Swing Dunk
- September 15, 2021
- Bucketplay Inc.
- 1h median play time
Get on SteamSwing Dunk is a Sci-Fi Sports game based on basketball. The game has up to four players assigned to each of the two teams, using Hoverboards to shoot the ball into their opponent's basket. The game includes single-player and multiplayer modes which can be played both locally and online.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features fun and unique mechanics that make it enjoyable, especially when playing with friends.
- It has a high skill ceiling, allowing players to improve and master various techniques, making gameplay satisfying.
- The graphics and overall presentation are appealing, contributing to an engaging experience.
- The player base is very low, resulting in most matches being against AI rather than real players.
- The AI can be frustratingly overpowered and uncooperative, making it difficult for new players to enjoy the game.
- There are numerous bugs and connectivity issues that hinder the overall experience, including problems with matchmaking and network loading.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering a unique and challenging experience, particularly in sports contexts. However, many players express frustration with slow pacing, clunky controls, and issues with AI behavior, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the game has potential for fun, especially in multiplayer settings, the lack of active players and server issues limit its appeal.
“Brilliant concept and unique control mechanics that set it apart from the crowd.”
“The game's intuitive mechanics, which involve skillfully swinging the duck through obstacles, offer a satisfying challenge that brings out the adventurer in all who dare to play.”
“Great game, amazing gameplay, very fun especially with friends.”
“Slow gameplay.”
“The AI does not play the ball to you, and I played some games (there were only AI). Mechanics such as shooting a normal ball are really hard.”
“Bots are stupid; I've had the enemy AI score, the ball get reset, and then one of my team AI players grabbed the ball at reset and dunked it in our own hoop, giving the other team an extra 2 points.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of Swing Duck are praised for their vibrant artwork and clean design, creating an imaginative and visually appealing experience. Players also appreciate the smooth controls that complement the overall graphical quality.
“From the moment one lays eyes upon Swing Duck's vibrant artwork, a world of imagination unfurls before them.”
“Very clean gameplay and graphics.”
“Super fun and smooth controls, and great graphics.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized as a cash grab typical of free-to-play games, relying heavily on constant updates and advertising, and is seen as falling short of more egregious pay-to-win models.
“It's the worst of the cash grab free-to-play game features, short of pay-to-win setups.”
“The developer just has to keep updating and advertising.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a joyful and uplifting soundtrack, exemplified by the cheerful chirping of a duck, which enhances the overall experience of shared moments with friends and family.
“The jubilant chirping of the duck as it soars through the air serves as a harmonious soundtrack to the mirthful moments shared with friends and family.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong mechanics and humor, making it an enjoyable experience, though it suffers from a lack of player engagement.
“Very good game, great mechanics, and it's very funny!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract significantly from the overall enjoyment and potential of the experience.
“The whole game is a giant buggy mess that takes all the fun out of a simple game with potential.”
“I constantly experience crashes and glitches that ruin the gameplay experience.”
“The game is riddled with stability issues, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
