Review: Super Ping Pong Trick Shot (Nintendo Switch)

Rating: 7
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · November 13, 2017

Try throwing a ball across a room filled with moving platforms and obstacles and into a cup!

Pros:

Simple clear graphics.
253MB Download size.
Help section explaining the game and mechanics.
Touchscreen support.
Gyro control support.
Two game types- Single player and two players vs mode.
Singleplayer has challenge and score attack.
Challenge has 80 levels with each level having one main mission then 3 submissions.
HUD shows power bar, a percentage of power, angle guide.
Camera control.
Different block types like sticky, bouncy etc.
Tons of replayability.
Two types of a cup- White is the normal cup whilst yellow is worth 2 points.
Gameplay- Set power and angle and get the ball in the cup.
Score attack- 15 balls per level and get consecutive cups to trigger a chain bonus.
Great time waster.
Pick up and play.
Easy to get into.
Simple yet addictive.

Cons:

Doesn’t support pro controller and joycon grip.
No online leaderboards.
Very much a one trick pony.

The Numbers:

7/10

Graphics - 7/10
6/10

Sound - 6/10
8/10

Accessability - 8/10
7/10

Length - 7/10
7/10

Fun Factor - 7/10

7/10

Summary

A basic idea that is well executed, Super Ping Pong is an excellent little timewaster that suits the Switch well, You can use the face buttons or touchscreen for control and with over 80 levels and 2 player support, Really adds to it. I could argue it may be too basic and not enough variety and maybe even whiff of a mobile slash browser game. But there is no denying it is extremely playable and fun.