despite these complaints. Fighting game fans get great value for $30, even though it’s mostly for competitive players.

Description

Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.

Rivals of Aether II is the next generation of platform fighters and multiplayer brawlers. This sequel to the hit indie fighting game Rivals of Aether is expanded and upgraded with 3D visuals, new mechanics, improved online support, and more!

The Aether Universe is a world where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth – and powerful Rivals harness those powers to clobber each other! Rivals of Aether II continues the franchise’s iconic focus on competitive depth, accessible gameplay, and unforgettable characters. Whether you’re a competitive master of the genre or a newcomer looking to have fun, Rivals of Aether II delivers a fast-paced and flashy brawler experience that you won’t forget.

Rivals of Aether II features an exciting base roster of new and returning characters – with post-launch plans to add additional playable characters to the game for free! Each of these playable Rivals have an expansive moveset featuring new mechanics and special moves that are not only an upgrade over the original game, but new to the platform fighter genre as a whole. Shields, ledges, grabs and throws add new layers to the frenetic flow of combat in Rivals of Aether II. On top of that, the Pummel Special, Ledge Special, and Getup Special provide unique combat options that push the genre forward in exciting new ways.

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