Power Spikes II

It is also the only volleyball game released on the Neo Geo. In the game, players have the choice to compete across any of the game modes available with either AI-controlled opponents or against other human players. Headed by Aero Fighters Assault producer Koji Furukawa, Power Spikes II was created by most of the same team that would later work on several projects at Video System such as later entries in the Aero Fighters franchise. The game has since been re-released through download services for various consoles. Hamster Corporation acquired the game's rights alongside Video System's catalogue, re-releasing the game as part of their ACA Neo Geo series for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows, Android and iOS. It received mixed reception from critics and reviewers alike since its initial launch.

• Title — Power Spikes II • Developer — Video System • Publisher — Taito Video System (Neo Geo CD) • Producer — Koji Furukawa • Designer — Takumi Matsui • Composer — Soshi Hosoi • Platforms — Arcade, Neo Geo CD • Released — October 19, 1994 • Genre — Sports • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer • Arcade System — Neo Geo MVS

• Illustration — Gameplays screenshot. Power Spikes II is a five-on-five volleyball game similar to previous volleyball titles from Video System, where players take control of any team in a series of matches on indoor courts. Most of the rules from the sport are present in the title, though they can be modified in the options menu along with other settings that alters the matches. The player controls a team of five players, two at the net and three in back. The player serves the ball into play by pressing the same action button twice. During gameplay, players are able to apply skills such as serve, pass, set, attack and block the incoming ball for offensive and defensive purposes respectively in order to score points. Some of the gameplay options found within the game include tournaments mode where either male or female teams must be faced in order to become the emerging champion. Returning from Hyper V-Ball is Hyper Mode as "Hyper League", which is a league for robots and takes place in futuristic courts.

Power Spikes II was created by most of the same team that would later work on several projects at Video System such as later entries in the Aero Fighters franchise, with Koji Furukawa serving as producer. Takumi Matsui served as chief designer, while the soundtrack was composed by Soshi Hosoi. Several other people also collaborated in its development. The game was first released by Taito for the Neo Geo MVS and was later ported to the Neo Geo CD by Video System. Prior to launch, the project went under the name Super Volley '94.