Retired Men's Nude Beach Volleyball League

61%
Game Brain Score Based on 16 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • emotional
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

61%
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.
  • story9 mentions

    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.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    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.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    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.”
  • humor2 mentions

    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.”
  • music2 mentions

    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).”
  • graphics1 mentions

    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.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    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.”
  • stability1 mentions

    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.”
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