Rushdown Rivals
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
This is a fan-made game. All characters depicted belong to their respective creators.
Check out the Newgrounds Page for the original web browser version
One of our fans made a discord server, check it out HERE
Drive back evil robotic versions of several NG characters as your own NG icon. Stylishly dance through them as Cassette Girl, shoot them with Hank's personal arsenal, unleash Girlfriend's inner demon, and so much more in this tough-as-nails action game
What started as a simple character update to our 2020 Pico Day submission evolved into several massive updates. One new character became two, and then two eventually became six with revamped gameplay, assists, vehicles, and enemies. All of this is done as a loving tribute to Newgrounds. There's still so much more we can represent.
Additional Credits
CHECK OUT THE GALLERY FOR MORE CREDITS.
BB Topper came from here
Most of the sounds came from here and here.
Special thanks to Jack for helping me with the cloud saves.
Want more levels, assists, adversaries, or playable characters? Express your support by suggesting them in the comments and sharing the game.
Updated | 5 days ago |
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Rating | Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars (60 total ratings) |
Authors | Spagato, KeithGarces |
Genre | Action |
Made with | GameMaker |
Tags | 2D, GameMaker, Local Co-Op, newgrounds |
Average session | A few minutes |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Xbox controller, Gamepad (any), Playstation controller |
Multiplayer | Local multiplayer |
Player count | 1 - 2 |
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Development log
- Rushdown Mac and Linux Beta Released5 days ago
- Rushdown Patch 12-21-2420 days ago
- Ena Update Patch Notes27 days ago
- Alloy UpdateMar 17, 2023
- Patch Notes 1 (11/12/2020) (Updated)Nov 12, 2022
Comments
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sigue siendo un muy buen juego lastima que tiene problemas en el audio y un framerate inestable a comparacion de la version anterior
Hello
Try going into the audio settings and clicking the reset button. For the frame rate, I recommend turning off some graphical settings since there are new post processing effects that might slow the game down.
there seems to be a malfunction with the audio as no sound can be hear
Hello!
What platform are you using? Try clicking the reset button in the audio settings.
just finished doing all of the normal stages, but i have a question: is this normal...?
That's not normal. There's a workaround of that by just changing the window size and going back to where you were. Or you can go fullscreen and back.
I'll see if I can find that bug as soon as possible.
I’m trying to play this on my Steam Deck but I can’t find anything to start/excute the game
Hello!
When you download the file, there should be a 'RushdownRivals.exe' file. Click that to run the game.
I found it on my PC (I don’t know how it wasn’t there before) but on my Steam Deck it just says Ark can’t preview the folder. An update in the past has said it added semi Steam Deck support but I haven’t really understood what it’s instructions are
The ubuntu version hasn't been released yet which is what the steam deck can natively run. I'll try to release an ubuntu version asap.
The work around is to use steam if you have it. You can use 'add non-steam game' and use proton to run windows games natively
Game looks really good! It'd be neat to see characters like Tankman, Blockhead, Edd, and Fancy Pants Man in future updates!
Sorry but... Does anybody know how to emote? I can't find which key is it......
Hello!
Hold the interact key then press atk1,atk2,special, or jump
Thank you!!! And the update is so AMAZING !!! Looking forward to the next update! (Sorry if the Google translation is doing bad.)
No problem! Hang tight a quick optimization update is coming soon
1. How to get second player to join? I know how to assign keyboard controls but can't figure out getting them to actually be registered.
2. Definitely Cassandra for next playable character, you already the Pico School trio there
Hello!
When making controls for the second character, You need atleast a jump key and a roll key. Pressing the jump key in the character select menu will add a second character.
For some reason, the Ena update version runs awful compared to older versions. It is not pc that is bad. So by "runs awful" I mean
1. No sounds except music
2. When I go to character selection, the game instantly rolls to alloy(but not chooses it)
3. 2nd player keyboard doesn't work(like he can't log in as a character, and we're playing on the same keyboard)
I am the same guy that reported about not working multiplayer in comments of an old video of yours. I love your game. Keep it up!
15 minutes later: So uhh I somehow fixed errors 2 and 3 but theres still no music
Hello!
Sorry to hear you're having trouble running the game :(.
1. Sounds in the new update have changed. Go to the audio settings and try pressing the reset button.
2. On the character select, it starts on your last character selected.
3. Double check your keyboard, sometimes the controls reset when I update the input system. Player 2 needs atleast a jump to join and a roll to back out. (Also clear any duplicate inputs from player 1 so that player 2 doesn't conflict also).
Also make sure you have the latest version downloaded! The newest version fixes performance issues and a memory leak!
So uhh all the 2 player things stopped lagging right after i wrought my message. I will try fixing sounds. Thank you so much for everything you do for us and your responsiveness! Rushdown Rivals is truly underrated project! I was waiting for release and updates since the update teaser in mid 2022. I wish you good luck and good things on your way to the better game!
Loved the update, although I do have a question. Is Cassette Girl's special nerfed? She can now get hit by bullets whenever it's used, unlike previous versions where you could dodge them
Oh that sounds like a bug! She's supposed to be invincible when using her special. I'll add that to my notes to fix.
oh my peak
I'm the only one with a management delay?
now to wait for the update to reach linux
ps: it's still a great game
The game is so cool (my first time trying it).
Btw, the image for Ena's special attack while breakdown is wrong. The gamepad shows the Attack 2 button instead of the Special one.
Anyway, excellent game. I enjoyed it so much. ^-^
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know I'll try to fix as soon as possible.
wow, this game is great, I came looking for copper and found gold, I hope they continue releasing more updates since I see a lot of future for this game
great job
Thank you! New update coming soon :)
this game is peak newgrounds
Hey! Just finished insane Standard runs just moments ago and i'd love to offer some of my ideas at least for newgrounds icons that could potentially be pulled into the game! My thought process was Old icons before new, so after a bit of deliberation i believe that two people whom deserve a pull into the fray is between Samurai Asshole and P-bot, both characters whom i think were amazingly incorporated into NG Rumble and deserve another chance to fight! though i'm sure adding both would increase the workload quite a bit so ill narrow the decision down to one.
I believe that S.Asshole deserves the spot, since between the two i feel like he is fading into obscurity much faster than P-bot, and he could have some interesting moves involving slashes and spins, perhaps a big Crowd Control spin to trap enemies and build up a large combo, etc. etc. He is also one of the absolute oldest creations for both newgrounds and Tom and he just needs a glow up, that is all! Good luck on both development and any other ventures you may partake on your journey into the future~
Two things, 1: Hank is literally the most insane character in the game ( I even beat 2 insane mode maps with him ) and 2: Can you please add someone from Eddsworld into the game.
And Now a moveset for Tom ( from Eddsworld ): Attack 1: Cut to the Chase: Tom uses a Chainsaw to saw through enemies. Attack 2: Harpoon Attack: Tom uses a Harpoon Gun to command grab enemies and pull himself towards the enemies. Special: Molotov Cocktails: Tom throws Molotovs. Rush: Drunk: Tom becomes drunk and becomes more aggressive, dealing more damage, while becoming slightly less durable
Will the game be moddable soon?
MacOS port when?
Hey :p
MacOS isn't planned for the next update, but maybe in the future I'll be able to upload for mac. So the only way to play it on Mac rn is through newgrounds and through a browser.
are you guys still developing this?
if so how many characters do you plan to put in the game other then ena?
EDIT: the trailer for the ena update came out 3 hours after i made this comment
for some reason when i try to start up the game microsoft defender triggers and kicks me out of the game and saying its a virus. can anyone help?
oh please oh please make a Mac OS dude
I managed to play the game on my TV through Steam Link, and I have to say it was a fun experience to enjoy from the comfort of my bed. I think co-op would be a lot of fun with a friend while playing on the big screen.
On another note, could you add rumble/haptic feedback in the next update? I think it would make the action feel more immersive and satisfying.
can you please put skid and pump from spooky month in the game I love them so much and I love ur game too like as an assist
bro can you tell with what you have done so I can use it also I want to play on TV
You can just use an HDMI cord to hook the computer up to the tv.
Why is Cassette Girl still in the game? Developers? Hello? Lil update?
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We are still actively looking at the most responsible way to approach this as we do research and work on the ENA update. There are discussions about everyone's opinions happening actively in the Rushdown Rivals discord.
I have a nutty idea but hear me out what if Sanford and Deimos were playable by using a switch mechanic similar to bloodstain or castlevania 3 but they share the same health but in a unique way where Sanford has 3 hit points and Deimos has two hit points so if one gets taken down the player will automaticly switch to the other and both have their own unique ability.
Deimos will use knife attacks as primary and will use guns as a secondary but each fire arm will have four shots like Pico minus the auto aim and will start with the pistol but will passively get other guns like hank such as the burst fire smg, shotgun, and grenade launcher (and yes I am thinking of the ones from madness interactive game) and if Sanford goes down then the switch button changes to a parry like hanks making him a glass cannon but it could drain his ammo quickly due to it being limited.
Sanford will use his meat hook as primary and for secondary it'll be similar to son's chain but will be very different to where if Sanford use it mid air it'll pull him towards who or whatever it catches like he did in one of the episodes when he went up against a bunch of soldat's until they had to get Hank providing extra mobility and if Deimos goes down the switch button will change to the firearm button that functions as Deimos's secondary with the difference being that the pistol will change to the revolver but will function the same until Deimos is revived will be passed to him and vis versa making him a versatile fighter.
Now for the rush ability I am actually not sure I was thinking maybe it would be one of the power ups from the madness interactive game perhaps there would be an extra round in the guns before being discarded or reloaded if your using the pistol I am open to what other people may think and i hope you have an awesome day
This game is amazing .
Only a small one is missing just missing a little otmization my computer is litle old, so I have some trouble playing the game. But im impressed with the game, both the pixel art and the gameplay Oh dude you're so F$$¨#@ (Sorry for that)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ five stars.
That's pretty cool. I'd love to see mods of this game : )
i tried to use parsec to play with friend but they were not able to control anything we tried the assign controller part but it did not work as the start button was not working is there a fix or any other way to do something similar?
Make sure on the assign controller page that you see the controllers in the center, then move them left or right for player 1 or player 2. What controllers were you using? I'll check them out when I get the chance.
keyboard for both
player 2 by default has no key binds for the keyboard and has to manually make those in the settings menu (the cog on the bottom left in the title menu). Go to 'controls' -> 'keyboard' and from there you can bind your keys. Make sure you have a key for jump and roll as that's the confirm and back buttons.
alright thank you. as it stands I had done it but I still do not know what the start button is yet. oh and it does not pick shift up as a button just think I should put it here as a side note.
For player 2, the jump button is also the start button. Thank you for the heads up on the shift button not working. I'll look into that.
still have no clue how to install this on linux, still enjoying the newgrounds version tho
Try downloading 'RushdownRivalsLINUX2.appimage' instead of the zip version. Then put that file somewhere that you can remember. If you right click it, go to the properties and find a check box that says it's an 'executable' and enable it. It should hopefully launch. If not I think the os is specifically for Ubuntu.
nvm
how to i download this game i did follow the description but nothings there
One of our fans made a discord server, check it out:
https://discord.com/invite/WUDaaWPfTN
32 bit?
64 only :(
you can make 32bit or not ? I really wait for this game but its 64bit :(
Unfortunately, Gamemaker doesn't support 32-bit exports anymore in the new versions :(. Your best bet right now is to try the web version but the loading times might be long depending on your connection.
i have a really bad computer and web version is not working
Great game, but I've found a bug where after I completed a level, it doesn't give me the exit portal to end the level
update; at least I've gotten the confirmation that I've completed the level, its kinda weird that I didn't exit the level like the the other levels
I can still move around and pause and such, btw
Ok that's weird I'm gonna fix that but at least that doesn't hard lock you out. Thank you!
This is honestly my favorite game, Newgrounds Represent!
I love your game so much! Its so much fun when you see a new character appear on the battlefield from your favorite newgrounds shows lol (I litterally gasped when i saw salad fingers lol). I do have a question though, when you add ENA, how will you show her different emotions? And if so, will you use aspects from Dream BBQ?
I can't say too much about how we're gonna design her moves, But I could say that her moveset is gonna revolve around what we see before Dream BBQ's announcement since it's not out yet.
Good game and good update but i have problems with the controller,literally dosen't respond and make the character run to the left.
Hi sorry to hear the problems :(
What platform do you play on and what controller are you using? I'll look into it when I get the chance.
I just download the game normally for PC windows and im not sure what kind of controller Is what im using,sorry.
What i can say Is the Controller works good in other games and in the previus versión of the game.
Im gonna try to install the game again,maybe something happen when i installed the first Time.
That's weird. I didn't touch the controller code at all so it should be the same. I did however increase the check size of what's plugged into your computer to find more controllers. Maybe there's something plugged into your computer that's making the character move?
i don't know,i try to install again the game but Is the same.
For some reason the game just capture the up and left direction at the same Time,i try to touch other buttons and nothing.
I even restar the controller option to se if maybe i touch something but no,Is the same.
I dunno,Is the Controller maybe?
Maybe try a different gamepad if you have one. I'll look around the controller code to see if there's a problem
very fun game!!
geometry dash stuff would b cool I think
how to play on liunx
The linux zip should have a file you can launch when you download it. You might have to manually launch it if you get it from the launcher (probably an error on my end). If that doesn't work try using the steam deck app image version (Though might have different prompts since it's made for the steam deck).