Retired Men’s Nude Beach Volleyball League

Before we discuss the deranged and surprisingly heartfelt world of Retired Men's Nude Beach Volleyball League, know this: there's more to this game than just a wacky title. Though it might initially seem like this is one of those games you give your friends on Steam as a prank, the reality is much more remarkable.

Retired Men's Nude Beach Volleyball League is a game that may surprise you with its honest and heartfelt approach. While the game's premise may seem silly and absurd at first, it is actually a touching story about an older man named Len who has lost most of his friends and created a volleyball league to tell his family about himself and his lost friends. If you're the kind of person who enjoys narrative experiences, this might be the game you never knew you wanted.

For Old Time's Sake

The game's story is the best part, and it is delivered through dialog choices and conversations between Len and his opponents during the volleyball matches. The game's subject matter is handled with empathy and respect, and it is refreshing to see older men treated as people, flaws and all.

Granted, it's not something as deep as Lisa: The Painful, but it's never as crass as Genital Jousting, as much as the title might imply otherwise. The lively exchanges between players reveal subtle humor, melancholy, and wisdom from long years of watching life unfold. Like these retired men, this unusual game gains depth and beauty with age.

To Serve and Volley

Underneath the stereotypical goofiness of a nude beach volleyball game lies an insightful meditation on loneliness, purpose, and male friendship late in life. Navigation of simple gameplay mechanics serves as a springboard for thought-provoking character monologues and discoveries about oneself.

This might seem like I'm waxing poetic about the game, but it's true. While it might seem like this is just another joke title for the many adorning Steam's catalog, Retired Men's Nude Beach Volleyball League offers surprising insight into what it means to grow old, and how difficult it can be to make meaningful connections as we grow older – even if we bare ourselves to the world. Pun definitely intended.

Crude Reality

Perhaps thankfully, the visuals are the crudest aspect of Retired Men's Nude Beach Volleyball League. The visuals never go a notch above what you might expect to see drawn in MS Paint, with the hand-drawn style adding a surprising layer of depth to the overall presentation.

The crude presentation adds a certain charm to the game, and it also helps to make the absurd premise a bit more bearable. The lack of detail means that the game is never outright obscene, despite its title. In the end, what you get is a surprisingly touching visual novel about the lives of older men, and you'll get it in the unlikeliest of places.

Pros

• A surprisingly well-written plot
• Meaningful dialog choices
• Genuinely funny at times

Cons

• The visuals aren't appealing at all
• Some jokes can be a bit hit or miss