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ContactMusic.com - Review (GameCube)
Review, by staff: "Beach Spikers is enjoyable enough to warrant the attention of any player looking for some fun and fast arcade action." [Score: 8.5 out of 10]
http://www.contactmusic.com/new/home.nsf/webpages/beachspikersx08x10x02

Gaming Age
REviewed by Paul Bryant, grade: B-. "With great visuals and gameplay, enjoyable multi-player modes, and the always fun to watch player reactions, Beach Spikers is worth at least a rental."
http://www.gaming-age.com/cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=gamecube&game=beachspikers

Nintendojo
Reviewed by Gearóid Reidy, score: 7.7 out of 10. "No matter how much fun it is to create your own partner and train them up, nothing compares to having a few friends over whom you can swear and throw cushions at when they miss simple balls."
http://www.nintendojo.com/reviews/NGC/view_item.php?1039469227

PC Vs Console - Review (GameCube)
Review, by Andrew: "A cracking title let down by a few little aspects." [Score: 81%] (October 28, 2003)
http://www.pcvsconsole.com/public/review/?rfi=98

Gaming Target - Review (GameCube)
Review, by Adam Woolcott: "...Beach Spikers will not only appeal to volleyball fans, but also gamers who just want a fun game to play, either by themselves or with a group of friends." [Score: 8.6 out of 10] (April 2, 2003)
http://www.gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=1486&gameid=473

Eurogamer
Reviewed by Tom Bramwell [7/10] "As a multiplayer game though, Beach Spikers is exceptional." Includes screen shots. (December 10, 2002)
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=3959

Armchair Empire
Review with screen shots. "A very good game - not explosive, it won't turn the gaming world on its head. But it is incredibly easy to pick-up and play." Score: 8.2 out of 10. (November 6, 2002)
http://www.armchairempire.com/Reviews/GameCube/beach-spikers.htm

Cinescape
Reviewed by Troy Roberts [Grade: B+]. "It's fun and addictive." (September 25, 2002)
http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Games&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=&obj_id=36282

GameSpy.com
Review, by Adam Pavlacka: "A surprisingly good volleyball game that is high on fun with wide appeal." (GameCube) [Score: 89 out of 100] (September 11, 2002)
http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/september02/beachspikersgcn/

Game Revolution
Reviewed by Johnny Liu, grade: B. "While the World Tour is interesting with its virtual pet teammate, it can get old and boring." (September, 2002)
http://www.gamerevolution.com/oldsite/games/gamecube/sports/beach_spikers.htm

GameZone
Reviewed by Louis Bedigian, score: 7.7 out of 10. "If you have a lot of friends, you'll be pleased with Beach Spikers." (August 31, 2002)
http://gamecube.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r20106.htm

G4
Reviewed by Miguel Concepcion, score: 3 out of 5. "Features an excellent control scheme and upgraded graphics but it still feels shallow. The AI mode definitely could have been deeper and the addition of more extra features would have been a plus. " (August 16, 2002)
http://www.g4tv.com/themanshow/features/39523/Beach_Spikers_Virtua_Beach_Volleyball_GCN_Review.html

GamePro
Review, with screen shots. Score: 3 out of 5. "Looks pretty, but the flawed controls prevent it from having the wide appeal a sport featuring toned female athletes in bikinis should have." (August 14, 2002)
http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/25740.shtml

IGN.com
Reviewed by Matt Casamassina, score: 8.2 out of 10. "It's no simulation, nor is it the deepest experience to be had, but it is pretty and addictive all the same, particularly as a multiplayer venture." (August 12, 2002)
http://cube.ign.com/articles/367/367492p1.html

NetJak
Review, with screen shots. Score: 8.5 out of 10. "While the single player aspects were shallow and unrewarding, the multiplayer is a huge success." (August 16, 2001)
http://www.netjak.com/Reviews/gamecube/bs.htm