Rivalry

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 188 reviews

humor10 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun, especially when played with friends, providing hours of laughter and enjoyment.
It features easy-to-learn mechanics that allow for strategic gameplay, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, showing promise for future improvements and additional content.

The online multiplayer experience is plagued with bugs and connectivity issues, making it difficult to find matches.
The game lacks depth in single-player content and can become repetitive without a friend to play with.
Graphics and audio are underwhelming, with some players noting that the visuals resemble a low-budget flash game.

humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious physics, funny weaponry, and amusing custom skins that enhance the comedic experience. Local multiplayer gameplay adds to the fun, often resulting in uncontrollable laughter and memorable moments. Overall, the game is described as a source of endless entertainment and joy, making it a worthwhile purchase for those seeking a good laugh.
- “Laughing way too hard, I feel like I have a sore throat.”
- “Hilarious and challenging, what's not to like?”
- “The massive amount of weapons available is crazy, and the goofiness level is hilarious.”
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
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The gameplay is characterized as straightforward yet engaging, with a strong emphasis on hilarious local multiplayer experiences that make it a worthwhile purchase.
- “Hilarious local multiplayer gameplay, definitely worth the purchase!”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The reviews indicate that there is no single-player story mode available in the game, suggesting a lack of narrative content.
- “No story.”
- “No 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 unengaging.
- “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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some encounter significant bugs in online play, others find the game rarely glitches and appreciate the 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!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”