Hardware: Rivals

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jan 5, 2016
User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 87
  3. Negative: 31 out of 87

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  1. Sewpar
    Jan 6, 2016
    8
    It's a pretty damn good game, the gameplay is fun and similar to Twisted Metal. Power-ups are fun and the graphics are nice. However, the game needs more variety: more vehicles (only 4 at the time of writing the review), more power-ups, more customisation features. There's also NO split screen, which is kind of disappointing. All in all, it's a really fun game, but needs more variety.
  2. DF007gamer
    Jan 20, 2016
    9
    It is what it is....a basic multiplayer. I've platinumed the game and enjoy it. It's not AAA game and its a nice break from the AAA's. If you looking to take a break from COD then go ahead and download the game. It has only 4 maps but should keep you entertained for a while
  3. misarr
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    With multiple maps, game modes, challenges and special events, Hardware: Rivals lets you jump online for some frenetic vehicle-on-vehicle combat. You can go in as a lone wolf or as part of a team, challenging your friends and hunting down your rivals. Wear your colors proudly and unlock vehicle upgrades to tweak your ride to your own personal taste.
  4. hacc_resistence
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    For me the game I loved , Bring Variety but not quite complete it takes more content , the game allows us to enter the online battle mode frantic para con un UN wonderful environment Working together or alone to win the games.
  5. seriimac
    Aug 5, 2016
    8
    This game seriously need DLCs, but in rest is very ok. I must say, the best game to play with tanks since Battle City! Online is fun, competitive, a nice combo of good parts of Rocket League and COD :D
  6. banganimator
    Oct 6, 2019
    9
    Hardware: Rivals, for me personally and until now, has been THE game on PS4. It's not perfect by a long shot, but the type of game and the community made it the most played game for the last 4 years.

    I play a lot of Apex Legends now, but that game can not compete with it on the level of intensity. Sadly the game is mostly played by veteran players now, so for a new player it's almost    Hardware: Rivals, for me personally and until now, has been THE game on PS4. It's not perfect by a long shot, but the type of game and the community made it the most played game for the last 4 years.

    I play a lot of Apex Legends now, but that game can not compete with it on the level of intensity.

    Sadly the game is mostly played by veteran players now, so for a new player it's almost impossible to get into the game.

    The biggest reason that it never became a bigger title is the fact that it's not an independent title. Sony just dropped support for it after 1 year. A smaller studio would've continued support and listen to the players (like Rocket League).

    Yet. Because it was a smaller title you ended up knowing the players better. So, the social aspect of the game has been great. I made some best friends abroad who I even met a few times. And some have visited me.
    I even got in contact and met a few of the developers of the game in Ireland and the UK

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    The game can be difficult to master, because of the high level players in it. There's no ranked play whatsoever. Also, the driving and aiming/shooting at the same time takes practice. Lots of practice....

    But, the intensity of a full 10-players game is hardly matched by any other PS4 title I played. It's big fun and gives a huge rush. Especially plyaing on headphones or when playing on a well positioned surround system.

    So, if you decide to give it a chance, then try to hang on for a month or so and don't give up after a week.

    You can always contact me on the game. Just send a message to my PSN account: Banganimator.    … Expand

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 31, 2016
    80
    Hardware: Rivals is a fun and fast vehicle shooter. Needs more arenas, though. And what's with the automatic vertical aiming? That's just stupid and completely unnecessary. [March 2016]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 7, 2016
    60
    The mechanics just can't rival other PS Plus freebies for depth. [March 2016, p.94]
  3. Play UK
    Feb 24, 2016
    50
    Amazingly bland and perfunctory vehicular action, with seemingly no-one online to play with. Instantly forgettable. Our advice: just keep playing Rocket League. [Issue#266, p.68]
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