Rivalry

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Rivalry is a multiplayer casual strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Kew McParlane and was released on January 22, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Rivalry" is a local multi-player, historical strategy game for 2 players, featuring turn-based sword fighting and rag-doll physics. Players move their character's limbs and weapons, with the goal of defeating their opponent. The game combines strategy and humor, starting out with careful planning and turning absurd as damage is taken and limbs lost. It was created by 14-year-old Kew McParlane and showcased at PAX after a successful Kickstarter for marketing.

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Audience ScoreBased on 223 reviews

humor12 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and hilarious, especially when played with friends.
It's easy to learn but offers strategic depth, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive play.
The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, showing potential for future improvements.

Multiplayer functionality is currently unreliable, with many players experiencing connection issues.
The game lacks features such as online play and customization options, making it feel limited.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive over time, suggesting a need for more content and variety.

humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, often leading to uncontrollable laughter. The combination of funny physics, goofy weaponry, and amusing custom skins enhances the comedic experience, making it a standout feature in local multiplayer gameplay. Overall, the game is recommended for its ability to deliver hours of fun through its absurd and silly humor.
- “Laughing way too hard, I feel like I have a sore throat.”
- “Super fun and stupidly funny, highly recommend!”
- “Hilarious local multiplayer gameplay, definitely worth the purchase!”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics and user interface have received significant criticism, with many users likening their quality to that of a novice designer. Additionally, the lack of sound and graphics settings has been noted as a drawback, limiting customization options for players.
- “The UI and graphics look like they were designed by a 14-year-old who took a half-year course in graphic design in high school.”
- “No sound or graphics settings.”
- “No graphics or control options at this time.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is characterized by its hilarious local multiplayer experience and engaging mechanics, making it enjoyable for players. However, some users feel that the game's price is currently too high for the value it offers.
- “Hilarious local multiplayer gameplay, definitely worth the purchase!”
- “Good game with fun mechanics, but it's currently too expensive.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The reviews indicate that there is no single-player story mode available in the game, suggesting a lack of narrative content.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
- “Single player story mode?”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time to progress. Many feel that the need to play slowly and defensively to avoid losing makes the experience tedious and detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “If you aren't playing incredibly slow and defensively, you will lose every time, which makes the game boring and quite tedious to play.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music is notably absent, leading some players to suggest using external soundtracks, like the Matrix soundtrack, to enhance the experience.
- “The game is silent; I recommend playing the Matrix soundtrack in the background.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- “There is a lack of variety in the soundtrack, making it feel repetitive.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report mixed experiences with stability; while some encounter significant bugs in online play, others note infrequent glitches and quick loading times that allow for easy restarts.
- “The online is buggy as all hell.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's high replayability, enjoying it with various companions, which enhances the experience and encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “I played it with myself, my brother, my best friend; it has tons of replayability!”