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 enjoyable graphics and various game modes.
- It's a great value for the price, providing simple fun that appeals to players of all ages.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on improvements, which gives hope for future updates and enhancements.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including frame rate drops and inconsistent puck physics, which detract from the overall experience.
- There is currently no multiplayer option, limiting replayability and social interaction.
- As it is still in Early Access, many players feel the game lacks polish and content, making it feel incomplete.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as cartoony and enjoyable, with solid visuals and charming character designs that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with low resolution and frame rate drops, while others appreciated the lack of graphical settings as a non-issue. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some technical shortcomings.
“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.”
“10/10! 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 resolution, 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, gameplay, and price.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the air hockey game is generally enjoyable, featuring fun mechanics and smooth performance on decent hardware, though it suffers from some physics inaccuracies and occasional freezing issues. Players appreciate the inclusion of gameplay modifiers, but many express a desire for additional features like a scoreboard and multiplayer options. Overall, while the core experience is solid, there are notable areas for improvement.
“The core air hockey gameplay is fun, even though the physics and tracking aren't quite spot on.”
“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.”
- humor2 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 combination of nice visuals and decent controls, contributing to its fun atmosphere.
“Fun little game with nice visuals and funny striker avatars.”
“It has a lot of variety, it's funny, and the controls are decent.”
- music1 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 that complements 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!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently offers limited replayability, but at a price of £1.50, it is considered a worthwhile purchase.
“At present, it doesn't have a ton of replay value but is definitely a solid choice for £1.50.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game generally performs well, maintaining a steady 90fps; however, some users have reported occasional brief frame rate drops.
“It runs smoothly for the most part at a steady 90 fps, although I did experience sudden frame rate drops for a second or two.”
