Lupinball
- August 17, 2017
- Craftven
"Lupinball" is a sport game that offers both local and online multiplayer options for 2-4 players. The objective is to be the last wolf standing in a fast-paced, chaotic arena filled with fireballs that increase in speed and number over time. Players can power up, use a shield to reflect enemy shots and stun opponents, and compete for a place on the Leaderboard. An original soundtrack from Fox Amoore adds to the game's charm.
Reviews
- Lupinball is an incredibly fun and chaotic couch multiplayer game that is easy to learn and provides a lot of laughs, especially when played with friends.
- The game features unique levels, smooth controls, and a catchy soundtrack, making it an enjoyable experience for players of all ages.
- The community around Lupinball is friendly and dedicated, with active developer support and a Discord server that enhances the overall experience.
- The online multiplayer scene is lacking, making it difficult to find other players, which limits the game's replayability for those without friends to play with locally.
- The single-player mode can become repetitive quickly, as it primarily focuses on beating personal high scores without much variety.
- Some players have reported issues with peer-to-peer connections affecting gameplay, which can lead to frustrating experiences during online matches.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced mechanics centered around shielding, shooting, and orb collecting, offering a fun and engaging experience. Levels feature unique occurrences and occasional items that add variety, while the controls are smooth and easy to master, emphasizing player experience over complex combos. Although peer-to-peer connections can occasionally disrupt gameplay, the overall performance is generally reliable, enhancing the enjoyment of both playing and watching.
“Fun, fast-paced gameplay.”
“The levels each have unique occurrences, and the mechanics are just so much fun.”
“Gameplay itself is extremely simple; with only movement, shield, and fireball launch as your only controls, your mastery of the game will rely on experience more than learning any complicated combos or controls.”
“Peer-to-peer can sometimes mess up the gameplay, but most of the time the servers run well.”
“There are also items that pop up from time to time to twist gameplay a bit, like orb blockers (prevent opponents from using shields/fireballs) and one that flips the stage upside-down but leaves controls intact.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its epic and catchy quality, with players often finding themselves humming the tunes. The soundtrack complements the well-crafted pixel art and enhances the overall experience across the game's 15 unique levels.
“The soundtrack was great.”
“Epic music!”
“The music is catchy, and I find myself humming it, or thinking other people are humming it in the office - not yet, but soon I hope!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by light-hearted, slapstick moments, particularly during chaotic gameplay where players can accidentally hit each other with fireballs. While the death scenes may lack some comedic depth compared to similar games, the charming characters and amusing loading screen messages about wolves contribute to an overall fun and entertaining experience.
“I can't stop laughing when I play because it's just fun to be running around in the enclosed arenas and accidentally being hit by or hitting friends with the fireballs.”
“There's a bit less humor in the death scenes compared to Duck Game, but the overall game is very light-hearted, with hilarious loading screen messages relating 'fun facts' about wolves, and the characters are very charming.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its stability, with users noting that it is nearly bug-free, contributing to a smooth gaming experience.
“The game is nearly bug-free.”
“The stability of the game is impressive, allowing for a smooth gaming experience.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or major issues, which makes for a very stable gameplay.”