Rivals of Aether is the best platform fighter on PC. If you’re not interested in any of the add-ons, you can rest assured that the base game is still worth it. It has a passionate community that creates tons of add-ons that introduce characters from pop culture or entirely new game modes. Ultimately, the game’s selling point is still its complex characters and well-polished fighting mechanics that appeal to competitive players.īesides its superb character design and gameplay mechanics, this game is made infinitely more fun to play thanks to a robust Steam workshop. It should be noted, however, that these features aren’t as fleshed out as the competitive Versus mode, given how bad the Story Mode’s plot is. The game features a Story Mode, Abyss Mode, and Tetherball mode that cater to players who aren’t interested in competitive play. This design complexity makes it more of a competitive game rather than casual. However, what distinguishes this game from its competitors is its roster of characters that have a unique design and complex move sets. Both games play so similarly that if you loved Smash Bros, you’ll most likely love Rivals. Many consider Rivals of Aether to be the PC rival of the hit series Super Smash Bros.
