Cyberpong
- April 28, 2016
- COLOPL, Inc.
Get on Steam"Cyberpong" is a sports game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes. In the single-player mode, players can test their skills in an endless mode, where the goal is to survive as long as possible against a wall of digital cubes. The game also includes a multiplayer mode where players can face off against their friends. On May 15th, the top 10 players on the global leaderboard will have the opportunity to duel the developers for $20 USD Steam gift cards in a live-streamed event.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Cyberpong offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience, combining elements of classic arcade games like Breakout and Pong, making it enjoyable for both single and multiplayer modes.
- The game features impressive graphics and well-designed physics, providing an engaging visual experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
- It's a great workout, with players often breaking a sweat while trying to keep multiple balls in play, making it a solid choice for those looking for an active VR experience.
- The game suffers from occasional glitches and issues with hit detection, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially in single-player mode.
- Multiplayer mode can be lacking in player availability, making it difficult to find opponents, which diminishes the competitive aspect of the game.
- Some players have reported that the game can feel claustrophobic due to the mapping of the playable area to chaperone bounds, leading to concerns about hitting walls or furniture while playing.
- graphics11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality, vibrant colors, and polished visuals, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. While many players appreciate the neon aesthetics and overall design, some suggest that the abundance of flashing elements could be toned down for competitive play. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the fun and depth of the gameplay.
“Great graphics, and fun gameplay!!”
“Beautiful graphics, simple and fun gameplay.”
“Super polished title, with really well made graphics, really well made music and sound effects, and really well made gameplay.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as challenging and engaging, featuring deep mechanics with various paddle options that enhance the experience. While some players find it occasionally frustrating, recent updates have improved control and mechanics, contributing to a polished and enjoyable overall experience. The graphics and sound design further elevate the gameplay, making it a standout title.
“Great graphics, cool physics, and surprisingly deep gameplay because of the different paddle options you can choose to use with your acquired energy.”
“Super polished title, with really well-made graphics, really well-made music and sound effects, and really well-made gameplay.”
“Really fun gameplay on top of this makes this title a must-have.”
“I wanted to like this game, and there is nothing inherently wrong with the gameplay, but a few things detract from the experience.”
“The developers have since made some changes to the mechanics that have helped.”
“Note: the following paragraph no longer applies; the Cyberpong team quickly changed the mechanics of the game to allow for smashing and controlling the ball to a much greater extent.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for being catchy and well-suited for the VR experience, complementing the polished graphics and sound effects. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's immersive quality.
“The theme is very fitting for VR, and the music is pretty catchy too.”
“Super polished title, with really well-made graphics, really well-made music and sound effects, and really well-made gameplay.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some users find it offers significant replay value as a casual VR experience, others note that, like many Vive-compatible games, it has low replayability overall.
“Bags of replay value, a great casual VR game.”
“Like most Vive-compatible games, the replayability of this game is very low.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that while some performance tests indicate their systems are capable of running the game, tools like UserBenchmark reveal underlying optimization issues that need to be addressed for a smoother experience.
“Even though the SteamVR performance test said that my system was more than ready, UserBenchmark correctly identified the issues that needed to be addressed.”
“The game runs poorly on high-end hardware, which is frustrating given the expectations set by the marketing.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable despite meeting the recommended specifications.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is well-made and enjoyable, though players report occasional glitches.
“There are frequent crashes that disrupt gameplay.”
“The game is riddled with bugs that make it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the immersion.”
