Hell Of A Racket

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Hell Of A Racket is a single player shooter game. It was developed by pandangi and was released on May 1, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Play as a fallen angel seeking redemption by punishing satanic worshipers who don't play the holiest of sports....tennis! Use your blessed racket to wreak havoc and show these satanic practices have no standing in God's land! Hell of a Racket is a unique twist on an old-school genre: First-Person Shooter? No. First-Person Swinger! Engage with enemies in a unique way by reflecting projectiles at t…

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features fast and fun movement mechanics that provide an enjoyable gameplay experience.
The art and level design are creative and vibrant, showcasing a lot of passion from the developers.
It offers a unique concept of using tennis mechanics to combat enemies, which adds a quirky twist to the gameplay.

The game suffers from poor optimization and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience.
There is a lack of depth and replayability, making it feel somewhat shallow after initial playthroughs.
Players have reported difficulty in tracking projectiles and understanding enemy interactions, leading to frustration.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The graphics of the game are described as aesthetic and vibrant, evoking nostalgia for classic PS2 titles. While it does not support 1440p resolution and has known issues with Intel Arc graphics cards, it runs smoothly on some systems, such as the A770.
- “The art and graphics create a style that I would describe as 'aesthetic and vibrant'.”
- “The art and graphics create a style that I would describe as 'aesthetic and vibrant'.”
- “It's fun, the only thing is it doesn't support 1440p resolution, but even though I got a warning that there were known issues with Intel Arc graphics cards, it ran just fine on my A770.”
- “This game brings nostalgia to old PS2 games I used to play with the graphics and level designs.”
- “Also, the art and graphics make a style that I would describe as 'aesthetic and vibrant.'”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and high quality, especially for a free game, though some players find the mechanic of deflecting projectiles challenging. A suggestion for improvement includes adding an optional tutorial to help players familiarize themselves with the game's mechanics and enemies before diving into the main arena. Overall, the unique deflection mechanic adds an interesting layer to the gameplay experience.
- “I like how smooth the gameplay feels, and I think it's really high quality for a free game.”
- “Not really much to complain about aside from the tricky mechanic with hitting incoming projectiles.”
- “Suggestion: if the developers ever went back and added more to the game, I think the game would really benefit from an optional tutorial starting with a small arena where the player is introduced to each mob, where the player can practice against each, and can get a slower introduction into the mechanics of the game before launching them into the main arena.”
- “The mechanic of needing to deflect tennis balls to do damage is interesting.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and quirky themes, with characters like Pickleball Satan adding to the comedic experience. Reviewers find the premise and overall concept to be both hilarious and entertaining, contributing to the game's fun factor.
- “For what it's worth though, it's very fun, and the concept is absolutely absurd, yet so funny.”
- “The premise of the game is hilarious and the theme is straight up fire.”
- “Hell of a Racket is an extremely fun, hilarious, and quirky game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to a subpar performance experience for players.
- “This game is so poorly optimized.”
- “The performance issues make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the experience.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the unique character design, particularly the creative choice of a tennis racket as a defining feature, which adds depth and originality to the character development.
- “I loved the character design and the fact that you have a tennis racket instead of something more basic like a dragon.”
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character's unique story.”
- “I appreciate how the game allows for meaningful choices that truly impact character growth and relationships.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received enthusiastic praise, with users highlighting the fantastic soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall fun experience.
- “This game was very fun and the soundtrack was amazing!”
- “Fantastic soundtrack and sounds.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks replayability due to its shallow gameplay, limited variety, and outdated graphics, resulting in a generally unengaging experience. Players find little incentive to revisit the game, as it fails to offer depth or enjoyable mechanics.
- “There's not really any replayability; there's no depth to the game, no variety. The models look like they're ripped out of a 2001 Xbox game, the enemies are quite buggy, and it's overall not exactly a fun experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized due to numerous bugs, particularly with enemy behavior, and a lack of depth and variety, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the outdated graphics contribute to a perception of low quality, further diminishing replayability and enjoyment.
- “There's not really any replayability, there's no depth to the game, no variety, the models look like they're ripped out of a 2001 Xbox game, the enemies are quite buggy, and it's overall not exactly a fun experience.”