VR Ping Pong

VR Ping Pong feels like the real thing and looks like a stereotypical videogame, and this juxtaposition achieves a delightful pairing of immersion states. One moment you’re convinced you’re in a real match and the next you’re smiling from ear to ear that you were fooled into thinking such a thing. It’s still missing some content but what’s here is excellent.

78%Game Brain Score

graphics, humor

gameplay, atmosphere

78% User Score Based on 109 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

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"VR Ping Pong is a virtual reality simulation game that brings a lifelike ping pong table into your home using 1:1 scale with VR technology. The game features various stadium-style environments filled with animated audience members, providing an immersive and addictive gameplay experience. With multiple game modes, including practice and single match, players can choose their level of difficulty for a personalized experience."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+15

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and immersive ping pong experience with intuitive controls and decent physics.
It features a variety of game modes, including tournaments and mini-games, which enhance replayability.
The retro aesthetic and crowd interaction add charm and excitement to the gameplay.

The physics and hit detection are inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments where the ball appears to miss but still registers as a hit.
Serving mechanics are awkward, requiring players to use the same hand for tossing and hitting, which feels unnatural.
The AI can exploit edge shots too frequently, making it difficult to form effective strategies against opponents.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique 8-bit and pixel art style, while others criticize the weak visuals and lack of detail. Despite the simplistic graphics, many users find the overall aesthetic enjoyable and the mechanics well-executed, though some suggest that improvements could enhance the experience further. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as charming but could benefit from upgrades to keep up with more polished titles in the genre.
- “The graphics of VR ping pong are great!”
- “The art style is very unique and pleasing to the eye.”
- “I also like the blocky retro graphics; it's a nice change.”
- “With pixel graphics and characters, I expected a fast game of accurate table tennis; however, what I got was a laggy, cartoon version of table tennis with no real physics and clunky menu and controls.”
- “Weak graphics and only a few weak/silent sounds.”
- “Some less voxel-based graphics, because it's a repetitive and tiring style now.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics and deep options, making it engaging despite simple graphics. While the physics and serving mechanics may require some adjustment, players find the experience enjoyable and reminiscent of real ping pong, though a multiplayer mode is highly desired. Overall, the game offers a satisfying arcade feel, though it can become frustrating for less skilled players due to audience reactions.
- “Despite the simple graphics, the game does the mechanics well and the options are deep enough to ensure the game works with your available space.”
- “Solid mechanics, and I love the arcade ideas.”
- “After about 3 hours of gameplay, it feels natural and reminds me a lot of the real thing.”
- “The gameplay rating is poor.”
- “I had forgotten some of the rules of the game, and when you struggle, it can be annoying because the audience boos at you (you can turn them off!). Despite the simple graphics, the game does the mechanics well, and the options are deep enough to ensure the game works with your available space.”
- “The physics could use some tweaks; the serving mechanics take some time to get used to. While I don't have a problem with it, I can see why people would want other options, and a multiplayer mode would be awesome (the developers are aware of this request!).”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging setting and rich content, which includes amusing characters like a supportive coach or friend who delivers witty one-liners. Players report experiencing genuine laughter during gameplay, particularly in high-stakes moments, adding to the overall enjoyment and challenge of the game.
- “Compared to all the other ping pong games, this one has a lot more content that makes the game very funny.”
- “A coach or a friend that cheers just for you, gives you tips, and jeers the other team with funny one-liners adds to the humor.”
- “I found myself laughing hysterically standing about 5 feet behind the virtual table in the last round of the tournament, forrest gumping my way to a narrow defeat.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is praised for its retro style and simplicity, enhancing the overall immersive experience and adding enjoyment to the menu. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the music alongside the playability and graphics, noting that the developer is actively updating the game.
- “The retro style is cool, as is the music and sound effects, making it a truly immersive game.”
- “Nice and simple music adds to the menu, which would otherwise be a complete bore.”
- “Playability, graphics, and music are already pretty good, and the developer keeps working on it and updating it (the last update went live today).”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game’s high replayability, noting that it remains enjoyable and engaging even after multiple playthroughs. Many find themselves returning to it for the fun experience it offers.
- “I've spent the past two hours playing it, and it has a lot of replay value.”
- “It's very fun and has a high level of replayability.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the emotional experience of the game is heightened by the delicate control required for accurate serves, creating a sense of tension and engagement.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players found the optimization in VR to enhance the gameplay experience, making it more enjoyable compared to traditional 2D screens, and noted that their performance improved after several sessions.
- “But in VR, it was fun to play (instead of being frustrating to play on a 2D screen), and after a few games, my performance improved.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users highlight the game's unique arcade style and vibrant tournament atmosphere, which together create an engaging and immersive experience. The combination of visual aesthetics and competitive energy enhances the overall enjoyment and excitement of gameplay.
- “The arcade style and the tournament atmosphere create an electrifying experience.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “The vibrant visuals and dynamic sound design enhance the overall atmosphere, making it unforgettable.”
- “The arcade style and the tournament atmosphere feel outdated and uninspired.”
- “The overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to immerse players in the game world.”
- “The environment feels empty and lifeless, making it hard to get invested in the experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, describing the game as "very very buggy," indicating a need for improvements to enhance performance and reliability.
- “Currently, this game is very, very buggy.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly unplayable.”
- “Frequent crashes and glitches ruin the experience.”