Them's Fightin' Herds

Them's Fightin' Herds is an exceptional fighting game by any measure, only held back by its tiny roster of six characters.

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Them's Fightin' Herds is a single player and multiplayer arcade fighting game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Mane6, Inc. and was released on October 18, 2022. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Them's Fightin' Herds" is a 2-player action game featuring multiplayer capabilities. Despite its adorable exterior, the game offers a serious and intense fighting experience. A unique blend of cute characters and strategic combat awaits, perfect for both casual and experienced fighters. Get ready to unleash your skills in this thrilling game.

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story205 positive mentions

stability34 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and well-designed characters, making it visually appealing.
It has an excellent tutorial system that effectively teaches players the mechanics of fighting games, making it accessible for newcomers.
The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a solid combat system that allows for creativity and expression in playstyles.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with the promised story mode left unfinished and no further content planned.
The player base is small, making it difficult to find matches online, which limits the game's longevity.
Recent updates have introduced unbalanced characters and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players.

story
1,059 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
76%
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The story mode of "Them's Fightin' Herds" has received mixed reviews, primarily due to its incomplete state, with only the first chapter available at launch and subsequent chapters canceled. While the initial chapter showcases engaging writing, charming characters, and a unique blend of RPG elements, many players express disappointment over the lack of promised content and the abrupt halt in development, which has left the narrative feeling unfinished. Despite its potential and the creativity behind it, the game's story mode is often criticized for being overly challenging and not fully realized, leading to frustration among players who were drawn to the game for its narrative depth.
- “Beyond its multiplayer strength, the game also offers a story mode that expands the world and introduces players to the lore behind its charming combatants.”
- “While only a portion of the story was completed at launch, what’s available shows promise, featuring witty dialogue and light humor that build on the game’s playful personality.”
- “The story mode is surprisingly thorough and rather fun to play through.”
- “The story mode that was promised to be done thanks to community backing, but only got a starting chapter and nothing else.”
- “The story mode is not finished and it will probably never be, which is sad!”
- “The long-promised story mode will never see completion.”
gameplay
534 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
60%
3%
The gameplay of "Them's Fightin' Herds" is praised for its accessibility and depth, making it suitable for both newcomers and experienced players. The mechanics are well-designed, featuring a unique magic system and diverse character abilities that encourage strategic play. While the game offers a solid tutorial and engaging combat, some players express concerns about the limited character roster and occasional balance issues, but overall, it is regarded as a fun and charming fighting game with a strong community and excellent online features.
- “What began as a fan-driven project eventually evolved into a fully realized, professional-grade fighting game that blends accessibility with surprising mechanical depth.”
- “The fighting mechanics are really deep but still accessible, and the way they are taught to the player is simply brilliant.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, there's more than sufficient amounts of depth, and it's relatively easy to get into if you're unfamiliar with fighting games.”
- “But now, because of Modus/Maximum Entertainment, the game is literally in shambles, with things in the base game being a bit broken and two new DLC characters that have been shadow dropped, with even more broken, unfinished mechanics that often result in the game crashing, freezing, or just soft locking as a whole.”
- “The gameplay itself outside of the actual fighting (especially that platforming in the story mode) is not fun, but the presentation, music, setting, spirit, soul, passion, art, and humor - as well as the relentless charm of the dialogue and every little hidden detail... is top tier.”
- “The sheer amount of palette choices was staggeringly awesome and the sound and graphics blew me away, but sadly the gameplay is lacking on so many levels.”
music
334 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
43%
2%
The music in "Them's Fightin' Herds" is widely praised for its dynamic system, which adapts to the characters in combat and the flow of the match, creating a unique auditory experience for each fight. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as energetic, catchy, and well-composed, with character-specific themes that enhance the game's charm. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's appeal, making it a memorable aspect of the gameplay experience.
- “The dynamic music and character-specific versions of every song in the game are lovely, but the songs stand up on their own regardless and will bore their way into your brain if you play for any length of time.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing and the game has a dynamic music system.”
- “The music ramps up at the most appropriate times to really drive up the adrenaline during matches, and every new area has music that really gives them personality.”
- “I am not a fan of computer-written music (and it is obviously made on a computer) and the style they chose for the songs.”
- “My only real complaints are mostly personal taste: some of the stage music feels too low-energy for fight music (seems more like music for a story scene), especially compared to the main menu theme.”
- “Back to talking about the game however and it boasts dynamic music although honestly I did not notice it but what I did notice was that the music would frequently cut out, unless dead silence is a part of the music.”
graphics
304 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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The graphics of "Them's Fightin' Herds" are widely praised for their vibrant and charming art style, which is heavily influenced by Lauren Faust's design work. Players appreciate the smooth animations and the game's ability to maintain visual clarity during combat, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While some may find the cutesy aesthetic reminiscent of "My Little Pony" off-putting, many agree that the visuals are beautifully executed and contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Aesthetically, Them's Fightin' Herds is a masterclass in style and character.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the characters are adorable, and the combat is crisp and fluid.”
- “Absolutely smooth graphics, amazing soundtrack, and a solid engine underneath.”
- “The jagged edges on sprites, mediocre effects graphics, and less than crisp old-gen backgrounds really make the game feel dated.”
- “There are a few graphics and artwork missing here and there, and some still have the sketch placeholder, but those are just in a couple of places.”
- “One of my biggest indictments of the game is the fact that it still has 'cardboard' filler art, so called because it's a brown splodge with the uncolored and unrefined artwork scribbled on it.”
humor
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Them's Fightin' Herds" is widely praised for its witty dialogue, charming characters, and playful tone, contributing to the game's unique personality. Players appreciate the blend of lightheartedness with engaging gameplay, noting that the humor enhances the overall experience, from character interactions to story mode elements. While some critiques mention inconsistencies in humor delivery, the general consensus is that the game successfully combines fun and comedy, making it an enjoyable title for both casual and dedicated players.
- “What ultimately makes Them's Fightin' Herds special is how seamlessly it blends heart, humor, and high-level gameplay.”
- “The story is full of witty, funny writing and memorable characters; I can't wait for future chapters to be released!”
- “The game is littered with witty remarks, silly exchanges, and funny encounters, filling the environments with a lot of charm.”
- “Uninstalled; not cool and not funny.”
- “Edit: unfunny animal game.”
character development
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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34%
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Character development in the game is widely praised for its unique and charming designs, attributed to renowned creator Lauren Faust, which contribute significantly to the game's appeal. Players appreciate the diversity and distinct personalities of the characters, although some express frustration with gameplay balance issues related to certain characters' movesets. Overall, the character designs are celebrated for their creativity and visual appeal, enhancing the game's fun factor and replayability.
- “The character designs are fun and creative, as are the stage designs.”
- “Absolutely love the animation and character designs, especially considering they are hand-drawn by Lauren Faust herself!”
- “The character designs are interesting, animate well, and are consistent with the chosen art style.”
- “The character design is charming, but I found the single-player story mode to be abysmal, and the gameplay itself to be fine but nothing too interesting or novel.”
- “What an absolute waste of Lauren Faust's character designs.”
- “It certainly wasn't polishing anything and it definitely wasn't in character design.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been severely compromised following the publisher's decision to lay off the majority of the development team, resulting in the release of multiple DLC characters that are riddled with game-breaking bugs and glitches. Players report issues such as infinite combos, freezing opponents, and frequent crashes, leading to a consensus that the game is currently in an unacceptable and unplayable state. While some users note that the game runs well offline, the overall experience, especially in online play, is marred by instability and a lack of ongoing support for fixes.
- “Almost bug-free overall, with solid online matchmaking for fighting.”
- “The game looks great and runs smoothly on just about any rig, featuring some fantastic characters.”
- “This game was charming and fun, but the publisher fired the entire dev team and then released actually broken DLC with game-breaking glitches.”
- “The publisher has completely wrecked the game and has it in an unacceptable broken and buggy state that is not likely to be fixed as there's not even much of a skeleton crew left.”
- “The entire development team was let go by the publisher before the last 2 characters were even completely finished, leaving it a broken, buggy mess.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting technical hiccups and performance issues, particularly on PC and with certain stages. While the developers have shown commitment to improving the game post-release, users have reported that it can be demanding on hardware, especially for those with lower-end systems. Additionally, control sensitivity and keybinding issues have been highlighted, impacting gameplay experience for some players.
- “There are also occasional technical hiccups and balance tweaks needed between updates, though the developers have consistently supported the game post-release, maintaining communication with the community and improving performance over time.”
- “I live in Japan and played this game with friends from Brazil with very good performance, despite the 330ms ping.”
- “Great game, runs smoothly on my low-end laptop, but make sure that you have a strong & stable connection if you want to engage in an online battle.”
- “If I had one gripe with the game, it's that it could probably do with some better optimization; it's very stressful on my GPU (RTX 2070) for some reason.”
- “There are a couple of flaws in optimization though; you'll at least need a CPU with integrated graphics (preferably not Intel) or at least have a GPU of some sort.”
- “Game doesn't seem to be optimized for regular controllers simply due to the game overall being far too input sensitive. This wouldn't be a problem if launching attacks, which seems to be a fairly important part of the majority of characters' move sets, wasn't crouching forward holding. This makes transitioning into the move incredibly impractical unless you are playing with a stick.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the rewarding nature of grinding for in-game currency and collectibles, others find it tedious and frustrating, particularly in solo or low-player-count sessions. The grind can feel excessive, especially when trying to gather enough resources for items, leading some to question the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the grind serves as a double-edged sword, offering both a sense of progression and moments of irritation.
- “I'll probably finish grinding out the achievements, uninstall and forget it exists.”
- “The visuals are great, the salt mines are a fun new twist on farming for items, although it is irritating how long it takes to gather enough currency for an item.”
- “So far the fights are right in the middle of fun or tedious grinding.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a mix of heartbreak over its development and a strong sense of community, with players expressing disappointment over the game's conclusion and the handling of its announcements. Despite criticisms of the story mode's format, many find it to be one of the most coherent and emotionally engaging narratives in a fighting game, complemented by well-designed characters and writing that resonate with players. Overall, the emotional experience is marked by both sorrow and warmth, showcasing a unique connection among the community.
- “And by god in heaven, is that heart-breaking.”
- “To see it end the way it has is heartbreaking.”
- “+ possibly the most coherent and emotionally engaging story mode ever seen in a fighting game.”
- “The emotional depth of the story feels lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I expected a gripping narrative, but the emotional moments fell flat and felt forced.”
- “The game tries to evoke feelings, but the execution is so poor that it ends up being more frustrating than moving.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is largely criticized, with users noting a lack of customization options, limited game modes, and a small character roster, which significantly diminishes long-term engagement. While some players find value in specific features like the "salt mines 2.0," the overall sentiment is that improvements, such as additional characters and modes, are necessary to enhance replayability.
- “I also played the salt mines 2.0, it's super good, and it holds quite the replay value from my impressions with TFH.”
- “How does a fighting game with only six characters (so far) lend itself to so much replayability?”
- “If the problems listed above were fixed then I would find this game so much more playable and enjoyable.”
- “You cannot customize matches (unless you count 'training's' customization); there are no extra game modes nor much replayability besides what I just listed.”
- “We have only casual rank... replayability is really bad for this game.”
- “Unfortunately, for all the time that I have been playing, a lot of problems have been identified in the game in terms of replayability.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a welcoming and lively environment, bolstered by an engaged community and supportive developers. Players appreciate the charming dialogue and whimsical elements that contribute to a lighthearted vibe, despite some dungeons being less impressive. Overall, the atmosphere is described as cute and humorous, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “This online ecosystem not only enhances the game’s longevity but also reinforces its welcoming atmosphere.”
- “Love the game, love the atmosphere and characters, and enjoy the story and online player base.”
- “Voice acting and dialogue—the dialogue is cute, expected, but in a funny cheesy way, and it complements the game's atmosphere and vibes, adding charm to it.”
- “The dungeons are a bit less impressive overall, but still hold up well with their often moody atmosphere.”
- “I only found it worth mentioning as the community TFH birthed from (as well as the cute atmosphere of the game) would lead you to expect differently.”
- “Voice acting and dialogue - the dialogue is cute, expected, but in a funny cheesy way and it compliments the game's atmosphere and vibes and, in my opinion, adds charm to it.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with a focus on pushing out DLC rather than delivering a polished fighting experience. While the game features solid mechanics and smooth online play, many players feel misled by its marketing, which suggested a completed product rather than an early access title.
- “A technically competent fighter with rollback netcode ensures a smoother online experience, and there are no microtransactions.”
- “The vision for this game is unclear and now feels like an unbalanced cash grab focused on pushing out DLC instead of making a fun fighting game.”
- “That vision was thrown out the window with the entire dev team that was originally responsible, and now the game is nothing more than yet another cash grab fighting game.”
- “This would be fine if the game advertised was an early access version, but it seemed as though it were advertising the finished product.”

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Them's Fightin' Herds is a arcade fighting game with fantasy theme.

Them's Fightin' Herds is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 325 hours playing Them's Fightin' Herds.

Them's Fightin' Herds was released on October 18, 2022.

Them's Fightin' Herds was developed by Mane6, Inc..

Them's Fightin' Herds has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Them's Fightin' Herds is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Skullgirls, Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, DRAGON BALL FighterZ and others.

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