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DiscStorm

Discstorm is a fun game to play with friends, but single player needs more love, characters could use more variation and some kinks could be ironed out.
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63%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, story
84% User Score Based on 25 reviews
Critic Score 64%Based on 6 reviews

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DiscStorm is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by XMPT Games and was released on August 17, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Fast-paced and furious, DiscStorm is an arena combat game where split-second reactions are essential to dodge flying discs as they ricochet around at breakneck speed. Brave formidable single player adventures or meet up with your friends online and challenge them to intense multiplayer.

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Fast-paced gameplay that is both fun and challenging, keeping players engaged.
  • Great music and retro art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • Multiplayer mode shines when played with friends, offering a variety of game modes and chaotic fun.
  • Single-player mode is repetitive and lacks depth, with no real story to engage players.
  • No online multiplayer option, limiting the ability to play with friends remotely.
  • Gameplay can become confusing with multiple discs on screen, making it hard to track your character.
  • gameplay
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Discstorm is fast-paced and straightforward, allowing players to quickly engage in disc-throwing action across various arenas. While the mechanics are simple to learn, mastering them presents a satisfying challenge, especially with unique level-specific rules and boss encounters. However, some players noted unpolished elements and a lack of multiplayer depth, which may detract from the overall experience.

    • “Gameplay is straightforward, and within a few minutes, you'll be jamming out to the tunes and dropping the smackdown on some zombie tushies.”
    • “It's fast-paced gameplay, so it's both fun and challenging, constantly keeping you on your toes as you throw your discs like some sort of Olympian.”
    • “Discstorm is one of those games that is easy to pick up but difficult to master, with impressive trick shots possible and unique mechanics on each stage to utilize; you will get out as much as you put in.”
    • “There is no story to Discstorm, just arena after arena of disc throwing madness, testing the player's skills with what they've learned in the tutorial level that teaches you all the mechanics of the game.”
    • “Despite the fantastic levels, there are unfortunately a lot of unpolished edges in the gameplay department.”
    • “Discstorm is a sign that there's space to try and revive some old school mechanics, with a focus on repetitive action and skill, but the resulting experience needs to have innovation that can break up the monotony.”
  • music
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging and nostalgic quality, with many reviewers highlighting its retro feel that complements the game's visuals. The soundtrack, described as beautiful and reminiscent of the mid-1980s and 90s, enhances the gameplay experience and keeps players motivated. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, making it highly recommended, especially for fans of electronica and dubstep.

    • “I love the retro feel - and the music is so cool, not to mention the character illustrations.”
    • “Awesome soundtrack, incredibly stylish game.”
    • “The art and music are very well done, and they blend in perfectly to add to that all-important gameplay, and really help to stay motivated.”
    • “The music keeps faithfully in line with the appearance of the game; you would believe that this game has been pulled from a cupboard back in the mid-1980s.”
    • “You know you’re off to a good start when you wake up in the middle of a dojo to a woman as old as time sipping steaming hot coffee and asking you to throw discs at crash test dummies to a soundtrack of old school arcade music.”
    • “The rocking music and 90’s visuals made me feel like I was stepping into something great.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Discstorm are a nostalgic homage to the 8-bit era, featuring crisp pixel art and sprites that evoke a sense of retro charm. While many players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and its successful execution, some critics argue that the reliance on outdated graphics feels more like a convenience than a creative choice, suggesting that a different approach could have enhanced the game's visual appeal. Overall, the graphics effectively support gameplay by clearly distinguishing elements within the arena.

    • “Discstorm attempts to bring an 8-bit Sega Master System/NES feel to its graphics, and it achieves this goal extremely well.”
    • “The soundtrack is simply amazing, and the art style is nostalgic, all culminating in an amazing experience.”
    • “Discstorm’s graphics pay homage to the 8-bit generation, utilizing pixelated artwork and sprites to tap into your nostalgia.”
    • “Discstorm isn’t getting any creativity points out of me for using outdated graphics.”
    • “It almost seems like the developer opted for this style simply because of its convenience, rather than its aesthetics.”
    • “The pixel aesthetics are crisp and allow you to easily identify different enemy types, borders of the arena, and the all-important discs.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "Discstorm" features minimal storytelling, primarily focusing on skill-based gameplay across various arenas. While there is a brief introduction to a ninja master during the tutorial, the overall narrative is largely absent, leading to a repetitive single-player experience despite the challenge and strategy involved in the action. Players can unlock outfits, but this does little to enhance the lack of a substantial story.

    • “The storyline is really good too - in the training level, you are introduced to the ninja master who teaches you the way of the ninja and all the controls to play the game.”
    • “As you progress, you can unlock new outfits and items too, which adds to the story.”
    • “While I didn’t much care for the story, the actual action in the campaign offers some real challenge and strategy.”
    • “There is no story to Discstorm, just arena after arena of disc throwing madness, testing the player's skills with what they've learned in the tutorial level that teaches you all the mechanics of the game.”
    • “The story just – doesn’t.”
    • “But the experience is much too repetitive when it comes to the single-player element and there's no real story to speak of.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find significant replayability in the game, particularly due to the opportunity for mastering levels, which encourages repeated playthroughs to improve skills and achieve higher performance.

    • “The game offers numerous paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique.”
    • “With different character builds and strategies, I find myself coming back for more.”
    • “There seems to be a lot of replayability in terms of mastering the levels.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the character designs and overall aesthetic of the game are praised for their beauty, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth, backstory, or emotional depth. The focus appears to be more on visual appeal rather than the evolution of characters throughout the game.

    • “The character designs and overall aesthetic of the game are absolutely beautiful.”
    • “The depth of character development is impressive, allowing players to form genuine connections with the characters.”
    • “Each character's journey is thoughtfully crafted, making their growth and evolution feel authentic and engaging.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by playful and absurd elements, such as a mid-stage boss that is a large ape throwing banana peels, showcasing a penchant for meta humor that resonates with players.

    • “The bosses can be pretty funny too; the first boss I came across was a big ape throwing banana peels at me!”
    • “It might even be called 'mid-stage boss' because the developers seem to think meta is the funniest form of humor.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for being unoptimized and feeling unfinished, with users noting a lack of content, such as missing discs and the absence of storms, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Unoptimized and unfinished; there are no discs, and most importantly, there isn't a single storm in the game.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, running smoothly without any noticeable glitches.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel a strong sense of nostalgia and excitement, as the combination of rocking music and 90's visuals creates an emotionally engaging experience that immerses them in a vibrant and memorable atmosphere.

    • “The rocking music and 90’s visuals made me feel like I was stepping into something great.”
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DiscStorm is a sport game.

DiscStorm is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing DiscStorm.

DiscStorm was released on August 17, 2015.

DiscStorm was developed by XMPT Games.

DiscStorm 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 graphics.

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

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