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Professional beach-volleyball player presented as one of the selectable athletes.
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D-pad | Move the controlled player. |
|---|---|
A | Perform the currently selected ball action, such as serving or attacking. The exact result depends on the player’s position and the ball situation. |
B | Perform the alternate ball action, such as passing, setting, or blocking. The exact result depends on the player’s position and the ball situation. |
The game’s available action changes with the rally situation.
Control details can differ between menu screens and active play.
How it plays
The game uses a side-on court view. One or two players control a team of two athletes, moving horizontally and jumping to return the ball over the net.
Players serve, bump, set, spike, and block. A rally ends when the ball lands, goes out, or is not returned legally. Match and tournament-oriented play provide the main structure, with victories advancing the player toward stronger opposition and the championship goal.
Plan your run
Keep both players positioned to cover the court rather than chasing the ball with one athlete. Use a controlled first contact to set up the second player, then attack toward open sand or use a block when the opponent is close to the net.
Serve consistently and watch the opponent’s approach. Returning the ball safely is usually more valuable than attempting a difficult spike from a poor position.
Meet the cast
Professional beach-volleyball player presented as one of the selectable athletes.
Professional beach-volleyball player presented as one of the selectable athletes.
Before you begin
Stay near the center of your defensive area so either player can reach a short return.
Use the second contact to create a predictable attack instead of sending an uncontrolled ball over the net.
At the net, jump early enough to meet the opponent’s attack without drifting out of position.
Kings of the Beach: Professional Beach Volleyball is a two-on-two beach-volleyball game developed and published by Electronic Arts for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It presents licensed professional players and focuses on the compact, tactical exchanges of beach volleyball rather than a large roster or elaborate story. Matches require positioning, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and serving while managing the limited space of a two-player team. The NES version translates the computer original into a simplified controller-driven format with several match-oriented options and tournament play. Reception has generally centered on its unusual sports subject and strategic team play, although the small court, basic presentation, and sometimes awkward player movement reflect the hardware’s limitations. Its appeal is strongest for players interested in an early console interpretation of professional beach volleyball.
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