Item: Blobby Volley 2
Rating: 80
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

I remember playing the original on PC back in the day. It was a simple, addictive distraction. The mobile port is... okay. The problem is that Blobby Volley relies on precision and timing, and touchscreens are the enemy of both. Using a finger to mirror the snappy keyboard movements of the original just doesn't feel right. It’s still got that 'just one more game' pull, especially in local multiplayer, but the graphics are ancient and the UI is barely functional. It’s a pure nostalgia play. If you didn't play this in the 2000s, you probably won't see the appeal.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Faithful to the original PC game
Local and online multiplayer support
Small app size

Dated graphics
Touch controls lack precision
Very basic presentation

Technical Report

Performance: Runs perfectly smooth. Recent updates improved the online lobby.

Accessibility:

Variable game speed

Audience Fit

Buy if: You have fond memories of the PC original and want to play it on the go.

Skip if: You want a modern sports game with realistic physics or graphics.

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Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 3 hours
Status: Played through several league matches

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

792040891

$1.99 4+★3.3 6 reviews

Author : Daniel Knobe

Pubish Date : Fri Jan 10 2014

Last Update Date : Wed Sep 20 2023

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.4Wed Sep 20 2023

- fixed online server list
- minimum OS version is iOS13
- removed 32-bit support
- new languages added and some parts of old translations corrected
- new high resolution icon
- reworked online game lobby and matchmaking
- added different game settings (rules, final scores and speeds) possible on the same server
- bot scripting overhaul
- new xml based replay file format
- a lot of minor improvements and maintenance
- bugfixes
Blobby Volley 2 is one of the most popular volleyball games and the official sequel to Blobby Volley 1 by Daniel S. and Silvio M. . The offical Blobby Volley 2 app contains all the functionality of the pc game and brings it to your mobile device!
Features:
- Singleplayer:
- Many computer controlled opponents
- Different degrees of difficulty
- Multiplayer:
- Online und league
- Local network (LAN)
- Variable game speed
- Choose your blobby color
- Exchangeable backgrounds
- Replays
- Different game modes:
- Classic
- Back Defence
- Blitz
- Firewall
- Jumping Jack
- One Hit Wonder
- Sticky Mode
- Tennis
- The Double
- Classic - Blobby Volley 1
- and much more!
This version supports league play at http://blobby-liga.de!
Have fun with the game,
Daniel Knobe
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Blobby Volley 2 is one of the most popular volleyball games and the official sequel to Blobby Volley 1 by Daniel S. and Silvio M. . The offical Blobby Volley 2 app contains all the functionality of the pc game and brings it to your mobile device!
Features:
- Singleplayer:
- Many computer controlled opponents
- Different degrees of difficulty
- Multiplayer:
- Online und league
- Local network (LAN)
- Variable game speed
- Choose your blobby color
- Exchangeable backgrounds
- Replays
- Different game modes:
- Classic
- Back Defence
- Blitz
- Firewall
- Jumping Jack
- One Hit Wonder
- Sticky Mode
- Tennis
- The Double
- Classic - Blobby Volley 1
- and much more!
This version supports league play at http://blobby-liga.de!
Have fun with the game,
Daniel Knobe

Ratings & Reviews

3.3 out of 5 with 6 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Blobby Volley 2 is the official sequel to the popular arcade game. Play against the AI or challenge friends in local multiplayer. With easy-to-learn controls and physics-based gameplay, it’s a perfect recreation of the classic experience that fans know and love. Simple, fun, and highly competitive!