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Volleyball Champions 2014 vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Volleyball Champions 2014's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Volleyball Champions 2014
This App
The Spike - Volleyball Story
Nemesis
Beach Volleyball 3D
Contender
Volleyball Arena: Spike Hard
Contender
World Robot Boxing
Peer
Mini Football - Soccer Game
Peer
Score! Hero
Peer
Soccer Superstar
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperGiraffe Games LimitedSUNCYANduong ducMiniclip.comReliance GamesMiniclip.comFirst Touch Games Ltd.Real Free Soccer
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.3 / 54.6 / 53.3 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count5,7891,475932,46230,552202,052361,496241,041
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateDec 20, 2014Apr 28, 2021Aug 8, 2023Jul 28, 2022Oct 17, 2013Sep 22, 2020Aug 5, 2015Mar 25, 2021
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2018Apr 8, 2026Oct 13, 2023Feb 11, 2026May 15, 2026Apr 8, 2026Mar 26, 2026Apr 13, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentpositive--mixedmixedmixednegativepositive
Score75/100--48/10045/10055/10035/10075/100
Praises
  • Direct character control mechanics provide a more immersive volleyball experience than side-view alternatives
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  • Engaging Gameplay
  • Nostalgic gameplay loop provides long-term entertainment value for fans of the original film franchise
  • Gameplay Enjoyment
  • Realistic soccer simulation mechanics provide an engaging experience for long-term sports game enthusiasts
  • Smooth gameplay performance and high-quality visual presentation keep players invested in the matches
  • Offline Accessibility
  • Engaging Gameplay
Complaints
  • Energy-based gating systems force long wait times between matches and skill upgrades
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  • Bot-Driven Matchmaking
  • Technical Instability
  • Automated account blocking systems incorrectly flag legitimate players for unauthorized activity without clear recourse
  • Unfair Matchmaking and Scripting
  • Technical Issues and Glitches
  • Excessive frequency of advertisements interrupts the flow of gameplay after every single match
  • Overly aggressive goalkeeper AI makes progression feel unfair and forces unnecessary monetization pressure
  • Punitive progression system resets entire game progress when a single shot or pass fails
  • Intrusive Advertising
  • Lack of Player Control
Requests
  • Training area or practice mode requested to improve player skill outside of competitive matches
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  • Implementation of a more transparent and fair matchmaking system for competitive player versus player modes
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  • Removal of the energy cost system and reduced ad frequency to improve player experience
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Direct-control physics engine provides a higher skill ceiling than side-view alternatives
  • Split-screen multiplayer facilitates local social play without internet dependency
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  • High production values in character animations and environments
  • Miniclip's global publishing and UA scale
  • Intuitive, accessible control scheme
  • Iconic franchise branding drives organic acquisition
  • Local multiplayer creates low-latency social loops
  • Massive user base (980k+ ratings) providing high social proof
  • Strong social meta-game via the Club system
  • High monetization efficiency (#40 Grossing rank)
  • Established brand identity as the original 'Hero' title
  • High-fidelity motion-captured 3D animations
  • Daily habit formation via event-based objectives
  • Market-leading offline functionality
  • Massive social proof (3.3M+ ratings)
  • Low-friction 'jump-start' UX
Weaknesses
  • Energy-gating mechanics create artificial session bottlenecks
  • Lack of iOS updates since 2018 creates content stagnation
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  • High frequency of bot-driven matchmaking perception
  • Technical bugs (crashes, incorrect match results)
  • Aggressive 'Pay-to-Win' perception regarding superpowers
  • Automated ban system triggers high-churn false positives
  • Subscription tier at $9.99/month exceeds category median
  • Perceived 'scripted' matchmaking (DDA) causing user frustration
  • Critical technical bugs leading to loss of purchases/data
  • Aggressive pay-to-win mechanics cited by mid-tier players
  • Excessive ad frequency after every match
  • Punitive progression resets causing high churn
  • Unfair goalkeeper AI difficulty spikes
  • High ad frequency in free tier
  • Aggressive weekly subscription pricing
  • Perceived 'on-rails' gameplay limiting player agency
Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreefreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemium
MomentumZombieIntense-ActiveActiveActiveSteadyIntense
Update Cadence2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~2793d avg5 versions-2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~6d avg5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~12d avg5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~7d avg5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~25d avg5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~8d avg

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