BLARP!

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"BLARP! is a single-player casual VR physics game for the HTC Vive, with intuitive mechanics and addictive gameplay similar to swinging a racket or using a yoyo. Players can explore and interact with the game's environment using their movements, creating a dynamic and immersive experience. The game features good graphics and is accessible to anyone who enjoys motion-based activities."

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 318 reviews

gameplay28 positive mentions

BLARP! offers a unique and immersive VR experience that effectively utilizes motion controls, making it a standout title in the genre.
The game is simple yet addictive, providing a relaxing and meditative gameplay experience that can be enjoyed in short sessions.
At its low price point, BLARP! delivers excellent value, combining trippy visuals and engaging sound design to create a captivating atmosphere.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a potential loss of interest after a short period.
Some players may find the mechanics frustrating, particularly when trying to manage multiple 'blarps' in the increasingly chaotic environment.
The graphics and overall presentation may not appeal to everyone, as they can appear simplistic or unrefined compared to other VR titles.

gameplay
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
56%
4%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and addictive nature, featuring unique mechanics that leverage VR capabilities, making it distinct from traditional flat-screen games. While some players find the mechanics frustrating or overly simplistic, many appreciate the calming ambiance and replayability, highlighting the game's ability to provide a fun and engaging experience despite its lack of complex content. Overall, it is seen as a must-try for VR enthusiasts, particularly for those who enjoy innovative, single-mechanic games.
- “The sense of progression is palpable, the gameplay simple but deep and compelling.”
- “Addictive gameplay and playful experience make this a must-buy!”
- “Blarp uses a fundamentally new game mechanic that is so simple and effective, you'll wonder why you've never seen it.”
- “Found the mechanics a bit frustrating.”
- “Gameplay is exactly as it says on the 'tin', it's simple and unremarkable.”
- “Mindless game that mercilessly and repetitively exploits a single basic gameplay mechanic.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
61%
6%
The graphics of the game are described as trippy and meditative, with a unique aesthetic that enhances the overall experience, particularly in virtual reality. While some users note that the visuals may appear simple or even unattractive on a monitor, they are praised for their immersive quality and effectiveness in creating a psychedelic atmosphere within the game. Overall, the combination of soothing sounds and fluid visuals contributes to a captivating gameplay experience, despite some criticisms regarding the simplicity of the graphics.
- “Something about the combination of visuals, sounds, and the fluid motions you make just works, and it works well.”
- “The sound design is fantastic, and the graphics are so trippy yet on point with a sense that I'm actually in the mentioned hologram space.”
- “It's a simple skill-based physics game, and it's got really excellent sound and graphics.”
- “The title is kinda bad, the graphics in the game aren't very stunning, and the gameplay is basically just way too simple.”
- “[*] graphics are ugly”
- “Sure, the spacey mood music is nice and mellow and the rainbow-coloured visuals sufficiently trippy, but is this really the sort of experience I'd want to: 1, spend lots of time in; or 2, show off to friends, family, and curious passers-by to demonstrate the potential of VR?”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The music in the game is often described as calming and meditative, enhancing the overall experience with its psychedelic and dynamically generated qualities. Players appreciate the gentle melodies and trippy soundscapes, which contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, although some express a desire for the option to play their own music and the inclusion of local high score lists. Overall, the combination of music and gameplay creates a unique blend of challenge and tranquility.
- “The combination of music and gameplay makes the game very calming and yet challenging.”
- “The gentle melodies of the music, the flow of the blarps; it becomes very zen-like.”
- “Also a game that you can play as a meditative experience with the right music, and not try to go for the high score -- it's very relaxing.”
- “[*] no music.”
- “I'd love to be able to play my own local music while playing though.”
- “But I think it needs local high score lists like Space Pirate Trainer and the ability to mute the music so that you can play your own.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game is praised for its simplicity and fun, offering significant replay value through its straightforward mechanics. However, players feel that the addition of a checkpoint system or the ability to start at higher levels could enhance its replayability even further. Overall, it is considered a chill experience with good potential for repeated play.
- “Simple and a lot of fun, with tons of replay value.”
- “Very chill game, not a lot of depth with just swinging/flinging blarps around to try to blarp an ever more distant blarp, but the simple mechanic has good replayability.”
- “If the game had some sort of checkpoint system or 'start playing at level 15, 30, ...' system in place, it would have a lot more replayability.”
- “If the game had some sort of checkpoint system or 'start playing at level 15, 30...' system in place, it would have a lot more replayability.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a sense of delight in controlling the cute, unemotional eyeballs, despite the challenge of managing their movements as the swarm grows. The emotional engagement stems from the satisfaction of successfully directing the swarm, highlighting a blend of joy and playful frustration in the gameplay experience.
- “As the swarm of eyeballs tethered to your hand grows, it becomes easier to throw them in the general direction of the target and trust that one of them will hit it, but it also gets more difficult to maneuver them around without one of them touching your hand.”
- “That being said, I really felt a sense of delight as I controlled the movements of these cute, yet unemotional eyeballs flying around me.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the story is engaging and well-crafted, with a compelling narrative that keeps players invested. However, some users feel that certain plot points are predictable or lack depth, which may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a strong element of the game, though it has room for improvement.

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