HoloBall

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HoloBall is a physically intense, single-player or local multi-player sport game that challenges you to outsmart an evolving AI in a retro-future arena. Master skillshots and physics-based gameplay to curve the HoloBall past your opponent and earn your freedom in this action-sports arcade game, set to a beat of Synthwave music by Dance With The Dead. With a spectator mode for content creators, HoloBall offers a complete package for both competitive and casual players.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 726 reviews

music63 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Holoball offers a fun and immersive VR experience reminiscent of classic games like Pong, with a unique Tron-like aesthetic.
The game provides a great workout, requiring players to move around and engage physically, making it an excellent choice for fitness enthusiasts.
The AI opponent adds a layer of challenge and entertainment, with humorous taunts that enhance the overall experience.

The game's physics and hit detection can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments where the ball goes through the paddle or behaves unpredictably.
Players have reported issues with the controller straps breaking during intense gameplay, raising concerns about potential damage to controllers and surroundings.
The game lacks depth and variety, with some players feeling it becomes repetitive quickly and wishing for additional modes or multiplayer options.

music
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
42%
3%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its energetic and thematic fit, often likening it to a synthwave or Tron-like aesthetic. While some players find the soundtrack fantastic and immersive, others note that it can become repetitive, leading them to mute it in favor of other audio. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, but there are calls for more variety and options to customize the audio settings.
- “The music is fantastic and fits very well into the theme of the game, and the visuals make you feel as though you stepped into Tron: Legacy.”
- “The amazing soundtrack, the snarky AI, the perfect art design, and the challenge that ramps up in just the right way.”
- “Awesome soundtrack (by Dance with the Dead), fun and challenging gameplay and an all-around amazing game.”
- “The music comes across like static most of the time and overpowers all other audio cues and dialogue.”
- “I could do without the music, though.”
- “Music is annoying and I could not find an option to turn off or adjust the volume for music only.”
gameplay
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
55%
4%
Gameplay is generally described as fun, fast-paced, and intuitive, offering a solid workout while being accessible to newcomers. However, some players express a desire for more variety and depth, noting that the experience can become repetitive over time, particularly in AI matches. While the mechanics are praised for their responsiveness and excitement, there are concerns about chaotic behavior and a lack of polish in certain areas.
- “Awesome soundtrack (by Dance With The Dead), fun and challenging gameplay, and an all-around amazing game.”
- “Tons of replayability, very smooth gameplay, smart AI, good achievements, awesome graphics, and it doubles as a workout!”
- “The gameplay is some of the most exciting high-speed movement you'll experience right now in VR (without the risk of motion sickness).”
- “The game mechanics are really dangerous, as you end up diving to get balls right at the edge of your playspace.”
- “The fun wears off quite quickly with this game; my initial impression was positive, but the gameplay versus the AI isn't very well done, and you really notice this after a few sessions when the game just feels bland.”
- “This game needs some major work; the developers have little to no understanding of physics or game mechanics.”
graphics
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
25%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, retro Tron-inspired aesthetic, featuring glowing pinks and blues that enhance the immersive experience. While some users note that the visuals are simple, they effectively complement the gameplay and overall atmosphere, creating a polished and enjoyable environment. However, a few reviews mention performance issues on lower-end VR setups, which can detract from the experience.
- “The aesthetics are perfectly in tune with the visuals, the glowing pinks and blues mesmerizing as you duel the hateful A.I.”
- “The music is fantastic and fits very well into the theme of the game, and the visuals make you feel as though you stepped into Tron: Legacy.”
- “Now, on to the graphics and the atmosphere: simply amazing.”
- “With graphics like these, it's odd that it is lagging quite a bit on a min-spec 'VR capable' computer (equivalent to 970).”
- “Basic graphics but keep the action easy to read and provide a good sense of scale (arena i.e.).”
- “-acid trip visuals.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
The game offers high replayability due to its smooth gameplay, smart AI, and various difficulty levels, encouraging players to engage regularly. However, the lack of online players diminishes replay value once the CPU challenges are mastered. Overall, many users find it enjoyable and motivating, especially with the added physical activity component.
- “Tons of replayability, very smooth gameplay, smart AI, good achievements, awesome graphics, and it doubles as a workout!”
- “It's very replayable (I play a couple of matches every day now) and it's a game where you actually have to be physically active; you feel good after playing it and it really makes you want to beat the AI.”
- “However, it is incredibly fun and extremely replayable.”
- “But once you overcome the CPU challenge, there's no one playing online, which takes a lot of replay value away.”
- “Different difficulty levels and leaderboards provide decent replay value.”
- “I don't know how replayable the game is, but I really want to get on that leaderboard.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its polished style and immersive qualities, evoking a retro-futuristic vibe reminiscent of Tron. Players appreciate the combination of stunning graphics and sound design, which together enhance the overall experience and contribute to the game's engaging and fun gameplay.
- “The atmosphere is great, polished style and amazing gameplay.”
- “Now, on to the graphics and the atmosphere: simply amazing.”
- “The playfield looks like a scene out of Tron, and the sound adds to the great retro-future atmosphere.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
63%
13%
The game lacks a significant storyline, focusing instead on providing an entertaining workout experience. Players should approach it as a fitness activity rather than a narrative-driven adventure, emphasizing enjoyment over depth.
- “It's not a deep, story-driven game-- so view it as more like going to the gym kind of satisfying vs. watching a movie kind of satisfying.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has significantly declined, with users reporting frequent bugs, including the ball passing through the racket and glitches in Zen mode. Additionally, players have experienced heavy lags and menu issues, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Although this game used to be great, the ball for some reason now constantly goes through the racket, and it's a little buggy.”
- “Zen mode: Zen mode is now a little buggy.”
- “Heavy lags and glitches in the menu.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, comparing it to a simulation rather than an engaging arcade experience. The repetitive nature of the gameplay has led some to mute the in-game music in favor of other audio sources.
- “It's not fun to play like an arcade, but tedious like a simulation.”
- “The music has gotten a bit tedious, so I mute the sound and listen to morning news on Radio 4 or trance rave music.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by witty banter that resonates well with players, though some find it difficult to hear clearly. The comedic elements are particularly effective in 2D visuals, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “The banter is hilarious, even if it's a bit hard to hear at times.”
- “It's so funny that when you see it in 2D, you think, 'Okay, they are hitting the ball against the wall.'”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is significantly lacking, as players report a complete absence of feedback when interacting with the ball, which diminishes the overall emotional engagement and connection to the gameplay experience.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users express a desire for improved optimization in the game, indicating that current performance issues need to be addressed for a better experience.
- “Hopefully they can work out some optimization in.”
- “Hopefully they can work out some optimization issues.”