Customer Reviews

Summer Heat Beach Volleyball

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Pros
+ Price - ($$)
+ AI controls your partner, you only need to focus on one player
+ A "touch" analog system - the longer you hold the button the better your hit.
+ Only volleyball game on the PS2 - for now
+ Easy to learn, tough to master (my 5-year old loves it)
+ Unlockable extras add replay value
+ Good assortment of characters with different skill levels for Power, Control, and Speed
+ Graphics are 8/10 - good character models and realistic looking sand. Some courtside backgrounds are a little goofy.
+ Can co-op play against the computer
+ Ability to turn off music selections you don't like
+ Player animations are generally tasteful (rated E for everyone)

Cons
- Repetitive soundtrack and commentary
- Long load times between screens (as long as 30 seconds)
- No way to advance the skills of characters
- Could be a repeat game for Xbox DOA players (since I don't have Xbox, I can't say)
- No create-a-player option
- No create-a-court option

- Beach House gets tiresome after initial tour - should allow a text shortcut to the extras and trophies

Overall, I enjoy playing the game. It's pretty satisfying to spike the ball into the corner - even better when you execute a clean block for the point. Definitely worth it. If you doubt it, rent first.

This game is really fun and very addicting.Controls and rules of the game are very easy to get the hang of.I recommend playing the easy training level first,then just start playing some volleyball games to get the hang of everything.Having different serves available to determine the distance/power is also nice and keeps the game from getting repetitious.

Graphics are beautiful,and the women look really,REALLY good!One thing I thought was strange though;this game is obviously geared toward guys..... so WHY have all the diffrent buff guy players available!? Stick with the chics Acclaim! Oh,well I guess you could play this game with your girlfriend too.Music soundtrack was selected well and goes with the fun mood of the game.You are also given the option to skip,change or repeat songs
which is always nice.

There are a few minor downfalls to this game though that gives this a 4 star rating.First off,I really agree with the one reviewer who said that you should be able to buy the bonuses like in dead or alive as opposed to winning them.The main reason is that there are over 200 locked goods in this game,and in the begining it seemed like all I unlocked for winning was so-and-so's sunglassess ...OOOOO!... or worse yet,some dude's khaki shorts -ugh!It also says on the box that you can "dress these honeys any way you see fit".Well,that's not entirely true as all but two outfits are locked in the begining.So in short,to get all of the diffrent options,outfits,playing fields,players and videos you have to unlock them all by playing,playing,playing and playing some more!! I'm STILL trying to unlock that Pink video... Too much stuff was locked in this game,and unless you've unlocked quite a bit,the beach house aspect is pretty much worthless.

The mini-games (well I've only played one as the other two are locked) are ok,although not the game's strong point.Whack-a-nerd sounds funny...but I really couldn't see who or what I was supposed to hit.Yeah,hit a nerd..sounds easy!But there are cats,
balloons,trashcans and all sorts of other junk.Hitting some give you points while hitting others takes points away,and the instructions don't really explain anything on this.I dunno;are cats nerdy?

In the end this game was nicely made and is alot of fun esp. with two players.This game can also be bought new for a very reasonable price which also helps sweeten the deal.Have fun!

I wanted to get this game for a couple reasons. First, I love volleyball. Second, the hot chicks. Third, the hot chicks...

Okay, so seriously how is the game?

Some of the good stuff includes the solid controls, cool characters, a interesting fantasy ice volleyball court(where you can crack the ice with a heavy volley ball and send your opponents falling to their death)...

Unfortunatly there is more negatives. First of all, the game is put together in a amateur fashion. The graphics are pretty cheap and remind me of something from Nintendo 64. The announcer is pretty silly too. It's sounds like they got some nut from a sunday morning infomercial to do the announcing...

All in all, if you can't stop the urge of waiting for another volleyball game to come along, this one is pretty good. Good Control is one of the things I value most in video games and this one delivers...

Sound=1 star
Graphics=3 stars
Fun Factor=4 stars
Replay value=3.5 stars
Controls=5 stars

OVERALL=3.3 stars

I played this game for about 4 day so far. The graphics are great and so is the game play. The controls are simple to learn but the game is difficult to master. The game is basically 2-on-2 beach volleyball. The game can be played as a single player with an AI teammate. The game supports up to 4 players in Exhibition mode and up to 2 in a team in the other modes when you are playing against the AI players. The game is fun to play and addictive. If you live in a place (Detroit, MI) where you can mostly dream of being at the beach this is a fun way to get away. I highly recommend this game.

I didn't think this game would be that fun, but when I first played it, it really is, so many unlockables, really gives you the feel of a beach volleyball game. And it's a very cheap price for a game, highly recommend for those who are in to sports games.

I didn't think this game would be that fun, but when I first played it, it really is, so many unlockables, really gives you the feel of a beach volleyball game. And it's a very cheap price for a game, highly recommend for those who are in to sports games.

I decided to give this game a chance based on its price and the thought that it could be fun. I was suprised. This game plays a lot better than other volleyball games on other systems and has a decent soundtrack and many unlockables. It is hard to put down once you start playing. I would definately reccommend this game to anyone looking for an inexpensive way to have some fun over the summer. Go Beat the Heat and buy Acclaims new volleyball game.

And a whole lot more... Great game, easy to learn, with beautiful women to boot. However, I wish the 'extra' features were a bit more like Dead or Alive, where you can buy the items you want, instead of being 'rewarded' with them. Other than that, this game is great multiplayer fun! 4 Stars!

this game is fun if you like to have long rallys where they only end on an error. You hardy ever get a kill unless it is on easy, and even then, it is only because they dont even try for the ball. It's not a terrible game, but it is not the greatest.

You can't beat the price for this game. This is one great value. I ordered mine and from what I read in other reviews this game is awesome! I can't wait to play!