Kings of the Beach

About

Kings of the Beach is a two-player beach volleyball game where you and a partner face off against pairs of opponents across 15 levels. The objective is to outplay and outthink rivals using serves, spikes, and strategic movement on sand courts set in locations like Rio and Hawaii. Progress through 20 unique challengers to claim the title of King. Controls are straightforward but require timing and coordination to execute plays effectively. The game stands out for its early inclusion of both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, allowing friends to team up or battle head-to-head. Released in 1988, it ran on multiple platforms including NES and DOS, making it one of the more accessible sports titles of its era. While the pixelated graphics and simple AI won't amaze modern players, it remains a quick pick for retro sports fans.