Trivia Throwdown
- June 18, 2019
- Eclectic City Games
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The game features a unique trivia concept that combines knowledge with fighting mechanics, making it a fun and engaging experience.
- There is a wide variety of well-curated questions across multiple categories, ensuring that players are constantly challenged and learning new things.
- The game offers a local multiplayer option, allowing for enjoyable gameplay with friends, and has a friendly developer who is responsive to player feedback.
- The animations can become repetitive and tedious, detracting from the overall experience, as players spend a lot of time watching the same sequences.
- There are occasional technical issues, such as the game hanging during certain actions, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The game leans heavily towards American-centric questions, which may not appeal to all players, even with the bias filter.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative 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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as fantastic and non-repetitive, though some find it a bit loud or intense. Players appreciate the groovy tunes that enhance the experience, and the option for separate volume settings allows for customization. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's vibrant presentation and engaging multiplayer features.
“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.”
“There's a lot to like here - groovy music, colorful presentation, plenty of stats and achievements to track your progress, and thousands of questions.”
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics in this trivia game reflect its indie roots, prioritizing gameplay over visual flair. Players seeking high-end animations and graphics may be disappointed, as the design is intentionally simple and functional.
“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.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish you'd expect from a modern game.”
“The visual design is underwhelming and doesn't do justice to the game's potential.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative 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.
“The game is enjoyable, but the constant push for in-game purchases really detracts from the experience.”
“I appreciate the gameplay, but the monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and frustrating.”
“It's disappointing to see such a fun game marred by excessive ads and the pressure to spend money.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the fighter animations to be repetitive and tedious over time, although they fit the fight club theme; many wish for an option to disable them to alleviate the grinding experience.
“The fighter animations get tedious after a while; it would have been great if there was a way to turn them off.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, making the game more of a slog than an enjoyable experience.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the excitement of the game, leaving players feeling drained and unmotivated.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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.”
