A Few Quick Matches

About A Few Quick Matches

A Few Quick Matches is a single player and multiplayer casual fighting game. It was developed by Studio Bidou and was released on August 5, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 2,442 reviews

gameplay79 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

Fast-paced and aggressive platform fighter with smooth, fluid movement and deep combo mechanics.
Unique dash cancel system enabling expressive and creative combos, rewarding skillful play.
Affordable price with active developer support, modding and workshop support planned, and a friendly community.

Limited content at launch with a small roster and few stages, lacking tutorial and beginner-friendly features.
Online multiplayer suffers from connectivity issues, lag, and matchmaking problems, sometimes making it unplayable.
Controls feel clunky or unresponsive to some players, and movement has a learning curve that can frustrate newcomers.

gameplay
222 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36% positive mentions, 59% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fast-paced, fluid, and rewarding mechanics centered around a unique dash-cancel system that enables creative combos, appealing to both casual and competitive platform fighter fans. However, some players find it clunky, unintuitive, and difficult to master without a proper tutorial, while others note issues with limited character variety, defensive mechanics, and occasional bugs or lag. Overall, it offers a fresh, skill-based experience that stands out despite some balancing and content shortcomings.
- “The gameplay is infinitely replayable, the mechanics are simple but responsive and clean.”
- “The dash cancel mechanic is extremely fun and makes it way more fun to string together combos!!”
- “Very fun platform fighter, only 3 characters (with more on the way) and stages but the gameplay more than makes up for it the airdash gives you a ton of freedom with combos and they feel very satisfying to hit.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are very inconsistent; attacks hit only sometimes—tested hitting a friend standing still four times with the same attack, and it only connected once.”
- “This game has horrible fighting mechanics; infinite bugs occur such as the game dying if a round lasts more than a minute and the game failing to load. The gameplay is clunky, the roster small and boring, and balance issues make the experience frustrating.”
- “The dash mechanic, while innovative, is the main reason I refunded the game as it felt frustrating rather than fun. Also, trying to recover back to the platform after getting hit is one of the worst mechanics I've experienced, with funky hitstun causing you to sometimes be helpless until falling off the map for unexplained reasons.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The game features a simple, clean, and charming art style that emphasizes quality over complexity, with visuals designed to complement fast-paced gameplay without overwhelming the player. Its aesthetics are widely praised for being distinctive and nostalgic, while running smoothly across various platforms, though some users note minor graphical issues and a desire for more visual variety or clearer move indicators. Overall, the graphics effectively enhance the game's unique blend of mechanics and modding potential, making it both accessible and visually appealing.
- “Game is the definition of quality over quantity, the visuals are great.”
- “Visually, the game adopts a clean and understated aesthetic that complements its design philosophy.”
- “A brilliant blend of fast paced gameplay, crunchy sound design and amazing visuals, my GOTY.”
- “It literally has a boxed smash controller in the background graphic when you hover over settings.”
- “It works great on the Steam Deck, and good with Arch Linux w/ Hyprland but has some graphical issues when opening the game on a second monitor but they might be fixed.”
- “I don't see what makes this game unique, not even its stickman aesthetic is that novel to me.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
The game's music is widely praised for being fun, upbeat, and perfectly complementing the gameplay with an engaging, lo-fi-inspired soundtrack that players find highly enjoyable and memorable. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, often describing it as a "jam" and rating it very highly, with some wanting to add it to their personal playlists or work soundtracks. Overall, the music significantly enhances the game's charming and satisfying experience.
- “The Yomi level's music is an absolute jam, I need to own this soundtrack.”
- “To top it all off, I love that the game’s aesthetic pays tribute to the lo-fi stickfight videos that were big a decade or two ago, with a banger soundtrack to boot.”
- “The combo mechanics are amazing, the music is awesome, the game is beautiful, really just a great game all around.”
- “>menu music that loops for one minute instead of 30 seconds (not exactly a pro)”
- “The music ”
- “Stuhl special 7: getting mad when singing to white girl music”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 96% negative mentions
The game offers enjoyable gameplay, especially with friends, but is currently plagued by frequent bugs, freezing, and lag, particularly in online multiplayer. Stability issues include problematic netcode, controller input problems, and occasional crashes, making online play frustrating and unreliable. However, the developers appear actively working to resolve these day-one technical issues.
- “This game has a lot of potential, but my friends and I had many issues playing online. I'm not sure if this is mainly an Asian server issue, but whenever the lobby leader left, the game would freeze for the remaining players. The game also often freezes when multiple people hit the same character.”
- “We're talking slideshow FPS, constant stuttering, game-breaking freezes, and lag that makes it literally unplayable.”
- “Netcode sucks, online constantly freezes, and the controller support is horrible. It doesn’t work with the d-pad, so no leverless. I wouldn’t recommend this game until the clunkiness and bad netcode are fixed.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, often stemming from quirky character mechanics, funny animations, and unintended glitches that create amusing moments. While some find the clunky controls and bugs frustrating, these aspects also add a layer of comedic charm, making the gameplay unpredictably funny and entertaining. Overall, the game's unique, chaotic style and community interactions contribute to a humorously memorable experience.
- “I love seeing the reviews from all the smash players complaining about how unapologetically unique and broke this game is, it's hilarious.”
- “Weightless chaos: the physics hit that perfect sweet spot where nothing feels stiff, but everything feels funny.”
- “And the movement is a bit clunky at the moment, it feels like it doesn't read dashing back very well, so when I'm dashdancing my character will end up moonwalking in place which is funny.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The game currently lacks a story mode, which some players hope will be added in the future. While the concept is praised and the gameplay suits platform fighting fans, the absence of a narrative or single-player content is a noted drawback. Overall, the focus is on competitive and party play rather than story-driven experiences.
- “Feels like a good game and a great concept that just got saddled with devs that lost that plot immediately and never found it.”
- “Real platform fighter heads remember this was the concept of Rushdown Revolution, a truly tragic story of a game.”
- “☑ No story.”
- “Feels like a good game and a great concept that just got saddled with developers that immediately lost the plot and never found it.”
- “I would give it a 9/10 only because I wish there was some form of proper single-player content like a story mode (which is not required) and proper tutorials (which are required).”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its high replayability, featuring simple yet responsive mechanics and fast-paced, enjoyable gameplay. Despite a limited character roster, players find it engaging with the right group and appreciate ongoing improvements that enhance playability. Overall, it offers substantial replay value with potential for complexity and modding.
- “The gameplay is infinitely replayable; the mechanics are simple but responsive and clean.”
- “Good, clean, fun; and plenty of replay value.”
- “Despite only having 4 characters at the time of writing, the game is incredibly enjoyable and replayable with the right people.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
Optimization in this game is mixed: while some users praise smooth controls, snappy online play, and low performance requirements, others report severe issues like stuttering, freezes, and lag that severely impact playability.
- “The controls are smooth, the performance is good, the characters are all fun and distinct; if you want a no-frills-no-nonsense platform fighter, this is the game for you.”
- “It punches far above its weight class with smooth controls, snappy online, and a rock bottom performance requirement.”
- “We're talking slideshow FPS, constant stuttering, game-breaking freezes, and lag that makes it literally unplayable.”
- “Performance is terrible: this is the main culprit.”
- “Fun game but seems to be poorly optimized.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game evokes mixed feelings: frustration from unintuitive mechanics like delayed recovery and canceled aerials, yet strong admiration and passion from dedicated players who find it deeply engaging and unforgettable. This blend of challenge and charm creates a uniquely intense emotional experience.
- “Will trigger emotional damage as well.”
- “I am a Smash Bros Ultimate player, and after playing this game once I almost quit Ultimate for this absolute masterpiece.”
- “My handsome, elegant, intelligent, charming, kind, thoughtful, strong, courageous, creative, brilliant, gentle, humble, generous, passionate, wise, funny, loyal, dependable, graceful, radiant, calm, confident, warm, compassionate, witty, adventurous, respectful, sincere, magnetic, bold, articulate, empathetic, inspiring, honest, patient, powerful, attentive, uplifting, classy, friendly, reliable, ambitious, intuitive, talented, supportive, grounded, determined, charismatic, extraordinary, trustworthy, noble, dignified, perceptive, innovative, refined, considerate, balanced, open-minded, composed, imaginative, mindful, optimistic, virtuous, noble-hearted, well-spoken, quick-witted, deep, philosophical, fearless, affectionate, expressive, emotionally intelligent, resourceful, delightful, fascinating, sharp, selfless, driven, assertive, authentic, vibrant, playful, observant, skillful, generous-spirited, practical, comforting, brave, wise-hearted, enthusiastic, dependable, tactful, enduring, discreet, well-mannered, composed, mature, tasteful, joyful, understanding, genuine, brilliant-minded, encouraging, well-rounded, magnetic, dynamic, radiant-spirited, soulful, radiant-hearted, insightful, creative-souled, justice-minded, reliable-hearted, tender, uplifting-minded, persevering, devoted, angelic, down-to-earth, golden-hearted, gentle-spirited, clever, courageous-hearted, courteous, harmonious, loyal-minded, beautiful-souled, easygoing, sincere-hearted, respectful-minded, comforting-voiced, confident-minded, emotionally strong, respectful-souled, imaginative-hearted, protective, noble-minded, confident-souled, wise-eyed, loving, serene, magnetic-souled, expressive-eyed, brilliant-hearted, inspiring-minded, and absolutely unforgettable, absolutely iconic.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
Grinding in this game is a major time sink, often requiring repetitive play to overcome balancing issues and limited character variety. While some find enjoyment in extended grinding sessions with friends, the overall experience is hampered by a small roster, broken character mechanics, and an inactive online community, making the grind feel tedious and ultimately unrewarding.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding this incredibly mid fighting game to get really good means playing online again and again against the same 2 people, practicing spamming your 100 ping combos, and maybe once a day encountering a player who plays one game and then drops it. This leads to only a small hardcore player base and a dead online scene.”
- “The game has bad balancing, an incredibly small and boring roster, clunky gameplay, and a no-life community. Grinding often feels tedious and unrewarding, with most players either abusing broken mechanics or quitting after a short time.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users perceive the game's monetization as a cash grab, expressing frustration that it prioritizes profit over quality. The frequent release of similar titles suggests a strategy focused on quick revenue rather than a polished experience.
- “It has already become clear this game was a cash grab.”
- “On a side note: this game may be a quick cash grab because they are releasing a new similar game soon.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is calm and focused, providing an engaging environment ideal for both brief play sessions and extended periods of thoughtful problem-solving.
- “The overall presentation creates an atmosphere that is calm and focused, making the game well-suited for short play sessions or longer stretches of thoughtful problem-solving.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The character development features simple yet well-designed characters with interesting gimmicks, enhancing gameplay, especially in online modes.

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7h Median play time

197h Average play time

2-165h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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A Few Quick Matches is a casual fighting game. Common tags for A Few Quick Matches include indie, 2d, pixel graphics, 2d fighter, competitive and others.

A Few Quick Matches is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 197 hours playing A Few Quick Matches.

A Few Quick Matches was released on August 5, 2025.

A Few Quick Matches was developed by Studio Bidou.

A Few Quick Matches has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked A Few Quick Matches for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

A Few Quick Matches is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Rivals 2, Rivals of Aether, Fraymakers, Rushdown Revolt, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl and others.

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