Beat the Blitz
- March 1, 2018
- The Mill
Get on SteamJoin Peyton Manning in Gatorade’s Beat the Blitz, a free-to-play VR experience. You’ll test your throwing skills on the field, travel inside the body to see how hydration impacts performance and more. See you on the field.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and energetic experience, making it a great workout while playing in VR.
- It's a well-executed mini-game that realistically recreates football mechanics, especially for a free title.
- The advertisement is presented in a non-intrusive way, providing an enjoyable experience while educating players on hydration.
- Players may experience issues with tracking and orientation, such as having to play facing backwards on certain VR systems.
- The game can be tiring, limiting play sessions to short bursts of 5-10 minutes.
- Steam's curation for discovering this game is lacking, making it hard for players to find it without luck.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for being a fantastic and realistic mini-game, especially considering it is free, with mechanics that effectively replicate the real-life experience in VR. However, some users feel that it lacks depth, simply describing it as "just gameplay."
“A pretty fantastic mini-game, especially for free. As someone who used to play for real, I can say it's a pretty realistic recreation in VR in terms of mechanics.”
“It's just gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their quality, with users noting that they are visually appealing and enhance the overall experience. Additionally, the straightforward presentation of information complements the graphics effectively.
“Very good graphics, nice challenging mini game.”
“Nice graphics, information is straightforward and informative.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story is either unclear or lacking depth, with some users questioning its coherence and engagement. Overall, it seems to fall short of expectations, leaving players wanting more in terms of narrative development.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is praised for being unobtrusive, with users noting that advertisements are minimal after the initial required viewing, making it one of the best in its category.
“This is probably the best advertisement game out there.”
“As far as the advertisements go, you can pretty much not see them again after the required first viewing.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability with a focus on improving personal scores, despite its short length and lack of global leaderboards. Users rate it 7/10, appreciating its high quality and free access.
“Rating 7/10: It's free and high quality. Even though it's short, there's a lot of replay value for achieving better personal scores, despite the absence of global leaderboards.”
“The game offers a surprising amount of replayability, with different strategies and approaches to explore each time you play.”
“I love how each playthrough feels unique, thanks to the various choices and paths available, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
“Rating 7/10: It's free and high quality, even if it's short. There's a lot of replay value for better personal scores, but there are no global leaderboards.”
“The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
“While the initial playthrough is enjoyable, the lack of varied content makes replaying feel tedious.”
