Spikair Volleyball
- February 6, 2023
- Le Jo
- 8h median play time
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Reviews
- The gameplay is fun, fluid, and easy to pick up, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.
- The game features a solid club mode with potential for customization and character creation, enhancing the overall experience.
- The developers are actively updating the game, adding new features and improving mechanics, which shows promise for future content.
- The game currently lacks sufficient content and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and a feeling of tedium over time.
- There are performance issues and optimization problems, causing choppy gameplay and bugs that detract from the experience.
- The price point is considered high for the amount of content available, with many players feeling it should be lower until more features are added.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun, dynamic mechanics and charming art style, making it accessible and enjoyable for both newcomers and seasoned players. While it offers a rewarding experience with continuous updates and additional content, some users noted that certain explanations within the game could be clearer. Overall, the core gameplay is engaging and easy to learn, providing a satisfying challenge.
“Better than other volleyball games I've played, has a fun club mode and tons of action-packed gameplay.”
“The gameplay is perfect, and the devs really update it.”
“Really fun and dynamic feel to the gameplay with a super charming art style.”
“The explanation text in 'My Club' is confusing and doesn't teach the mechanics.”
“The gameplay is easy to learn.”
“If you are still unsure about the game, search for a video on Twitch that shows you the gameplay and current state of the game as of 06.02.2023.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their charming art style, smooth animations, and rewarding visuals, contributing to an enjoyable aesthetic experience. However, some users note that despite its low-end PC compatibility, the game can be demanding on graphics hardware, and there is room for improvement in the overall graphical quality.
“Really love the art style too.”
“I also love the graphics and sound design of this game; it's distinct and all works well with each other!”
“Anyways, the game is already worth it for its great aesthetic and game feel.”
“Low-end PC graphics (well animated too)”
“But this simple, pixel 2D-based game will kill your graphics card.”
“Graphics could be better.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a desire for a more developed story mode, as players feel the game lacks narrative depth and would benefit from additional content, such as character-driven storylines and player recruitment mechanics. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the absence of a story mode is a notable drawback for many users.
“No story mode or anything.”
“Please make a story mode.”
“Hope we get a little more content, maybe online or story mode?”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as exciting, enhancing the overall experience and engagement for players.
“Music is exciting.”
“The soundtrack elevates the entire gaming experience.”
“The variety of musical styles keeps each level fresh and engaging.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in career mode somewhat tedious, as many matches can feel repetitive; however, they note that the difficulty spikes have improved compared to earlier versions of the game.
“Grinding in career mode can feel tedious at times, with some matches feeling repetitive, although the spikes in difficulty have improved from earlier versions of the game.”
“The grinding aspect of the game is exhausting and often feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
“I find the grinding to be overly repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game for long periods.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with players noting it as a significant factor in their enjoyment, particularly in volleyball games.
“The atmosphere of the game is awesome, which is a big deal breaker for me when I play volleyball games.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game particularly effective, highlighting that the blockouts are especially funny and contribute to the overall comedic experience.
“The blockouts are hilarious!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing.”
“I love the witty dialogue and funny situations throughout the game.”
