Merry Snowballs
- December 15, 2016
- Hatrabbit Entertainment
"Merry Snowballs" is a single-player sport game that offers action-packed virtual reality snowball fights. Relive your childhood snowball fights with high-tech gadgets while battling neighborhood kids and striving for the top of the global leaderboard. With good mechanics and pretty visuals, it's a fun and engaging experience.
PC
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a polished atmosphere, reminiscent of a Pixar movie, making it visually appealing.
- Gameplay is fun and engaging, with a variety of power-ups and mechanics that keep players entertained, suitable for all ages.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements to the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- The throwing mechanics can be inconsistent, leading to frustration when aiming snowballs at targets.
- Some players find the game to be short and repetitive, with limited content for the price, making it feel more like a tutorial.
- There are occasional bugs and performance issues that can disrupt gameplay, such as pixelation and control confusion.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple yet fun, featuring solid mechanics and physics that create an engaging experience, especially in chaotic later levels. However, the throwing mechanic has received criticism for its inconsistency, and some players expressed a desire for more movement options and the return of older mechanics. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing atmosphere and enjoyable mechanics, though there are areas for improvement.
“The gameplay is pretty simple but it gets pretty chaotic at the later levels.”
“Solid gameplay mechanics and physics, simple and very fun.”
“This game is fun and has nice mechanics, switching between snowball throwing and more standard gun mechanics.”
“I was surprised there was no cover mechanic besides the shield, but some people prefer not having to crouch or duck behind stuff in real life.”
“The throwing mechanic isn't great.”
“I think the throwing mechanic is mediocre at best, as I seem to get inconsistent results from the same throwing mechanic form.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant, Pixar-like quality and immersive atmosphere, reminiscent of a cartoon world. Reviewers highlight the art style as a standout feature, contributing to a magical and festive mood, especially considering the game's low price point. Overall, the visuals are described as beautiful and polished, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly.
“The graphics in particular are some of the best that I've witnessed in a VR game; it almost feels like you're in a Pixar movie.”
“It has a fantastic atmosphere and Pixar-esque graphics that really make you feel immersed in a cartoon world, where hitting a child smack in the face with a snowball is not only allowed - but a great feeling.”
“Honestly, for the cost of a cup of coffee, I was truly surprised by the graphics and polish of this little title.”
“The graphics remind me a bit of Civilization 6’s leaders, which was unexpected for a game that is quite cheap (even cheaper on sale).”
“Graphic: it looks like a comic and the size is if you are a little kid.”
“Honestly, for the cost of a cup of coffee, I was truly surprised by the graphics/polish of this little title.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive Christmas atmosphere, enhanced by beautiful graphics and festive music that effectively transport players into a cartoonish holiday world. Reviewers highlight the magical ambiance and enjoyable gameplay, making it a delightful experience that captures the spirit of the season. Overall, the atmosphere is consistently described as charming and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“It has a fantastic atmosphere and Pixar-esque graphics that really make you feel immersed in a cartoon world, where hitting a child smack in the face with a snowball is not only allowed - but a great feeling.”
“Beautiful graphics, magical atmosphere, great game mechanics!”
“The atmosphere is really nice and gets you in the mood for Christmas, and the gameplay is pretty good.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion or engagement.”
“The environment feels lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game's setting or story.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, particularly appealing to children with its festive and fun elements. Players find it especially enjoyable during the holiday season, especially if they are missing snowy weather.
“It's christmassy, it's fun, and it's funny!”
“Love it! It's very funny to play, especially if you don't have snow on your own.”
“Very funny game for kids.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a polished and festive quality, featuring cheerful, holiday-themed jingles that enhance the overall atmosphere and evoke feelings of happiness. Players appreciate the joyful and seasonal soundtracks, which contribute positively to their gaming experience.
“Polished feel, fun weapons, and a happy, holiday-esque jingle in the music.”
“Great atmosphere with nice, Christmas-themed music.”
“The music is festive and makes me really happy.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly for players aiming to achieve a perfect 3-star ranking on each level, which encourages repeated playthroughs to master the challenges.
“In addition, the game features a 1-3 star ranking for each level for those who want to achieve perfection and get 3 stars on all levels – the replay value jumps up.”
“In addition, the game features a 1-3 star ranking for each level for those who want to achieve perfection and get 3 stars on all levels – replay value jumps up.”
“That said, there's a ton of replayability if attaining that elusive goal is a priority for you.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability; while some praise the game for having no glitches, crashes, or stutters, others note that it remains buggy.
“No glitches, crashes, or stutters.”
“The game runs smoothly without any interruptions.”
“I haven't experienced any technical issues while playing.”
“Also, unfortunately, it is still buggy.”
