“Them’s Fightin’ Herds” is a crazy fighting game where you use hoofed animals as fighters. With 94% positive reviews The game, with a “My Little Pony” look, is well-received by players on Steam.
What kind of game is Them’s Fightin’ Herds? It is a 2D fighting game, similar to Super Smash Bros or MultiVersus, but with cartoonish hoofed animals. Among the 7 fighters available, there are a unicorn, a sheep, and a llama.
The design of the animals comes from Lauren Faust, an artist who is also behind the series: “My Little Pony: Friendship.”
Here you can see the trailer for the console launch of Them’s Fightin’ Herds:
What does the gameplay look like in the game? The game promises combat gameplay with four different attacks: light, medium, and strong attacks – and magic. Each character in the game has individual abilities for “magic.” With the various attacks, you can execute combos that take down your opponent.
Is there a multiplayer? You can play Them’s Fightin’ Herds both offline and online with others. Additionally, there is a story mode full of battles, mini-games, and boss fights. To get to know the basics of combat, the game also offers tutorials and a training mode.
What do the Steam reviews say? Of the total 2,567 reviews, 94% are positive. This means the game ranks very well in overall ratings. Recent reviews are also “very positive” (via steam.com, as of October 19, 2022).
The fighting game is praised multiple times for its good gameplay, which according to some reviews offers a good entry point, especially for beginners of the genre. Many also enjoy the colorful style and praise the community of the game. The comparison to “My Little Pony” is mentioned frequently.
However, there are also negative reviews criticizing the gameplay. The authors of the negative reviews complained about the controls or could not get to grips with the combat system.
For which platforms is the game available? Besides the Steam version, the game is now also available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
How much does the game cost on Steam? On Steam the game is currently on sale for €10.07 instead of €16.79. The offer ends on October 24, 2022. If you want to get the Deluxe Edition, which includes the game and the Season-1 Pass with extra content, you currently pay €30.06 (as of October 19, 2022).
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