When comparing Time Rifters vs #SelfieTennis, the Slant community recommends Time Rifters for most people. In the question“What are the best VR games on Steam?” Time Rifters is ranked 31st while #SelfieTennis is ranked 33rd. The most important reason people chose Time Rifters is:
Each level is played through multiple times with every new playthrough adding previous playthroughs alongside current one. This is done 4 times trying to complete as much of the level as possible. It essentially creates a solo co-op experience and allows for lots of strategical planning forward.
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Pros
Pro Rarely seen gameplay mechanic that combines multiple playthroughs
Each level is played through multiple times with every new playthrough adding previous playthroughs alongside current one. This is done 4 times trying to complete as much of the level as possible. It essentially creates a solo co-op experience and allows for lots of strategical planning forward.
Pro Vibrant aesthetic
The game has simple, clear, blocky levels and uses bright colors. There's an Iron Man inspired hud, but that can mostly be ignored unless you want to check out the score. Important information such as enemy count is displayed on the walls of levels and there's no need to keep track of health or ammo.
Pro Good weapon variety
The game has 6 different weapons that each has a progression system associated with 5 upgrade categories - Spread, Focus, Rapid, Punch and Acid. It adds another level of strategical depth as weapon upgrades have to be planned for.
Pro Level editor and Steam Workshop support
You can create your own levels to challenge yourself and your creativity. It feels really cool playing through levels you made, although you know what to expect.
Pro Fun twist on the game of tennis
Selfie Tennis works in an original way where the player will serve the ball to then see themselves teleported to the other side of the net to volley it back. This continues until you miss the ball or make a bad shot. Basically it is a two person game of tennis played all by yourself making each and every shot.
Pro Easily take in game photos of the silly gameplay
While you are playing the game there is an option to take "selfies", this can then be shared with friends or acquaintances through social media.
Pro Amusing characters
You can play as a unicorn, which makes for light hearted and funny gameplay.
Cons
Con Abandoned support
Currently the game does not work with the retail version of the Rift, a DK2 (beta Rift model) and older drivers will be necessary to play the game. There has been no word from the developer if this will be fixed.
Con Short
While there's definitely potential for multiple playthroughs to try and get a better score, the base game has just about 2 hours of gameplay.
Con Movement is limited
As the player teleports between each side of the court, there is no way to choose what part of the court you teleport to, which can make it difficult to get shots that are near the edge of the court.
Con Somewhat simple for the price
There are no settings to adjust and there is only one goal of the game, to volley the ball back and forth as long as you can. This may not make for a deep enough game for some especially when considering the $20 price tag.