Lofi Ping Pong

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Lofi Ping Pong is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game. It was developed by Calvares and was released on March 12, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Lofi Ping Pong" is a rhythm game featuring lofi hip hop music across six unique locations. Test your rhythm skills with various gameplay modifications and progress through the story mode to unlock additional tracks. Relax and enjoy the chill beats in this immersive musical experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 649 reviews

music114 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of rhythm gameplay and a compelling story about the five stages of grief, making it emotionally engaging.
The soundtrack is excellent, with a variety of lo-fi beats that enhance the overall experience and create a relaxing atmosphere.
The pixel art style is charming and visually appealing, contributing to the game's overall aesthetic.

The game can be extremely challenging, with tight timing windows that may frustrate players, especially those new to rhythm games.
A single mistake results in restarting the entire song, which can disrupt the flow and make the game feel punishing rather than relaxing.
The lack of a tutorial or clear instructions can lead to confusion about the mechanics, making it difficult for players to understand how to succeed.

music
297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Lofi Ping Pong" is widely praised for its relaxing lo-fi aesthetic, with many players appreciating the diverse soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. While the ability to upload custom songs adds a personal touch, the game's unforgiving mechanics—where a single missed note restarts the entire song—can detract from the intended chill vibe, leading to frustration for some players. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, making the game enjoyable for music lovers despite its challenging rhythm gameplay.
- “The music is wonderful and captures the different vibes of all the characters in the story mode, staying generally in lo-fi while having fun little hints of other genres.”
- “Lofi ping pong is a rhythm game with a good lo-fi soundtrack and aesthetically pleasing pixelated graphics.”
- “The soundtrack is great, with a wide range of different lo-fi beats, plus the ability to add your own songs.”
- “Saying the game is 'unforgiving' might be going a bit far, but know that a single missed note on any song means that you're redoing it over, and it can make what should be relaxing lo-fi beats slowly become annoying due to repeating the first parts over and over.”
- “A single mistake ends your run, which means frequently killing whatever groove you may have had to just start over and hear the same song intro over and over again.”
- “Automatically restarting a song with no cooldown between just gets on my nerves and induces more stress, especially when the game is advertised as having 'six locations to play/relax to.'”
story
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, while short and somewhat vague, explores themes of grief and emotional struggle, often interpreted through the lens of the five stages of grief. Players appreciate the unexpected depth and emotional resonance of the narrative, which is complemented by a captivating soundtrack and engaging gameplay mechanics. However, some find the storytelling to be disjointed or lacking in clarity, leading to mixed feelings about its overall impact.
- “The underlying story and symbolism is neat too, and it's all brought together by beautiful pixel art and animations.”
- “Interestingly, this game has a story and you get a good sense of what it is about from the achievements of the game; it is about the 5 stages of grief.”
- “The story is quite short, but the characters and the message are pretty neat.”
- “In terms of story, it's not very impressive, but it's entertaining and relaxing.”
- “It is barebones in the storytelling department, but the mood and themes are really strong.”
- “While I appreciate the story mode's progression structure, I felt that its 'plot' was uninteresting and stood at odds with the calm nature of the game, and that it ultimately would have been better off without it.”
gameplay
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simple mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to master, with various levels introducing unique twists that keep the experience fresh and engaging. While many players appreciate the rhythm-based elements and the rewarding progression, some find the difficulty spikes, particularly in certain boss encounters, frustrating. Overall, the combination of addictive gameplay, beautiful visuals, and a captivating soundtrack creates a compelling experience, despite some criticisms regarding its repetitiveness and occasional lack of clarity in mechanics.
- “The rhythm mechanic is simple to pick up, with each set of levels adding a slightly different mechanic to learn that keeps it interesting.”
- “Finishing the story to unlock new tracks felt rewarding, and the addition of mods like wind or two balls keeps the gameplay fresh and challenging.”
- “The game mechanics are easy to pick up but hard to master.”
- “I believe most angry reviews come from boss 2 because yes, the second boss is legitimately quite awfully executed gameplay-wise.”
- “The gameplay was repetitive and boring, and the few mods either didn't change anything or were just plain annoying.”
- “Not a fan of the 'go fuck yourself start all over' mechanic in this game... I'm clearly hitting the ball when it's in the square, I'm clearly on beat, etc., but this game will randomly decide you're off beat no matter where the ball's location in the squares.”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Lofi Ping Pong" are characterized by a charming pixel art style that many players find aesthetically pleasing and well-suited to the game's relaxing lo-fi theme. While some users appreciate the smooth animations and vibrant colors, others criticize the simplicity of the pixelated graphics, suggesting that they may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, although there are occasional issues with alignment on wider screens and sync between audio and visuals.
- “The pixel art style is simple but charming, and the ability to upload your own music is a brilliant feature.”
- “Graphically, I am a pixel art lover and this game has a great style, a smooth implementation of animations, this fun effect where the screen bounces a bit and objects light up slightly with the beat, and colors that build on the mood very well and are distinct.”
- “Lofi ping pong is a rhythm game with a good lo-fi soundtrack and aesthetically pleasing pixelated graphics.”
- “This features really godawful, lazy pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “In general, it looks like a pixelated style of graphics, which I didn't quite like.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's emotional depth, describing it as a touching and heartfelt experience that unexpectedly tackles themes of grief, heartbreak, and personal growth. The narrative, while brief, resonates deeply, often leading to moments of introspection and emotional release, making it a memorable journey that leaves a lasting impact. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay and a poignant story creates an emotional roller coaster that players find both surprising and moving.
- “It's pretty short but keeps things interesting, and the little story there is way more touching than it has any right to be.”
- “Going in, I expected lofi ping pong, but what I got instead was an emotional journey about overcoming a bad breakup and depression by battling the stages of grief to the rhythm of lofi beats.”
- “This game was an emotional roller coaster!”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, primarily through the ability to add custom songs and utilize various modifiers, enhancing the experience beyond the short campaign. While the single-player mode may lack depth for some, the option to compete with friends and engage with user-generated content provides ample opportunities for repeated play. Overall, players appreciate the endless replay potential, despite the game's brief story.
- “It's got a nice little compact story and good replay value in that your own songs can be uploaded to play along with.”
- “As long as you aren't turned off by the relatively short story/campaign, I'd say this is a great purchase since the replayability is practically limitless by adding your own music.”
- “I just wish the game was meatier like other rhythm games out there, and had more reason for replay value like a shop system or something.”
- “It's a short game (I finished in about an hour) but there's decent replayability since you can mix-and-match different mechanics with different songs, and most importantly you can add your own music.”
- “There is replay value if you want to use custom songs, or compete in the leaderboards.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by fantastic lofi hip-hop beats that create a meditative and immersive experience, blending relaxed yet intense music with a layered soundscape. While most melodies enhance the calming environment, some may be perceived as annoying. Overall, the atmosphere is perfect for relaxation and self-reflection, making it an engaging rhythm game.
- “The lofi hip-hop beats are fantastic and create an incredibly meditative atmosphere as you hit the ball back and forth.”
- “The music is great, too - relaxed but also intense; and it's supported by an atmospheric soundscape.”
- “This game is perfect for calming down, relaxing, and immersing oneself in an atmosphere of self-consciousness to distract from our problems.”
- “In merging the layered atmosphere of shoegaze and the propulsion of hip-hop, lofi is always moving fast to nowhere.”
- “Some melodies fit the atmosphere, and some are annoying.”
- “This game is perfect for calming down, to relax, to immerse in an atmosphere of self-consciousness and to distract from our problems.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly optimized for Linux users, particularly when played through Proton, ensuring a smooth gaming experience on that platform.
- “It's clearly very well-optimized for Linux (Proton).”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end hardware.”
- “The optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times and excessive resource usage.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as hilarious, providing a blend of laughter and relaxation that keeps players engaged. Users appreciate the comedic elements that enhance their overall experience, making it both entertaining and enjoyable.
- “We are all laughing and crying and working and relaxing and waiting for a track change that never comes.”
- “Very relaxing, very funny.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of *lofi ping pong* is viewed positively, as players feel the game delivers on its promises and offers substantial content, indicating that the developer has invested genuine effort rather than creating a mere cash grab.
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards in-game purchases rather than rewarding skill or effort.”
- “It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game's stability is solid, with no significant bugs or issues encountered. However, some players feel that while the stability is commendable, the game may not resonate with everyone.