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Disc Jam

Disc Jam Review
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79%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
82% User Score Based on 866 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

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Disc Jam is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game. It was developed by High Horse Entertainment and was released on March 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

A fast-paced action-sports game that pits 2-4 players against each other in a frantic combination of air hockey and tennis. Players scramble to retrieve and throw a glowing disc while unleashing devastating abilities and defending their end zone. An exciting blend of strategy and skill, this arcade-inspired title boasts a zany roster of characters to compete with friends both on the couch and onli…

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 866 reviews
gameplay50 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 a solid competitive gameplay experience, especially in 2v2 matches with friends, and has a high skill ceiling that keeps players engaged.
  • The graphics and mechanics are well-executed, providing a visually appealing and smooth gameplay experience.
  • The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches, especially for online play, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.
  • The game lacks sufficient content, with only one arena and a limited roster of characters, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • There are issues with matchmaking and controls, particularly for players using a keyboard, which can lead to frustrating experiences.
  • gameplay
    124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this multiplayer game is praised for its accessibility, allowing players to easily pick it up while offering depth that makes it challenging to master. It features fast-paced mechanics reminiscent of tennis and Windjammers, with a variety of tactics and strategies that keep matches engaging. However, some players noted issues with online matchmaking and certain mechanics that could benefit from refinement.

    • “Incredible, game mechanics are tight, extremely fun, good looking, network stable.”
    • “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.”
    • “It's frustrating enough to find a game online that I can't give it a recommendation even though I love the gameplay.”
    • “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.”
    • “In closing, the game looks nice and controls nicely (sometimes), but to be honest, I've seen a lot added to this game in every other facet except the actual gameplay since the last time I picked this up (months ago).”
  • graphics
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their smooth performance and decent quality, even on lower-end PCs, with some users noting impressive visuals and good optimization. However, there are criticisms regarding the execution, such as a lack of realism in character faces and a desire for a different perspective. Overall, while the graphics are considered good, they are not without their flaws, particularly in terms of clarity and artistic choices.

    • “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 detail there is.”
    • “Graphics are very good.”
    • “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.”
    • “Flat visuals and some balance issues prevent this disc tossing sim from reaching the same highs as Rocket League, even if the gameplay loop is fairly accessible and sporting some great depth.”
  • music
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users describing it as repetitive, stiff, and lacking variety. While some appreciate the funky art style and cool audio effects, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment, particularly regarding the limited soundtrack and the integration of outdated musical styles. Suggestions for improvement include adding more diverse tracks and the ability to customize playlists.

    • “The music is incredible.”
    • “Great soundtrack, graphics, load times, and graphic options customization.”
    • “The art style is funky as well as the music and the loot system drops every 3 matches or so.”
    • “Even the music feels stiff; it's the same thing on loop over and over.”
    • “The one, lonely arena in which you will play all your matches, which is devoid of spectators, 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.”
  • optimization
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise its performance and ability to run on low-end PCs, others report significant issues such as crashes on startup and subpar server optimization. Additionally, there are concerns about the disparity in gameplay experience between console and PC players, particularly regarding frame rates and input responsiveness. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a point of contention among users.

    • “Decent graphics (a little blurry, though), optimized well enough.”
    • “Fantastic game, extremely well optimized and crazy fun.”
    • “Optimized even for potato PCs.”
    • “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.”
    • “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!”
    • “Never thought the day would come I would seriously care about my in-game performance.”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, often leading to memorable gaming sessions filled with laughter and excitement. While some suggest it could benefit from a larger player base, the overall consensus is that the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its enjoyment. Comparisons to other games, like Rocket League, are noted as amusing but ultimately unfounded.

    • “It's a very good game, so funny.”
    • “Very hilarious, funny, skilled game.”
    • “My mates thought so too and we had an evening full of laughing, screaming and cheering.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game primarily emphasizes gameplay, with minimal to no story elements included. While some users acknowledge the presence of a story, they feel it is overshadowed by the gameplay and suggest the addition of a dedicated tournament or story mode to enhance the narrative experience.

    • “Only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
    • “There is a story, but most of the game is focused on gameplay.”
    • “Could do with the addition of a tournament/story mode.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious and repetitive, with some describing it as a long and annoying process. While there are calls for the removal of grinding, especially given that the game is not a free-to-play title, many agree that it is not a major issue overall.

    • “One long, tedious grind.”
    • “Grinding is annoying and should be removed because this is not a free-to-play title; however, it is not a big problem.”
  • monetization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's monetization strategy has received mixed feedback, with players expressing frustration over significant content being locked behind grind or microtransactions, which they feel detracts from the overall experience. While there are microtransactions available, players appreciate that skins can be obtained without payment. Additionally, concerns about the game's low revenue from these transactions and a dwindling online community suggest a need for better marketing and a more player-friendly approach to content accessibility.

    • “There are microtransactions, but you don't need to pay to get skins, which is great :)”
    • “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).”
    • “The title desperately tries to pay tribute to its older brother by clumsily integrating 90's musical and visual style, but loses the immediate fun of the 90's arcade by locking away a huge amount of content behind either grind or microtransactions.”
    • “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.”
    • “The game could definitely do with some advertisement/marketing to attract more players so that matchmaking finds players.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its quality, though some users find it lacking in creativity, describing effects as bland and character models as uninspired. Comparisons to games like Brawlhalla and Rocket League suggest a unique blend, but overall, the atmosphere is perceived as somewhat plain.

    • “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

    Users report that the game is stable and runs smoothly, even on low-end PCs, achieving 60fps without any bugs. This performance is particularly commendable given the game's high-quality visuals.

    • “Runs great on my low-end PC at 60fps, which I have to appreciate considering how much visual detail there is.”
    • “Runs great on my low-end PC at 60fps, which I have to appreciate considering how much visual detail there is.”
    • “Bug free.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently highlight that this game evokes a deeper emotional response than Undertale, suggesting a powerful narrative and character development that resonates strongly with players.

    • “This game is more emotional than Undertale.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is high, with players appreciating the variety of choices and outcomes that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many highlight the presence of different paths, character builds, and challenges that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Overall, players feel motivated to revisit the game to explore all its content.

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40h Median play time
514h Average play time
2-1500h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs
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Disc Jam is a arcade sport game.

Disc Jam is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 514 hours playing Disc Jam.

Disc Jam was released on March 7, 2017.

Disc Jam was developed by High Horse Entertainment.

Disc Jam has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Disc Jam is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Laser League, Supraball, Awesomenauts - the 2D moba, Move or Die, Knockout City and others.