Hooptown Hero

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Hooptown Hero is a single player sport game. It was developed by Goin' Yumbo and was released on December 17, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hooptown Hero is a 3v3 ROGUELIKE ARCADE BASKETBALL game. Hooptown is a small midwestern city that lives and breathes basketball. Each year the residents of Hooptown come together to participate in 3 separate basketball leagues. Teams are sponsored by local Hooptown businesses. Your weird Uncle Bill has a habit of starting a new business each year with hopes of someday sponsoring a Hooptown He…

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Sport

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique take on the basketball genre, blending it with roguelike elements that can be enjoyable for fans of both.
Despite its flaws, many players find it to be a fun and engaging experience, especially after a long day, making it a good value for the price.
The active solo developer quickly addresses bugs, and the humor in the announcer adds to the overall charm of the game.

The game suffers from significant difficulty spikes early on, making it frustrating for players, especially with unhelpful AI teammates.
Controls and progression mechanics are poorly explained, leading to confusion and a lack of control over gameplay outcomes.
Many players report bugs and issues with core gameplay features, such as passing and shot feedback, detracting from the overall experience.

humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is primarily driven by the announcer, whose comedic delivery and repeated jokes consistently elicit laughter from players.
- “The announcer is hilarious, even with the repeated jokes every once in a while.”
- “The game's humor is spot on, making me laugh out loud at unexpected moments.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever puns sprinkled throughout the gameplay.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to be very buggy, with users experiencing frequent issues that hinder its functionality. Overall, stability appears to be a significant concern for players.
- “Very buggy; it doesn't seem to work correctly most of the time.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and glitches that ruin the experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized as unique while maintaining the core elements of basketball, offering a fresh take on the sport.
- “Gameplay is unique, but still basketball at heart.”