Broomball

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Broomball is a single player action game. It was developed by Priyam Parikh and was released on July 26, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Experience the thrill of flying from the comfort of your broomstick. Blast enemies with fireballs and make your way across the field to score the winning goal!

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The flying mechanics are excellent and provide a fun experience in VR.
The game has potential for multiplayer aspects and could be a great VR sport.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in trying it out.

Currently, the game is mostly a tutorial with no actual gameplay, leading to a lack of content.
Graphics are unimpressive and the game feels unfinished, resembling an early alpha build.
Many users experience issues with the game not launching properly, often defaulting back to the tutorial.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users finding the flying mechanics to be wonky and unrealistic, while others praise the flight mechanics as the best they've experienced in VR. Currently, the gameplay feels limited, primarily serving as a tutorial with a focus on flying through rings.
- “The flight mechanics are excellent, the best I've seen in VR.”
- “As it stands, the flying feels a little wonky, and there don't seem to be any solid gameplay mechanics.”
- “One thing that could be better is the floating mechanic feels a bit unrealistic.”
- “The gameplay is just a tutorial at the moment, and you need the ability to fly through the rings.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been widely criticized for being rough and unimpressive, with many users noting a lack of polish and overall aesthetic appeal. Additionally, the visuals do not enhance the gameplay experience, contributing to a sense of dissatisfaction among players.
- “At this point, it’s really only a playable tutorial, with very rough graphics and limited AI.”
- “The graphics need some fine-tuning and polish.”
- “Graphics are ugly and there is no story.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being nonexistent, with some users noting that the overall narrative is lacking and fails to engage players.
- “The graphics are ugly and there is no story.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game offers some replayability, it may not be as polished as other options available, particularly a competing VR broom flying game that is considered more playable. However, it could still satisfy those with a strong desire for a quidditch experience.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music feature is functional, playing audio through headphones, but it does not display on the Vive or Index headsets, only appearing on the desktop.
- “The music doesn't play through my VR headset, only on the desktop, which is really disappointing.”
- “I can hear the music in my headphones, but it doesn't sync with the VR display, making the experience feel disconnected.”