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| Developer(s) | Atari, Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | Atari, Inc.[1] |
| Programmer(s) | Bob Polaro Jim Huether[2] |
| Artist(s) | Alan Murphy |
| Series | RealSports |
| Platform(s) | Atari 2600 |
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| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Realsports Volleyball is a volleyball video game written by Bob Polaro and Jim Huether for the Atari 2600 and published by Atari, Inc. in 1982.[2] Polaro also programmed the Atari 2600 port of Defender.[3]
Development
RealSports Volleyball is an enhanced version of programmer Bob Polaro's never released game Volleyball. He asked to make several improvements on it, including better animations and more colourful backgrounds. It is part of the RealSports series of games.[4]
Reception
Steve Davidson wrote in Arcade Express in 1983, "Unlike some video volleyball contests, this one really does play like the sport," and called the game "a triumph" (8/10).[5]
References
- ^ "RealSports Volleyball". AtariAge. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
- ^ a b "RealSports Volleyball". Atari Mania.
- ^ Backiel, Al. "DP Interviews Bob Polaro". Digital Press.
- ^ Jainschigg, John (August 2018). "The History of RealSports". Retro Gamer (183). Future plc: 44–49.
- ^ Davidson, Steve (July 17, 1983). "The Hotseat: Reviews of New Products". Arcade Express. 1 (25).
External links
- RealSports Volleyball can be played for free in the browser at the Internet Archive
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