Trivia Throwdown

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Trivia Throwdown is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Eclectic City Games and was released on June 18, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Trivia Throwdown is a climb-the-mountain trivia / quiz challenge with a fighting game style, designed for a wide range of knowledge levels. Features: ❓ 2500+ questions designed to not repeat until you've exhausted all in a given category. Optional American Bias Filter: This game was developed in the US, so many questions skew toward American topics. For international players, this filter cap…

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique trivia-fighting concept that keeps gameplay engaging and challenging.
There is a wide variety of well-curated questions across multiple categories, ensuring a fresh experience each time.
The game is fun to play with friends, offering local and remote multiplayer options, and has a friendly developer who is responsive to feedback.

The animations can become repetitive and tedious, detracting from the overall experience.
Some players have encountered bugs, such as the game hanging during certain modes, which can disrupt gameplay.
The game leans heavily towards American-centric questions, which may not appeal to all players.

gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its fun and variety, offering a substantial amount of content for the price, with unique fighting game mechanics and a diverse range of topics. Players express a desire for more animations and support for additional players, suggesting that the game could benefit from rogue-like elements and enhanced multiplayer features. Overall, the experience remains engaging, with no noticeable repetition in questions after extensive playtime.
- “Great fun and a lot of gameplay for the price.”
- “Good variety of topics and fighting game mechanics add a surprising amount to the game.”
- “8.5 hours into gameplay so far and I don't recall seeing a duplicate question yet.”
- “I know it doesn't fit with the fight gimmick perfectly, but now that I've played this a bit, I'd also appreciate support for more than 2 players (actual gameplay wouldn't need to change much - just everyone who missed the question would take damage if someone got it right).”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for being fantastic and non-repetitive, providing an engaging experience despite being described as a bit loud and intense for some players. The availability of separate volume settings enhances the overall enjoyment, making it suitable for both solo and multiplayer sessions. Overall, the groovy soundtrack contributes positively to the game's colorful presentation and gameplay dynamics.
- “Presentation is what it is, but the music is fantastic (separate volume settings available), and if you have people around, you can do 2-player local multiplayer, or try Steam's remote play with online buddies.”
- “The music is a little bit loud but it's okay.”
- “The music is a little intense (for me) but it is not repetitive so you don't get sick of it!”
- “There's a lot to like here - groovy music, colorful presentation, plenty of stats and achievements to track your progress, and thousands of questions.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this trivia game are simple and reflective of its indie roots, with users noting that high-end visuals are not a priority for this genre. Players looking for elaborate animations or graphics may want to look elsewhere.
- “This is truly representative of indie, so if you expect fancy animations and graphics, check out now.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model is praised for being non-intrusive, allowing players to enjoy trivia without the burden of excessive ads or microtransactions commonly found in mobile games.
- “Fun little way to play trivia without all the intrusive ads and microtransactions you get in mobile games.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the fighter animations, to become tedious over time, although they fit the fight club theme. Many express a desire for an option to disable these animations to alleviate the monotony.
- “The fighter animations get tedious after a while, but they are in keeping with the fight club-type theme; it would have been great if there was a way to turn them off.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's humor, noting that it adds to their enjoyment, particularly in the context of trivia. The comedic elements enhance the overall experience, making it more engaging and entertaining.
- “I enjoy this game because it is humorous and I love trivia.”