FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc Reviews
Fairy Tail: Beach Volleyball Havoc is a simple and easy-to-play game that is a load of fun.
FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc has a lovely pixel art summer vibe with a large roster of characters from the anime series to choose from. However, no native online play holds it back, and there are no single-player offerings besides the magic volleyball matches with AI players. On the upside, its sole mode is not only fun but keeps you coming back, thanks to the character's unique attributes and their magic spells. In short, this game may not be as grand as 2020's FAIRY TAIL or the upcoming FAIRY TAIL 2, but its arcade pick-up-and-play nature makes it a perfect companion to big games like those.
While the idea for the game was really interesting, its execution leaves much to be desired. It's hard to enjoy the gameplay when it's so frustrating that it only causes gnashing of teeth and the desire to pull hair out of your head. Almost nothing in this game works as expected. From the unintuitive menus and controls, as well as the hopeless interface, to the bland magic effects and the lack of difference in feeling when playing with different characters, to the total chaos that covers the entire screen.
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There are so many shortcomings in terms of single-player mode, lack of online, and low incentive for replay outside of the fun, but I really had a great time with this and my family. We still load it up daily for a match or two before school, and I hope that more comes to make the game have better longevity for everyone.