| Malibu Bikini Volleyball | |
|---|---|
 Cover in all regions featuring model Karen Isely | |
| Developer(s) | Hand Made Software |
| Publisher(s) | Atari Corporation |
| Producer(s) | James Hampton[2] Oscar Green |
| Designer(s) | Jim Gregory Val Gregory |
| Programmer(s) | Bill Barna Rob Nicholson |
| Artist(s) | Andy Gavin Lee Cawley Michael McCallion |
| Composer(s) | Paul Tonge |
| Platform(s) | Atari Lynx |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer (up to four players via ComLynx) |
Malibu Bikini Volleyball is a 1993 beach volleyball video game developed by Hand Made Software and published by Atari Corporation in North America and Europe exclusively for the Atari Lynx.[1] 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 using the Lynx's ComLynx system on matches set in Malibu, California. Its gameplay mainly uses a two-button configuration.
Malibu Bikini Volleyball formed part in a string of projects created by Hand Made Software on the Lynx after their first title for the platform, Awesome Golf, went gold and released to the public in 1991.[3] Its development was led by Alien vs Predator producer James Hampton along with Oscar Green of Hand Made and went through various changes before its eventual launch to the market.[2][4][5][6][7]
Malibu Bikini Volleyball garnered mixed reception from critics since its release, who felt divided in regards to several aspects such as the presentation, graphics, sound design, gameplay and controls, although the multiplayer for up to four people was noted by some reviewers as a positive point.
- ^ a b "Coming Attractions". Lynx User. No. 6. The Hide-Out. February 1993. p. 2.
- ^ a b Hampton, James. "Resume" (PDF). jameshampton.net. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 July 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ Gregory, Jim (1992). "Handmade Software". Lynx User. No. 4. The Hide-Out. pp. 10–11.
- ^ Hand Made Software (1993). Malibu Bikini Volleyball (Atari Lynx). Atari Corporation. Level/area: Staff roll.
- ^ Fan, Fanatic (February 1992). "Special Feature: Lynx Sports Games". GamePro. No. 31. IDG. p. 92.
- ^ "Short ProShots - Lynx - Bikini Beach Jamboree (Atari)". GamePro. No. 35. IDG. June 1992. p. 90.
- ^ Bonehead (September 1992). "Special Feature: Lynx Year-End Extravaganza!". GamePro. No. 38. IDG. pp. 134–136.