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4.4 / 5

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Platform
NES
Genres
Sports
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Technos Japan
Publishers
Nintendo · Playtronic · Technos Japan
Release date
November 10, 1989

Summary

Super Spike V'Ball lets you warm up with a quick exercise match before diving into the American Circuit or the high‑stakes World Cup. You can pick from four distinct male pairs—George & Murphy (balanced), Al & John (powerful but slow), Billy & Jimmy (defensive Double‑Dragon heroes), and Ed & Michael (fast with average hits)—and even unlock hidden female teams with a cheat device, though their icons appear as garbled graphics. The tournament modes double as difficulty settings: Exercise is a lone, easy match on an empty court; the Circuit pits you against five mid‑level teams; the World Cup throws seven tough international squads at you, from Japan to the USSR, with the Russian stage’s tanks replaced by a friendlier backdrop. Up to four players can compete via the NES Satellite or Four Score, enabling two‑vs‑two battles on sun‑splashed sand courts ranging from Daytona to an aircraft carrier deck. A Japanese soundtrack, arranged by Takashi Furukawa, Yoshimitsu Hamano and Funky Yasuda, was released in 1990, adding a nostalgic audio layer to the beach‑side showdown.

Storyline

Super Spike V'Ball follows George and Michael, a pair of self‑described beach bums who earn their keep by challenging locals to beach volleyball matches. One day they stumble upon a flyer advertising a nationwide tournament that promises a $2,500,000 cash prize to the champions. Intrigued, the duo decides to enter, hoping the big payout will finally pay the bills. The Japanese version even opens with a short cut‑scene that sets up this quest, showing the two friends spotting the flyer and gearing up for the competition. The story is simple but gives a clear motivation for the endless volleying action.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Alternative Titles

  • Super Spike V-Ball Alternative
  • V'Ball Alternative
  • U.S. Championship V'Ball Alternative