Cyberpong

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"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.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

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 enjoyment.
It's a great workout, with many players noting that the game can leave them sweating after just a short session, making it a good choice for those looking to stay active while gaming.

The game suffers from occasional glitches and issues with hit detection, particularly with the paddle size and collision mechanics, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Multiplayer mode can be lacking in player availability, making it difficult to find opponents, which detracts from the overall experience for those looking for competitive play.
Some players have expressed concerns about the lack of comprehensive tutorials and instructions, making it challenging for new players to fully understand the game mechanics.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality, vibrant colors, and polished visuals, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the neon aesthetics and the balance of simplicity and depth in the design, although some express a desire for a more minimalistic option to reduce distractions during competitive play. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “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.”
- “Great visuals for a pong game.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 due to missed shots, recent updates have improved control and mechanics, making it a polished and enjoyable title overall. The combination of great graphics, sound, and fun gameplay contributes to its strong appeal.
- “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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for being catchy and well-suited for the VR experience, contributing to the overall polished quality of the title alongside its graphics and sound effects.
- “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.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some users find it to have significant replay value and enjoy it as a casual VR experience, others note that, like many Vive-compatible games, it suffers from low replayability.
- “Bags of replay value, a great casual VR game.”
- “Like most Vive-compatible games, the replayability of this game is very low.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have noted discrepancies between the SteamVR performance test and UserBenchmark, with the latter effectively identifying optimization issues that the former overlooked, suggesting that the game's optimization may not align with initial performance assessments.
- “Even though the SteamVR performance test said that my system was more than ready, UserBenchmark correctly identified the issues that needed to be addressed.”
- “Even though the SteamVR performance test said that my system was more than ready, UserBenchmark correctly identified the issues that needed to be addressed.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game is considered well-made and enjoyable, though users report occasional glitches.
- “Some glitches now and then, but overall well made and fun.”