Racket Club
- December 14, 2023
- Resolution Games
Get on SteamRacket Club is a VR sports game that combines elements of tennis, pickleball, and padel. It offers single-player and multiplayer modes, with realistic movement and interactions that closely mimic real-life racket sports. The game requires a minimum play space of 6.5 x 6.5 feet and features an optional mixed reality mode. Critics have praised it as a "brilliant sports game" and a top VR fitness app.
Reviews
- The game features excellent physics and unique mechanics that work well for a VR environment, making it feel natural and engaging.
- It offers a fun social aspect with a friendly community, allowing players to easily find matches and interact with others.
- The game is designed to be playable in small spaces, making it accessible for players with limited room for movement.
- There are significant issues with controller compatibility, particularly for HTC Vive and Valve Index users, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The online play suffers from lag and connection problems, which can result in confusing gameplay and unrealistic ball physics.
- The AI is poorly designed, lacking variety and realism, which detracts from the single-player experience.
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not explicitly discussed in the reviews, but users highlight the disparity in updates between the Steam and Meta Quest versions, with a particular emphasis on the fun and immersive mixed reality feature available on the Quest 3. Players express a desire for improved functionality on Steam, indicating that the narrative experience may be enhanced through these features. Overall, the player community appears to be more active on the Meta Quest platform.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its clever and satisfying implementation of tennis mechanics within a VR environment, featuring a unique and well-designed ruleset that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the game's innovative mechanics, which work seamlessly and provide a fun challenge, although some express frustration with certain broken elements. Overall, it delivers an engaging and enjoyable experience for both casual and competitive players.
“Glad this delivered above my already high expectations, very clever and satisfying implementation of tennis game mechanics within a relatively small VR space.”
“Fantastic game with great ruleset and unique mechanics that work flawlessly for a VR game.”
“Brilliant game/sport mechanics.”
“Maybe I can 'git gud' and learn to play with broken mechanics, but I'd be more than happy to play tennis or pickleball against people who pull off these spins in racket club, and let's see them try to pull this off in real life.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy the experience.”
“The mechanics are so inconsistent that it often feels like luck rather than skill determines the outcome of matches.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, leading some players to feel frustrated and unwilling to engage further due to its poor execution and perceived exploitation.
“20 minutes of fumbling around with this poorly ported piece of trash, and I decided I am not willing to deal with a cash-grabbing scam.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report ongoing stability issues, including glitches that can render players unable to interact with the game, requiring a force quit to exit.
“There are still some glitches that leave you on the court, able to hear others, but your arms and pointer have disappeared. You can't play or interact with the menu, and the only way out is to force quit the game.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it impossible to enjoy the experience without constant interruptions.”
“I've encountered numerous stability issues, including random freezes and lag that disrupt gameplay and make it frustrating to continue.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as simplistic, suggesting a minimalistic design approach that may appeal to some players while potentially lacking detail and depth for others.
“The graphics are overly simplistic and lack detail.”
“The visuals feel outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
“The art style is bland and fails to create an immersive experience.”
