HyperBowl
My first encounter with Hyperbowl was from the Windows XP, with Plus! version, the first time I played the game, I was shocked at how much fun and challenge a simple bowling game could provide! So naturally, I invested my hard earned cash (I was still working for minimum wage at the time), I boy I did not regret it one bit! I invested my monies into a X-Arcade Tankstick with a Trackball in the center, it was a no brainer for me, everyone love playing this game….and then thats when purge happened, this game originally developed by Sony and eventually Hyper Entertainment for Microsoft, would just VANISH and us that still have our original key codes were left with a rather LARGE hole to fill. I sought out the game feverishly, like many other who have played the home and arcade version (my Dave and Busters had it, I was so VERY luck). Several dark years went by where this game was though to be extinct, then literally out of nowhere, this game came back, yes in somewhat different form, but it was the game! I immediately put it back into my collection and Steam, I NEVER want this game to go away again!
– Real player with 5.0 hrs in game
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This game was so much fun when I was a kid. It really brings me back. There are a few things that I wanna point out that I wish could be added back/changed.
First I wanna talk about the UI.
1. I believe the original Hyperbowl used a different font for the timer, name, first and second ball.
2. I remember a slideshow (if you wanna call it that) on the right side that would cycle between all the possible maps, and a couple of pictures of an arcade.
3. I remember the pause menu being a blue bowling ball.
– Real player with 4.4 hrs in game
VR SUPER SPORTS
I am an Oculus user.
Alot of fun! Really well done except for the kart game and the DLC golf game which I can’t figure as of yet how to consistently hit the ball. (UPDATE: With update for Oculus now is working better) Bowling I was just able score a 201 by lifting the ball and throwing it half way down the lane. I like the fact you can put hook on the ball. Table tennis an add on Dlc is really challenging (on all levels). Practice will make you better in alot of the games.
The scoring system which is a letter grade is kind of off for all games.(UPDATE: Is now fixed) I dont see anywhere to see your over all high scores. (UPDATE high scores do show up )
– Real player with 11.5 hrs in game
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This is the game I have played the most for VR, I really recommend it. The games included within the game and my rating on them are as follows.
Bowling - 6/10, the way the game makes you hold the bowling ball is awkward, but if you get used to it i’m sure it is fine.
Homerun Derby - 8/10, my third favorite game out of the 8. It has 3 different difficulties that make the ball faster. Definitley feels rewarding when you hit homeruns.
Soccer - 7/10, in this gamemode you play as a goalie. It looks easy, but is very challenging because you can only block the soccer ball with your hands.
– Real player with 10.4 hrs in game
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is a charming, humorous, and highly original game.
The basic premise is this: you control a boulder rolling across a twisted battlefield of ramps, obstacles, and enemy traps. Your aim is to destroy your opponent’s gate.
As you destroy your opponent’s defenses, you accumulate money to spend on building upgrades. These upgrades can be either single-use power-ups for your boulder to make it stronger or more deadly. Or, you can spend the money on defenses like elephants, dynamite, and catapults that can knock your opponent’s boulder off the map. You get to place these obstacles wherever you want on the map.
– Real player with 84.3 hrs in game
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Rock of ages is a game about rolling down a hill; to squish a little man, literally.
In Rock of Ages, there is a very minor story, hardly relating to the game. This isnt a bad thing because the game doesn’t need a story to be enjoyed, however the story is humorous.
The core gameplay aspect of Rock of Ages is rolling your rock down a slope riddled with defences in order to smash down an enemy gate. The opponents, are not only people from history, also attack your gate and the player must build their own defences in order to slow down or stop the other rock. You gain in game gold in order to pay for defences, and to upgrade your rock.
– Real player with 14.5 hrs in game
PBA Pro Bowling
BUY PREMIUM BOWLING INSTEAD !!!!
Avoid, period. It can be used to pass time that is about the only upside.
What I hate, every piece of this game aside that. The lanes do not break down. The career mode while there is content is horrible. A bowler in just the initial league section averaged 148 leading up to our match. He did not leave one open frame in my 5 matches against him (I kept replaying it as I was in shock) rolling a 238,226,231,224, 196 (clean) I finally beat him 236 to 196. I did not shoot under 200 against him. I have never had a pro bowl less than 260 against me. I lost to simo 279-268 just 5 mins ago. I made one bad shot when I dropped my mouse. His tournament average coming in was 218. The pc strikes through the face and by brooklyn over and over in the lower leagues. Liz Johnson ripped off a 5 bagger on me and didnt hit the pocket on either side once. Fix the NFL blitz like difficulty farse (if the pc is down they will just rip a 6,7,8 bagger of or shoot 60 pins above what they have been all tourney, just against you). Ill try to check back in another patch to see if this ever gets there but hopefully I am smart enough to move on. I like what they addressed but this patch is still a big miss and not worth 10 bucks lets alone 20. The graphics are abysmal in places. This is a game for a tablet of phone rather shamelessly whored out to the pc. With the same money in a nice steam sale window you can do so much better. Shame on the PBA for putting their name on this and plugging it hard on TV. I buy a lot of bowling balls and bowl a ton. I had much higher hopes here.
– Real player with 119.8 hrs in game
This is a lot of fun and totally worth the $20. The pin physics are actually really good and only ever so slightly “bouncy” on occasion. The controls aren’t deep but they’re definitely challenging enough that being consistent isn’t easy as pie. This does look somewhat like the mobile game but it’s a lot, LOT better. It still has tickets and gold pins for currency though which, even though earned in game, I with they would have converted to $$ to give it a more “realistic” feel. The different oil patterns do bowl differently however, I haven’t noticed any breakdown as I’ve yet to have to transition shots.
– Real player with 37.6 hrs in game
Protoball
If you are a fan of games such as Rocket League and enjoy FPS games (you don’t specifically have to enjoy FPS games) I can recommend you giving this a try.
Before jumping into public games I recommend joining the discord of the game https://discord.com/invite/protoball you can find this link at the bottom of the main menu of the game. There is a Tutorials section that contains guides from experienced players in the game that will teach you things that the tutorial doesn’t get to yet.
Doing the tutorial is also a recommendation but you could encounter a “bug” that isn’t actually a bug.
– Real player with 329.1 hrs in game
Protoball,
Oh boy where do I begin here, I’ve been in the arena since the early days of development so I’ve gotta admit I’m a bit biased towards the concept of the game. Given that, it has a high replay-ability and it keeps me coming back to be the best player I can be in the earliest stages of what I see to be a great future competitive eSport. As a person who frequents FPS games like Valorant, CS:GO, Apex and Rocket League, I find this to be of the same repeat-ability and enjoyment to just hop in a game for both fun and competitive play styles. Sure there may be some bugs here and there, but that’s what being a part of the Early Access is for. We’ve gotta smooth out the experience for others to enjoy the underlying game we all love and know can be successful. At this point, I as well as many others are committed to bringing you the best enjoyment out of this game as humanly possible. So join a server and come along for the ride. As for the Dev team, you know I love you guys and I’ll never stop coming back to Protoball, we’re in it for the long haul!
– Real player with 205.8 hrs in game
Extrorb
In Extrorb, you control the action! Maneuver your orb through challenging ramps and boost zones over oceans and forests! Try your luck at one of the traditional levels and relive the joy of visiting the arcade! Up for a game of hoops? Grab a friend and compete for highest score on one of the 8 different local multiplayer levels!
Have a blast!
If you get stuck, or you just really want to annoy your friends, resetting your orb has explosive consequences.
Want a boost?
Some levels require an extra push to get you where you need to go.
Tons of player skins!
At launch there are 33 skins to choose from, all of them unlocked!
Shared multiplayer boards!
Not only do you get to share half a seat with your friend, but each level places you against each other on the same board! Coupled with explosive physics this can lead to some intense head to head battles for the best score.
Forests, Icebergs, Arcades, oh my!
At launch there are 8 single player and 8 multiplayer levels with a large variety to choose from. From classic arcade scenes to serene larger than life forest levels, there is something for everyone.
Achievements & Stats
Global leaderboards will help compare your skill against the best in the world, as well as multiple Steam Achievements to unlock!
Amazing Soundtrack!
We’re using some awesome tracks from Dark Fantasy Studio in Plouguerneau, France!