Power Spike Pro Beach Volleyball torrent downloads

The action boils down to bump, set, spike, defend if necessary, and repeat ad nauseum. The controls, while easy to learn, don't allow for enough control over the players to really involve you in the game, because it limits you only to determine the "trigger point" for a spike or other moves. Whether your player dives, stands, and rolls is entirely determined by the computer.

In contrast to the memorable different playing styles and personalities of the opponents in Kings of the Beach, the computer-controlled teams in Power Spike all look like clones of each other. Overall, Power Spike is a competent game that ultimately offers low replay or long-term play value due to its bland treatment of the sport. Worth a look if you are interested in a beach volleyball game which is very few and far between with modern pizzazz.

But for sheer playability and fun, you would be better off replaying EA's Kings of the Beach. Contact: , done in 0. Search a Classic Game:.

Power Spike Pro Beach Volleyball screenshots:. World tour consists of eight separate tournaments -- you earn points based on your finish. You accumulate points as you progress from event to event. Each event is based on the official FIVB -- a team, double-elimination type draw.

The game features a player editor where you can create your own character. Each attribute starts out with a base value of 50 points and you are given an additional points to distribute amongst them. As you progress through the World Tour, you can earn more attribute points to distribute. Under the Options menu, you can adjust the following game settings: Difficulty Amateur, Pro, or All-Star , Cameras three behind the court views and one side view , Automatic Replay on or off , Player Indicator, Player Positioning Guide, Aiming cursor on or off , and Display options from x up to x You also have several options in controlling your player.

After your opponent hits the ball, you have the ability to block it. The length of time you hold down the shot button, dictates the strength of your shot -- too long will likely send it sailing out of bounds; not long enough and it will end up hitting the net Doh! The dynamics of this control scheme require not only good hand-eye coordination, but also a fair amount of strategic thinking -- to win consistently, you must be able to predict where your opponent is going to hit the ball.

Special moves such as digging, spinning, setting, blocking, and spiking are all included in the game, as are real-world beach courses that span the globe. In addition to exhibition and tournament play, you can practice different moves in practice mode.

The interface is easy to learn: one key handles most actions, including serving, setting, spiking and bumping, while other keys let you pull blocks and power spikes. There are 3 difficulty levels: amateur, advanced, and pro. Want more? Advanced embedding details, examples, and help!

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