Discontinue

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Discontinue is a single player survival sport game. It was developed by PostBeta and was released on June 10, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Discontinue is a competitive VR room-scale disc throwing game experience with over 8192 levels, your goal is to survive your chosen generated synthwave/cyberpunk style parkour and set a new high score. Are you up for this challenge?

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a strong sense of immersion, reminiscent of the retro feel of Tron, making it enjoyable for those seeking nostalgia.
The simple gameplay mechanics allow for quick replayability, making it easy to jump back in for a casual gaming experience.
The graphics and music create a pleasant atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks substantial variety, leading to boredom over time.
Issues with control accuracy and alignment on certain VR systems hinder the overall experience.
The lack of Windows Mixed Reality support makes the throwing mechanic unusable for WMR users, limiting accessibility.

gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it boring and lacking depth, scoring it 2/5 stars. Critics highlight issues with game mechanics, physics not aligning with real-world movements, and a lack of support for Windows Mixed Reality, which hampers the throwing mechanic. While some appreciate the retro feel and simple arcade style, the overall consensus is that the core gameplay fails to engage, leading to a quick uninstall for many users.
- “Some had more enemies and some had me moving left or right more, but the core gameplay never changed.”
- “A perfect mix of old school arcade, super simple gameplay, and a good workout in VR.”
- “The gameplay is a little boring, but the feeling is so retro!”
- “Gameplay is just throwing some random disks to some random turrets. You have to dodge the hits from the turrets and hit them with your disks, also hit the towers to clear space.”
- “Unfortunately, the core gameplay wasn't fun enough for me.”
graphics
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The graphics received a mixed review, earning 3 out of 5 stars. While the simple yet pleasant art style effectively complements the gameplay, some users experienced issues with accuracy in throwing mechanics. The polygonal enemies fit well within the aesthetic, contributing to a rhythm-like experience despite the strategic gameplay differences.
- “The simple but pleasant graphics work well.”
- “Within those walls are polygonal enemies in that same art style shooting back at you that must be defeated before you can progress.”
- “The platform moves and the music is bumping; it feels like a rhythm game but plays strategically differently because the platform stops at points until all enemies are cleared.”
- “The graphics are quite underwhelming, with a 3/5 star rating.”
- “The polygonal enemies lack detail and feel outdated, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the art style is consistent, it doesn't elevate the gameplay, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging experience.”
music
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The game's music is described as chill and initially engaging, enhancing the rhythm-like gameplay experience. However, players note that it becomes repetitive after extended play, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The music is chill; the game looks easy, but don't be deceived—there's lots of aiming and trying to hit those targets.”
- “The platform moves and the music is bumping; it feels like a rhythm game but plays strategically differently because the platform stops at points until all enemies are cleared.”
- “The music was good at first, but it also got too repetitive after an hour of playing.”
- “The music is chill, but it feels out of place with the game's overall intensity.”
- “The platform moves and the music is bumping, but it feels like a rhythm game that doesn't fully deliver on that promise.”
- “While the music is upbeat, it can become repetitive and detracts from the overall experience.”