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2023 video game For other uses, see Racquet Club.

Racket Club is a virtual reality game developed by Resolution Games that combines various racket-based sports. It was released on December 14, 2023 for VR platforms Meta Quest, Pico and SteamVR. The game offers both single and multiplayer modes.

Gameplay

Racket Club combines elements of tennis, squash, racquetball, pickleball, padel and table tennis.

The game takes place on a playing field measuring around 2 x 2 meters, which avoids artificial movement (with analog sticks or by teleportation) common in other VR tennis games. The indoor court is surrounded by transparent waist- to head-high walls. This allows for creative playing strategies, as the walls can be used to return the ball from different angles.

Using VR controllers conveys an authentic feeling when hitting the ball, which can also be given a spin.

Racket Club can also be played in a mixed reality mode, where the player's own side of the court is in the physical environment, while the opponent's side can be seen through a portal.

Players can compete against AI-controlled or human opponents, who are shown as avatars. In a career mode, the AI opponents become increasingly stronger. Human players can be found in virtual sports clubs, which offer playing fields for singles and doubles matches. The players can communicate via audio chat and/or with gestures.

Playing games earns experience points that unlock new rackets with better features, as well as cosmetic items such as sneakers and sweatbands that can be used to customize the avatar.

There are various training modes in which players can practice hitting techniques with AI opponents or a ball machine, as well as a game mode based on badminton called “Spinminton”.

Reception

Racket Club received positive reviews from critics. The ball physics, the game mechanics and the feel of the game are particularly praised. The matches are described as “short and intense”, the gameplay as “easy to learn but difficult to master” Although the single-player mode is seen as limited, the multiplayer mode is described as compelling and a clear focus of the game.

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References

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  3. "'Racket Club' Update Brings More Flexibility with New Rules and Fan Favorite Modes". Road to VR. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  4. ^ Tomislav Bezmalinovic (2023-12-14). "Racket Club review: I didn't know I loved tennis". MIXED. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  5. ^ Nathaniel Stevens (2024-02-01). "Racket Club VR Review (Meta Quest 3)". digitalchumps.com. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
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  7. ^ Henry Stockdale (2024-05-08). "Racket Club Update Adds Two Courts, Ball Cannon & More". UploadVR. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  8. Shaun Cichacki (2023-12-11). "Racket Club (VR) Review | A New Challenger Emerges". Prima Games. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
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