VaporBall
- March 2, 2022
- NVl
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique vaporwave aesthetic and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The dodgeball mechanics are intuitive and provide a fun, immersive gameplay experience, especially in training mode.
- The developers are responsive to player feedback and show promise for future updates and content improvements.
- The online multiplayer experience is severely lacking, with very few players available, making it difficult to find matches.
- The gameplay can feel uninspired and basic, with some players experiencing bugs and issues during their sessions.
- The game currently has limited content, which may not justify the price for many potential buyers.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the intuitive dodgeball mechanics, immersive maps, and solid foundation, particularly on VR platforms like Valve Index. However, others find the core gameplay uninspired and lacking depth, leading to a disappointing experience, especially in multiplayer settings. Overall, while there are fun elements and responsive developers, the gameplay's simplicity may not satisfy all players.
“The teleport mechanics make for some pretty fun scenarios on/offline, and the devs have been super responsive in the Discord server about updates and improvements.”
“The gameplay is tight, the maps are fun to traverse, the music is insane, and the game is overall so immersive.”
“The core mechanics are super simple and easy to understand, leaving the rest up to your own mastery.”
“However, the core gameplay seemed rather uninspired to me.”
“While the gameplay is pretty terrible here, it is the overall lack of...well...anything that is the worst part.”
“So all you can really play is the trainer side of things, which as you can see in my gameplay video, sucks.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique vaporwave aesthetic, featuring clean visuals and immersive backgrounds that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the polished art style and how it complements the music, creating a captivating atmosphere from the main menu to gameplay. While some find the retro graphics appealing, the overall consensus highlights the game's striking visual presentation as a standout feature.
“I did like the vaporwave art style.”
“From the moment you boot the game, the main menu engulfs you in the VR arena with some shocking visuals, accompanied by amazing musical tracks.”
“What I'm saying is that this online multiplayer PvP focused dodgeball game with a vaporwave aesthetic is dead on arrival.”
“Visuals - you're going to get lost in the backgrounds, clean visuals in destruction events as well.”
“Unique art style, polished graphics and gameplay, really nice and competitive gameplay with others.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its diverse and engaging tracks, particularly the synthwave and vaporwave styles that complement the game's art aesthetic. Players appreciate the immersive experience created by the soundtrack, which enhances the overall gameplay and atmosphere. The inclusion of a music selector further adds to the enjoyment, allowing players to tailor their auditory experience.
“I really enjoyed the synthwave music.”
“Love the vaporwave soundtrack and environments!”
“From the moment you boot the game, the main menu engulfs you in the VR arena with some stunning visuals, accompanied by amazing musical tracks.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a solo tutorial mission that helps players acclimate to the experience, particularly noted by users on the Oculus/Meta Quest 2. Overall, the story is designed to guide players through the initial stages of gameplay effectively.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a serene quality that contrasts with its competitive and engaging gameplay, creating a unique and immersive experience for players.
“The atmosphere is serene, while the gameplay is competitive and very engaging.”
