- Release Date: 1990 03
- Genre: Sports
- Style: Volleyball
- Similar Games: Beach Volley (Atari ST), Beach Volley (Commodore Amiga)
Game Description
Malibu Beach Volleyball is 2-on-2 beach volleyball. Choose to play as 1 of 4 countries, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. You can also select to play in a men's or women's league.In order to win the title you must defeat the other 3 teams. Point totals will depend on the number of matches you are playing. You have a choice between 3-game and 1-game matches. During 3-game matches you play for 12 points and in 1-game matches you play to 15 points.
Perform regular or power serves, set up your teammate for a spike, or dig the ball in Malibu Beach Volleyball. With a link cable 2 players can oppose each other or play on the same team.
~ Jonathan Sutyak, All Game Guide
Review: Overall
Malibu Beach Volleyball makes good use of the link cable. Rather than just having 2 people oppose each other they can also play on the same team. Since each team consists of only 2 characters the same team feature is easy to play.Enough options are included to add some replay value to the game. First you have to select to play in the men's or women's league. The women's league games move at a slower pace than the men's league. You then have to choose your team from a list of 4: USA, Brazil, Japan, and Italy. Each have ratings in 2 categories, spiking strength and running speed. Defeating the 3 teams you don't select is how you win the game.
Controls make all plays simple to execute. Serving can be done in 2 ways. Using the A-button will deleiver a regular serve while the B-button performs a power serve. After serving the buttons are used for hitting and jumping. Gameplay is smooth and easy to follow.
Graphics comprise of the 4 players, net, and outline of the court. When the ball is hit toward the back of the court the ocean is viewable to show you that you are on the beach. Nothing is too detailed but everything looks okay. Sounds are average. Basically a noise is made everytime the ball is hit.
Malibu Beach Volleyball provides you with a simple game of volleyball. It is a good game but it is not overly exciting. Hitting the ball back and forth on a small non-color screen can become a bit repetitive.
~ Jonathan Sutyak, All Game Guide
Review: Enjoyment
A good game for the link cable.~ Jonathan Sutyak, All Game Guide
Review: Graphics
Not detailed but they are clear and easy to see.~ Jonathan Sutyak, All Game Guide
Review: Sound
Could use some more sound effects.~ Jonathan Sutyak, All Game Guide
Review: Replay Value
4 teams and 2 leagues.~ Jonathan Sutyak, All Game Guide
Review: Documentation
10 straight pages of only text.~ Jonathan Sutyak, All Game Guide
Production Credits
Producer: Tom Sloper; Product Management: John Crompton; Testing: Tom Bellamy, Jeff Glazier, Steve Imes, Stew Perkins, Kelly Zmak; Product Specialist: Tony Van; Player's Guide: Hunter Cone
~ Jonathan Sutyak, All Game Guide
