Arcade Volleyball (1988)
Arcade Volleyball is a fast-paced sports game released in 1988 for the Commodore 64 and originally published in Compute!’s Gazette. Designed for quick reflexes and head-to-head fun, it distills volleyball down to its essentials: timing, positioning, and simple controls. Its minimalist graphics and responsive gameplay make it a classic example of late-1980s home-computer arcade design.
Objective Score points by hitting the ball over the net and making it land on your opponent’s side. Controls Joystick (recommended) • Left / Right — Move your player • Up — Jump • Fire button — Hit the ball Keyboard (emulator fallback) • Arrow keys — Move • Space / Ctrl / Z (depends on emulator mapping) — Jump / hit Gameplay • Time your jumps carefully to spike or block the ball • You may only hit the ball once per jump • Ball physics are simple but precise — anticipation is key • First player to reach the winning score wins the match Modes • 1 Player vs Computer • 2 Players (local multiplayer)