hoVRboard

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hoVRboard is a single player racing game. It was developed by TomyHorst and was released on September 13, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

hoVRboard is a physics-based game where players learn to navigate and perform tricks on hoverboards across three large open-world levels. With over 60 challenges, players can unlock different hoverboards and transform them into hoverwings for interplanetary travel. The game encourages creativity with various activities such as racing, grinding rails, shooting obstacles, and experiencing spherical gravity.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and enjoyable hoverboard simulation with intuitive controls that become more rewarding as players master them.
The vibrant environments and adaptive music create an immersive experience that enhances the sense of speed and fun.
Despite some rough edges, the game shows great potential and is considered a hidden gem in the VR skating genre, providing hours of entertainment for a reasonable price.

The controls can be finicky and may take time to get used to, leading to frustration for some players, especially those new to VR.
There are issues with inactive development and locked content that can hinder the overall experience and progression.
The game suffers from visual and UI shortcomings, along with occasional crashes, which detract from the overall polish and enjoyment.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features straightforward objectives, such as navigating courses and passing through gates, with a smooth and enjoyable looping mechanic. While some players find the mechanics a bit too simplistic, many still find the experience highly entertaining and engaging. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and addictive, prompting players to invest significant time in it.
- “There are simple gameplay objectives to follow a course or go through enough gates.”
- “The looping mechanic is smooth and easy to use, but a bit too simple; still really fun if you have the stomach for it.”
- “Honestly, I had so much fun in 1 hour of gameplay that I'd be willing to donate my time to further development; it's that fun.”
- “The gameplay consists of simple objectives, such as following a course or passing through a certain number of gates.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are limited gameplay mechanics, which makes the experience feel stale and uninteresting.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and smooth, providing adequate immersion despite being less intense compared to other VR board games. However, some users criticize the visuals as subpar, particularly noting an unattractive main menu. Overall, the graphics support a relaxed gameplay experience while allowing for more intense moments.
- “The graphics are somewhat simple, but good enough for the immersion to work.”
- “Hovrboard lends itself to that perfect mix of being able to jump in easily and relax while hovering around or really getting the heart working by getting some insane air whilst trying to pull off all the tricks under the sun.”
- “The visuals are pretty bad; the main menu is also quite ugly.”
- “Less intense than other VR board games I've played, as you can control your board speed at a whim and the game has simple, smooth graphics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music features upbeat electronic rock that intensifies with speed, enhancing the overall experience. The adaptive music system effectively complements the gameplay, contributing to a heightened sense of exhilaration as players progress.
- “Features upbeat electronic rock music that gets more intense as you ride faster.”
- “The adaptive music is great; it really adds to the feeling of speed.”
- “The music quickly becomes repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the upbeat electronic rock music is initially enjoyable, it becomes overwhelming and distracting during gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, detracting from the overall experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game's optimization is satisfactory, with many stating that it performs well on their systems without significant issues.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end systems.”
- “I've noticed significant improvements in performance after the latest update, making the gameplay experience much more enjoyable.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, allowing for high-quality graphics without sacrificing frame rates.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the immersion.”
- “The optimization is lacking; I have to lower settings significantly to achieve decent performance.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find grinding to be a challenging and satisfying aspect of the game, particularly enjoying the mechanics involved in grinding rails.