Project:Pong
- August 28, 2020
- Matteo D'Alessandro
Get on Steam"Project:Pong" is a casual local multi-player game for 2 players, offering a fresh twist on the classic "Pong" formula with 18 innovative game modes, 50 levels, character customization, and unlockable skins. Compete against friends, battle bosses, and test your skills in Master mode. Follow the game on Instagram for updates and new videos.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and entertaining experience, even for those who may lose frequently.
- It features a variety of interesting gameplay modes and is a great modern take on the classic Pong, especially with controller support.
- The game is surprisingly good for its low price, providing a casual and enjoyable experience for players of all ages.
- Some gameplay elements, like the speed of the paddles and the ball, can be frustrating and may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- Certain levels, such as the ghost level, are considered unfair or overly difficult by some players.
- There are bugs, such as settings not saving and lag in specific game modes, which can hinder the experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a simple and clean aesthetic, which many players find more enjoyable than the high-detail visuals of larger AAA titles. This approach contributes to a more engaging gameplay experience, emphasizing fun over graphical complexity.
“This game is much more fun than many of the big budget, high-detail graphics AAA games.”
“The simple graphics keep the game clean.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail.”
“The visuals feel outdated and do not match the current standards.”
“The simplistic graphics detract from the overall experience.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks a significant overarching narrative, but players appreciate the buildup leading to the confrontation with the pong master.
“Not a big story arc in this game as expected, but I did like the build-up to defeat the Pong Master.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be minimal, with some noting it can feel a bit grindy at times, particularly if they aim to complete all in-game achievements. Overall, grinding is not a significant aspect unless players choose to pursue additional content.
“No grinding to speak of unless you want to get all the in-game achievements.”
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
“There are moments when the grinding becomes excessive.”
“I found the grinding aspect to be quite tedious.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, providing players with a satisfying and immersive experience. Many users appreciate the balance between challenge and accessibility, allowing both newcomers and veterans to enjoy the game. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its depth and variety, keeping players invested over time.
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks any original music, which some players found disappointing; however, many didn't mind as they enjoyed listening to their own playlists while playing.
“There sadly isn't any music in this game, but I didn't mind putting on some of my own playlists while playing.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as more favorable compared to similar mobile games, which often bombard players with ads during matches and charge $5 to disable them.
“A similar mobile game would probably be filled with ads every match, and $5 to disable ads.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
