Smashbox Arena
SCORE: 64
I am so thankful Family Friendly Gaming was given a digital download
code for Smashbox Arena on the Playstation 4 VR. This is a three on
three dodge ball like video game. Smashbox Arena has an online game play
mode, and the story game play mode. Families will need to pay for the
Playstation Plus membership to play Smashbox Arena online. Since Family
Friendly Gaming does not pay for that service I was unable to play
Smashbox Arena online.
Families will need two Playstation Move controllers to play. These are
how players will move around, and grab balls to throw. There are also
power ups that can be used in Smashbox Arena. Power ups can be things
like giant rocks, heat seeker missiles, and more. There are also regular
balls that can be thrown in Smashbox Arena. When you do not have a ball
you have a sight. The sniper ball has a sight on it too.
I wish the teleport was a bit better on the sighting. I also noted that
you can not have a ball and teleport with that same arm. So leave one
hand open to teleport around. The characters in Smashbox Arena have no
arms or legs. You can catch balls that are thrown at you. Power up items
can not be caught. I had trouble shooting the balls at other players
without a sight.
You must have a lot of space around you where you play Smashbox Arena. I
got myself all twisted up in the PS4 cord because it is hard going
around walls. So you go around a wall, and have to turn. Now I have to
teleport, and go back. It got a bit confusing trying to find the other
characters while playing Smashbox Arena. The indie graphics look decent,
but do feel lacking at times.
I like the music in Smashbox Arena. I had fun playing this 1.6 gig
downloadable only virtual reality video game. The story mode is not much
of a story though. The three on three battles are cool, but my AI was
not always helpful. I love the sudden death missile in Smashbox Arena.
The controls are different in Smashbox Arena. They take some time to
adapt to. Expect to be confused at first, and to miss a lot.
- Kid Gamer
Graphics: 60%
Sounds: 70%
Replay/Extras: 70%
Gameplay: 50%
Family Friendly Factor: 70%
System: Playstation 4 VR
Publisher: Archiact
Developer: BigBox VR
Rating: 'E10+' - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY
{Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence}
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