Alright, so today I’m gonna walk you through how I tackled this little project I called “top 10 volleyball games.” It wasn’t anything too fancy, but it was a fun way to kill some time and maybe even learn a thing or two.
The Idea Sparked
It all started when my friend asked me for volleyball game recommendations. Instead of just rattling off a few titles, I thought, “Why not make a list, like a proper top 10 thing?” Seemed simple enough, right?
Research, Research, Research
First thing I did was dive into the internet. I googled like crazy, searched forums, and even watched some YouTube videos of people reviewing volleyball games. My goal was to get a good overview of what was out there, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Making the Initial List
After a solid few hours of research, I compiled a list of about 20 or so games that seemed promising. This was just a raw, unorganized list. I noted down things like the platform (PS4, PC, mobile, etc.), a brief description, and any stand-out features that caught my eye.
Playing the Games (Well, Some of Them)
Okay, here’s where things got a bit more hands-on. I couldn’t play all 20 games, but I tried to get my hands on the ones that kept popping up in my research and seemed to have decent reviews. Some I borrowed from friends, others I watched gameplay videos of, and a couple I even bought on sale (don’t tell my wife!).
Defining My Criteria
Now, just playing the games wasn’t enough. I needed a way to actually rank them. So, I came up with a few criteria:
- Gameplay: How smooth and realistic did the volleyball action feel?
- Graphics: Did the game look good? Not necessarily AAA-level good, but decent enough.
- Features: Did it have a career mode, online multiplayer, or any cool extra stuff?
- Fun Factor: This was subjective, of course, but did I actually enjoy playing it?
The Ranking Process
With my criteria in place, I started going through my list, comparing each game against the others. I gave each game a score out of 5 for each criterion, then added up the scores to get a total. This gave me a rough ranking.
Refining the List (The Hard Part)
Okay, so the initial ranking wasn’t perfect. There were a few games that scored high but just didn’t “feel” right in my top 10. This is where I had to make some tough calls. I replayed some of the games, tweaked my scoring, and ultimately went with my gut feeling. It was a bit arbitrary, but hey, it’s my list!
Writing it All Up
Finally, I wrote a short paragraph or two about each of the top 10 games, explaining why they made the cut. I tried to be honest and give both the pros and cons of each game.
The Final “Top 10 Volleyball Games” List
So, there you have it. That’s how I put together my top 10 volleyball games list. It was a fun little project, and I learned a lot about the (somewhat limited) world of volleyball video games. Maybe I’ll share the actual list sometime, but for now, this is the story of how it came to be.
