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Hoops VR

74%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, replayability
74% User Score Based on 57 reviews

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"Hoops VR" is a basketball-themed game designed for the HTC Vive. It features dynamic hoops, multiple modes for various skill levels, and online/local leaderboards. Extra modes such as Paper-Airplane and Garbage offer unique twists, while realistic graphics and sounds enhance the immersion. The game also supports Arcades on SpringboardVR.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • The game offers a variety of modes, including basketball shooting, garbage throwing, and paper airplane tossing, providing a fun and casual experience.
  • The physics, while not perfect, allow for a sense of rhythm and engagement, making it enjoyable to establish a shooting technique.
  • It's a great game for casual play and friendly competition, featuring local and global leaderboards that encourage replayability.
  • The physics and mechanics feel inconsistent and unrealistic, making it difficult to achieve a satisfying shooting experience.
  • The game lacks depth and content, leading to repetitive gameplay that may not hold players' interest for long periods.
  • There are issues with the controls, particularly on certain VR systems, which can hinder the overall experience and enjoyment.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as simple yet polished, featuring four modes that can become repetitive and are timed, limiting practice opportunities. While some players appreciate the addictive nature and mechanics, others criticize the physics and shot mechanics, expressing concern that they may negatively impact real-life skills. Overall, the gameplay is rated as average, with a mix of fun elements and significant drawbacks.

    • “For a decent game idea and somewhat fun gameplay.”
    • “Addictive repetitive gameplay loop.”
    • “Simple but excellent mechanics delivered in a polished package.”
    • “The actual mechanics and physics of this game make it a no-go.”
    • “So to me, who plays a lot of rec basketball, it just feels wildly off in the actual shot mechanics.”
    • “The main reason I got the refund is that I'm worried it would wreck my real-life shooting mechanics, where I am about a 65-70% free throw shooter.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express disappointment with the game's music, noting a significant lack of background tunes. While some appreciate the option to play their own music, many feel that the absence of an original soundtrack detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Sure, I can play my own music, but a nice tune in the background would be nice!”
    • “Lack of music.”
    • “No music.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Basketball Hoops Challenge" are praised for their beautiful visuals and immersive environment, creating a strong sense of presence. Users note that the ball trajectories feel realistic, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are good, the environment provides a real sensation of presence (the platform you shoot from is something your brain will instinctively want to avoid the edge of), and the trajectories of the balls/objects feel appropriate for the input (more so than most other games where you throw stuff).”
    • “Basketball Hoops Challenge has beautiful visuals and leaderboards for all you basketball stars out there.”
    • “Great graphics for what it is.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a mix of opinions on replayability; while some find it enjoyable as a basketball shooting mini-game, others feel it lacks significant replay value. Overall, it is considered simple and fun, but its long-term appeal may be limited.

    • “It is a simple fun game, with lots of replay value.”
    • “Kinda fun for what it is (a basketball shooting mini-game), but don't expect a lot of replay value.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is noted for its simplicity and lack of depth, leaving players wanting more in terms of character development and plot complexity.

  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, leading to a diminished enjoyment of the overall experience.

    • “The game became tedious because of this.”
    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
    • “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience frustrating.”

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