Hoversteppers: Zone 1

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"Hoversteppers: Zone 1" is a free prologue to the full game, offering 2 stages and characters with a starter hoverboard. Complete over 10 challenges, explore stages, and unlock characters, boards, and cosmetics. The game features a unique jungle/drum and bass soundtrack and multiple achievements to unlock.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and chill experience, reminiscent of classic skateboarding games like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Jet Set Radio.
Controls are intuitive and the gameplay is engaging, making it suitable for casual players and newcomers alike.
The graphics and sound design are appealing, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere while performing tricks and challenges.

The game feels incomplete and lacks content, with only two maps available that can quickly become repetitive.
Controls can be clunky and unresponsive at times, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
Many players feel that the game is more of a demo than a full product, leading to disappointment regarding its current state.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The game's graphics feature low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals that may deter some players, yet they are complemented by vibrant colors and a sleek design that enhances the overall aesthetic. While the stylized graphics and UI are appreciated, many reviewers feel the visuals lack flair and a cohesive style, making the game feel somewhat lifeless. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but could benefit from more creative elements to elevate the experience.
- “The game is a decent skating game with stylised graphics.”
- “I also love the UI, graphic style, and the music.”
- “The graphics are visually appealing, with vibrant colors and sleek design elements that enhance the overall aesthetic.”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Overall, despite my complaining, I could see this being much better in the future, but at the moment it's got no real style/aesthetic that makes it feel full of life, and in general, it's not that fun to play.”
- “Also, they just pop onto the screen and disappear like any other game would have done it; it would have been cool to have some flair (plus add a drop shadow or change the aesthetic of the lettering).”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay is characterized by simple controls and mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for casual players. While the core mechanics are responsive and the challenges can be engaging, many reviewers noted that the gameplay feels barebones and may become repetitive without additional content, such as new stages and characters. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic experience with appealing visuals and audio, but it risks losing player interest over time.
- “A deliciously moreish game that keeps you hooked with easy to follow (but hard to 100%) challenges, nostalgic sound effects, wicked sick music and saucy movement mechanics.”
- “Intuitive controls and chill gameplay make it perfect for casual fun.”
- “Responsive controls and good core mechanics make it promising.”
- “Neat concept, good visuals and audio design, but still very barebones gameplay-wise.”
- “Although, other than the challenges which are difficult to complete, the game would quickly get boring unless new stages with unique mechanics and new characters with their own tricks are added.”
- “And although the gameplay was simple, just ride a skateboard, it was very popular.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its nostalgic sound effects and great selection that complements the gameplay. However, some users feel that it lacks energy and could be more dynamic to match the game's overall vibe. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's immersive experience.
- “Everything flowed together nicely from music to movement to tricks!”
- “The music selection is great.”
- “- Music is fine, but like the game itself, I wish it had more energy in it.”
- “A deliciously moreish game that keeps you hooked with easy to follow (but hard to 100%) challenges, nostalgic sound effects, wicked sick music and saucy movement mechanics.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being misleading, as it is essentially an advertisement rather than a full product, which users feel is inappropriate for a platform like Steam. While it is labeled as free, reviewers argue that it holds no real value, comparing it to other forms of advertising that are not worth the player's time. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as exploitative and not reflective of a genuine gaming experience.
- “I cannot recommend advertisements to PC gamers on Steam; they aren't full games.”
- “This is only free in the same way that adverts on YouTube and banner ads in your browser are.”
- “Just because advertisements are free, doesn't mean they're worth your time.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding mechanics to be somewhat awkward and slow, as it can hinder speed until a jump is executed. However, the ability to perform tricks while grinding enhances the overall experience, and suggestions for more accessible entry points to grinding could improve gameplay fluidity. Overall, while grinding has its drawbacks, it contributes positively to the fun of navigating the maps.
- “Doesn't help that grinding slows you down until you jump out of it.”
- “Grinding is kinda weak and awkward to go into, though jumping out of the rail as a 'boost' is nice.”
- “This would help with making the routes easier to get to even if you don't have the perfect trajectory when turning and would allow the player to start grinding from anywhere instead of just at the start of the rails.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Reviewers express a desire for a more vibrant and populated game world, hoping for additional characters to interact with and quests to undertake. While they appreciate the challenge of the missions, they feel that the story could benefit from more depth and engagement in the full version.
- “I am hoping the full version will have a little more life on the stages or people to do quests or just talk to.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be quite humorous, highlighting its funny content and engaging gameplay. The combination of good graphics and low system requirements enhances the overall experience, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.
- “Free to play, good graphics, very funny and ultra low system requirements.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly optimized, with users reporting smooth performance and no issues while running it on the Steam Deck.
- “I also want to add that this game is very optimized and it ran without issue on my Steam Deck!”
- “I also want to add that this game is very optimized and it ran without issue on my Steam Deck!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as relaxing, creating a soothing environment that enhances the overall experience for players.
- “The game creates a truly relaxing atmosphere that allows you to unwind and immerse yourself in the experience.”
- “The soothing ambiance of the game makes it a perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life.”
- “I love how the relaxing atmosphere enhances the overall gameplay, making every moment feel peaceful and enjoyable.”