Beat the Blitz

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Beat the Blitz is a single player sport game. It was developed by The Mill and was released on March 1, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Join 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.

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Single-Player

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

monetization9 negative mentions

Beat the Blitz is a fun and energetic mini-game that offers a realistic VR experience for football throwing mechanics.
The game is free to play and provides a good workout, making it an enjoyable way to stay active in VR.
The tutorial is easy to follow, and the advertisement is well-integrated, making it less intrusive and more enjoyable.

The graphics are lackluster and dated, failing to meet the visual standards expected from modern VR games.
The game has significant issues with player orientation, forcing some users to play facing backwards, which affects gameplay.
Despite being free, the game has struggled to attract players, indicating a poor public reception and limited appeal.

monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of "Beat the Blitz" is criticized for being a poorly executed advertisement for Gatorade, with low-quality graphics and a lack of engaging content. While it is free to play, users feel it is not worth their time, likening it to typical online ads that offer little value. The game's reception is dismal, with minimal player engagement, highlighting its failure as an effective promotional tool.
- “Yeah, there's a simple VR tech demo stapled onto this, but at the end of the day, this is contrived advertising wearing an American gridiron skin like something out of Silence of the Lambs.”
- “As an advertisement, this is only free in the same way that adverts on YouTube and banner ads in your browser are.”
- “Just because advertisements are free, doesn't mean they're worth your time.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as low quality and poorly rendered, particularly in the VR arena, while others praised the visuals as very good and suitable for the mini game experience. Overall, the quality appears inconsistent, with a divide between lackluster and appealing graphics.
- “Very good graphics, nice challenging mini game.”
- “Nice graphics, information is straightforward and informative.”
- “The graphics aren't great; it's lackluster even by online advertisement standards, featuring low-quality assets and a small, poorly rendered VR arena.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its realistic mechanics, particularly in the context of a free mini-game, making it an enjoyable experience for both casual players and those familiar with the real-life version.
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews for the "story" aspect are minimal and lack detail, with users questioning the presence or quality of the narrative. Overall, there seems to be uncertainty or dissatisfaction regarding the story's development and engagement.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers good replayability due to its high quality and the opportunity for players to improve their personal scores, despite being relatively short and lacking global leaderboards. Users rate this aspect a solid 7/10, highlighting the incentive to revisit the game.
- “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 (no 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 no global leaderboards.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
- “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied content means I don't feel motivated to play again.”