Trivia Throwdown

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 24 reviews
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"Trivia Throwdown" is a trivia game with a fighting style approach, offering 2500+ unique questions and a strategic promotion/relegation Ascent Mode across 10 ranks. It includes an American Bias Filter for international players and rewards both breadth and strength of knowledge. The game is designed for a wide range of knowledge levels, from casual to advanced players.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

67%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Unique and engaging trivia concept that combines fighting mechanics with knowledge-based gameplay.
  • A vast pool of well-curated questions across various categories, ensuring a challenging experience.
  • Fun multiplayer options and a friendly developer who is responsive to player feedback.
  • Repetitive fight animations can detract from the overall experience, making gameplay feel tedious.
  • Some technical glitches, such as menu options being invisible or freezing during the tutorial.
  • A noticeable American bias in questions, which may not appeal to all players.
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is described as fantastic and groovy, with a non-repetitive quality that keeps it engaging, although some find it a bit loud and intense. Players appreciate the separate volume settings, allowing for customization based on their preferences. Overall, the music enhances the colorful presentation and adds to the enjoyable multiplayer experience.

    • “The music is a little intense (for me) but it is not repetitive so you don't get sick of it!”
    • “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 intense for me, but it is not repetitive, so you don't get sick of it!”
    • “The music is a little bit loud, but it's okay.”
    • “There's a lot to like here - groovy music, colorful presentation, plenty of stats and achievements to track your progress, and thousands of questions.”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its fun and variety, offering a substantial amount of content for the price, with engaging mechanics reminiscent of rogue-like games. Players appreciate the diverse topics and fighting game elements, although there are suggestions for improvements, such as additional animations and support for more than two players. Overall, the experience remains fresh and enjoyable, even after several hours of play.

    • “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.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics in the trivia game are simple and functional, reflecting its indie roots rather than aiming for high-end visuals. While not ultra-modern, the visuals effectively serve their purpose, featuring a user-friendly interface that is easy to read and navigate. Options for resolution and graphics quality are available, catering to player preferences without compromising gameplay.

    • “The visuals are in no way ultra modern or super developed, but they work perfectly well for what the game needs, and the interface is big, easily readable, and understandable.”
    • “In the options, you’ll find resolution, auto advanced questions on/off, full screen, graphics quality, SFX, and music volume sliders.”
    • “This is truly representative of indie, so if you expect fancy animations and graphics, check out now.”
    • “This is truly representative of indie, so if you expect fancy animations and graphics, look elsewhere.”
    • “In the options, you’ll find resolution settings, auto advanced questions on/off, full screen, graphics quality, and sliders for sound effects and music volume.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    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.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the fighter animations to be repetitive and tedious over time, although they fit the fight club theme. Many express a desire for an option to disable these animations to alleviate the grinding experience.

    • “The fighter animations get tedious after a while, but they fit the fight club-type theme; it would have been great if there was a way to turn them off.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's humor, noting that it adds to their enjoyment, particularly in the context of trivia.

    • “I enjoy this game because it is humorous and I love trivia.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game is tied to the performance of each fighter, where players' correct answers influence the difficulty level of the categories presented, creating a dynamic and responsive gameplay experience.

    • “The categories offered to each fighter will be determined by their performance, so correctly answering all questions will raise the difficulty level of the categories and vice versa.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report that while there are a few glitches, they do not significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the gameplay.”
    • “There are too many bugs that disrupt the overall experience.”
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