Get on Play Store"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.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging basketball experience with smooth gameplay and a retro aesthetic.
- Customization options are extensive, allowing players to create their own teams and manage them effectively.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and consistently release updates to improve the game.
- The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including issues with fouls and player movement.
- Many features, including career mode, are locked behind a premium paywall, which frustrates players who want full access.
- The AI can be unbalanced, often making it difficult for players to win games even with a strong team.
- gameplay54 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, fun mechanics, and engaging modes, with many players appreciating the blend of arcade and simulation styles. However, there are notable criticisms regarding AI performance, free throw mechanics, and defensive controls, which some users find frustrating. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable and addictive, with a strong emphasis on customization and continuous updates.
“Whether it's commissioner mode, exhibition, or career mode, the gameplay is fun and flows wonderfully.”
“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.”
“I wish I had this game sooner, easy controls and great gameplay as well as proper instructions make this the best pixel basketball game I have ever played, nothing I have played is close to this game.”
“I'm starting to get frustrated with this game's mechanics.”
“I think the computer's AI in gameplay is a little strange, as it seems like they only perform a few different plays and nothing else.”
“The gameplay is far too slippery; if the opponent gets a blowby, there's no chance you'll be able to get it back, and switching to a different defender just selects a random player instead of the one closest to the person with the ball.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users. Many appreciate the retro pixel art style and the creativity reflected in the visuals, while others express concerns about optimization issues that affect performance on lower-end devices. Despite some wishing for improved graphics quality, the art style and overall presentation are generally well-received, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
“Love the art style, pace of the game, and the challenge you can give yourself, as well as loads of customization.”
“The creativity of this game is really felt through the graphics and overall presentation.”
“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.”
“Despite the retro graphics, the optimization is quite bad.”
“Which I don't understand since it's an offline game and the whole point is to have lower quality graphics.”
“Also, I wish the graphics were a bit better.”
- stability17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent glitches and freezes reported during gameplay, particularly in specific modes like the free throw mini-game and button mode. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing during critical moments, simulating games inconsistently, and visual bugs affecting player representation. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, these stability issues detract from the experience, leading to lower ratings.
“The constant freezes are ruining a pretty good game.”
“Game seems fun but freezes way too much to even finish a game.”
“I rate this a 3 star because the game was buggy and laggy, and it froze every time I pressed something.”
- monetization11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads and the lack of paywalls that hinder gameplay. Players feel that the developer is committed to providing a fun experience without forcing them to watch ads or make in-game purchases, contributing to an overall positive reception. However, some users mention a desire for more content and features to enhance the gameplay experience.
“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.”
“Awesome game, no ads, fun gameplay.”
“Great game, but there are just too many ads without a premium option.”
“Fun game, but the ad frequency is overwhelming without paying for premium.”
“The game is enjoyable, but the monetization strategy with ads is frustrating.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received criticism, particularly given its retro graphics, with players noting performance issues that are unexpected. While some users report smoother performance in other titles, there is a consensus that further optimization is needed in future updates.
“Which is really surprising, because I play the boxing game and it runs smoothly.”
“Need to be optimized more in the next update.”
“Despite the retro graphics, the optimization is quite bad.”
“Needs to be optimized more in the next update.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, highlighting its insane customization options and amusing player names that add a unique charm. The overall comedic elements contribute to an enjoyable experience, making it a top choice for Android users.
“Insanely customizable and fun, and the player names are funny and bring a unique charm to the game.”
“This is the best game for Android; it's funny and the unique adjustments, like the free throw, are great.”
“Really funny.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for more interactive story elements in the career mode, suggesting the addition of NPCs for player interaction. While some appreciate the game, others feel the narrative aspects could be improved, leading to mixed reviews overall.
“It would be awesome to see even more story elements in career mode, like adding NPCs that players can interact with.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the character development to be shallow, which made it difficult to connect with the plot.”
“The plot twists were predictable and didn't add any real depth to the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 the defensive experience and realism, encouraging players to revisit the game for a more enjoyable experience.
“The game lacks variety in its missions, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests feel like filler.”
“The limited character customization options mean that replaying the game doesn't feel fresh or exciting.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, indicating that despite some frustrations, such as excessive fouls, they are willing to invest time into it for long-term engagement.
