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.
PC
Windows
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 great social aspect, allowing players to easily find matches and interact with a friendly community.
- The game is designed to be playable in small spaces, making it accessible for a wider range of players.
- There are significant issues with controller compatibility, particularly for HTC Vive and Index controllers, leading to a frustrating experience.
- 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
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not explicitly detailed in the reviews, but players express a strong engagement with the game, particularly in the sports VR genre, highlighting their immersive experiences on the Quest 3. Additionally, there are mentions of platform-specific updates and player counts, indicating a vibrant community primarily on the Meta Quest platform.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its clever and satisfying implementation of tennis mechanics within a compact VR space, allowing players to experience the sport without excessive movement. Users highlight the smooth mechanics and unique gameplay choices that enhance the overall experience, making it feel authentic and enjoyable. Overall, the game is regarded as fantastic, with a well-designed ruleset and innovative mechanics that work seamlessly in a VR environment.
“Glad this delivered above my already high expectations, very clever and satisfying implementation of tennis game mechanics within a relatively small VR space.”
“Mechanics feel smooth and some clever gameplay choices that make you feel like playing tennis without having to move around the court too much.”
“Fantastic game with great ruleset and unique mechanics that work flawlessly for a VR game.”
“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.”
“I found the mechanics to be inconsistent, which often led to confusion during matches.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as exploitative, with users feeling that it prioritizes profit over player experience, leading to perceptions of it being a cash grab.
“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, preventing you from playing or interacting with the menu. The only way out is to force quit the game.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience without constant interruptions.”
“I've encountered numerous stability issues, including random freezes and lag spikes that ruin the gameplay.”
- 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 in detail and complexity 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.”
