Dinsun Review
It’s air hockey. I can play this at a bowling alley for a quarter. The 'glow' aesthetic is clearly meant to hide the fact that there’s absolutely nothing else going on here. To be fair, the physics are surprisingly decent—the puck bounces exactly where it should—but after three matches against the AI, I was ready to uninstall.
Local multiplayer is the only reason this game exists. If you’re sitting at a table with a friend and an iPad, it’s a fine way to kill time while waiting for your food. But as a solo experience? It’s hollow. There’s no career mode, no real sense of achievement. It’s a digital toy, not a game. I’m giving it a 54 because it does exactly what it says on the tin, but I’m not happy about it.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Solid physics engine
- Fun local multiplayer
- Zero single-player depth
- Eye-straining visuals
- No online multiplayer
Technical Report
Performance: Flawless performance; high refresh rate support is a plus.
Audience Fit
Buy if: You frequently find yourself bored at restaurants with a friend.
Skip if: You want a game with a beginning, middle, and end.
- Air Hockey Deluxe
- PONG
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, 40, Multiplayer cynic
- Hardware: iPad Pro
- Playtime: 2 hours
- Status: Played all AI levels
