Disc Jam

About

"Disc Jam" is a fast-paced action-sports game, combining elements of air hockey and tennis. Players scramble to throw and retrieve a glowing disc, using various abilities and defending their end zone. With support for splitscreen and couch play, along with a zany roster of characters, it offers both local and online multiplayer excitement.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+12

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 818 reviews

gameplay41 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Disc Jam is a fun and addictive game that combines elements of tennis and air hockey, making it easy to pick up but challenging to master.
The game features cross-platform play, allowing players on different systems to compete against each other, which helps mitigate the low player base.
The mechanics are solid, with a variety of throws and strategies that keep matches exciting and competitive.

The player base is very small, making it difficult to find matches, especially during off-peak hours.
The game lacks sufficient content, with only one arena and a limited number of characters, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
There are significant issues with matchmaking and server stability, leading to frustrating experiences for players.

gameplay
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this multiplayer game is widely praised for its engaging mechanics that blend elements of tennis and competitive frisbee, offering a fun and fast-paced experience that is easy to pick up but challenging to master. Players appreciate the depth and variety in gameplay strategies, although some express frustration with matchmaking issues and server stability. Overall, the mechanics are considered solid, with a good skill curve that keeps players returning, despite some calls for additional content and improvements.
- “The gameplay is fast and frantic with diving, lob-shots, special moves, curve shots, guard plays, and an arsenal of tactics and mechanics to keep each player guessing and each new game fresh.”
- “The core gameplay of this game is great.”
- “The game mechanics are simple to learn but complex to master.”
- “It's frustrating enough to find a game online that I can't give it a recommendation even though I love the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay struggle this game has is desync and lag.”
- “While many more modes have been added since I last saw, including the most appreciated training mode, my biggest gripe was with the actual gameplay.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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12%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being smooth and visually appealing, especially on lower-end PCs, with some users noting a modern aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles like Windjammers. However, there are criticisms regarding character design and a lack of standout features compared to other multiplayer games, with some describing the visuals as decent but occasionally blurry. Overall, while the graphics are well-executed, they may not fully compensate for the game's conceptual shortcomings.
- “The graphics are nice and smooth, even on older machines.”
- “Runs great on my low-end PC at 60fps, which I have to appreciate considering how much visuals there are.”
- “Amazing visuals.”
- “Graphically it doesn't really stand out among the noise of other competitive local multiplayer games that much (the characters are pretty milquetoast), but it has heart.”
- “As for aesthetics, the faces for the characters are fixed which adds a lack of reality to this especially when it's made with Unreal Engine 4.”
- “Decent graphics (a little blurry, though), optimized well-enough.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its quality and the ability to customize soundtracks, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Players appreciate the nostalgic 90's style but feel it doesn't capture the fun of that era, leading to a somewhat disappointing audio experience overall. Despite some positive notes, many users express a desire for a broader selection of tracks and improvements in the music aspect.
- “The music is incredible.”
- “Round 2 music will get you jacked.”
- “Great soundtrack / graphics / load times / graphic options customization.”
- “Even the music feels stiff, the same thing on loop over and over.”
- “The one, lonely arena in which you will play all your matches is devoid of spectators and comes with music that will make you regret the whole concept of having eardrums.”
- “The only thing I dislike so far is what serves as background music... well, the trailer video did not lie on this either.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, often leading to memorable and competitive gaming sessions filled with laughter. Many reviews highlight its funny mechanics and ragdoll physics, contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, though some suggest it could benefit from a larger player base. Overall, the game's comedic elements are a significant draw for players.
- “This game is funny, competitive, and simple.”
- “It's quite funny and competitive too.”
- “My mates thought so too and we had an evening full of laughing, screaming, and cheering.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of microtransactions and lootboxes that lock essential content behind paywalls. Reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from a free-to-play model with optional in-game purchases, as the current approach seems to hinder player engagement and community growth. Overall, the monetization practices are viewed as exploitative, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Should be a free-to-play game with in-game purchases for skins and other cosmetic items.”
- “With my personal opinion on the gameplay out of the way, I'd like to go into the loot boxes and microtransactions.”
- “Instead, the developers added microtransactions for the barebones content currently in the game.”
- “The game is really fun, but I have a few nitpicks: I doubt the microtransactions are bringing in much revenue at this point (and probably never were) and the online community is dead, so the developers should make it so everything is unlocked upon first launching the game.”
- “Full of microtransactions and network errors.”
- “Instead the devs added microtransactions for the barebones content currently in the game.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the decent graphics and performance on lower-end PCs, others report significant issues such as crashes, server optimization problems, and a lack of focus on improving performance for PC users compared to consoles. The game's optimization appears to be a work in progress, with some players feeling it is not adequately prioritized by the developers.
- “Decent graphics (a little blurry, though), optimized well enough.”
- “*optimized even for potato PCs”
- “Fantastic game extremely well optimized and crazy fun.”
- “Servers need some optimization, however, and I think console players gain more time for perfect throws due to their low FPS and Vsync, which puts us PC players at a disadvantage unless we cap FPS to 30 and enable Vsync.”
- “Console game not optimized for PC at all.”
- “Terrible optimization, crashes on startup leaving the entire desktop unusable if not running the 'low end PC' version, questionable terms of service regarding privacy and either misleading tutorials or way too tight input frames for the aftertouch throws. I won't bother figuring out how to perform curve throws just so I can exit the freaking tutorial!”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game primarily emphasizes gameplay over narrative, with many users noting a lack of a substantial story or missions. Some suggest the addition of a tournament or story mode to enhance the experience, but overall, the story aspect is minimal or non-existent.
- “Could do with the addition of a tournament/story mode.”
- “Only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
- “There is a story, but most of the game is focused on gameplay.”
- “No story, missions, or anything.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive hours or monetary investment for character customization. While some acknowledge it as a minor issue, many express frustration with the repetitive nature of grinding, especially when combined with long wait times for matches.
- “It can feel a bit grindy at times, but it's part of the experience.”
- “The grind can be long and tedious, but it adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “It takes too much grinding to even customize your character; no one joined my matches, and it's boring as hell.”
- “Grinding is annoying and should be removed because this is not a free-to-play title; however, it is not a big problem.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its quality, though some users find it lacking in visual effects and character design, describing it as plain. Comparisons to other games like Brawlhalla and Rocket League suggest a unique blend of styles, but overall, opinions on the atmosphere are mixed.
- “The general atmosphere and game quality are excellent.”
- “The effects are bland, the character models are uninspired, the atmosphere is plain.”
- “The atmosphere is like a mixture of Brawlhalla and Rocket League.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many users reporting a bug-free experience and smooth performance, even on low-end PCs. However, some players have encountered issues such as freezing during matches and minor bugs in party settings, indicating that there are still areas for improvement.
- “The game runs great on my low-end PC at 60fps, which I have to appreciate considering how much visual detail there is.”
- “The game is bug-free, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “Can play only 1 out of 3 matches as it freezes in the middle of matches.”
- “What it lacks, however, is a solid ranking system (keep in mind this is in pre-season before its first official ranking season) and a wide selection of good cosmetics/emotes while also possessing some slightly buggy party settings.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, with its simple concept belied by a wealth of engaging content that encourages players to return repeatedly.
- “Even though it looks simple in concept, the game has a ton of replayability that will keep bringing you back for more.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the graphics received praise for their execution, the character design was criticized, and overall, the character development concept was deemed poorly executed.
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth throughout the game.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs are predictable and uninspired.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find this game to be even more emotionally impactful than Undertale, suggesting it effectively evokes strong feelings and connections throughout the gameplay experience.
- “This game is more emotional than Undertale.”