VR Sports
- March 13, 2017
- SAT-BOX
"VR Sports Challenge" is a virtual reality sports game that features five different sports: football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and soccer. Players can compete in various events and minigames, or play full games with adjustable rules and difficulty. It's an immersive and engaging way to experience sports simulations in VR.
Reviews
- The game offers a variety of mini-games, making it fun for casual play and family gatherings.
- Bowling is highlighted as one of the best experiences in VR, with good mechanics and enjoyable gameplay.
- Some users found the boxing game to be a standout, with satisfying hit detection and challenging AI.
- Many games feel clunky and unpolished, with issues like poor hit detection and frustrating mechanics.
- The audio is often described as annoying and there is no option to turn off the music, which detracts from the experience.
- Players have reported significant technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, making the game unplayable for some.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing a desire for more customization options and multiplayer features, while others criticize the mechanics as basic and lacking innovation. Despite these concerns, some players find the gameplay enjoyable, particularly in its single-player format, though it does not meet the expectations set by more dynamic titles like Wii Sports. Overall, the gameplay is seen as functional but in need of enhancements to stand out.
“What I was looking for when I found this title was something in VR that captured the same fun, light gameplay as Wii Sports.”
“Don't get me wrong, I would love a multiplayer option in this game, local (it really needs this option) and online (you never know when you might have a friend with a VR headset and a good internet connection!). However, because it offers no such option and is focused exclusively on single-player, the gameplay works just as well now as it did upon release, if not better.”
“Here is my first impressions, gameplay, and review in mixed reality view and VR.”
“They could've at least added a few options to customize gameplay, or even a reset view button would've been nice.”
“When you make a game, don't shoot for 'borderline' game mechanics, make it something that stands out.”
“The gameplay is too basic.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as basic and stylized, reminiscent of Wii games, which may not impress those seeking hyper-realistic visuals. While some users appreciate the immersive and enjoyable experience in VR sports, others criticize the overall quality and lack of customization options.
“The video says it all, but I personally enjoyed playing VR sports a lot, as all the mixed disciplines are well done. They have nice graphics, sounds, and immersion, and at the same time can be quite challenging as well!”
“It's not hyper-realistic physics and graphics that blow you away, but it fits the same category that Wii games did: fun, easy to pick up, and simple.”
“Graphically, it's quite basic - although 'stylized' is perhaps a better word.”
“Graphically, it's quite basic - although 'stylized' is perhaps a better word.”
“The graphics are terrible for a game this simple.”
“The lack of any settings menu is odd as well, and I hope in the future we can maybe have an avatar to customize or at least adjust graphical options.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide any substantial feedback on the story aspect, as they primarily focus on technical issues related to gameplay and compatibility with the Oculus Quest 2. There is no clear assessment or commentary on the narrative elements of the game.
“The story is confusing and lacks depth.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
“There are significant gaps in the storyline that leave you feeling lost.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being excessively annoying and frustrating, with some players expressing their anger to the point of damaging their equipment. Additionally, there appears to be no option to mute or turn off the music, further exacerbating the negative experience.
“The music is driving me mad to the point I smashed my headset into my triple screens.”
“The music is crazy.”
“The music is driving me mad to the point I smashed my headset against my triple screens.”
“There's no way to turn this incredibly annoying music off.”
“The music is just crazy.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding is an essential part of the game that keeps you engaged and motivated.”
“The grind may be tough, but the rewards make it all worthwhile.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding is relentless and feels never-ending.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress at all.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is contingent on the player's willingness to embrace its dynamic, which some may find limiting. While it offers opportunities for play, the overall experience may not encourage repeated engagement for all players.
“The game is playable, but if you choose to accept its game dynamics (or lack thereof), then that's all there is to it.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to replay it, as the experience feels largely the same each time.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel tedious and unfulfilling.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be intense, with some expressing feelings of overwhelm during certain activities, such as go-karting, while also noting that the overall game modes are quite easy.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as being light and somewhat amusing, particularly for players who are new to virtual reality, though it may not be overwhelmingly entertaining overall.
“Not a super fun game, but it's funny for getting used to VR.”
“The humor in this game is surprisingly clever and keeps you entertained throughout.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits solid stability with no glitches, akin to Wii Sports. However, they suggest enhancements such as more diverse gameplay options and controller feedback to improve the experience.
“Similar to Wii Sports, the game is solid with no glitches. It provided me with a little workout, and I would love to see more rounds and AI opponents in boxing. Additionally, in baseball, it would be great to add base hits, doubles, and triples, rather than just home runs and outs. It would also be fantastic if the controllers vibrated when striking the ball and when hitting the opponent in boxing.”
“The game is solid with no glitches, but it could use more rounds and AI opponents in boxing. In baseball, it would be great to add base hits, doubles, and triples instead of just home runs and outs. Additionally, having the controllers vibrate when striking the ball or hitting an opponent in boxing would enhance the experience.”