Disc Jam
Release Date: March 7, 2017
Sports, for 2 players, co-op, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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A futuristic sports game. The title is an unusual hybrid of hockey and tennis. It was developed by independent studio High Horse Entertainment. The players participate in matches that take place on a rectangle field that is divided into two halves with a net. By throwing the titular disc above it, the player is trying to hit the opponent’s zone. Depending on the place of the hit, it is awarded with from one to five points.
Disc Jam for PS4, SWITCH and PC is a futuristic sports game that combines tennis with hockey. It was developed by independent developer High Horse Entertainment. It is the first game developed by the studio founded by Jay Mattis and Timothy Rappa. Both developers are industry veterans and they previously worked on titles like Call of Duty and Guitar Hero.
Mechanics
Matches in PS4, SWITCH and PC version of Disc Jam are taking place on a rectangular field split into two halves by a net. At first glance the field looks similar to a tennis court. There are three point zones located on the opposite ends of the field. The players are throwing a glowing disc that can rebound from walls. The objective is to hit the opponent’s zone. Such action is awarded with from three to five points. There are many characters available in the game and each of them has unique abilities that can impact player’s strategy. Among them there is a shield and special throws that change the behavior of the disc. Disc Jam offers 1vs.1 and 2vs.2 matches.
Game modes
In addition to duels against AI, the players can also participate in multiplayer matches that are the main attraction of the game. The title offers advanced online options among which there are rankings of the best players and multi-phase tournaments. In addition to that, the developers implemented an option to play on a single or a split screen for up to four players.
Technical aspects
Disc Jam for PS4, SWITCH and PC offers three-dimensional graphics and energetic soundtrack. Wide customization options are worth mentioning. The player can select from many accessories and clothes in order to modify character models.
Last updated on April 2, 2017
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Push Square: 6 / 10 by Sammy Barker
Disc Jam has all of the ingredients of a classic but it just doesn't feel fully cooked. Flat visuals and some balance issues prevent this disc tossing sim from reaching the same highs as Rocket League, even if its gameplay loop is fairly accessible and sporting some great depth. That said, though, if this is High Horse Entertainment's Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars moment, then we can't wait to see what it delivers next time it takes to the field.
TheSixthAxis: 7 / 10 by Jake Durasamy
Disc Jam is a good attempt at combining multiple sports inspirations into a video game, and for the most part Disc Jam achieves this by delivering a solid competitive experience with simple mechanics.
Operation Sports: 6.5 / 10 by Brandon Kosal
Disc Jam features simplistic, yet addictive and competitive gameplay.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 26 votes.
Disc Jam Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows March 7, 2017
PlayStation 4 March 7, 2017
Nintendo Switch February 8, 2018
Developer: High Horse Entertainment
Publisher: High Horse Entertainment
Disc Jam System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD 4000 or better, Windows 7/8/10
Recommended: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or better, Windows 7/8/10