Rivals of Aether

Aug 26, 2017

Boasting a varied lineup of unique fighters, beautiful retro art, interesting stages, and an impressive amount of content, Rivals of Aether hits every mark hit sets out to hit. This is must-have for any brawler fans with deep, engaging combat that's easy to learn and hard as nails to master.

Jan 5, 2021

Rivals of Aether is a brand new indie fighter which is set in a world ravaged by war, with the forces of nature summoning the power of fire, wind, water and earth to fight back forces of darkness. In this indie fighter play multiple stories from a cast of quirky, original characters as you set forth on a journey of discovery.

Apr 7, 2017

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Oct 12, 2020

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Oct 6, 2020

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Oct 6, 2020

Overall, the fighting system in Rivals of Aether is far better and tighter than any other indie platform fighter I’ve played. Characters feel weightier and have faster air movement.

Apr 8, 2017

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Oct 4, 2020

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 problematic online aspects of things in order, this all amounts to a game that can stand shoulder to shoulder with Smash or any other platform fighter we've played on Switch thus far.