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"RealSports Volleyball" is a classic video game designed for the Atari 2600 / VCS console, which was released in 1982. This game is part of Atari's RealSports series, intended to provide more realistic sports gameplay than the simplistic representations common in earlier video games. In RealSports Volleyball, players control a two-person volleyball team, engaging in matches against either computer-controlled opponents or another player. The game is set on a sunny beach scene, and features simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics that mimic the basic elements of volleyball, including serving, spiking, and blocking. Players move their characters around the court, strategically positioning to hit the ball over the net and attempting to score points by landing the ball in the opposing team's court.

The development of "RealSports Volleyball" represents a part of the broader shift during the early 1980s toward creating video games with enhanced realism and more sophisticated play mechanics. This game was distinguished by its more advanced control schemes compared to its contemporaries, offering players greater influence over the actions of their on-screen avatars. Despite being a relatively simple game by modern standards, RealSports Volleyball was notable for its attempt to closely simulate a real sporting experience—an ambition that helped set the stage for the evolution of sports games into highly detailed simulations seen in later years. The game's engaging multiplayer mode and its enjoyable beach setting made it a memorable title for many Atari 2600 owners.

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