The Platform Fighter Rebuilt From Failure - Rushdown Revolt

[@Akshonesports]

Hey everyone, we hope you like this video! If you haven't seen it yet, we covered the story of this game's predecessor here: "The Tragedy of a Smash Clone - What Happened to Icons: Combat Arena?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/haK6nmypgsyeoJo

[@ImKhaos.]

Just found out its steam all time peak player count is 381 … rip

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

Note: Online isn't F2P any more.

[@Bagelking3900]

I just tried this yesterday and it’s hella fun

[@late6542]

this aged like fine milk

[@iwillgosomewhere]

Game was dog

[@FHGryphonIRL]

If any of y’all have not tried this game out please do. It may not be that polished yet but it’s fucking amazing

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

its getting more an more glossed up every patch an I still want my slider to go back to old patches for custom matches that would just be fun

[@FHGryphonIRL]

@@senritsujumpsuit6021 it is and that would be interesting

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

@@FHGryphonIRL Alpha Kidd VS Bea Kidd oh god

[@jasomega2446]

Amazing Explanation! You can really learn a lot from these incredible documentaries.

[@PAIKOr]

I love how half of the tournament clips is me

[@Shireke01]

built different

[@fidel_soto]

It's like when you copy things and focus only on the money games fail but when they have passion and follow the creator's vision they succeed who would have thought

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

money based games don't suck by default but games like RR have perks you can not downplay

[@ThatOneGuy-22]

You can always count on Akshon to put out the best rise and fall and rise again for video games.

[@jasomega2446]

Facts!

[@justrok79]

While everyone is talking about Multiversus, you all are bringing this to light. I don't have much interest in platform fighters or smash clones, but this sounds interesting as hell from a traditional fg fan.

[@djandjb1]

This game has basically been out now for over a year… Very fun, hardcore PF fighter… with NO PLAYERS, multiversus is just a far more promising prospect given the audience that will see it

[@Reallyjoyboyfr]

Platfighters that isn’t smash aren’t clones, that’s like calling all fgs clones as well. They’re trying to expand as a genre

[@dudeonthasopha]

@@djandjb1 it's 1v1 with rollback, they only need to get a 100 or so players to be fun. I get the appeal but multiversus feels sluggish and some people hate 2v2. Its not gonna be an evo headliner but the best hope is a skullgirls like growth based on wide availability and being interesting.

[@zephalion7386]

@@dudeonthasopha you must not have been paying attention, it can most certainly be an Evo headliner

[@zephalion7386]

@@dudeonthasopha unless you were talking about rushdown

[@deadfr0g]

Dropping this video right in the thick of the Multiversus launch hype cycle is one of the most Trojan horse things I’ve ever seen

[@Somnerwalks]

This game looks sick

[@ecvande2859]

This game needs to come alive

[@protocetid]

finally a new upload

[@CrispyGFX]

Just tried it out today. Surprisingly easy to get into and a lot of fun.

[@rhinorumpin]

Oddly enough, icons is what got me into smash.

[@gpbear4]

videos like these are better when you interview people involved with the subject. so nice job on this one.

[@lordtraxroy]

quote of the month if everone is overpowered no one is overpowered

[@cami5173]

the "playing fighting games like a league player" bit was so spot on 😭

[@vcool122]

Yeah, I do that and my friend is frustrated against me calling me a spammer XD It's not spamming if I only do it when it can hit.

[@d.s.alcoda]

this game looks absolutely awesome

[@maplemiles3381]

Not as great as Smash ultimate

[@d.s.alcoda]

@@maplemiles3381 ult kinda sux tho wym

[@DoMorrMusic]

here before MockRock leaves a comment

[@fhjunior6183]

Thanks for the vid

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

Rebuilt from failure... only to fail again. :D Under 70 concurrent players on Steam a few days into release.

[@sageofnothing2061]

I’ve been playing it for a few days because of this video and I have really liked it, it’s very unique and pretty fluid/intuitive

[@yamadawaver9317]

They’re solidifying “it’s not a bug it’s a feature” and I’m all for it.

[@Shireke01]

No game moves like Rushdown Revolt

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

Being able to fight off stage for so long is so dope

[@whispersmusic6173]

How many smash clones do we need?! JFC

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

why you pissed do you know that pretty much all anime fighters or fighters in general are technically cloning each-other since the start its called a genre and platform fighters is getting all those sub-genres we love

[@SmileRYO]

Platform fighter is basically its own genre at this point. That's like asking "How many 2D fighters do we need" whenever someone makes one that isn't Street Fighter.

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

@@SmileRYO Facts we have so many FPS Flashpoint is Black Ops design for those who want it with new aspects an it deserves some respect not being shafted for being FPS Arena

[@Thestarmanx]

look mom I got in an Akshon Esports video

[@Spiitz]

Awesome video. Everyone is focusing on Multiversus when games like this should be brought into the light more often, especially for those looking for something just as mechanically in-depth and competitive as Smash. I love this game and wish the best for it's future and the devs!

[@bailujen8052]

MultiVersus is too floaty and I like Nick brawl as it is pretty fast enough for my liking. We all have our preference alright.

[@davidloya4691]

to failure again.

[@KnTElixar]

Rush Rev

[@ace0135]

I'm amazed someone had the testicles to make a video about "he who shall not be named".

[@TheAgentAPM]

I was so anticipating "This was Gerald from Core-A Gaming. Thanks for watching" at the end of the video. His music has a strong association for me.

[@SpartanOfLuxon]

Thank you so much for this. This game looks right up my alley and probably would have gone unseen if not for you.

[@spahghettiboi4150]

12:52 OH SHIT. THAT'S LESS THAN A MONTH FROM NOW

[@Djpokemon12]

cool to see something besides multiversus, thank you

[@BashFisk]

Wait- I’m playing this game now.

[@ungeekfurioso4802]

God, ill play this RIGHT NOW

[@xaius4348]

I saw this game and my immediate thought was... I thought icons died, was it reincarnated? And after watching this, I am 100% sold on trying it out.

[@jameskond]

We have NoClip at home

[@RayZin]

The game is fine and feels good. The character design imo is really generic.

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

how is it super generic have you seen all the fighers who are just kungfu shirt guys an girls in this game we have a Goat with a Jetpack an a tiny witch in the same game

[@pigeonleader]

This game seems like the idea I had for my own 2 platform fighter noooooooooo now I'm going to come off as a copy😭😭

[@Shireke01]

you should try and play it to see if it's exactly what you had in mind, and if you had different ideas here and there, try to lean on those ideas as a game designer to distance yourself from them

[@lemoaj8315]

Nice video.

[@CryoVision]

i HAVE TO PLAY THIS GAME!!!

[@hack1440]

Thank you for introducing me to this game

[@iluvboothill]

Lmao why does Reyna look like Baiken cross Chipp from GGS 💀

[@suicidal_donuts6191]

Thank you so much for giving this game the attention it deserves! I’ve been playing off and on during the alpha and it’s definitely one of the most enjoyable platform fighters I’ve played. I really hope it catches on by the time it fully releases, it deserves it.

[@senpaiyoh]

11:15 good fighting game players will always do the most optimal combo what is he talking about

[@Athorment]

Great video! It talked alot about how it sets itself apart from other Platform fighters, but i wish it talked a little more about how approachable it can be for the casual audience. When it supports all sorts of controls thanks to it's 'assisted' settings, it's an easier sell for casuals who might think this game isnt worth trying at all because "I don't even know how to wave dash".

[@vorpalblade6525]

As a casual, I am put off by it, because of the combos I’ve seen that looks like it’s from a traditional fighting game. I’m not keen on being hit by a “one touch death”.

[@Athorment]

@@vorpalblade6525 You can't be one touch death in this game.

[@vorpalblade6525]

@@Athorment That's cool, but them combos still put me at unease. Like I already get shmixed in Smash and Multiversus, seeing how this game is faster, I can already imagine how much of an ass whooping I'll eventually get in comparison to the prior games. I'll still try it out and hope for the best, I do want more competition for Smash Bros., I'm just preparing for the worst :P

[@yu-sama]

@@vorpalblade6525 I find that MVS is a lot more faster, at least from my perspective. Also, you freestyle most of your combos tbh, there are some true combos but most of the time, players just react to your DI or guess it. From a new player point of view, RR looks super intimidating (as a new player too, i still feel like that) but when you begin to understand how it works and what you can do, it gets very fun so fast.

[@SYMgenshin]

maybe someday you'll cover about S4 League or Special Force 2?

[@blakelively3242]

Honestly, when I first realized this game was based off Icons, I wrote it off. I'm gonna check out this game now.

[@PathForger_]

Another free to play game to get one interested - and this time in the platform fighting genre. Thanks for breaking down the history, what sets it apart from the competition, and the commitment of the publisher to support the game's success. At first glance it seems that rendering the background may be the most processor heavy aspect of the game.

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

They have a setting called Potatoe so your good on lower settings you can run real good I have a Acer nitro 5 an it burns up real easy

[@PathForger_]

@@senritsujumpsuit6021 That is good to know. Thank you for the information!

[@thadex454]

Melee is free

[@yu-sama]

@@thadex454 free if you have a wood leg? 💀

[@illford]

@@thadex454 that doesn't really matter. I'm not trying to play Melee, because if I did I would've. Game has no control options so I'm not interested, I wanna play sometging that feels unique. Melee is the template now it's almost like the generic shoe in game

[@corvusblackfeather456]

it's always awesome to hear stories of the indie devs doing what they do best: whatever the triple a guys have not tried. sometimes its a miss, but sometimes it hits really HARD. keep up the good work y'all.

[@ZachStarAttack]

I played this game for 1000 hours! I love ur video! I love you guys!!!

[@mistermamamia]

I think this is the most fun I've had with a platform fighter in a long time. I still love a lot of others in the genre, but I truly think this game has my favorite gameplay style I've ever got my hands on.

[@PhriekshoTV]

Absolutely one of the best out there

[@stevencisneros9306]

Rushdown Revolt has done unbelievably amazing things In it’s lifespan!!!

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

its eternal lifespan

[@stevencisneros9306]

@@senritsujumpsuit6021 oh absolutely

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

5:50 I would've said distinguish instead of separate but hey, what do I know.

[@Highlydangerous13]

I love that the ad has a count down to it.

[@majesticmo5048]

After talking about this you have to talk about the rise of multiversus currently

[@santieur52]

No shit, the game is releasing it's open betas and stuff, imaging not rising from 0 players

[@majesticmo5048]

@@santieur52 yeh but its peaked higher than both NASB and brawlhalla. chill out

[@testtube173]

@@majesticmo5048 not inspiring examples rofl

[@majesticmo5048]

@@testtube173 brawlhalla literally has a bigger competitive scene than smash and more than double smash's prize pools but ok, not inspiring it is

[@testtube173]

@@majesticmo5048 even if thats true nobody gives a shit about competitive brawlhalla. The viewership is from its very niche competitive players only not from a giant community that enjoys the game. Just look at the steamcharts for confirmation.

[@ASnazzyNinja]

Looks like fun! I hope the game succeeds in the future

[@Guarrow]

With Icons (and now this) and Rising Thunder (with the next LoL vsf game), I'm just glad titles that tried to innovate the genre finally meet some success so they can continue to live somehow

[@WhiteKnuckleRide512]

This channel is such a premium follow, really feels professional

[@lordkks]

Dead game is dead. This paid ad didn't age well. LOL

[@RePlayQ]

Played this game for around 200 hours in early alpha, back when it was called Vortex Rising. Definitely had a ton of fun and the community is great. Lots of fun tournaments on their discord and the netplay is fantastic.

[@snazzydrew]

I love Rushdown Revolt. A surprisingly fun hidden gem.

[@rogersnick17]

I'm primarily fgc but, if this is a type of content done for all of e-sports games, this channel is a guiding light. I know you guys are small now but you will blow up because of the value that you add.

[@onthedre]

Glad that they are growing. About 3 years ago I saw then at a smash tournament I went to and they gave me a beta code. Should’ve joined but I’m glad they doing well.

[@deltacosmic5358]

7:16 PLAYSTATION ALL STARS BATTLE ROYALE

[@the1kreator543]

We need this on PlayStation

[@no_nameyouknow]

Looks cool, but it also looks like there are not many players. There are 37 thousand views on this video but only like 37 players in game.

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

their discod will help you set up matches an the game does not need a lot of players early to work out it just needs to be good when it counts

[@emberavenge7162]

Man watching this video brought back memories, a recent memory I have of the game devs listening is that some time ago they would host a discord station called "City Hall" every Friday which lasted about an hour and they would do an informal presentation on what they were allowed to reveal, and they would also listen and answer questions live.

[@piranhaplant8483]

Rushdown Revolt is easily the most free form fighting game that I've ever played. It's free too. I can't recommend it enough

[@Nothing8-o1t]

Bro where tf is the console release

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

They said they wanna get the game setup before mass release so Tipton dies not release but lack a lot the stuff they want for it remember that nick fighter it got shat on for that a bit

[@KlasiqueTV]

Definitely trying this out

[@shaan__real]

This game is super fun. I highly recommend people play it. Also they got a discord and the devs are super chill. Met them at geneses

[@CocoMura]

But FR rushdown is a great engine we just need a player base >w>

[@starpower1884]

Now talk about flash party

[@CocoMura]

YOOO we need more players. ☺☺☺

[@Cosdamotto]

An observation from a casual : I was around during the ProjectM days and was even at my local all the time. A huge chunk of that dev team worked on Icons after tha OG ProjectM team was forced to give it up. Which could explain all the smash similarities Icons had.

[@eryalmario5299]

free to play fighting game? sign me tf up

[@ThatSkiFreak]

A bit of an odd observation/complaint: The cell shaded aesthetic with dark characters/stage on dark backgrounds makes this rather hard to watch compared to smash for me... In fact I find lot of fighters have visibility issues (for spectating mostly), and smash as a platform fighter IMHO actually does a pretty good job of of making it easy to see things.

[@PavelSikun]

it's an alpha, so I wouldn't look much into style yet. If it gets popular, it will certainly get refined to look cool.

[@ThatSkiFreak]

@@PavelSikun I hope you are right :D

[@PavelSikun]

@@ThatSkiFreak I am!

[@Akuretaki_Nikolay]

downloading the game now!

[@armorbearer9702]

Do they have cool unique taunts? It would be cool if each character had a generic taunt and a special taunt for the opponent they are facing.

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

they do have some taunts but the best part is that theirs a lot of stickers you can throw up real fast some are even based off streamers so if you want you can spam them if you want hehe

[@dialectiks]

Am I the only one who is intimidated by the incredible skill caps in platform fighters that all want to be like Melee? They act like every person who is interested in platform fighters wants to play like a melee pro with 500 APM.

[@dialectiks]

The devs talk about how they cater to enthusiasts of both the platform fighting genre as well as 2D fighters. But I feel like that shouldn't be the case for a popular game, which should simply appeal to everyone. The devs of RR promoted their game by talking about the mechanics: this-canceling, that-canceling etc, without talking about stuff that people who never played a fighting game would appreciate. The earliest popular platform fighter was Smash for the 64, which was more or less a party game for everyone to jump in. I would really love to live in a world where platform fighters would shake off the legacy of Melee and try to be a little more... popular.

[@cygnusgp]

Yeah bro that sucks

[@Athorment]

I wish the video would have touched on this, but there is plenty of support for a casual audience mechanic and control-wise. You can play with a mouse alone (No keyboard) thanks to the plethora of "Assisted mode" settings, so if you are thinking "This game is not for me because i can't wavedash"... then fear not! There's an "Auto-spark" option and other such things to mess around with :)

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

They have customs that have Moses that makes it more casual if you want an the discord lives to help

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa731]

@@dialectiks you are not the target audience. Not everything has to cater to casuals unwilling to put the time. Move along

[@mysticmycelium]

I just dont like that they got into NFTs for their side project:( this game is fun af

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

They never did that other people minted them the team as do not want NFT's they said it themselves multiple times the actions of one or a few does not invalidate the actions of the many so don't abandon the thing you enjoy

[@xxwallzxx4509]

You can erase if you like. Smash is huge. There are quite a few games like Smash and to compete with Smash is hard. Granted that the game will see success and have it's own community. Smash is like the godfather of that style of fighting. But seeing how this game is. It changes things to giving what the players like. It can appeal to both Smashers and also anyone in general. Might even drag in some FGC people on its technical way of playing and it being like other fighting games. When it comes to fighting games. People have their interests. People will flock to try it out and see if they like it or not. If it is for them or not. This has melee and or different made smash related fan made stuff. They actually love that stuff in smash. Now to incorporate other mechanics to the game that is like other fighters while still having a smash related playstyle is actually amazing. Wish them success. It sounds epic to me. Now there is a fast pace game that is also technical and more.

[@jaredongsing]

Is this the same Pugsy that was a pro brawlhalla player?

[@matterdactyl]

LETS GO AXI WOOOO

[@poeticider]

Had never heard of this. I'm going to the game a shot!

[@poeticider]

I wasted my whole morning trying to get this game working. Pink screen of death, what a waste of time!

[@FadeWrld]

I downloaded this game recently and I have no idea how it works to this day

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

Their KZbin explains the whole game

[@trentmurray7680]

Join the Discord! Lots of people willing to help you get started

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

This game has so many things going for it the devs really know who the are and who the players are an they care enough a year before beta it already had events with cash rewards for playing brackets if you wanted hot dam

[@testtube173]

That is not a sign lol.

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

@@testtube173 what you mean

[@Rothgarrr]

I highly recommend Rushdown Revolt. Its unique and a complete evolution of the genre. I have been having a lot of fun with it.

[@SNSsack]

Ssf2 video when?

[@thadex454]

Multiversus?

[@testtube173]

Clear winner

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

No this games not that but it’s super good

[@reynochavier6297]

Too early for a video on it

[@RetoranPetrah]

As a massive anime fighter nerd, and previously platform fighter player I will definitely be checking this one out. Wish the best for devs, they always make their best work when doubling down on an idea while actually learning (ffxiv is great).

[@MrMadXenomorph]

this game was dead on arrival lmao

[@sherwinceleste1707]

I think the game should focus on characters having a personality, so players can get attached to them. Voicelines would help, and maybe some lore info in each of characters included in the game.

[@doobi6343]

If they’re able to put forth the money for it, this game could go pretty hard in the character department

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

@@doobi6343 the lore is not needed at this point since this is not Nick game where the main draw is just having SpongeBob

[@Maelthorn1337]

They do have voicelines! The newest character Reina even calls you a "little shit" when you select her.

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

@@Maelthorn1337 nice I can be bullied :)

[@unmellowthegamer8946]

I want my credit for getting rush distance control into the game