Trivia Throwdown

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Indie

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
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
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

92%

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.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
humor
1 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.
- “I enjoy this game because it is humorous and I love trivia.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”