Are you tired of controlling players and calculating throw force? Hoop Rivals is a gorgeous sports game reverse-engineered by Iamgronig. Control the basketball hoop instead of a shooter in this physics-based arcade game! You need to run across the court to capture free-falling balls in front of your opponents.
Hoop Rivals is mostly interesting for its fast-paced competitiveness and some odd ideas. In a no-holds-barred arena with as many as six baskets, you will face off against five AI opponents. Everyone scrambles for the few balls that drop.
The unique physics system makes collisions, bounces, and seizing the ball unpredictable. The chaos leads to many hilarious moments that will keep you glued to the screen. Your main goal is to quickly catch the balls, earn points to move forward, and beat your opponents to win the championship.
On every platform, the controls are optimized to match the game's quick pace:
Because of poor friction, the basket may initially feel "slippery" and slide a lot. But that's what makes the game charming. If you learn how to control inertia, you can use it to get to the ball faster.
Hoop Rivals isn’t only about quick reflexes to win. Rule One: Don't wait for the ball to drop. Instead, train yourself to watch and anticipate the path, and then cut off your quarry. The terrain of the court will affect how your basket bounces. Timing this bounce will create an aerial burst, allowing you to collect the ball before it lands.
Finally, watch the court situation. When 3 or 4 opponents are coming into a small area for a single ball, change your attack to a less populated region or find a safe angle of approach to let your opponents block each other.
