PingBall
- April 12, 2017
- Immersive Artz
Get on Steam"PingBall" is a single-player sports game that offers sensational visuals and constantly evolving gameplay. The game has recently received a major update, adding 20 levels, lighting effects, and two new power-ups: Ghost and Gravity. Players can now compete internationally with the implementation of a Steam leader board, and enjoy offline mode for local competition. Future updates include online score boards, additional power-ups, and multiplayer.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features nice graphics, solid physics, and immersive gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
- The inclusion of power-ups, such as slow motion and multiball, adds variety and enhances the gameplay experience.
- PingBall is easy to pick up and play, with a casual mode that makes it accessible for new players while still offering a challenge.
- The ball physics can be unpredictable, leading to frustrating gameplay where balls often bounce in unexpected directions.
- Some players find the difficulty levels inconsistent, with the 'Hard' mode being excessively challenging and the 'Easy' mode still presenting difficulties.
- There is a desire for more content, including additional levels and power-ups, as well as improvements to the user interface and a global leaderboard.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game features a "slow-mo" element and a "casual" mode, which some players feel are attempts to compensate for unrefined mechanics. While there are positive aspects such as immersive graphics and roomscale support, the overall gameplay experience has been described as frustrating for some, with a need for further refinement. Conversely, the pingball game is praised for its engaging and entertaining gameplay, making it a great introduction to VR for newcomers.
“Nice graphics, great background music, and immersive gameplay with roomscale support and good physics.”
“I guess the video gameplay says it all, but to sum it up, I really enjoyed playing Pingball!”
“Pingball is also a very nice show-off game for people to try out VR for the first time, as it's immersive and entertaining with perfect roomscale gameplay.”
“They include a 'slow-mo' gameplay element and added a 'casual' mode to mask the fact that the mechanics of the game are not refined or fulfilling.”
“This game has potential but needs work on mechanics.”
“Gameplay simply irritates me; therefore, I have stopped playing this game.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their sharpness, colorfulness, and overall visual appeal, complemented by solid physics and immersive sound design. Players appreciate the well-presented environments and the relaxing background music, which enhance the gameplay experience.
“It's well presented with nice graphics and solid physics, and very challenging at certain stages.”
“Nice graphics, great background music, and immersive gameplay with room-scale support and good physics.”
“It's very good looking graphic-wise, with great sounds and lovely relaxing music in the background.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the great background music and sound design as standout features that contribute to the game's appealing atmosphere.
“Nice graphics, great background music, and immersive gameplay with room-scale support and good physics.”
“It's very good looking graphic-wise, with great sounds and lovely relaxing music in the background.”
“The sounds and music are awesome, especially the background music!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to the randomly generated power-ups, which create new challenges and encourage them to improve their scores.
“The power-ups add a lot of fun, and it is highly replayable since they are randomly generated, always presenting a new challenge.”
“Replayability is key; I always want to beat my score.”
“The game lacks meaningful content to encourage replayability; once you've beaten your score, there's little incentive to play again.”
“After a few runs, I found the gameplay repetitive and uninspired, which really hurt its replayability.”
“While the mechanics are fun, the absence of varied challenges makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's stability, highlighting that the physics and ball handling are realistic and free from glitches or issues, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience.
“The physics and ball handling feel realistic, with no glitches or issues whatsoever!”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, providing a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the online multiplayer is; I rarely encounter lag or disconnections.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
