Graveball

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Graveball is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game. It was developed by Goin' Yumbo Games and was released on July 31, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Graveball is a multiplayer game where teams of goblins play a game of graveyard rugby while smashing each other with clubs. Death is not the end! Respawn as a ghost to move swiftly into position and summon a new goblin from the earth!

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Graveball offers a unique and fun gameplay experience, combining elements of sports with slapstick violence, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
The game features a variety of customization options for characters, and the graphics, powered by Unreal Engine, provide a visually appealing experience.
The soundtrack and voice acting add to the game's charm, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment.

The game requires a good PC for optimal performance, and some players have reported performance issues and a lack of optimization.
There is a limited amount of content currently available, and the unlocking system for customization items is randomized, which can be frustrating for players.
The reliance on online multiplayer and the absence of a league or career mode may hinder long-term enjoyment, especially with a currently low player base.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Graveball is straightforward and accessible, especially for players familiar with rugby or handball, featuring easy-to-learn mechanics. Players experience a unique twist with a 5-second respawn as a ghost after being killed, enhancing the game's atmosphere, which combines synthwave and classic horror elements. Overall, the gameplay has been rated 8/10, highlighting its simplicity and engaging mechanics.
- “Gameplay in graveball is fairly simple, and if you’re at all familiar with rugby or handball, it shouldn’t be too hard to grasp.”
- “Another aspect of the gameplay is that when you get killed, you are dead for 5 seconds until you respawn as a ghost.”
- “Another aspect to the gameplay is that when you get killed, you are dead for 5 seconds until you respawn as a ghost.”
- “To conclude, graveball is a small, simple game with easy-to-learn mechanics.”
- “Gameplay in graveball is fairly simple and if you’re at all familiar with rugby or handball, it shouldn’t be too hard to grasp.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally well-received, with a score of 8/10, showcasing a clean and smooth aesthetic thanks to Unreal Engine 4. While not on par with AAA titles, the visuals are considered expertly crafted, appealing to fans of similar games like Rocket League and Mutant Football League. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but humble.
- “While graphics are not AAA level, it was created using Unreal Engine 4, which adds a smooth texture to all things, making it look clean, yet expertly crafted.”
- “Graphics: 8/10”
- “While the graphics are not AAA level, it was created using Unreal Engine 4, which adds a smooth texture to all things, making it look clean yet expertly crafted.”
- “I recommend it to anyone who enjoys Rocket League and Mutant Football League, as this game is a fun mix of those two, only with less content and humble graphics.”
- “Graphically, the game looks alright.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is considered satisfactory, with users reporting slight performance issues, particularly on lower settings. However, it generally runs well and looks good on medium settings, and online play functions effectively.
- “Online play worked well and performance was satisfactory.”
- “I did run into some slight performance issues on my copy, so optimization might still not be 100% there, but all things considered it ran and looked great on medium settings for me.”
- “I did run into some slight performance issues on my copy, so optimization might still not be 100% there, but all things considered it ran and looked great on medium settings for me.”
- “I did run into some slight performance issues on my copy, so optimization might still not be 100% there, but all things considered it ran and looked great on medium settings for me.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is highlighted by its comedic voice acting, particularly the goblins' amusing grunts and garbled speech, which adds to the overall fun atmosphere. While the humor is generally well-received, some players note that the voiceover can become repetitive over time. Additionally, the game's funny physics contribute to its lighthearted tone.
- “The voice acting is hilarious, with the goblins speaking entirely in grunts and garbled speech.”
- “It is quite a fun game, full of funny physics and a comedic voice over.”
- “The voice over is funny to a point but can seem a bit repetitive.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Graveball is minimal, revolving around goblins who gather at cemeteries to play a rugby-like game, with little narrative depth or development.
- “There isn’t much of a story to graveball, if any, other than that goblins apparently love getting together at cemeteries to play their own version of rugby.”
- “There isn’t much of a story to graveball, if any, other than that goblins apparently love getting together at cemeteries to play their own version of rugby.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, composed by Brian Brennan, features a captivating synthwave style infused with classic horror elements, effectively enhancing the game's mood and atmosphere while also serving as an engaging backdrop for gameplay.
- “The music by Brian Brennan is fantastic, providing a great soundtrack.”
- “It’s sort of synthwave with a classic horror twist that perfectly builds up the mood and atmosphere in the game while also providing some driving music for the gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of synthwave and classic horror elements, effectively enhancing the mood and immersing players in the experience while also delivering engaging music that complements the gameplay.
- “It's a blend of synthwave and classic horror that perfectly builds the mood and atmosphere in the game, while also providing some driving music for the gameplay.”