Rivals of Aether

Rivals of Aether

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Suitcase

Description
The Roguelite Rival
THE SUITCASE PACKS A PUNCH!

The Suitcase is a love letter to this game and its community - it's packed to the brim with 5 years (and counting!) of Rivals lore! In-game, this idea manifests in the form of a Roguelite-inspired progression system. A unique gameplay marriage between The Binding of Isaac and platform fighter!
Rack up damage to fill your XP meter - once filled, use Down Special to retrieve an ability-augmenting Item! For the most part, each item is a reference to Rivals' history in some way.
You can also earn Achievements every match by completing objectives showing off your character mastery, which grant access to even more unique, powerful Items!


Basic Tips
  • Up Special: Helicopter rise may be cancelled early by pressing the Dodge button. Useful for keeping below the ledge to avoid a hit before walljumping.
  • Side Special: The TAXI can be jump cancelled. Press Special or press the stick in the opposite direction for a drift hit. Running the TAXI into the wall will restore your double jump, just like Zetterburn's Down Special! This is a very important trick to know for recovering as Suitcase.
  • Down Special: It's Down Special, the Roguelite Mechanic! Some items are secret and will appear in the item pool after completing certain Achievements.

FAQ
Q: Will I like this character?
A: Do you like games like The Binding of Isaac? Probably yes. Do you like suitcases? Probably yes. Do you think you might not like this character? Rest assured, you will like this character.
Q: Is this a joke/meme character?
A: Don't let looks deceive you - Suitcase is designed with balance comparable to the main cast in mind.


INTER-WORKSHOP SUPPORT (so far!)
Trummel & Alto: Codec
Otto: Bobblehead
Kirby: Copy Ability
Dracula: Boss Dialogue
Mt. Dedede Stadium: Title
Henry Stickmin: Death Quips
Po & Gumbo: Food

CREDITS
  • ALL OF IT: Ydri
  • Early Beta Playtesters: SNC, kafta, Bumblebomb, Shen
  • Character based on original artwork by: Ellian
  • Original suplex code by: Mawral
  • Code Advice: Supersonic
  • Victory Screen portrait: Regina
  • You: Thanks for playing!
Popular Discussions View All (3)
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1 Nov, 2023 @ 7:01pm
PINNED: Item List [Updated for Genesis 9]
Ydri
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28 Dec, 2022 @ 5:40pm
PINNED: Basic Tech List
Ydri
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22 Aug, 2021 @ 2:25pm
suitcase
Ducky Quackington
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daguyz377 10 Mar @ 1:30am 
the greatest hero of aether.
just some guy 5 Mar @ 5:39pm 
i mean its a suitcase thats better at fighting then you what else is there to say
hankthetank 1 Nov, 2023 @ 7:00pm 
DONT LET THE CONTROVERSY STOP YOU! PUT THE Pandora MK-7 BACK IN THERE!
hankthetank 1 Nov, 2023 @ 6:57pm 
where the HELL is the katie item
Bun 21 Aug, 2023 @ 12:41pm 
SUITCASE SUPLEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Fstrong)
Handsome 16 Jan, 2023 @ 10:21pm 
very good
Ydri  [author] 2 Jan, 2023 @ 2:20pm 
I have pinned a new thread going over some of Suitcase's basic tech.
champagne.daniel 18 Aug, 2022 @ 5:47pm 
godhead has returned
Ydri  [author] 14 Aug, 2022 @ 5:24pm 
Suitcase 3.6 is live!
This patch contains a handful of small changes based on recent feedback. Also, I fixed Godhead (again)????
See patch notes for details, including a recap of recent rapid-fire bugfix patches.
Coolcat15 31 Jul, 2022 @ 8:36pm 
Hey uh, so I checked out the Dracula intro with this character and.. is Drac OK?