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NetStars - VR Goalie Trainer is a virtual reality sports game that lets you step into the shoes of a goalie. Face off against various challenging opponents and improve your reflexes and saves in a fun and engaging way. With intuitive controls and a variety of difficulty levels, this game is great for both casual and hardcore sports fans.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging experience that helps improve real-life goalie skills and reaction times.
It provides a great workout and is enjoyable to play, especially with a wireless setup.
Many players find it to be the best VR goalie game available, with a variety of drills and a realistic feel.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including broken animations, hitbox problems, and unresponsive AI during drills.
Many players report that the scoring and rebound mechanics are frustrating and unrealistic, leading to a lack of rewarding saves.
The graphics and overall polish of the game are lacking compared to the free version, with many users recommending the free alternative instead.

gameplay
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a rebound mechanic that some players find broken and not adequately punishing for poor control, while graphical issues, such as black stripes and a lack of shadows, detract from depth perception and overall experience. Despite these flaws, players note that the core gameplay itself is enjoyable if one can overlook the visual shortcomings.
- “The developers built in a rebound mechanic that has certain AI shoot if you don't control your rebound, which is fine on its own.”
- “If you can look past the broken graphics, the gameplay is not bad.”
- “It's not a proper penalty for lack of rebound control; it's just a broken mechanic.”
- “The lack of shadows impacts the gameplay; you can't get good depth perception like the free version, so you never know when the stick is contacting the ground.”
- “There are black stripes going up and down the screen; they don't really affect gameplay but give a bad first impression.”
graphics
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users noting that the animations of the skaters are subpar and that the overall visual quality appears downgraded. Additionally, there are reports of graphical glitches, particularly when using unsupported hardware, but many players find the gameplay enjoyable enough to overlook these issues.
- “The graphics look like they've been downgraded.”
- “I'm playing this with Windows MR, which isn't officially supported, so I'm guessing the other graphics glitches on the first level are related to that.”
story
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The user appreciates the gameplay experience on the Oculus Quest, particularly highlighting the improved performance and reduced frustration when using a tethered setup compared to remote desktop. However, the review does not provide specific insights into the game's story itself.
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability remains a significant issue, with players noting persistent bugs that have not been addressed over the past year. Additionally, those using unofficial setups, like Windows MR, report further graphical glitches, suggesting that the game is not well-optimized for various platforms.
- “Update: the devs seem to have given up on this game as it is still the same buggy mess it was a year ago.”
- “The free version of this game is less buggy and all around much better.”
- “I'm playing this with Windows MR, which isn't officially supported, so I'm guessing the other graphics glitches on the first level are related to that.”
optimization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game shows significant improvement compared to Goalie VR's initial release, but users report that performance issues persist, particularly in the first level.
- “The performance is significantly improved, especially on the first level.”
- “Worlds better than Goalie VR's unoptimized release.”
- “The performance is worse, especially on the first level.”