I have seen the future of sports games and it is called just volleyball
Earlier this year, I embarked on a pivotal journey, one that I'm sure upon finishing will change me for good: I started watching Haikyu!! It's my first sports anime (when you're a chubby little muffin like I was, you take more interest in Not Moving over Sports), an abscess in the lexicon of genres I've dipped my toes into, one I'm rectifying after all these years. And friends, it's good eatin'.…
Earlier this year, I embarked on a journey that will undoubtedly change me for good - I started watching Haikyu!!. As someone who, like a chubby little muffin, took more interest in Not Moving over Sports, I m now rectifying that after all these years. Initially, the idea of taking up volleyball was briefly floated among friends, but thanks to an enjoyable, Wii Sports-inspired game called just volleyball, I don't have to now.
Upon starting the demo of just volleyball, I was greeted with a customizing screen similar to the Mii Channel from the Wii days. The game offers a variety of hair options, charmingly skewed face designs, customizable voice, and the ability to choose the number on your jersey. It's a delightful experience that immerses you in the world of volleyball.
Playing just volleyball with a controller requires more than just having a controller around. You must master the art of moving your character using the left stick and aiming where you want to hit the ball with the right stick. The game isn't as easy as it sounds, and you must be constantly vigilant of where the ball might land. If you're receiving the ball, you need to ensure your cursor points towards a teammate, as scoring a point that way is highly unlikely.
Serving in just volleyball is a precise task that demands tight skills and timing to outsmart the opposing players. Although I didn't fully grasp the mechanics, I managed to get a hold of the other components of the game. Overall, my experience with just volleyball has been one of delight. It is a simple game inspired by Wii Sports, yet it stands on its own two feet. If you're curious about trying it out, you can give the demo a go on Steam ahead of its release on November 4th.
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