Thoughts on the recent Knockout City beta?

The title says it all. For those who got were able to access the game this weekend, what'd you think of the game? Did the controls feel tight? Was it fun and entertaining? Did you find yourself playing for hours or only for a few minutes? Do you think the game will succeed in the future? My first interaction for this game was during the Nintendo Direct. After witnessing that disappointing trailer, I was still intrigued by a dodgeball-type game. After playing it, I'm more disappointed in EA's marketing if anything. The game is surprisingly pretty fun. It's simple enough that you can pick up and play, with the ability to throw dodgeballs without aiming, catching them in the air, double jumping, and dashing. It's also complex enough to involve forms of deflecting dodgeballs, passing them, fake throws, and even hook shots and lob shots. Turning yourself into a dodgeball is also crazy fun. You can be thrown by anyone, and even be thrown up in the air like an explosive mortar round, exploding the area of impact. Aside from some of the special balls (which some were more annoying to deal with), I'd describe the gameplay as pure chaotic fun. If EA's ability to properly market the game henceforth, and makes sure it doesn't go down the same path as Rocket Arena, I see it has a decent chance to become popular. Apologies for the long rant, but obviously I'd like to know your opinions as well, preferably if you were an alpha/beta-tester. Did you enjoy the game? submitted by /u/DaFreakBoi [link] [comments]
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