Pickup Basketball VR

About

"Pickup Basketball VR" is a virtual reality sports game that lets you experience the thrill of playing basketball in a pickup game setting. Customize your character, step onto the court, and compete against AI or other players in a variety of game modes. With intuitive controls and realistic physics, this game provides a fun and immersive basketball experience in VR.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and immersive basketball experience, especially when playing with friends.
It has great potential with solid core mechanics and a unique single-player mode against AI.
The developers are open to community feedback, and the game is expected to improve with future updates.

The game suffers from poor controls and physics, making it difficult to perform basic basketball actions.
There is a lack of player base and dedicated servers, leading to a dead multiplayer experience.
The game has been abandoned by developers, with no updates since mid-2021, leaving many issues unresolved.

stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently experiencing several bugs, including erratic shooting mechanics and controller glitches, which are common in early access VR titles. Despite these issues, players find it enjoyable and believe it has potential for improvement. Overall, while stability is a concern, the game remains playable and fun.
- “The game in its current state is pretty buggy; shots often fire out of your hands at 300 mph in a straight line, and similar effects can occur when trying to pick up the ball.”
- “And there's all the general controller glitches and soft locks that come with being a VR early access game.”
- “The dribbling is a bit weird for me since it doesn't work 100% of the time; the shooting is pretty well done, but the guiding hand glitches out sometimes whenever I use it.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay is characterized by solid core mechanics that players find enjoyable, though some express a desire for additional features and menu options. However, issues with screen resolution have hindered the ability to record gameplay effectively. Overall, the mechanics are well-received, contributing to a fun gaming experience.
- “I really like the mechanics.”
- “It's fun to play, good mechanics.”
- “I enjoy a lot of the mechanics!”
- “This game has baseline core mechanics and nothing beyond that.”
- “I wish there were more menu options because I cannot record my gameplay from my PC because the screen resolution is off and I don't know a way to fix it.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers feel that the game's music is lacking, suggesting that the addition of light background music and crowd sound effects would enhance the overall atmosphere and make the experience feel more lively and engaging.
- “I played some horse and it just feels a bit empty; maybe light music or something would make it feel more lively. Even a few people in the bleachers booing or cheering, along with louder sneaker sounds and the bouncing of the ball off the ground or hoop, could go a long way.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express strong emotional reactions to the game, with one reviewer highlighting that it evoked tears due to its impactful storytelling and overall quality. The enthusiasm suggests a deep connection to the game's themes and characters.
- “This game is so emotional that I cried because of how incredible it is.”
- “The story touched my heart deeply, leaving me in tears.”
- “I was overwhelmed with feelings; the characters' journeys resonated with me on a personal level.”