its like super pong
the only differance is the lack of opponent AI and the powerups that randomly come out of nowhere ( I don't have a problem with that second one other than it gives the player even less chance of applying skill in the game).
Reviews for "Paddle Battle 2"
Not Bad
Yeah not bad...but it needs development
Good Game
...but not without it's problems -
1. No matter what part of the paddle hits the ball, it goes the same angle.
2. If you swiftly move the paddle towards the ball, it doesn't go any faster.
3. I encountered a glitch in where my opponent's paddle completely disappeared...I don't know if this is meant to be a rare power-up or something.
4. You should have put some instructions. I had to idea I had to be using my mouse to move my paddle, and I was trying the arrow keys, WASD, and I'm like "Wtf? It's not moving! WTF?", and then I finally tried the mouse. Also, a list of what the powerups do would be nice.
5. I don't know if you meant for this to happen, but if my paddle is covered in ice, and the flaming comet-y looking ball comes towards it, it just explodes on impact (when it touches my paddle) and my oppenent gets a point. Also works vice versa. Again, a list of what the powerups do would be nice.
6. Besides No. 5, I saw no difference between a flaming ball and a normal ball...AGAIN, A LIST OF POWERUPS WOULD BE NICE! =D
7. A music selection would be nice, or a mute music button. I hate it when I'm playing games and can't listen to my own music at the same time >:(.
8. Different modes would be nice. Like, untimed mode, seeing how many points you can get mode, how many can you get with only one life...etc etc...
I hope you take what I have typed into consideration when you make Paddle Battle 3...if you do. I hope you do. =D
Besides from that, I found this game addictive and fun.
Graphics: Were good...I guess...for a game like this. I liked the background.
Style: Basically ripping off the famous paddle ball games...it's not really all that original but I guess you get points for adding powerups.
Sound: I didn't really mind the music, but a mute button would have been nice...so would a music selection, like I said in Problem No. 7.
Violence: None...for good reason lol.
Interactivity: It needed more options...and an instructions page.
Humour: None...
Good job and I look forward to Paddle Battle 2, if there will be one.
Over-Kill responds:
"Also, a list of what the powerups do would be nice."
Try looking at the ledgend on top of the main menu. SCroll your mouse over each power up!
For #5-Yes that's ment to happen.See above.
For #6-see above the above
7 and 8. No prob all make sure not to leave those out next time.
Bland
The paddles move way too slowly, and so does the ball. The game as a whole is bland. The ball spends too much time bouncing around powerups, and the "powerups" don't really do anything. There's not really much actual game here. The graphics on the powerups were a little poor. Sound was okay, but there should be more music choices and an option to turn it off.
It could be good, just add something for me to do.
sucked
dont play this people. i mean u cant choose difficulty lvl of computer? there are dam little power ups all over the place, you cant control the ball at all, so much crap happening i dont no what is happening, game dont fit screen, this is horrible! AND THE MUSIC IS GAY! IM LISTENING TO LINKIN PARK AND SYSTEM OF A DOWN AND THIS GAY MUSIC IS COVERING IT UP!