Felt Tip Circus

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Charming art style and atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for both kids and adults.
Fun mini-games that are easy to understand and can be enjoyable in a multiplayer setting.
Polished presentation with good sound design, enhancing the overall immersion of the VR experience.

Limited content with only four mini-games, leading to a lack of replayability and depth.
Physics and controls can be inconsistent, affecting the gameplay experience negatively.
Not worth the price for single-player gamers, as the game feels shallow and can be completed quickly.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a cute and unique art style that adds charm, though they are described as simple and in need of improvement in terms of physics. While the visuals are polished and appealing, some users feel that the overall graphical quality does not fully meet expectations, particularly in comparison to other titles. Despite these critiques, the game's aesthetic is generally appreciated, especially in the context of its multiplayer aspects.
- “However, the adorable graphics, loads of polish, and multiplayer aspects make it stand out from the hundreds of cash-ins on Steam.”
- “Love the game and love the art style.”
- “The art style is kind of cute and unique, which adds a certain charm to the game.”
- “Graphics are simple, physics could definitely be better, control schemes average and instructions poor.”
- “The art style is kind of cute and unique, which adds a certain charm to the game, but at its current stage I can't really recommend it.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while the mini-games are enjoyable and provide some challenge, they may not sustain long-term interest for all players. Some users find the mini-games fun enough to revisit, but others feel the overall replay value is limited. Despite this, the game is still recommended for its entertainment value.
- “These mini-games are difficult enough that the game has enough replay value.”
- “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.”
- “As far as the goods and bads – the amount of mini games that the game comes with works well, but it definitely wouldn’t provide much in terms of replay value.”
- “There's not really a ton of replayability.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is widely praised for its charm and appeal, particularly noted during the initial moments spent in the house. Reviewers express a desire for the game to maintain and expand upon this captivating atmosphere and art style throughout the experience.
- “Very nice, charming atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere at the beginning when you're in the house is great.”
- “I would love if they kept adding onto this with the same atmosphere and art style.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by an engaging circus performance atmosphere, enhanced by excellent sound effects and music, as well as a responsive audience that reacts to player skill. However, some users feel that the core mechanics are flawed, detracting from the overall experience, despite the game's fun party vibe and intuitive controls.
- “The sound effects and music are perfect and pleasing, immersing you in your circus performance to an audience of felt-tip characters who have the ability to boo and cheer based on your gameplay skill and their entertainment level, which is kept track of via a scoreboard and meter.”
- “Fun party game with a cute art style and intuitive mechanics.”
- “Nothing feels quite right, and considering that it's a skill-based game, it ruins the core mechanic.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The music and sound effects in the game are well-executed and enhance the overall experience, effectively immersing players in the circus atmosphere. The audio complements the gameplay, responding to player performance and audience reactions, which adds an engaging layer to the experience.
- “The audio and music are exactly what you would expect from a game of this type and fit in well.”
- “The sound effects and music are perfect and pleasing, immersing you in your circus performance to an audience of felt-tip characters who can boo and cheer based on your gameplay skill and their entertainment level, which is tracked via a scoreboard and meter.”
- “The audio and music are exactly what you would expect from a game of this type, but they don't stand out.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
- “The music feels generic and fails to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The optimization of the game is praised for its immersive sound effects and music, which enhance the circus performance experience. Players appreciate the responsive audience mechanics that reflect gameplay skill, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- “The sound effects and music are perfect and pleasing, immersing you in your circus performance to an audience of felt tip characters who have the ability to boo and cheer, based on your gameplay skill and their entertainment level, which is kept track of via a scoreboard and meter.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The game feels unpolished, with many bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay and immersion.”