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Rivals of Aether II (2024)

Rivals of Aether II cover
Developer
Aether Studios
Publisher
Aether Studios, offbrand games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 9,712 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A kinetic platform fighter with responsive controls and vibrant visual flair, where every match feels like a high-stakes clash between elemental rivals.

fast-pacedcompetitivecolorfulaccessible2.5dlocal multiplayeronline pvphigh skill ceiling

What players say

Players praise the music and movement, but many say shields and floorhugging make the meta overly defensive. The online has persistent lag and desync issues. The punishing recoveries and lack of ingame tutorials create a steep learning curve, and several players note the game focuses on esports over casual fun.

Trailer

Screenshots

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