Gumboy Tournament
- May 18, 2008
- CINEMAX GAMES
Get on Steam"Gumboy Tournament" is the sequel to the popular arcade game "Gumboy: Crazy Adventures," featuring improved graphics and four new multiplayer modes. Players can compete in capture the flag, territory control, diamond collection, and racing challenges in complex levels with varying environments. The game supports up to 9 players in LAN, internet, or split screen matches.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
- It has a unique and entertaining concept of racing gumballs through various levels.
- The game is inexpensive, making it accessible for casual gamers or as a joke gift.
- The controls and camera are frustrating, leading to a subpar gameplay experience.
- The game becomes repetitive quickly, with limited levels and little variation.
- Technical issues, such as poor optimization and broken multiplayer, detract from the overall enjoyment.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 44 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as flat and poorly optimized, likening the artwork to low-quality designs. However, some players appreciate the vibrant fantasy style reminiscent of the original game, highlighting its engaging visuals. Overall, the graphics seem to be a significant drawback for many, overshadowing the positive aspects.
“The graphics were amazing.”
“Obviously, you must realize the artwork that lies deep inside the game.”
“Featuring the same graphically rich, fantasy style that made the original Gumboy so captivating, Gumboy Tournament adds new levels, bonuses, and four new multiplayer modes.”
“The graphics are livable, but they're not that great and make the game look flat.”
“Artwork style in the game rating out of 10: MS Paint.”
“Seriously, the graphics are that bad.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as reminiscent of 1980s titles like Wizball, featuring sticky mechanics that some find unappealing and poorly animated. While it offers a blend of gameplay and storytelling, many users report that it becomes repetitive and loses interest after a few days, despite the potential for multiplayer. Overall, the experience is seen as lacking depth and excitement.
“Amazing new game mechanics that you've never seen in your entire boring life.”
“A stunning mix of gameplay and storytelling.”
“Gameplay: well it's like Wizball (kind of - instead of bouncing, you're sticky and badly animated) from the 1980s but competitive and not particularly fun or interesting.”
“It gets boring after 2-3 days of playing it because gameplay gets quite repetitive.”
“The game does have multiplayer, although I have not personally tried it out since no one has made a server in a good few years, but I imagine that it would have the same gameplay as the singleplayer.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is polarizing; while some players appreciate a deep and intellectual narrative with strong character development, others note the absence of a traditional story mode, focusing instead on competitive gameplay against AI or other players. Overall, the storytelling is highlighted as a standout feature for those who value narrative depth.
“IGN 10/10 - Good story.”
“Good strong deep intellectual storyline.”
“A stunning mix of gameplay and storytelling.”
“There's no real story mode; you just go through levels competing against other players or the AI.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally perceived as humorous and enjoyable for casual play, though it seems to lack widespread appreciation. Players recommend checking out community videos, which highlight the game's comedic elements.
“It is a funny game for some spare time.”
“It's a funny game, but I don't know why nobody loves it.”
“But do check out the video for this game in its community hub, which is hilarious.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its poor optimization, with users describing it as "badly optimized garbage" that detracts significantly from the overall experience. Complaints include horrendous performance issues and a lack of clarity in audio, contributing to a frustrating gameplay experience.
“This game has it all: horrendous optimization, the tiniest voices my ears will never hear again, the disgusting artwork, and to top it all off I bought this game twice. I want my $0.88 back and all 31 minutes of my life back.”
“Badly optimized garbage.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music and voice acting in the game have been widely criticized for being irritating and barely tolerable, contributing to an overall negative experience. Many players found the audio elements to be a significant drawback, detracting from the game's enjoyment.
“The controls are irritating, the music and voices are annoying, and you can beat it in less than half an hour.”
“There is little to no challenge even on the highest difficulty; the voices are dreadfully squeaky and annoying, and the music is barely tolerable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs reported by users, leading to a frustrating experience. It is recommended only for those seeking a low-cost, casual experience despite its shortcomings.
“This game is filled with glitches and bugs. It's only worth getting for 30 cents if you want to mess around in a poorly made game.”
“The stability issues make it nearly unplayable, with constant crashes and frustrating lag.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gaming experience, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
