Tropical Air Hockey
- February 14, 2020
- ITC Studio
Get on Steam"Tropical Air Hockey" is a virtual reality game that offers a beach resort setting for playing air hockey. It boasts realistic physics, complex AI opponents, and immersive arcade elements. Power-ups such as enlarged goals and increased striking force add an extra layer of excitement to the classic air hockey gameplay. Relaxing brick breaker mini-games are also available to refresh and entertain players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and quirky air hockey experience with various modes, including a unique pinball mode.
- Graphics are enjoyable and the tropical setting adds to the overall charm of the game.
- It's a great value for the price, providing simple fun that appeals to players of all ages.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including frame rate drops and inconsistent puck behavior.
- There is currently no multiplayer option, which limits replayability and social interaction.
- The game feels incomplete and lacks polish, with some players expressing concerns about its long-term viability in Early Access.
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as cartoony and low-resolution, with some users experiencing frame rate drops despite enjoying the visuals and character designs. While many appreciate the solid graphics and effects, there are complaints about the lack of graphical settings and online features. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and relaxing atmosphere.
“I loved the crazy little characters and the graphics were also enjoyable; the music was really relaxing too, so it was a very pleasant experience!”
“Fun little game with nice visuals and funny striker avatars.”
“I must admit that the graphics are pretty awesome and I'm very comfortable being on the sunny tropical island.”
“The graphics are cartoony and low-res, yet I still experienced constant frame rate drops.”
“There are no options for graphical settings, but I don't think it's needed very much.”
“Graphics are solid and the gimmick modes are enjoyable - especially 'crash' - but the lack of online multiplayer and leaderboards is a shame.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, with the core air hockey mechanics being fun and smooth on decent hardware, though some users noted issues with physics, tracking, and occasional CPU freezes. While the game features interesting modifiers, players expressed a desire for additional elements like a scoreboard and multiplayer options. Overall, the experience is solid but could benefit from improvements and enhancements.
“The core air hockey gameplay is fun, even though the physics and tracking aren't quite spot on.”
“- 8/10 the gameplay is quite good; the game is working smoothly on my 1060 GPU, but I miss some features like a scoreboard or multiplayer.”
“I really enjoyed the modifiers to the standard gameplay.”
“I encountered several different issues during my little over an hour of gameplay.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring amusing striker avatars and a variety of funny elements that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and entertaining visuals, contributing to its fun gameplay.
“Fun little game with nice visuals and funny striker avatars.”
“It has a lot of variety, it's funny, and the controls are decent.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing, contributing to an overall pleasant experience alongside the enjoyable graphics and quirky characters.
“I loved the crazy little characters and the graphics were also enjoyable. The music was really relaxing too, making it a very pleasant experience!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game currently offers limited replayability, but many users find it a worthwhile purchase at its low price of £1.50.
“At present, it doesn't have a ton of replay value but is definitely a solid shout for £1.50.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game generally performs well, maintaining a steady 90fps; however, players have reported occasional brief frame rate drops lasting one to two seconds.
“It runs smoothly for the most part at a steady 90fps, although I did experience sudden frame rate drops for a second or two.”
