Hoop Land

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Hoop Land is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by Koality Game and was released on October 21, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

"Hoop Land" is a 2D pixel art basketball simulation game that allows players to manage their own basketball team. Create and customize your players, train and upgrade their skills, and compete in matches against other teams to become the champion of the Hoop Land league. Experience nostalgic 16-bit graphics and challenging gameplay in this unique basketball management simulation.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,778 reviews

gameplay45 positive mentions

stability26 negative mentions

The game has a great retro style and is very addictive, providing hours of fun.
Frequent updates from the developers keep improving the game and adding new features.
The customization options for teams and players are extensive, allowing for a personalized gaming experience.

The AI teammates often fail to pass the ball, making it frustrating to play effectively.
The game can be buggy, with issues like freezing during gameplay and inconsistent shot mechanics.
Many features, including career mode, are locked behind a premium paywall, limiting access for free players.

gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is praised for its depth, fun mechanics, and smooth controls, with many players enjoying the variety of modes and retro graphics. However, some users have noted issues such as poor AI performance, frustrating free-throw mechanics, and a lack of realism in certain aspects. While the game is generally considered enjoyable and addictive, there are calls for improvements in specific areas to enhance the overall experience.
- “I honestly can't think of a single thing I would change about this since you get high quality gameplay, deep modes, and zero ads.”
- “Super in-depth and gameplay is so fun with every mode.”
- “Love the gameplay, the season modes are realistic, and premium is such value!”
- “It's all there, but from basketball players' perspective, it's the least intuitive gameplay ever.”
- “Good game but fix the free throws; it's absolutely trash when you are in a close game situation and they start the parade to the line and you can't finish them to save your life because the free-throw mechanic is such garbage.”
- “Flat out horrible mechanics and pure stupidity.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
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Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users appreciating the retro and pixel art styles, as well as the overall aesthetic and creativity in design. However, some players have noted issues with lag and optimization, particularly on lower-end devices, suggesting a need for improved graphic settings. Despite these concerns, the combination of good graphics and engaging gameplay has made it a favorite among players.
- “Overall great game, love the graphics and the different things you can do; definitely the best mobile game I've ever played.”
- “Amazing game, really well developed both in gameplay and in graphics design, with super in-depth and small details that really drive this home as the best mobile game on the market for me at least.”
- “Beautiful graphics, excellent gameplay and mechanics, love the realism with the fouling out, but super simple and easy to pick up; easily better than 2K mobile.”
- “If you could create graphic settings to minimize the lag or FPS drop, because some of us (like me) are playing on a low-end device, specifically Android.”
- “Despite the retro graphics, the optimization is quite bad.”
- “Also, I wish the graphics were a bit better.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly in career and season modes. While some players appreciate the overall concept and smooth gameplay, the recurring issues significantly detract from the experience, leading to lower ratings. Overall, improvements are needed to enhance stability and reduce the frequency of these technical problems.
- “At 1, however, the next step up from .66, the game becomes unplayable, RNG, and buggy in shot times and consistency.”
- “Just from playing the new update, I can already see some problems because my player gets drafted to their team and the draft ends. I click continue expecting the page to change, but it just freezes my screen. I waited weeks and months just to get this.”
- “The constant freezes are ruining a pretty good game.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised by users, with many highlighting the absence of ads and the option for a one-time premium payment that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the lack of intrusive monetization tactics, such as energy systems, and commend the developer's commitment to providing a fun, ad-free environment. Overall, the game's monetization approach is seen as a significant positive aspect, contributing to its enjoyable gameplay.
- “No ads, no 'energy' system, only one optional lifetime premium payment... this is incredible.”
- “One of the best parts of this game is that there are no ads.”
- “The dev is extremely receptive to the community and it's very obvious that he wants to make a fun and enjoyable game with no ads and no need to pay to have fun.”
- “Great game but should be better defense. I got 118 with one guy and you guys should add more dunk moves. Otherwise, the game is worth playing, and maybe we should be allowed to make custom jerseys. Please don't make it online because then the game will be ruined because of ads.”
- “Fun, just a lot of ads without premium.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received criticism, with users reporting frequent stuttering and lag even on capable devices. Despite the game's enjoyable gameplay and retro graphics, many players feel that it requires significant improvements in performance to enhance the overall experience.
- “Very nice game with a lot of things you can do, but my problem with this game is the optimization; I don't know why, but I experience lag even though I have a good phone.”
- “Which is really surprising, because I play the boxing game and it runs smoothly.”
- “It needs to be optimized more in the next update.”
- “I'm experiencing stuttering all the time; even 2K runs better than this (FPS-wise, though I think gameplay-wise it's much more superior to 2).”
- “Very nice game with a lot of things you can do, but my problem with this game is the optimization. I don't know why, but I have lag and I have a good phone.”
- “Despite the retro graphics, the optimization is quite bad.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky player names and unique features, which add charm and fun to the experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to provide a lighthearted and entertaining alternative for those seeking enjoyable offline gameplay, especially for those who may not have access to more resource-intensive titles. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal and customization options.
- “Insanely customizable and fun, and the player names are funny and bring a unique charm to the game.”
- “The funny thing is that this complements those who don't have the resources to play 2K or for those who want to find something fun to play offline.”
- “This is the best game for Android; it's funny and the unique adjustment I see is the free throw.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, particularly in the journey to reach professional status in the NBA. However, some users express frustration with the frequency of fouls called during gameplay. Overall, the grinding experience contributes to the game's fun and replayability.
- “I don't like how many fouls the game calls, but overall I feel this is a fun game I will be playing for a while and grinding on.”
- “The grinding in this game feels excessive and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be frustrating and time-consuming, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with players expressing a desire for more interactive elements in the career mode, such as jersey swaps and signature shoe creation. While some appreciate the overall experience, others feel that the narrative could be improved by simplifying the career mode and incorporating more engaging features. Overall, the story is seen as a work in progress, with room for enhancement.
- “I would recommend it if you don't care about college. Also, in career mode, don't make it a story; make it normal. That's really it, but 3/5 good game for some, bad for others. I'm in the middle.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users are enthusiastic about the music in the latest update, praising the high-energy songs and expressing excitement for future content. The overall sentiment highlights a strong appreciation for the game's soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience.
- “This new update is amazing! The songs are so catchy, and I can't wait to see what else is in store. Koality Games did a fantastic job with this one. I love being able to draft my players, and this game has the best drafting system ever.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game's replayability is affected by the foul system; while normal settings can lead to excessive and unrealistic fouls, adjusting to a lower frequency enhances defensive gameplay and realism, encouraging players to revisit the game for a more enjoyable experience.