Slapshot: Rebound

Slapshot: Rebound is a physics-based multiplayer game where you play an arcade style match of hockey. No shoot button, no puck glue, no RNG. It’s up to you and your team to take control of the puck, pass, shoot, outplay your opponents. Play with your friends or team up with other Slapshot players!

Current Players: 399
Developers: Oddshot Games
Publishers: Oddshot Games
Release Date: Apr 11, 2024
Price (USD): Free
Overall, the sentiment towards the game is highly positive. Players enjoy its fun and simple mechanics, consider it a worthy successor to its predecessor, and see it as a competitor to other games in the sports genre. However, there is some dissatisfaction with the state of matchmaking over time.

Positive Points

  • Fun gameplay with frequently cited descriptions including 'fun', 'epic', and 'good'.
  • Specific praise for mechanics, described as 'best mechanico, simple mechanico'.
  • Acknowledged improvement over its predecessor, highlighting the game as 'much better than the original' and 'even better'.
  • The game is considered by some as 'the greatest sports game of all time'.
  • Comparisons with Rocket League suggest a strong alternative, with comments like 'Get outta here Rocket League, there's a new sheriff in town'.
  • Appreciation for the matchmaking potential in competitive games.
  • Negative Points

  • Matchmaking issues mentioned, with one review stating it 'was fun at the start, but now the matchmaking is trash'.
  • Mixed Points

    Common Themes

  • General amusement and entertainment value is high with varied expressions of enjoyment (e.g., 'fun', 'epic', 'good', 'yes').
  • Mechanical aspect of the game is well-regarded, indicating a strong gameplay foundation.
  • Comparisons to and perceived improvement over both its predecessor and similar genre games.
  • Matchmaking is a point of contention, with both praise for its potential and criticism of its current state.
  • Updated 7/29/2024, 7:01:58 PM UTC