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Volleyball game with 1v1 to 6v6 team matches.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of just volleyball (7h 17m in total). The problem that came up most: controlling set direction, distance and target is unclear, in 3 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 17m analysed · Chinese, English, Portuguese, French · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 72
- Ideas
- 2
- Highlights
- 10
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 156 in all.
Where the moments happened
Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.
- Stream 1, 1h analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 7 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 1 highlight.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 9 problems.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 27 problems, 7 highlights.
- Stream 5, 1h analysed: 17 problems.
- Stream 6, 37 min analysed: 25 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 1 highlight.
- Stream 7, 44 min analysed: 22 problems, 6 highlights.
- Stream 8, 55 min analysed: 29 problems, 1 highlight.
Problems (72)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #5Confusion
controlling set direction, distance and target is unclear
3 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
how to serve is not explained to new players
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Frustration
teammates collide and lose position or points
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Frustration
steep learning curve overwhelms first-time players
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Frustration
serve toss and aim are hard to master even after tutorial
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Frustration
default keyboard layout is hard to get used to
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Frustration
dive triggers unintentionally with mouse and keyboard
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
players mix up which key performs bump, set and other actions
2 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
jump and spike charge timing is unclear to new players
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
party and invite options are hard to locate in the lobby
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
touch count limit and its indicator are not explained
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
constant aim cursor control is easy to neglect and costs points
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
character model in creator preview will not stay still
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustration
hairstyle selection in character creator feels lacking
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
serve that works like a set is still possible in matches
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
players drop or join as cpu in custom lobbies
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
players drop or get kicked from online lobbies
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
no chinese language option for menus and tutorial
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
bump fails when body is not facing the ball
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
key rebinding is hidden under the profile menu
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
high ping and glitches in online 6v6
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
cpu teammate rarely sets to the human player
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
attacks clip the net edge marker too often
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
larger block area stops attacks along the net edge
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
sets come out lower than intended
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
other players block the view of the ball
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
random ball mishandling feels unfair
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
set key press sometimes seems ignored
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
ball passes through player character
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
tutorial inputs for jump direction, dive and block unclear
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
aiming at the floor feels precise and needs explaining
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
custom lobby slots, ready state and team sizes unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
faults called without showing who committed them
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
quick message buttons difficult to find
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
facial hair option hard to find in character editor
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
tutorial not obvious after character creation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
sprint key not discovered on keyboard
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
several actions share one button in the default bindings
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
unclear how to edit the player profile
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
unclear how to pick the normal serve
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
unclear whether a match can start while someone shops
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
foot fault rule not explained on serve
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
own character hard to tell apart from teammate
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
how to curve the ball is never taught
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
spikes breaking blocks is unexpected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
block reach with sideways keys gives no clear feedback
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
bot difficulty labels seem inverted
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
automatic position rotation not understood
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
aim cursor hard to control and too large
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
cpu bots feel too strong even on lower difficulties
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
replays skip the moments players want to see
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
dive direction and return feel unpredictable
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
aimed passes land off target or too far
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
hair and color settings hard to find in character creator
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
player colors are hard to read for colorblind players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
aim marker placement and out calls feel unreliable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
fast spikes are hard to track visually
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
replay after a point cannot be avoided
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
advanced set technique has a very tight timing window
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
glasses cosmetic locked behind progression
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
double touch fault triggers too easily
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
default camera and mouse sensitivity need adjusting
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
ball looked out but was called in
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
limited color choices in character customization
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
room codes are long
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
ai teammates play poorly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
stamina runs out during rallies
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
hard to judge ball flight without a practice mode
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
slight input delay during rallies
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Frustration
next rally begins before players are ready
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Frustration
ball sometimes drops faster than expected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Frustration
receive window feels too tight for new players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (2)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #73Suggestion
request for character attributes like power, speed and endurance
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Comparison
minimalist art style reminds of a nintendo sports game
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (10)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #75Highlight
cursor aiming and timing give the game skill depth
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Highlight
movement and athletic jumps feel great
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Highlight
close online matches feel intense and fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Highlight
fake passes, ball spin and replays are fun to show off
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Highlight
foot touches and player collisions are fun to watch
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Highlight
larger block area makes single contacts more reliable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Highlight
deep character customization appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Highlight
learning the float serve is rewarding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Highlight
flashy spinning spike animations are fun to watch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Highlight
serve animation looks cool
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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