Taekwondo Grand Prix
- December 17, 2014
- Hello There Games
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Get on Apple Store"Taekwondo Grand Prix" is a fighting game that offers a realistic martial arts experience through motion-captured movements and official World Taekwondo rules. Players can customize their characters and compete in online or local multiplayer matches, including online tournaments, with direct and intuitive controls. The game features beautiful environments including Korea, Mexico, and the UK, to provide a stunning setting for your taekwondo battles.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and realistic approach to Taekwondo, focusing on skill-based mechanics and a point scoring system instead of traditional health bars.
- The graphics and sound design are well-executed, providing an engaging atmosphere that enhances the martial arts experience.
- The single-player mode is enjoyable and challenging, making it a good option for those who struggle to find online opponents.
- The online multiplayer experience is severely limited due to a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches.
- There is minimal controller support and poor user experience with key bindings, which detracts from the overall gameplay.
- The AI can be unbalanced, with some players finding it too easy to defeat, while others may struggle against higher-level opponents.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring unique mechanics inspired by taekwondo, where players score points over three rounds instead of depleting health bars. While the core fighting mechanics are enjoyable and strategic, the game suffers from issues such as a lack of controller support and overly fast-paced attacks that hinder player reactions. Overall, it shows potential but requires further refinement and additional content to enhance its appeal.
“The gameplay is very similar to the taekwondo sport; you have three short rounds to battle and there are no health bars.”
“Instead of the usual fighting game mechanic of depleting the health bar of the opponent, you just need to score more points at the end of the third round to win.”
“Taekwondo Grand Prix is a fun game to play with its unique fighting mechanics and competitive tone, but it needs more polishing and content so it can appeal to more people and attract more players.”
“The mechanics that require the player to react to attacks are impossible, because the game is way faster than a human reaction.”
“I figured this would only improve gameplay, but unfortunately the game doesn't seem to have any controller support.”
“The worst game I have ever seen; the mechanics are terrible and movement and animation don't even make sense.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been praised for their smoothness and modern aesthetic, blending stylish elements with realism. The developers successfully remastered the original mobile game into a full-fledged PC version, enhancing the visual quality significantly. Overall, players find the graphics to be a standout feature that complements the gameplay well.
“I paid for this product and it's well worth the price. I am more than happy with this gem of a game. It has very nice smooth graphics and gameplay, and it works perfectly with my Xbox pad on my PC.”
“Taekwondo Grand Prix's graphics look good and modern, a mix of stylish and realism.”
“The developers Hello There Games actually remastered their mobile game 'The Taekwondo Game' into a full-fledged PC game, keeping most of the gameplay and mechanics while upgrading the graphics to 3D.”
“Graphics + performance: A-”
“The graphics.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the game experiences accelerated performance on modern PCs, which may lead to issues with optimization. Overall, the graphics and performance have received a rating of "A-," indicating that while there are some concerns, the game performs well overall.
“Beware, on modern PCs the game is accelerated.”
“Graphics and performance are well-optimized.”
“Beware, on modern PCs the game runs at an accelerated speed.”
“Graphics and performance rating: A-.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design in the taekwondo fighting game effectively complement the gameplay, with impactful audio for kicks and punches and a thematic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
“The sound design is fitting for a taekwondo fighting game; kicks and punches have weight to them, and the music is well-suited for the theme of the game.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game lacks sufficient single-player content, such as a compelling storyline or career mode, which would enhance its value beyond the online experience.
“The story is incredibly engaging, with well-developed characters that draw you in from the start.”
“I was captivated by the intricate plot twists and emotional depth of the narrative.”
“The world-building is exceptional, making the story feel immersive and alive.”
“They also need to make more single-player content like a storyline or career mode to give it additional value outside of online play.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game has received a solid "B+" rating for replayability, indicating that players find it enjoyable enough to return to multiple times, likely due to varied gameplay elements or engaging content.
