Okay, so I’ve been on this retro gaming kick lately, right? And I got to thinking about the best volleyball game from back in the day. Specifically, the 16-bit era. There were a bunch, but which one really nailed it?
I started by firing up the old emulators. You know, gotta have that authentic feel, even if it’s on my PC. First up was Super Volley Ball on the TurboGrafx-16. It looked alright, I guess, with the player,but I found it really stiff to control.
Digging Deeper
So, I moved on. I remembered playing a ton of Hyper V-Ball on the Super Nintendo. This one was definitely a contender! I spent a good hour just messing around with the different teams, each with their own special moves. The controls felt pretty good, and the over-the-top action was super fun. I was digging the anime-style cutscenes too. But, I had a nagging feeling there might be something even better out there.
- Super Volley Ball (TurboGrafx-16)
- Hyper V-Ball (Super Nintendo)
- (Other game, it doesn’t matter the game name)
I remembered seeing a few videos of Another Game. I found a ROM and loaded it up. Wow! The sprites were huge and detailed. The animation was surprisingly smooth. And the gameplay? Fast and furious, but with a good level of control.I can custom setting the player I like!
After playing a couple matches, I realized this was it. This was the 16-bit volleyball game I’d been searching for. It just felt right. The sound effects, the music, the responsiveness… everything just clicked.
I played for hours. And I mean hours. I experimented with different teams, tried out all the special moves, and even managed to beat the game on the hardest difficulty (after a lot of tries, I’ll admit).
So yeah, if you’re looking for the best 16-bit volleyball game, in my book, you’ve got to check out Another Game. It’s a blast!
