Reviews

• gamedeal user

  Jul 15, 2017

  I've tried about every basketball game for vr by now, so i believe i'm the right person to say that this one has the best basketball physics i've seen to date AND it has proper net physics (as opposed to what feels like prerecorded animations in other games). On the store page it doesn't state it supports the oculus rift, but in my experience it's almost fully supported PROVIDING you have a 360 setup (there's no snap turning by way of the thumbstick here). I'll compare the best (imho) basketball games, so you can choose the one that suits you best: Physics Comparison: "Hoops VR" has also good physics but the ball feels very heavy and it's difficult to give your shot the proper curve and "Nothing but Net" also has good physics but the ball feels light, you can't achieve a proper curve here either and the way you hold the ball in it is disorienting to me (the ball appears by design a bit above your controller). In VR Shoot Around the ball [strike]is still on the light side[/strike] weight is perfect after the 21st July update and the physics are spot on (you can properly curve your shot). Unfortunately no game to date accounts for different shooting styles [strike]and those of us who rely heavily on our followthrough to guide the ball are at a disadvantage[/strike] (EDIT: See update below - after the update i consider the followthrough in VR Shoot Around almost perfect now!) Features comparison: Hoops VR is just an arcade bball shooter. You try to make as many baskets as you can within a time limit and you can choose between a large (easy mode) and a realistic basket (hard mode). The appeal of Hoops VR is to make a name for yourself on the high score boards. It's good fun, but a bit shallow. Nothing but net on the other hand offers a full court to shoot hoops and play mini games against the AI and human opponents. It has some very unique modes like playing HORSE or a mode in which you throw the ball down the court to pass it to yourself (which is a very creative way of playing basketball in vr full court!). So if you're interested in full court and mini games go for Nothing but Net. VR Shoot Around is pretty shallow at the moment, you can just shoot in a half court and that's it. although i've read on the forums the dev is planning to add mini games as well. One notable thing about VR Shoot around is its video player though: You can load onto it a h.264 / aac video file from your pc and have it play on a tv, which you can place anywhere on the court. That's great for anybody that wants to watch a show or load his workout motivational tunes while shooting. In conclusion i'm personally going to stick with this game as my go to bball vr experience, because of the physics. For those interested i'm gonna be posting a first look video later this day and i'll post the link here. EDIT: Short video with my first impressions https://youtu.be/3PUkXlaEGgg EDIT 21 July 2017: After a couple small but excellent updates, the physics are now superb! The rim stiffness and power are very realistic now and the angle was improved also - i now have to use a good followthrough for my shots to go straight. Sample 20 free throws after the 2 updates: https://youtu.be/W7J0YQDb8jc EDIT 27 July 2017: A sample of 100 shots from all over the court. No assists enabled, which makes it kinda tough to make a shot, but will help you judge the physics: https://youtu.be/YnLpKvOeVH8 ShakM Gaming shakmgaming.wordpress.com
• gamedeal user

  Jul 22, 2017

  First off, this is hands down the best basketball simulator out! You can literally spend hours in this gym shooting around, practicing half court, corner 3pts and free throws. The physics from the rim, net and backboard are damn near 1 to 1 with the real world. I got my brother and father to come check it out and they fell in love with it as well. If you a basketball fan, pick this up! You cant beat it for $5 USD. Do yourself a favor and pick this up and prepare for a sore arm in the process lol you going to spend ALOT of time in this gym! Sean BearArms Bullet Bracelets www.BearArmsBracelets.com
• gamedeal user

  Jul 23, 2017

  If BALLisLIFE....then this game will be the best money you've ever spent. Hours of fun. And NO REBOUNDING!!!!! I highly recommend this game/simulator. Great Visuals and Customization. Please bring a multiplayer option so i can meet up in here with friends. THANKS FOR MAKING THE BEST VR BASKETBALL GAME YET!!!!!
• gamedeal user

  Sep 19, 2018

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• gamedeal user

  Dec 3, 2018

  For the price an excellent V.R. investment, if you like to just shoot hoops. Your throw is adjustable so if you want a more realistic feel or if you want assistance in throw force. I have an outdoor basketball hoop, it gets covered with snow in the winter this doesnt feel to far off from the real thing best part is I dont have to chase the ball down the frickin driveway.
• gamedeal user

  Feb 10, 2019

  impossible to catch the ball. this is for oculus
• gamedeal user

  Jun 2, 2021

  The ball, net and backboard physics are all near perfect but the ball does not sit in your hand as it would in real life completely ruining any chance of shooting with a real form without the aim assist on. The ball sits on the edge of the controller in between your thumb and index finger instead of in your palm. For some reason whoever developed this game thought it would be a good idea to have to flick your wrist sideways and release from your thumb instead of forward and releasing from your index finger like normal. This honestly ruins the shooting and all of it's potential as a basketball simulator and none of the hand adjustments account for this. If they could fix this one thing it would be near perfect as a shootaround simulator. If you've never played basketball or don't care about real form you might not care and enjoy it anyways.