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Reception

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.

Rivals of Aether don't hide its inspirations, but the end result is a work capable of standing on its own merits. Fun and cohesive, the title of Dan Fornace and his team has the potential to entertain both the most competitive and more casual players who are only looking for an alternative to the Super Smash Bros. rounds.

Rivals of Aether: Definitive Edition is worth every penny for bringing new game modes, all DLCs and several important tweaks to the gameplay. Along with that, the Switch port is an excellent portable multiplayer - quality that is priceless.

Overall, the fighting system in Rivals of Aether is far better and tighter than any other indie platform fighter I’ve played.

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,...