Animal Rivals

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Animal Rivals is a multiplayer casual platformer game with a kids theme. It was developed by Blue Sunset Games and was released on April 19, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Do you want to become a real party animal?? Then you must try Animal Rivals - a crazy local-multiplayer game. Find yourself in one of many stages and game modes, pick your favourite animal and fight! Get into Animal Rivals now - a classic party game for up to 4 players is waiting.

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Animal Rivals can be a fun party game for local multiplayer, especially with friends or family, providing moments of laughter and enjoyment.
The game features a variety of quirky characters and costumes, which adds to its charm and appeal during gameplay.
The developers are actively updating the game, which shows promise for future improvements and additional content.

The game suffers from poor technical performance, including issues like black screens and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
Visual presentation and sound design are lacking, contributing to an overall low-quality gaming experience.
The absence of online multiplayer and the inability to customize controls limit the game's accessibility and enjoyment.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them appealing and well-designed, particularly in terms of location aesthetics, while others criticize them as unattractive and reminiscent of a cartoon style. Although the visuals may not be the best, they are described as interesting and capable of becoming addictive over time, with decent CG artwork complementing the overall experience. However, issues with UI readability have been noted.
- “The graphics are very interesting despite some problems with the readability of the UI.”
- “Loving the graphics of the game and the design of locations.”
- “The actual graphics in-game are what you would expect to come from Unity titles.”
- “Graphics (those locations).”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has been criticized for being poor and lacking depth, with some users finding it confusing and difficult to engage with, particularly at the beginning. Despite these shortcomings, the game still offers enjoyable gameplay.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The story is poor.”
- “Poor story design.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback for its relaxing qualities and enjoyable background score, although some users feel it doesn't always align with the game's overall style. Overall, players appreciate the music, highlighting it as a standout feature.
- “I absolutely love the music.”
- “Loving the background music.”
- “The music feels out of place and doesn't fit the game's style.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Animal Rivals" is highlighted by its quirky, hilariously designed characters and their amusing costumes, which contribute to the game's fun atmosphere. Players enjoy the comedic elements, such as controlling a pig, and the lighthearted nature of the gameplay, which can lead to humorous moments during competitive play. Overall, the game's charm lies in its ability to make players laugh while engaging in entertaining minigames.
- “It's a pretty fun game with interesting and hilariously ugly characters.”
- “I love the funny characters with funnier costumes, and the fact that you'll get all future updates (new mods, characters, costumes) makes this game really worth your money.”
- “The first game has really nice characters, and there's a funny aspect because you can play as a pig! That makes it even funnier. The characters are designed to make you laugh, so sometimes you might miss the button, so try to concentrate if you want to be a master.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and a lack of clear instructions, leading to a frustrating experience. Many liken it to an unfinished project, resulting in a below-average performance that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “1/10 - A below-average, buggy mess that feels like a basic Unity project by a college student.”
- “I really struggled to enjoy the game; it was buggy, there were no instructions, controls overlapped, and I didn't understand what was happening.”
- “Buggy stages.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that while the game's pricing is not overly high, they are dissatisfied with misleading advertisements that contribute to a sense of being taken advantage of.
- “It's not that expensive, but I still feel robbed by misleading advertisements.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I understand the need for in-game purchases, but the prices are outrageous for what you get.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally perceived as lacking depth and engagement, resulting in a low overall gameplay value.
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”