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.
- AI score · out of 10
- 6.4 / 10
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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PlayStationAI review
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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.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Single games and tournaments cover the basics but provide little deeper progression. | Reviewed | 5.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Passing, throwing and special shots create easy local fun, especially against another player. | Reviewed | 6.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Crisp cartoon teams and a catchy funk-leaning soundtrack exceed the budget presentation's modest scope. | Reviewed | 6.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The tutorial is clear, but unreliable catches and off-screen throws can make contests feel unfair. | Reviewed | 5.9 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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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
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Sports · Primary genre
- Tags
- Short SessionsSports-based PlayMain Story Under 10 HoursReplayablePlayer versus PlayerFast-pacedLow Entry BarrierSolo-friendlyPick-up and Play3D GraphicsWar
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- PlayStationWorldwide2001
Game gallery
Sources
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