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Sparc

The community, mechanics and gameplay are all top tier and have the potential to suck in even those who are notoriously adverse to organised sports
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76%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, story
81% User Score Based on 350 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

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Sparc is a single player and multiplayer sport game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by CCP and was released on November 16, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Sparc" is a Science Fiction inspired sport game that can be played in both single-player and multi-player modes. Experience real-time competition through fast-paced, physical gameplay in VR. Customize your avatar, track stats, and spectate matches in Courtside, a social area for VR users. Compete in cross-platform ranks, and challenge friends or online contenders in quick matches.

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 350 reviews
gameplay20 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions

  • Sparc offers a unique and engaging VR sports experience that combines elements of dodgeball and racquetball, providing a fun and physically demanding gameplay.
  • The game features a friendly and helpful community, making it easy for new players to learn and improve their skills through interaction and support.
  • The cross-platform play allows for a larger player base, ensuring that matches can be found easily, enhancing the multiplayer experience.
  • The game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to concerns about its long-term viability and lack of updates or new content.
  • Players often experience long wait times to find matches, and the absence of AI opponents limits gameplay options when the player base is low.
  • The throwing mechanics can feel inconsistent, with issues related to ball speed and direction, which can frustrate players trying to master the game.
  • gameplay
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, intuitive controls, and immersive experience, particularly in a VR setting. However, players express concerns about the lack of solo modes, one-sided matches due to skill disparities, and limited gameplay options, which can hinder long-term engagement. While the mechanics are easy to learn and offer depth for skilled players, some users find the throwing mechanics frustrating and the overall gameplay experience can be affected by technical issues like lag.

    • “The gameplay feels very smooth and addicting.”
    • “The controls are smooth, and the gameplay is great.”
    • “Clever mechanics and buttery smooth physics/tracking make this the most seamless and immersive game I've played on VR.”
    • “Matches are completely one-sided because a few players have figured out the very weird game mechanics.”
    • “My PC is well above the minimum specs, and can run every other VR game perfectly fine, but in this game, I get a lag spike every time I try to do any kind of rapid movement, which is kind of key to the gameplay.”
    • “I do not like that the gameplay is almost entirely focused on arm and wrist movement with very little needed body shifting or leg movement.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics in the game are generally praised for being good to great, with many users highlighting the crisp visuals and immersive experience, particularly in VR. While some reviews note that the graphics are not the best compared to other titles, they are deemed suitable for a VR esports game, contributing to a polished and enjoyable gameplay experience. However, a few users expressed disappointment over the lack of customizable graphics settings.

    • “It is a superb VR experience with great visuals.”
    • “I highly recommend this game for wicked-good graphics, kickass avatar customization, and a good, ongoing challenge.”
    • “This game is very polished, great graphics, mechanics & gameplay.”
    • “The most basic form of graphics.”
    • “So, I cannot recommend this game in its current state; maybe in the future if they fix this or add an option to turn down the graphic settings.”
    • “However, the lack of settings in the menu doesn't allow any customization in terms of graphics at all.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a desire for background music during gameplay, suggesting that a soundtrack could enhance the experience and reduce the distraction of ambient noises, such as heavy breathing. Many reviewers recommend incorporating music that aligns with the game's pace, similar to the gameplay trailer, to create a more immersive atmosphere.

    • “What this needs is a great soundtrack, maybe one that can follow the speed of the game.”
    • “Just think about adding the gameplay trailer music as background.”
    • “Other than that, I'd really like to see some background music in-game.”
    • “You end up just listening to other people breathing heavily sometimes, and it might be nice to have the option for some background music at a low volume.”
    • “My only complaint is I wish there was music during the match, and the PS VR players would switch to push-to-talk so you don't hear them breathing so much.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game shines through in social interactions, particularly when playing with friends, as players enjoy lighthearted banter and funny avatar antics in the lobby. While the small player base limits random matchmaking, the camaraderie and laughter shared during gameplay create a fun and engaging atmosphere. Players appreciate the comedic moments that arise from their in-game experiences, often leading to amusing physical reactions in real life.

    • “The experience is like VRChat in the way that you meet new people from around the world and just talk about whatever while making your avatar do funny stuff in the lobby.”
    • “I really enjoy the part where after you play a game, you just hang out in the lobby, bullshitting and laughing.”
    • “Just be careful not to smash your steering wheel or any other things. I had to remap my sensors to avoid that after I punched my wheel, and my wife was laughing at my kung fu moves. Big thumbs up to the dev!”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is described as fairly simple and not particularly diverse, which may not appeal to players seeking intricate narratives. However, it is well-suited for those who prioritize sports and physical activity over complex storytelling. Additionally, there is a desire for a version compatible with Oculus Quest to broaden accessibility for players.

    • “It's fairly simple in its design, so if you like long and diverse games with storylines, then this may not be for you.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is well-optimized, delivering smooth performance and impressive graphics, with users reporting minimal bugs. While some players have experienced connection issues, these do not seem to affect everyone, and offline play appears to perform better than online.

    • “The game runs smoothly, and although some people have reported connection issues, I have not experienced a single one.”
    • “Sparc is a pretty, futuristic-looking game with nice audio, good graphics, and excellent performance.”
    • “Well optimized; no bugs so far.”
    • “I experienced terrible performance when I first played this game online, while offline it worked fine.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, which is frustrating.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is mixed; while some users report a smooth experience, particularly when accessed through the Oculus store, others encounter significant issues such as server crashes, long connection times, and network glitches, suggesting it may still feel like a beta version. Additionally, a major control issue was noted by at least one player, impacting their overall experience.

    • “I noticed no glitches or issues other than a control issue, which was major for me.”
    • “Runs great when purchased through the Oculus Store, but has performance issues on Steam VR.”
    • “Polished multiplayer game but still suffers from server crashes, long server connection times (and timeouts), and network glitches that you'd find in a beta version.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting its engaging mechanics and immersive experience, which make it worth the investment even at full price.

    • “I've thought quite a bit about this game... the mechanics, the physics, and the overall replayability.”
    • “I bought it on sale, but it's worth the 20 euros because of the high replayability.”
    • “Very cool, very immersive, very replayable.”
    • “The mechanics, physics, and overall replayability of the game leave much to be desired.”
    • “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of diverse outcomes and choices significantly diminishes the replayability factor.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the monetization model, highlighting that CCP offers a variety of avatar customization options without resorting to microtransactions or loot boxes, setting a positive example in contrast to other developers.

    • “While other developers are trying to nickel and dime you with microtransactions, CCP has given you an array of options to customize your avatar without asking you to open a loot box or pay $0.99 for any 'custom' gear.”
    • “The monetization model feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
    • “It's frustrating to see that the best content is locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game without shelling out extra cash.”
    • “The game is riddled with microtransactions that disrupt the experience, pushing players to spend more just to keep up with others.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the inclusion of a character designer that allows for personalized character creation, enhancing the overall character development experience.

    • “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to shape their characters' personalities and backstories.”
    • “I love how the choices I make impact my character's growth and relationships with others in the game.”
    • “The ability to customize not just appearance but also skills and traits makes the character development feel personal and engaging.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
    • “I was disappointed by how one-dimensional the characters are; they don't evolve throughout the game.”
    • “The choices you make don't seem to impact character growth, making it feel like a missed opportunity.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly immersive, effectively drawing players in and making them forget they are in a VR environment. Reviewers consistently praise it as "awesome," highlighting its ability to create a captivating experience.

    • “The atmosphere is awesome.”
    • “The atmosphere will have you forgetting that you're in a VR game at all.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for a more engaging emotional experience in the game, suggesting that implementing penalties for inaction, such as holding or neglecting the ball, could enhance the emotional stakes and encourage more dynamic gameplay.

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Sparc is a sport game with science fiction theme.

Sparc is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 236 hours playing Sparc.

Sparc was released on November 16, 2017.

Sparc was developed by CCP.

Sparc has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Sparc is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Eleven Table Tennis, Racket: Nx, Disc Jam, Sprint Vector, Climbey and others.