Air Hockey

About

Air Hockey is a fun and fast-paced sports game that brings the classic arcade experience to your computer. With realistic physics and intuitive controls, players can compete against AI opponents or challenge friends in local multiplayer matches. The game offers various arenas and customization options to keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.

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Play Modes

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging air hockey experience, especially when played with friends, featuring various power-ups that add excitement.
The graphics are visually appealing, utilizing Unreal Engine 4 to create a vibrant and smooth gameplay experience.
The singleplayer mode against AI is challenging and enjoyable, providing a good alternative when friends are not available to play.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor optimization, clunky controls, and lag, which detract from the overall experience.
Finding online multiplayer matches is difficult due to a very small player base, leading to a lack of community engagement.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including fatal errors and inconsistent physics, which can frustrate players.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it janky and unsatisfying due to poor handling and responsiveness, while others praise it for its solid, fluid mechanics and engaging power-ups that require quick reflexes and strategic thinking. Overall, the inconsistency in gameplay quality suggests a lack of thorough testing by the developers.
- “Good graphics, funny power-ups, and overall fluid gameplay.”
- “It was all so buttery smooth and in tune to the gameplay that requires quick reflexes and thinking ahead.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
- “Solid gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the beautiful visuals and creative power-ups that enhance gameplay, others criticize the poor optimization that causes excessive GPU usage despite low-quality assets. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point for those who enjoy the aesthetic, but technical issues detract from the experience.
- “Looked hours for an air-hockey game to play with an online friend (apparently there aren't many) and this one has good feeling controls, good AI to play against, nice graphics, and even creative power-ups that add a lot of fun to the game (if you like standard air-hockey, you can also deactivate them).”
- “:) Good graphics, funny power-ups, and overall fluid gameplay.”
- “+ Beautiful graphics.”
- “The game is very badly optimized; despite having low-quality assets and visuals, poor production values, and no real reason for a high workload on anyone's system, the game runs the GPU up to 100% immediately.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report no frame rate drops, crashes, or glitches, others experience significant bugs and lag. The presence of visual glitches and performance issues seems to vary, particularly in multiplayer matches.
- “Very buggy and laggy.”
- “The aforementioned power-ups also trigger in special matches, but if you want to witness the full experience of all those visual glitches and bonuses, you'll need to play with a friend.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game does not feature a traditional campaign mode or storyline, which is generally acceptable given the genre, as players can still enjoy the experience of air hockey without a narrative.
- “As for the story, surely you didn’t expect a campaign mode for this particular genre and topic?”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant issues with optimization, particularly regarding lag and connection advantages for the host player, which detracts from the overall experience. However, some players noted that the game performs well without frame rate drops, crashes, or glitches.
- “Performance-wise, I encountered no frame rate drops, crashes, or glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly on my system, even during intense action sequences.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the graphics are; they look stunning without sacrificing performance.”
- “Super laggy :( I think the connection isn't optimized; the host of the game gets an incredible advantage. It's a pity, as I loved it.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing power-ups, complemented by good graphics and smooth gameplay, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with hilarious power-ups that keep the gameplay entertaining.”
- “I love how the witty dialogue and funny scenarios make every level a joy to play.”
- “The comedic elements are perfectly timed, adding a delightful twist to the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for lacking variety, though the sound effects are considered to be well-executed and appropriately represented.
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an engaging atmosphere.”
- “The sound effects are well-crafted and add depth to the game's environment.”
- “The soundtrack could use more variety, and yet the sound effects themselves are adequately represented.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the overall music composition is uninspired and forgettable.”