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.
Platforms
Switch PC XONEGenres
Fighting Indie PlatformThemes
Action
Languages: English and 1 more
| Interface | Audio | Subtitles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | |||
| Japanese |
Media
Critic Reviews
Rapid Reviews UK
By Leigh WynneRivals 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.
GameBlast
By Alan Murilo Pereira DuqueRivals 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.
Nintendo Wire
By Nintendo WireOverall, the fighting system in Rivals of Aether is far better and tighter than any other indie platform fighter I’ve played.
Nintendo Blast
By Patrick PinheiroRivals 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.
Nintendo Life
By PJ O'ReillyRivals 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.
