G-Ball is a sports game set in a zero-gravity arena on Mars' orbit, combining elements of basketball, football, and dodgeball. Players participate in 3 on 3 team matches, scoring with the "scoring ball" or disrupting opponents with "defensive balls." Offering text and voice chat, Oculus Rift support, and cloud servers, G-Ball is developed in collaboration with NASA, offering a unique and immersive sports experience.
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept that combines sports with a zero-gravity environment, which some players find intriguing.
- Multiplayer functionality works well and can provide a few minutes of fun with friends or family.
- Some players appreciate the humor and entertainment value in the game's absurdity, making it enjoyable in a 'so bad it's good' way.
- The controls are poorly designed, unresponsive, and make the game nearly unplayable, leading to frustration.
- The game is riddled with glitches and lacks optimization, resulting in a confusing and unfinished experience.
- There is a lack of player base for multiplayer, making it difficult to find games, and the absence of single-player options limits gameplay.
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding the environments decent yet dated, while criticizing character designs as overly glossy and poorly optimized. Overall, the graphics are described as lacking quality, with a score of 4/10 reflecting significant room for improvement.
“The graphics and environments are nice, but everything else needs work.”
“The game is poorly done, badly optimized; the graphics are ugly.”
“The graphics of the game are also a little odd. The terrain looks decent but dated, while the characters are overly glossy, as if they are wearing super shiny spandex. The 'audience' looks like a very low-quality bitmap.”
“Graphics 4/10”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as tediously repetitive, making it a lengthy and often frustrating experience for solo players seeking to understand the mechanics and earn achievements. Overall, it has received a low rating of 3/10.
“You can play this game solo to really understand the mechanics and even achieve victories and earn achievements, though it does take a considerable amount of time.”
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a great balance of challenge and reward, keeping you invested for hours.”
“The mechanics are intuitive yet deep, allowing for both casual play and strategic depth that caters to different playstyles.”
“Tediously repetitive gameplay.”
“Gameplay 3/10”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as intentionally poor, with players finding amusement in its badness and enjoying the comedic taunts, especially given the game's free price point.
“It's so bad, it's funny.”
“I only enjoyed it because I got it for free, and the taunts are hilarious.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, with users noting subpar graphics and controls that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is poorly optimized, resulting in frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“The graphics are subpar and the controls feel unresponsive, making the overall experience frustrating.”
“There are numerous performance issues that detract from the enjoyment of the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tediously repetitive, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.
“The grinding feels tediously repetitive and lacks any real engagement.”
“I found the grinding to be an exhausting chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The constant need to grind for resources makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with a buggy menu that complicates joining games. Once in-game, players find themselves in a waiting area with no clear direction, contributing to a frustrating experience.
“When the buggy menu finally lets you join a game (that is, if there are any available), you are dropped into what seems to be a waiting area where you can run around randomly.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy any session without interruptions.”
“I often experience severe lag and disconnections, which completely ruins the gameplay experience.”