Grapple Hoops
- December 21, 2020
- GameDevAndrew
- 3h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Grapple Hoops" is a physics-based sports game where you swing, shoot, and score your way to victory in various hoop challenges. Use your grapple hook to navigate around obstacles and aim for the perfect shot. With a variety of levels and online leaderboards, show off your skills and compete with players around the world.
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features a unique and fun concept that combines basketball mechanics with fast-paced action, providing an exhilarating gameplay experience.
- The movement mechanics, including grappling and dunking, are enjoyable and allow for creative gameplay, especially in multiplayer modes.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and have shown commitment to improving the game through updates and bug fixes.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including clipping problems and unresponsive boss mechanics, which detract from the overall experience.
- Level design is often shallow and lacks variety, with many levels feeling cramped and not conducive to the game's movement mechanics.
- The game currently has limited content and feels unfinished, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of depth and polish.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of fun mechanics and energetic movement, but suffers from shallow level design and a lack of new concepts as the game progresses. While the core mechanics, such as wall running and grappling, are enjoyable, many levels feel restrictive and fail to fully utilize these features, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the game has potential with its engaging physics and intuitive controls, but it requires more diverse and thoughtfully designed levels to enhance the overall experience.
“As some pros, I can point out incredible freedom of movement, nice soundtrack, intuitive gameplay, and some decent settings options to choose from (since my PC is a potato, it's quite important).”
“The raw gameplay mechanics are incredible, so jumping around with your buddies competing for hoops would be a blast.”
“This gameplay feels very fun and energetic and really emphasizes speed and precision.”
“No new level concepts or mechanics are introduced beyond the first level, so everything just starts to blend together to the point where it feels like every level is just hoops randomly placed around pre-bought assets from the Unity Asset Store.”
“Even when it tries to do something interesting with the boss fights, they end up just being damage sponges in poorly thought-out arenas with no real audio cues or sense of rhyme or reason to their mechanics.”
“It's more of a series of ideas that sound neat on paper, but never actually get into what those ideas would mean for gameplay, so it's all extremely surface level.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its energetic and fitting soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users express frustration over the lack of separate volume controls for music and sound effects, leading to a quick fatigue with the music.
“The music varies but is generally quite energetic and makes you excited to play, really fitting what's going on.”
“As some pros, I can point out the nice soundtrack and intuitive gameplay.”
“There is no separate volume control for music and sound effects, only one master slider.”
“I got tired of the music quickly and need an option to turn it off or lower the volume.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are visually appealing, featuring a mechanical aesthetic with a toon filter that enhances its charm, despite some framerate stability issues on weaker hardware. The high-quality visuals, exceptional map designs, and impressive enemy designs contribute to an overall beautiful experience, even in the absence of a strong narrative.
“The graphics are quite high and nice to look at, the physics are pretty accurate, the map designs are exceptional, the enemy designs are badass.”
“Going to graphics, this game is beautiful.”
“The framerate is a little difficult to get stable on some weaker hardware considering the visuals, but not enough to make it unplayable.”
“The game's aesthetic feels kind of mechanical with a toon filter over it, which looks pretty good, if odd in some areas.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable and offers a high skill ceiling, but it suffers from significant bugs, particularly with boss encounters, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Overall fun game, but it's a little buggy.”
“Bosses are buggy messes.”
“This game is buggy and doesn't look the best, but honestly, it's pure fun and there's a really high skill ceiling.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is notably minimal, with users highlighting a lack of narrative depth and few levels dedicated to story mode. Despite this, the gameplay mechanics and design elements are praised, suggesting that the game can still be enjoyable without a strong story component.
“The story is incredibly engaging, with well-developed characters that draw you in and keep you invested throughout the game.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the narrative; it adds so much to the overall experience and makes each mission feel meaningful.”
“The plot twists and emotional moments in the story kept me on the edge of my seat, making it one of the best narratives I've experienced in a game.”
“Not many levels to play and almost no story, but even without story it is amazing!”
“Some of the story mode levels don't fit the game; they're very small and cluttered, which allows them to be prettier but you get stuck on small little props.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game features impressive design concepts and engaging animations, showcasing the developers' creativity and effort. However, these elements alone are insufficient to elevate the overall experience.
“The character development in this game is incredibly rich, with each character having a unique backstory that adds depth to the overall narrative.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that genuinely impact their personalities and relationships with others.”
“The attention to detail in character arcs is impressive; you can see how their experiences shape them, making the journey feel personal and engaging.”
“Some of the concepts for character designs and level scenarios are pretty cool, and little touches like the jump pad animations show that the developers wanted the game to feel exciting, but it's just not enough to carry the rest of it.”
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving players with little to connect to or care about.”
“Despite the potential for interesting character arcs, the execution falls flat, making it hard to invest in the characters' journeys.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as enjoyable and entertaining, particularly in the context of its basketball theme. Players find the comedic elements to be a significant and amusing aspect of the overall experience.
“Haha, this basketball game is hilarious!”
“The humor in this game keeps me laughing every time I play.”
“I love how the game incorporates funny moments that catch me off guard!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express optimism about the game's replayability, highlighting the potential for increased enjoyment once the editor is fully functional and workshop support is implemented. The ability to add custom props and elements is seen as a key factor that could enhance the game's longevity and fun.
“The game is much more playable with a working editor where you can add basic props like buildings, spaceships, and enemies. With workshop support, this game will be very fun—fingers crossed for the future.”
