
Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.
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Rivals of Aether II is the next generation of platform fighters and multiplayer brawlers. This sequel to the hit indie fighting game Rivals of Aether is expanded and upgraded with 3D visuals, new mechanics, improved online support, and more!

The Aether Universe is a world where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth - and powerful Rivals harness those powers to clobber each other! Rivals of Aether II continues the franchise’s iconic focus on competitive depth, accessible gameplay, and unforgettable characters. Whether you’re a competitive master of the genre or a newcomer looking to have fun, Rivals of Aether II delivers a fast-paced and flashy brawler experience that you won’t forget.

Rivals of Aether II features an exciting base roster of new and returning characters - with post-launch plans to add additional playable characters to the game for free! Each of these playable Rivals have an expansive moveset featuring new mechanics and special moves that are not only an upgrade over the original game, but new to the platform fighter genre as a whole. Shields, ledges, grabs and throws add new layers to the frenetic flow of combat in Rivals of Aether II. On top of that, the Pummel Special, Ledge Special, and Getup Special provide unique combat options that push the genre forward in exciting new ways.
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Languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America
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Hours played at review time, across 79 reviews with recorded playtime.
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fun
competitive smash if it was actually fun
It features interesting characters. Each character's combat moves are also interesting. I didn't find its arcade mode as engaging as the Rivals of Aether I. There are more skins compared to the Rivals of Aether I. The characters in this version offer interesting gameplay. It includes various events, and you have access to all past events to unlock their items, though these events essentially function as a "free pass." But I preferred the pixel art style of Rivals of Aether I.
the game is the perfect sequal to rivals of aether 1. its just the first game but better
ts game actually teaches comp tech
If you were looking for a fun platformer game with a decent challenge this game is not for you, I thought ROA2 would be a fun experience to chill and to get some competition but the solo game gets to points of genuine cheating that even when you actually beat the boss there is 0 satisfaction gain and just you get more disappointed by the time you wasted on this game, unless you have a party of people don’t buy the game
yeah
By far the best plat fighter ever. Pinguini agrees too, especially when he plays vs me :)
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i think this has to be the worst fighter game i have ever played
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