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All-Star Slammin' D-Ball

All-Star Slammin' D-Ball

All-Star Slammin' D-Ball is a PlayStation sports game released in 2001 developed by Access. It centers on sport controls, shifts between attack and defense, and score or tournament goals, with controls and information arranged around the directional pad, shoulder and face buttons, plus DualShock twin analog sticks and vibration where supported.

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About this game

All-Star Slammin' D-Ball is a PlayStation sports game centered on sport controls, shifts between attack and defense, and score or tournament goals. Matches, challenges, and tournament goals give sessions clear boundaries, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Players, venues, animation, and score feedback establish the match atmosphere, while early 3D graphics, pre-rendered backgrounds, CD audio, and full-motion video need to preserve targets and interface readability on a television. The genre-specific limitation is that opponent ai, control precision, multiplayer accessories, and period-specific rosters can affect consistency. Platform conditions also include disc loading, Memory Card saves, regional video standards, digital or analog control support, vibration, and dedicated peripherals affect original-hardware use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.

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AI reviews are subjective assessments, not player ratings. See each review for its evidence and limitations.Published date:

6.4 / 10PlayStation

Passing, throwing and special shots create easy local fun, especially against another player.

All-Star Slammin' D-Ball is a budget PlayStation dodgeball game that understands the immediate appeal of a quick court contest. Passing, throwing and special shots are easy to learn, and another player can turn the simple rules into enjoyable back-and-forth matches. A tutorial, single match and tournament cover the basics but leave little deeper progression. Contrary to what the budget label might imply, one detailed PS1 review praises crisp, colourful teams and an unexpectedly catchy funk and techno soundtrack. The more substantial weakness is fairness: catching depends on precise facing, inputs sometimes fail to register, and the camera can leave an incoming throw outside the visible court. These are documented usability complaints, not conjecture about frame rates or a broken disc. The result is a lively local diversion with more personality than its modes suggest, but too little scope and too many unreliable moments to become a lasting solo sports game.

Strengths

  • Immediate local-multiplayer fun
  • Charming caricature teams

Weaknesses

  • Thin long-term modes
  • Unreliable catches and limited view

Who it is for: PS1 players wanting simple local dodgeball matches.

Play notes: Catch responsiveness and camera limits are documented in a PS1 review; frame rate and saving are not assessed.

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Single games and tournaments cover the basics but provide little deeper progression.

Reviewed5.9 / 10Not provided
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Passing, throwing and special shots create easy local fun, especially against another player.

Reviewed6.8 / 10Not provided
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Crisp cartoon teams and a catchy funk-leaning soundtrack exceed the budget presentation's modest scope.

Reviewed6.8 / 10Not provided
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The tutorial is clear, but unreliable catches and off-screen throws can make contests feel unfair.

Reviewed5.9 / 10Not provided

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Core information

Developer
Access
Publisher
Agetec
Release date
2001
Platforms
PlayStation
Content kind
Game
Release state
Released
Region
Worldwide
Official website
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Offline minimum players
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Offline maximum players
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Online minimum players
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Online maximum players
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Tags
Short SessionsSports-based PlayMain Story Under 10 HoursReplayablePlayer versus PlayerFast-pacedLow Entry BarrierSolo-friendlyPick-up and Play3D GraphicsWar
Supported game languages
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Requires base game
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Standalone
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Age ratings
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Play modes
Single player
Perspectives
Top-down

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