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Them's Fightin' Herds

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2020

Should you play it?

Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring a cast of adorable animals designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust. Beneath the cute and cuddly surface, a serious fighter awaits!

What works
  • Accessible and comprehensive tutorials
  • Smooth rollback netcode and online lobbies
  • Unique and charming character designs
  • Engaging story mode and side content
  • Robust training and combo sharing features
Things to keep in mind
  • Small and dwindling player base
  • Halted active development and incomplete story
  • Limited character roster
  • Some bugs and placeholder assets
  • Lack of ranked mode and matchmaking depth

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Them's Fightin' Herds: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Domination

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  • Fellowship

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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