DUO

About

DUO is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by NiVision and was released on July 7, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Duo is a VR arcade game where players use paddles to hit a ball and break bricks in 90 levels. Power-ups offer advantages, while red ones should be avoided. Gameplay modes include normal and challenging hard mode.

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging take on the classic brick breaker genre, providing a unique VR experience that combines physical activity with puzzle-solving.
Players appreciate the addictive nature of the game, with many levels and power-ups that keep the gameplay fresh and challenging.
The price-to-enjoyment ratio is excellent, making it a great value for those looking for a light exercise game that is also entertaining.

The game lacks a tutorial and options menu, leaving players confused about the mechanics and objectives.
Many players find the ball physics to be inconsistent and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating experience when trying to control the gameplay.
The confined play area and the inability to recenter the game can lead to discomfort and potential hazards in the player's environment.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game features a consistent uplifting trance soundtrack that players find enjoyable enough to dance to, though there is a desire for more variety and complexity in the tracks, especially for harder levels.
- “I must like the music, because I find myself standing there dancing to it.”
- “The same room every time, listening to the same uplifting trance soundtrack.”
- “Maybe harder and more complex levels, with a lot more variety of music.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay features a unique mechanic where gravity pulls towards the player, requiring them to exert force to reach objects like bricks, which adds an engaging challenge. Overall, the gameplay is rated as fair, highlighting its interesting mechanics.
- “Gravity pulls towards the player, so you need to put force behind them to reach the bricks, countering the gravity and the existing direction they are going. Very nice mechanics!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the graphics for their brightness and appealing design, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. The visuals contribute positively to the immersive experience, even amidst the physical activity involved.
- “I have played and loved the graphics and brightness, even though I find myself doing squats and lunges and moving around in my space.”
- “The visuals are stunning and really enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- “The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a joy to look at.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses on the compatibility of the game with the Quest 2 headset. Therefore, no specific insights about the narrative or plot are available from this review.