Whack-a-Vote: Hammering the Polls

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Whack a Vote: Hammering the Polls is a Virtual Reality game that allows you to vote in 2016's Presidential Election in new innovative ways through the use of various new voting utensils. Shamelessly spend taxpayer money to cast your vote now!

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Play Modes

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

Whack-a-Vote: Hammering the Polls screenshot

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The humor and satirical elements related to current political candidates provide a light-hearted distraction.
The variety of whimsical weapons and the simple gameplay mechanics can offer a few minutes of fun.

The game lacks depth and substance, making it feel more like a shallow experience than a fully developed game.
Visuals and gameplay mechanics are of low quality, with poor hit detection and collision boxes.
The game has received a dismal public reception, with very few players engaging with it even when it was free.

humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and topicality, providing a funny and engaging VR experience. Players appreciate the variety of comedic elements and the satirical portrayal of current candidates, though some express a desire for more unique sound effects and content depth. Overall, it serves as a delightful distraction with its amusing concepts.
- “The humor put into this game was great.”
- “Funny short VR experience for the Vive and very topical.”
- “The satirical likenesses of the current candidates made me laugh, and both are equally lampooned.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals, which many gamers find unappealing and a significant drawback. This lack of visual fidelity is seen as a disservice to the gaming experience, as visuals play a crucial role in engaging players.
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D graphics, which will understandably deter a lot of gamers.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is generally well-polished, with mechanics that are enjoyable; however, players note a lack of clear control explanations and a smooth method for quitting the game.
- “The polish of the mechanics is very nice, although there is a lack of explanation for the controls and a smooth way to quit the game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the story is either unclear or lacking depth, with some users questioning its coherence and overall impact. There seems to be a desire for a more engaging and well-developed narrative.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”