Felt Tip Circus
- April 5, 2016
- Alpha Wave Entertainment
Get on Steam"Felt Tip Circus" is a VR game for the HTC Vive that brings you into the world of toys and trinkets, where you can compete in a circus skills contest against up to four players in local multiplayer. The game features four unique events, including knife throwing and tightrope walking, and allows you to win over the crowd with your skills or entertain them with your failures. Note: a VR headset is required to play.
Reviews
- The game has a charming atmosphere and polished presentation, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- It's a fun and creative party game that is great for playing with friends and family, especially for younger players.
- The game supports Steam Workshop, allowing for additional content and mini-games created by the community, which adds to its replay value.
- The game has a limited amount of content with only four mini-games, which may not provide enough variety for long-term play.
- Physics in the game can be wonky, affecting the gameplay experience and making skill-based challenges frustrating.
- It is not worth purchasing for single-player gamers, as the experience is significantly better when played in a group setting.
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a variety of mini-games that provide some fun and decent replay value, particularly for players looking to improve their skills. However, the overall replayability may be limited, making it more suitable for casual enjoyment rather than extensive play.
“The mini-games are fun and offer decent replay value to get good at them.”
“Recommending anyway because it's good for a laugh and does offer replay value, and was designed well.”
“The variety of mini-games is decent, but it really doesn't offer much in terms of replay value.”
“While the game has its fun moments, I found that it lacks the depth needed to keep me coming back for more.”
“After completing the main content, I realized there isn't enough incentive to replay the game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's art style and atmosphere, expressing a desire for continued expansion in these areas. The graphics are a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
“Love the game and love the art style.”
“I would love if they kept adding onto this with the same atmosphere and art style.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised, particularly in the initial setting of the house, which captivates players with its engaging art style. Reviewers express a desire for the developers to maintain and expand upon this atmospheric quality throughout the game.
“The atmosphere at the beginning when you're in the house is great.”
“I would love it if they kept adding onto this with the same atmosphere and art style.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game meets expectations for its genre, complementing the overall experience effectively.
“The audio and music are exactly what you would expect from a game of this type and fit in well.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music is incredibly immersive, drawing you deeper into the game's world.”
“The audio and music are what you would expect from a game of this type, but they don't stand out.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
“While the music fits the game's theme, it fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for feeling off, which undermines the skill-based mechanics that are central to the experience.
“Nothing feels quite right, and considering that it's a skill-based game, it ruins the core mechanic.”
“The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute even the simplest actions.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, leading to a dull experience.”
