Supraball
- February 8, 2019
- Supra Games
- 2000h median play time
Get on SteamSupraball is a unique sports game that combines first-person shooter elements with soccer-like gameplay. It features both single-player and multiplayer modes, with up to 2 players in co-op or PvP matches. The game's innovative mechanics and lifelike opponents provide an immersive and thrilling experience, as described by its passionate beta testing community.
Reviews
- Fun game to play with friends, especially in a competitive setting.
- Easy to learn but hard to master, providing a rewarding experience as players improve.
- The game has a unique concept and potential for growth, especially now that it is free to play.
- The player base is very small, making it difficult to find matches and often leading to unbalanced gameplay.
- Technical issues such as low FPS and server problems detract from the overall experience.
- Many players feel scammed after purchasing the game before it became free to play, leading to dissatisfaction.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players finding it dismal and unbalanced, particularly in online modes, while others praise its addictive nature and potential for competitive play. Many appreciate the polished mechanics and unique gameplay, likening it to successful titles like Rocket League, though concerns about a small player base and the need for further improvements persist. Overall, the gameplay is seen as fast-paced and skillful, appealing to those seeking a challenging experience.
“And I feel that the gameplay has improved substantially, partly because there are people playing, but overall it does feel smoother.”
“This game has insane potential for competitive and esports gameplay.”
“This game is very addictive and fun, the gameplay itself is flawless and very polished.”
“The decisions regarding online gameplay throughout the development made the gameplay dismal and annoying.”
“This is a recommendation against buying, not necessarily a negative review against the game itself, as the mechanics and nuances of gameplay are tuned to perfection, even when compared to a fully released game, there's just nobody to play with whatsoever.”
“This can be frustrating for new players as the introduction and success are depending on utilization of creative and advanced mechanics.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the simple yet pleasing art style and good visuals that are accessible even on lower-end hardware. However, others criticize the graphics as uninspired and stagnant, likening them to outdated flash games, and express disappointment in the lack of significant updates over time. Overall, while the game has its aesthetic strengths, it also suffers from notable weaknesses in art direction and optimization.
“It's a great addictive e-sport game with simple mechanics and cool comic graphics.”
“The visuals are simple yet pleasing, resulting in low hardware demand.”
“The graphics are very good.”
“The launcher is horrible, the graphics could be beaten by a flash game and it is all basically an eyesore.”
“Aesthetically weak and uninspired, unoptimized, stagnant, feature-starved.”
“You have to look past the poor art direction, underdeveloped visuals, missing features, nonsensical rank and lobby system, and the very steep learning curve.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with many players noting it runs smoothly across a wide range of hardware. However, some users have pointed out issues with unoptimized aesthetics and a lack of features, suggesting that while performance is solid, there is room for improvement in other areas.
“Other than many different early-access games, I did not have any performance issues or bugs that hindered my fun in any way.”
“The gameplay is really good, has nice optimization, but the player base is really small and needs more improvements (menus, sounds).”
“Well optimized, runs on everything from a toaster to a battlestation.”
“Aesthetically weak and uninspired, unoptimized, stagnant, feature-starved.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny gameplay and witty developer comments, particularly when adjusting graphics settings, which adds a lighthearted touch. Players find the innovative first-person perspective and the comedic elements of playing with balls to be particularly entertaining.
“The developers are really funny; when you look at the graphics settings and try to turn them down, they say things like 'I have a really bad PC' and 'I have a terrible PC.' I laughed so hard at that!”
“It is one of the few football games in first person; it is innovative and funny.”
“Playing with balls has never been so funny.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently in early access and is reported to have numerous glitches and bugs, which detracts from the overall experience. Users advise against purchasing it at its current price due to these stability issues, particularly with control configuration being unintuitive for new players. However, there is a sense of potential for improvement in the future.
“Still very early access, so there are bound to be glitches, and there are, but if you look past that, it has much potential to become an amazing game.”
“Do not pay $15 for this game; it is buggy.”
“Not intuitive configuration of controls; new players should configure during practice alone as the launcher is still buggy.”
