Speedball

About

"Speedball" is a sport game set in a dystopian future where mega-corporations use the violent sport to distract the masses. Featuring both single-player and multiplayer modes, players control cybernetically augmented teams in high-speed matches filled with brutal takedowns and intense action. Master passing and coordination in this explosive and unpredictable game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features good animation and fun, fluid gameplay, making it enjoyable to play.
Controls are easy to master, and the game has a high skill ceiling, allowing for improvement with practice.
The cartoonish graphics are appealing, and there is potential for more content and features in future updates.

The game is still in early access and currently feels bare bones, with limited teams and stadiums available.
Some players find the gameplay lacks the spirit and feel of the original Speedball, feeling more bland and unwieldy.
Technical issues such as a low default framerate and inaccessible graphics options have led to frustration among some users.

graphics
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The graphics are described as appealing and cartoonish, though they may disappoint fans of the original Atari classic due to their lighter, Fortnite-style aesthetic and reduced violence. Additionally, users have noted that all graphics options in the settings menu are inaccessible, limiting customization.
- “Good, cartoonish graphics that will upset fans of the original Atari classic, but I find them appealing enough.”
- “The graphics are vibrant and colorful, creating an engaging visual experience.”
- “The art style is unique and adds a fresh perspective to the gameplay.”
- “I'm not hugely into the Fortnite-style artwork or the massive toning down of the violence; I'd have much preferred something grittier.”
- “Additionally, all of the graphics options in the settings menu are greyed out and inaccessible.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is generally described as fun and fluid, though some players find scoring goals challenging. There is optimism that future updates will enhance the experience with additional game modes, customization options, and gameplay adjustments.
- “Most importantly, gameplay is fun and fluid, although I find it nearly impossible to score a goal. However, I am certain it will be tweaked in the near future (or maybe I just need to improve).”
- “If the devs keep their promises regarding lots of game modes, customization, team management, improved animations, and gameplay readjustments, we will have a very fun product in our hands.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, which can make executing actions feel clunky and unsatisfying.”