Balloonatics

Disclaimer: I know the developers and was a beta tester for the game prior to early access. First Impressions: * This game is awesome!!! It sort of reminds me of Mario Kart, but with the ability to play in VR as well. It is fast-paced, fun, and easy to pick up and play, but difficult to master. The Pros: * Cross-Platform Multiplayer Support: I originally tried this game for VR, and was surprised to find that it's actually pretty fun to play on PC as well. I love that you can play with your friends on both at the same time. The controls and gameplay are different between the platforms, but they have done a very good job at balancing everything so that there isn't a clear advantage either way. * Smooth VR Controls: One of the things that sets this game apart from other VR games is how smooth the controls and motion are. Every other game I have played that involves much motion has made me queezy, but somehow, even though this game is so quick-paced, it doesn't make me sick at a...

Graphics seem better than other early access games I've seen. I like playing with people but if you die right away you're kinda just stuck waiting for awhile until the match ends. I wish there was one main menu all the time not on the side of the basket as I often miss invites and readying up. Playing in VR is by far the best. Seeing your friends move as the characters is hilarious, so for that reason alone I would recommend it.

This game has a ton a important VR aspects such as hand poses, and the details of how you should be using VR, like down to the steering wheel of your cart. Has a close to nostalgic feel to the old mario cart games. Lots of different weapons and powerups for each different character, which adds to replayability. PC is just as good as VR in my opinion! Active developer to which is always appreciated in the indie titles. The maps are largely different and creative which is nice. Id maybe suggest somehow more indication of how the wind is going to affect your projectiles. Leap and bounds improvements over time which is great. Played a 3vs3 and greatly enjoyed my time!

Good stuff! Nice to have VR and non-VR mix which should keep player base higher than exclusively VR. I've played both VR (HTC Vive) and non-VR. I always prefer VR in the end and the experience is great It's a game where you can keep working at it... I'm straight awful but there is more than just button mashing involved so with a little practice, one can improve which keeps it fresh. PIck er up!

A fun game to play with friends. Multiplayer is the highlight and the hectic pace makes matches really entertaining. It's an easy game to pick up quickly while still rewarding the skill of those who take the time to master the controls. The game runs very well even on lower spec machines. It's nice that there's both a VR and non-VR option. Despite being Early Access I didn't experience any critical bugs. I look forward to seeing how this game progresses as features are added.

Love how creative this game is - feels like being the captain of a ship while manning the cannons and frantically looking around to be aware of your surroundings and collect all the powerups. Lots of fun in VR!

This is quite an original idea for a super fun game, with amazing graphics and great gameplay. I haven't experienced it in VR but its already quite amusing without it. The game could get better with sounds from the characters to tease each other and such. But it is very polished for an early access one. I really recommend it. Super entertaining playing it with friends.

A wacky and zany online battle game with fast-paced action but also reasonably deep mechanics to experiment with and discover surprising strategies. Also, not only allows VR and non-VR players equal access to play, but is even balanced enough that they can both compete on equal footing. Neither hardware method is over-powered. "Think Mario Kart battle mode, meets Guns of Icarus, with the visual style of a Saturday morning cartoon" Pros: - Loads more polish and stability right out the gate than any other Early Acces game I've played - Cute and goofy visual style. Always hilarious looking at other players flailing around inside their balloons - Great variety between levels both aesthetically and functionally - Many weapons deeply satisfying to use (Especially the Saw Slinger, zzzzzzzzzoooom) - Available weapons support a variety of play-styles. Defensive or offensive. Ranged or up-close - Emergent Gameplay: Many weapons can be used in unexpected ways, or even alongside other weapons, t...

This is a fun vehicle based shooter which uses a cartoon and over the top design asthetic. Players are given a multitude of options to create virtual havoc on a wide range of environments. The environment locales are full of environmental dangers that add to the gameplay - creating a complex and hectic meta. While the game is still in Open Access, it has shown great promise with a detailed design roadmap and open communication with it's player base. I look forward to the developers adding new game modes (perhaps CTF or 2 players in one basket) and continuing to evolve Balloonatics.

This game is some good fun! I have buddies that play in VR and this is an awesome crossover game that we can play together. It's still early access but it gets better with every update.