GamingWorld X - Review (GameCube) - Review, by Joe Mackie: "Beach Spikers is an excellent game, but falls a little short of expectations due to the lackluster single player mode." [Score: 8.3 out of 10]
PC Vs Console - Review (GameCube) - Review, by Andrew: "A cracking title let down by a few little aspects." [Score: 81%]
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.
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]
Eurogamer - Reviewed by Tom Bramwell [7/10] "As a multiplayer game though, Beach Spikers is exceptional." Includes screen shots.
Cinescape - Reviewed by Troy Roberts [Grade: B+]. "It's fun and addictive."
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]
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."
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."
Nintendojo - Reviewed by GearĂ³id 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."
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."
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."
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. "
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."
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."
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