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Steam reviews

What players say

Players mostly recommend this volleyball game for its satisfying one-player controls and characters, though many find the gacha system and paid passes a steep cost.

Many players enjoy the fluid, challenging volleyball itself: one character is controlled per match, timing and positioning matter, and the varied attacks, blocks and character abilities keep matches fresh. The cast and character designs are widely praised, and several reviewers say it runs well on both phone and PC with cross-save. The main complaints centre on the gacha system: getting the top S+ characters takes many rolls or real money, and some players feel the currency is stingy and the passes expensive. Many also mention grinding, a slow early game, and a late game where difficulty spikes and some opponents feel unbeatable without strong characters. Some players want online matchmaking or real multiplayer, and a few report AI teammates that play poorly. Opinion among these reviews is clearly positive overall, but the criticism of monetisation is consistent.

Who it suits

Suited to players who enjoy volleyball or timing-based sports games and are happy to grind for characters.

Who should skip it

Players who dislike gacha systems or paid progression, or who want a deep story, should skip it.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with long playtimes more often mention grinding, hard late stages and the cost of top characters, while newer players mostly praise the gameplay.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.