Summary
- Release Year: 1982
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Atari 2600
- Developers: Atari
- Publishers: Atari, Polyvox
RealSports Volleyball (1982): A Classic Atari 2600 Volleyball Game
RealSports Volleyball is a volleyball game released for the Atari 2600 in 1982. It is part of the RealSports series of games, which also includes RealSports Baseball, RealSports Basketball, and RealSports Tennis.
RealSports Volleyball is an enhanced version of programmer Bob Polaro’s never released game Volleyball. Polaro was asked to make several improvements on it, including better animations and more colorful backgrounds.
The game is played on a single screen, with the player controlling one of two volleyball players. The object of the game is to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court. The player can move their player left and right, and jump to hit the ball. The player can also choose to spike the ball, which is a more powerful hit that can be used to score points quickly.
RealSports Volleyball is a simple game to play, but it is challenging to master. The ball moves quickly, and the player must be able to react quickly to hit it. The game also requires the player to have good timing and coordination.
RealSports Volleyball was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its realistic graphics and gameplay. The game was also one of the first sports games to be released for the Atari 2600.
RealSports Volleyball is still enjoyed by many gamers today. It is a classic Atari 2600 game that is fun to play and challenging to master.
Gameplay
RealSports Volleyball is played on a single screen, with the player controlling one of two volleyball players. The object of the game is to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court. The player can move their player left and right, and jump to hit the ball. The player can also choose to spike the ball, which is a more powerful hit that can be used to score points quickly.
The game is played in a best-of-three format. The first player to win two sets wins the match. Each set is played to 15 points.
Graphics and Sound
RealSports Volleyball has simple but effective graphics. The characters are small and blocky, but they are well-animated. The backgrounds are colorful and detailed.
The game’s sound effects are also simple but effective. The ball makes a satisfying thud when it is hit, and the crowd cheers when a point is scored.
Controls
The controls for RealSports Volleyball are simple and easy to learn. The player uses the joystick to move their player left and right, and the button to jump and hit the ball. The player can also hold down the button to spike the ball.
Reception
RealSports Volleyball was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its realistic graphics and gameplay. The game was also one of the first sports games to be released for the Atari 2600.
RealSports Volleyball was a finalist for the 1983 Golden Joystick Awards in the “Best Sports Game of the Year” category. It was also one of the best-selling Atari 2600 games of all time.
Legacy
RealSports Volleyball is still enjoyed by many gamers today. It is a classic Atari 2600 game that is fun to play and challenging to master. The game has been ported to several other platforms, including the Commodore 64, the Apple II, and the IBM PC.
RealSports Volleyball has also been featured in several video game compilations, including the Atari 2600 Action Pack and the Atari 2600 Classics Collection.
Conclusion
RealSports Volleyball is a classic Atari 2600 game that is still enjoyed by many gamers today. It is a simple but challenging game that is fun to play and easy to learn. If you are a fan of sports games, then you owe it to yourself to check out RealSports Volleyball.
Review Score
7/10
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