Smashbox Arena

Jul 27, 2017

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Jul 27, 2017

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Jan 23, 2017

Smashbox Arena is a fantastic take on dodgeball, combining the classic playground activity with an arena FPS to make something fast enough for good competitive gaming while remaining appropriate for all ages. There’s an incredible amount of room to develops skills for high level play but the simplicity makes it instantly accessible to just about anyone.

Aug 5, 2017

If corners were cut with the graphics, they were completely rounded over and sanded down in the music and sound department.” While it’s fun, Smashbox Arena isn’t pretty.

Jul 31, 2017

Smashbox Arena is a fun PSVR title that has some great gameplay but can be short-lived. The online mode has the most potential if BigBoxVR could provide an update to resolve matchmaking issues.

Aug 24, 2017

Smashbox Arena proves that not all game genres can weather the transition from a console game to immersive virtual reality. This is something you could easily play without the headset, though it wouldn't do the game any significant favors. With or without VR, it doesn’t change the central concern that this game just isn’t fun to play. The shooting part is pretty okay and almost fun for the first few rounds. What kills the game is the lack of meaningful challenges by way of playing against other humans. There is a single player campaign but it's not enough to justify the time you'd put into it. I could never find people to play with and the resulting skirmishes with AI bots made the whole thing regretfully unenjoyable.

Jul 27, 2017

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Jul 27, 2017

Smashbox Arena’s knockout gameplay is entertaining online – assuming you can find a match. While there is a small community on the servers right now, it’s difficult to predict how long that will persist, and thus purchasing is a bit of a risk. Unless you can convince friends to pick up the package, then be warned that the single player content is thin, even if the core gameplay loop is undeniably fun. More work in the art department could have elevated the release enormously, so ultimately you’re left with an ugly but enjoyable multiplayer game that will be defined by the number of people who stick with it beyond launch.

Jul 31, 2017

In practice, Smashbox Arena ends up being a lot of fun, with precise tracking and fast paced competitive gameplay that hides a lot of depth and strategy, but it’s ultimately held back my a number of technical issues and the lack of a strong online community. Smashbox Arena PSVR review code provided by developer.

Aug 31, 2017

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