Retired Men's Nude Beach Volleyball League

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"Retired Men's Nude Beach Volleyball League" is a narrative-driven volleyball game centered around Len Rizzo, a retired man, navigating his later years through the sport he loves. The game takes place in various scenic locations in Massachusetts and offers a physically and mentally challenging beach volleyball experience. The developer hopes players will enjoy the game and appreciate the hard work of those who helped make it possible.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Retired Men's Nude Beach Volleyball League screenshot

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a heartfelt narrative that touches on themes of friendship, aging, and men's mental health, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
Despite its unconventional premise and art style, the game is praised for its charm and the depth of its storytelling, making it a unique experience.
Players appreciate the replay value due to multiple dialogue options and the engaging character interactions throughout the game.

The gameplay is often described as janky and unpolished, with issues in the scoring system and inconsistent physics that can frustrate players.
Some players find the art style lacking and not visually appealing, which may detract from the overall experience.
The game may not appeal to those looking for a polished gameplay experience, as it intentionally embraces a rougher design to reflect its themes.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is highlighted as the strongest aspect of the game, featuring a unique narrative delivery through the main character's introspective dialogue and interactions. While the characterization is well-developed, particularly for the player character, some players feel that the plot lacks depth and doesn't fully engage throughout the experience. Overall, the narrative design is praised for its brilliance, despite a somewhat limited plot progression.
- “Story and narrative design are just brilliant.”
- “The story has a good amount of characterization overall, but is mainly focused on the player character.”
- “A press the buttons to make the hipster dev tell his Reddit story one sentence at a time.”
- “The story is definitely the stronger aspect, though I would say even through most of the playthrough it didn't totally grab me.”
- “The story is delivered in a few ways: the main character talks to himself while driving to his matches.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay is generally described as unpolished and janky, with some users noting it lacks functional mechanics and is not suited for those seeking a refined experience. While it offers a moderately fun experience and focuses on narrative, it is best approached as a small, passionate project rather than a traditional game with tight gameplay mechanics.
- “Chunky gameplay but... everything will make sense when you go through the game :d”
- “At its best, the gameplay is moderately fun.”
- “At its worst, however, the gameplay is rather janky and unpolished.”
- “In conclusion, I probably would not recommend this to someone who is looking for volleyball gameplay with tight mechanics.”
- “Do not buy and play this game if you're looking for a super polished experience that relies on gameplay - this is a small (~2 hrs) passionate little project that focuses on narrative, touching on subjects I haven't seen in too many places and doing so rather effectively.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a surprisingly emotional experience, focusing on narrative and introspection rather than polished gameplay. It effectively explores themes of aging, pain, and regret, culminating in a touching ending that resonates with players. While it may initially seem lighthearted, the heartfelt presentation elevates it into a meaningful, albeit brief, journey.
- “Do not buy and play this game if you're looking for a super polished experience that relies on gameplay - this is a small (~2 hrs) passionate little project that focuses on narrative, touching on subjects I haven't seen in too many places and doing so rather effectively.”
- “While I loved the idea of the game, I was on the fence about it until reaching the surprisingly touching ending, after which I would say it was a neat little experience overall.”
- “You may think at first the game is going to be goofy and absurd, but it takes a very strange premise and twists that into a presentation that is rather heartfelt.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for being both entertaining and deeply poignant, striking a balance that resonates with players.
- “I first played this game over a year ago because I thought it was funny.”
- “So funny but so poignant as well.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting its quality and the main theme as a standout element that significantly contributed to their interest in the game.
- “The music is also pretty nice, and the main theme is definitely a banger (and a big part of why I decided to check out the game in the first place).”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's art style is striking and intense, eliciting strong reactions from players, with some even finding it overwhelming yet enjoyable.
- “The art style is so vibrant and unique; it really draws you into the game world.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that makes every scene feel alive.”
- “I was blown away by the visual effects; they add so much depth and immersion to the gameplay.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
- “The art style is inconsistent and often distracting, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, failing to convey any emotion or depth.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its extensive dialogue options, ensuring that players can experience new content and outcomes in subsequent playthroughs.
- “There are so many dialogue options that it's impossible to hear everything in the first playthrough, so it definitely has replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the branching storylines and character choices, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The game offers multiple endings based on your decisions, encouraging you to replay it to explore all the different outcomes.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, and I found little incentive to go back.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there isn't much left to explore, making replayability quite low.”
- “While there are multiple endings, the journey to get there feels tedious and not worth repeating.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the scoring and referee system in the game is prone to bugs, affecting overall stability.
- “The scoring and referee system is also buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the gameplay.”