Sega Sports Tennis Review

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(More customer reviews)Sega turned another one of its great Dreamcast sports games into an even better PS2 game. This game is pretty much the same as the Dreamacst version, but still a whole lot of fun. This game has not only 8 men but also has 8 women players. The players include Patrick Rafter, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Tommy Haas, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport and Monica Seles.
The gameplay is amazing. There are 3 buttons you use. One is for a lob shot, one is for a smash shot and the other is just a regular old shot. You really only need to use two buttons (the joystick and the A button).
The graphics are way better than 2000's Virtua Tennis (for the Dreamcast) and are even better than most of the other 2K2 games. Each player resembles it's real-life counterpart very well and any tennis fan can pick them out. The graphics are so realistic that their clothes and shoes look exactly like what they do in real-life. The courts are also very realistic and their are more than a dozen more different courts.
There are 3 modes: World Tour, Exhibition and Tournament. In World Tour you pick a player and participate in a variety of singles and doubles matches as well as many fun bonus games like in Virtua Tennis. You earn money when you win or do good in the bonuses to use to buy more equipment or courts. In Exhibition you just pick two players and serve away in just one match. In tournament mode you pick one player and face off against the rest of the men or women and player in a series of games until you either win the championship or lose.
Some more cool things are that you can actually understand the PA announcer and when you hit a ball into the net the ball boys run out and retrieve the balls. Also when you hit a ball out of the court near the wall the people standing there will avoid the balls by moving out of the way instead of standing like statues.
Also the players are every detailed. Monica Seles grunts when she hits the ball and after you win your player has a big smile and after you lose they look very mad and disappointed and are ready to throw their rackets.
The only things missing are some of the players like Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Martina Hingis and Jennifer Capriti.
This game is a must-have for any owner of a PS2 who is a tennis fan.
Gameplay: 5/5
Graphics 5/5
Controls: 4/5
Overall: 5/5

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Choose from 16 internationally ranked men's and women's tennis playersand compete in singles, doubles, and even mixed doubles matches with fourplayers (requires Multitap accessory). The World Tour mode lets you create andtrain your players, sign unique doubles partners, and enter a host ofprestigious tournaments. Lob, slice, and smash your way to victory withintuitive pick-up-and-play controls designed to cater to all levels of gamers.
Featured players include Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport,Magnus Norman, Patrick Rafter, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Mary Pierce, Ai Sugiyama,Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Alexandra Stevenson, Carlos Moyà, Tim Henman, CedricPioline, Tommy Haas, Thomas Enqvist, and Monica Seles. Game modes includetournament, exhibition, and World Tour mode. You can create, train, and enteryour players in tournaments, where you'll compete against top-ranked opponentsaround the globe for the No. 1 world ranking.

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Mario Tennis Review

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(More customer reviews)At first, I was really skeptical about this game after playing Virtua Tennisfor Dreamcast.That game was great.The graphics and simplegameplay were really fun.However, I must say that Mario Tennis blew meaway.Not only are the 2 button controls easy for all skill levels tomaster, the gameplay is very simple.It is one of the easiest games forbeginners to get into and start having fun.The game is probably best for4 players.It makes a great party game.The replay value is really good. Some games, once you've beat it, it isn't fun to play again.However,there are so many different modes and different level computers that eventhe best player can still play and lose.Try the Intense setting ofcomputer players, and they will absolutely dominate.I would recommendthis game to anyone, even non-tennis fans, because it is very fun and easyto get into.The graphics are gorgeous, and everything you can hope forout of the Nintendo 64.Gameplay is well paced, and the framerate is veryfluid.No choppy action like in other games...cough...PerfectDark...cough...So with that said, I would say buy this game.If you haveother siblings who play with you, this game is an awesome multiplayer game.

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Enlist some of your favorite characters from the Mario universe for a game of doubles in Mario Tennis. Boo, Daisy, Bowser--even new character Waluigi, brother of Wario--and more are here for a game that sets accurate tennis physics in an unpredictable fantasy world. Where else could you play tennis on a court surrounded by lava? Play solo or with up to three friends simultaneously. Exhibition Mode provides a friendly, straightforward game, while Tournament Mode will settle the bets. There's also a Ring Shot Mode, a tennis variant that has players trying to send balls through as many golden rings as they can.

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Smash Court Tennis 2: Pro Tournament Review

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(More customer reviews)I was wary at first to shell out $40 for Smash Court Tennis 2, but now I am overjoyed that I did. The game is addictive and not hard to master. The 16 players you can play as are Andy Roddick, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Tommy Haas, Richard Gasquet, Tim Henman, James Blake, Marat Safin, Lleyton Hewitt, Justine Henin-Hardenne, Kim Clijsters, Serena Williams, Amelie Mauresmo, Lindsay Davenport, Jennifer Capriati, Daniela Hantuchova, and Anna Kournikova. This selection overall is excellent, but I wish they had excluded Kournikova, Hantuchova, and Gasquet and instead chosen Sharapova, Venus, and maybe Roger Federer. These choices are definitely better than TopSpin's, though, which features too many boring American players like Shaughnessy and Harkleroad. In the pro tour mode, my only complaint is that the computer decides what the score is for you based on your playing of a few points in what are called "turning points" of the match. For instance, you may enter a tournament and be playing a higher ranked player, and before you even start the score might be 1(you)-5 (them) in games for the first set, and it will set the score at 30-40, set point for the computer opponent. Then it will tell you that your goal is to win the game. This happened to me and I did win the game, but after the game was over the computer gave the first set 6-3 to my opponent, before I even played another point!!! Still, the pros definitely outweight the cons for Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament II. The players are incredibly realistic, as are the courts. Clijsters and Roddick even use their Babolat racquets, while Capriati uses her black Prince and Serena uses her black and white Wilson and even wears her cat suit. Most of the clothes they wear are items the pros actually wear in real life, and all the players use their actual racquets. However, another con (though not as important) is that the grunts are completely unrealistic. All this aside, you should definitely buy this game, as it is probably more fun than TopSpin and cheaper!!!

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The sequel to Namco's hit tennis game, featuring tennis star pros such as Serena Williams, Lleyton Hewitt and Juan Carlos Ferrero. Incorporating six game modes, Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2 offers center court action for novices and experts alike. Players can create their own character in Pro Tour Mode and work their way up through the ranking system by winning major tournament trophies and collecting points. In Arcade Mode, players advance through three difficulty levels as they compete in the Grand Slam tournaments. Exhibition Mode allows players to select their desired playing conditions (number of games, sets, difficulty level, characters, venues) to play a singles game or team up with up to three other players for a doubles match. In Challenge Mode, players must complete several mini-games to unlock more challenging stages.

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Top Spin 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're a tennis fan, then this is definitely a game to get. You have a wide variety of real life stars to choose from, or you can custom design your own to match your playing style.

Your character selection is great - 24 names including Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Andy Roddick, Roger Federer and much more. You can custom create your own character with the hair style and look that matches you.

As you play, you earn stars which you can apply to a variety of skill types. You can buy training and enter in low level tournaments to hone your skills. Sure, some of those beginning tournaments might be on questionable courts with only a few audience members - but once you begin to prove your talents you can work your way up to the larger scale arenas.

I really appreciated the fine detail in each court. You don't start out in large, lush arenas. You start out on concrete courts with cracks, with barely a dozen people watching. Random passer-bys walk or bicycle along the court's edge. Take heart, though - after months of hard work and practice (in game time) you'll be wowing the larger audiences.

My boyfriend used to play tennis quite seriously and was quite impressed with the accuracy of much of the game. The different types of shots actually sound differently. The characters move very fluidly for the most part and react as a real tennis player would. There are stumbles as they chase the ball, racquet spins while they wait for a shot.

They try to give you an "environment feel" with the sound. For example, when you're playing a tournament in Japan you get asian style music. As mentioned, the tennis shot sounds do actually sound like the ball would in various situations. Really, other than that, you get audience clapping. What else do you want to hear in tennis?

If you've never really played tennis before, you might really come to appreciate just how much strategy is involved in a game of tennis. If you're a tennis player, you can really hone your strategic skills by playing this, seeing what works and what doesn't work depending on the court type and situation.

Well recommended!

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Product InformationTop Spin 2 brings back everything that made the first Top Spin a hit -- thenadds all-new features and options for a wilder pro tennis experience. The newDigitalIdentity truly puts you in the game so you can really experience the protour in real-world venues. New online content and gaming and you once again havethe greatest tennis game ever created.Product FeaturesPlay as any of 24 world-ranked tennis pros - Andy Roddick Roger FedererGuillermo Coria Tim Henman Max Mirnyi Alex Kuznetsov Brendan EvansVenus Williams Maria Sharapova and many moreDesign your own digital identity - ceate realistic player models andcustomize them with the highest level of details from hair styles tosmack-talkCreate your own style of tennis play with a range of shots - Slicesdrops chops lobs and drives - with risk shots and advanced controls tostring them together to pick your opponent apartSilky smooth animations vibrant colors and shockingly high resolutionsdelivers illustrious depictions of players stadiums crowds andtracksides bringing tennis to lifeSeamless online play with the most comprehensive online featuresanywhere

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Virtua Tennis 3 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the most polished Virtua Tennis in the series.

I played the older versions in PS2 and PSP. Game play wise, VT3 actually is the same as those older versions. You get the latest and greatest tennis stars and new mini games to power up your custom player. The interesting thing is in VT3 the computer AI is quite smart. You cant cruise through the game like before. Have to use some brain. Thats the nice part.

Other than part, its pretty much the same game as the previous versions with better graphics (1080p!)

If you never play Virtua Tennis before, then I highly recommend this game to you. Its easy to learn and play. Its fun and addictive.

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Virtua Tennis returns with enhanced, photo-realistic graphics and advanced player animations that perfectly match the behavior and mannerisms of individual professional athletes. Improvements to the game's AI have also upped the challenge to becoming the top seed of the tennis world.

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Virtua Tennis World Tour Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this game because I enjoy tennis and figured I would probably enjoy a tennis game. The World Tour portion of the game is probably the most fun part of owning the game.

The World Tour - The Meat and Potatos of Single Player
Creating a player for the World Tour isn't as indepth as I would've liked, but it does a good enough job. You create both a male and a female character and can switch between the two to raise their stats. To raise your stats you must play mini games that increase your skills in serving, volleying, footwork, etc. You gain experience for the minigames and, depending on what skills you used more over the course of the game, your skills go up. Completed challenges give multipliers to the experience so it behooves you to win.

To raise money, you can play in tournaments. You start ranked last at 300 and then slowly make your way up as you win tournaments. Tournaments are much quicker than real life tournaments (thankfully). Most usually consist of a few "best 2 out of 3" matches. Doubles tournaments require you to spend your winnings on contracts and pairing up with some of the top tennis players. The computer controlled players actually did way better than me... which was kind of disconcerting.
The game was very entertaining from a tennis fan's point of view though there were two issues that I had with the game that keep it from getting that last star.

General Gameplay Issues
The first issue I had was the overall sluggishness of the interface. There was constant loading in every part of the game. Starting from the create a player interface to the world map where you choose what to do. And it just slowed down the process. It would've been nice if failed attempts at minigames would give you a prompt to see if you wanted to try it again instead of reloading the world map and having to reload the levels again. Though the fact that i would play the same minigame over 10 times in a row should show how addictive it can become. The slowness may be attributed to the firmware version 1.52 that i had installed (ver. 2.00+ is out), and I don't have another PSP to try the game out on.

The second minor issue I had was with the minigames. True, they're fun and addictive, but they don't really change much as the game continues. The levels remain the same. They just add a few more objectives and keep the time limits the same. Some just seemed extremely difficult given the lack of control you have in the beginning.. but they were still keeping me coming back for more so I suppose the issue isn't as big a deal. But the difficulty coupled with the loading times were an annoyance worth mentioning.

Conclusion
I recommend the purchase to anybody wanting a decent tennis game to play on the go (The tiny ball on the screen sometimes gets hard to track). Otherwise you'd probably be better off buying a console version of Top Spin (better graphics and faster loading).

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Virtua Tennis: World Tour, the arcade and home console hit, features three core gameplay modes: World Tour, where players travel the globe using a custom-created character to win cash; Exhibition, where players can take control of a pro tennis all-star for one-off matches; and Tournament, which puts players in knockout sessions where only the best will see victory. In addition, this fast-paced games also features a playable array of internationally renowned tennis pros in addition to a make-your-own player mode, exclusive mini-games, and original courts. Wi-Fi gameplay is supported, encouraging up to four friends to play together.

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Hot Shots Tennis Review

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(More customer reviews)I got the demo on monday and we played it with my 9 year old son. We loved it even though we're no tennis fans. The game is easy to pick up.

We enjoyed the demo so much i decided to give it to him as a birthday present, which he liked a lot.

We have only played one on one, but the game has story mode which lets you unlock players, refs and courts. It has begginer, mediate and experienced player modes. You can customize the length of a match.

Good thing about arcade games over simulation sport ones is they don't get dated by mid season, since characters are make believe. You can custumize the frecuency of replays, it has mono, stereo or Dolby Pro Logic sounds, you may play with music on the background or non at all.

So it doesn't matter if you don't know who Federer or Nadal are, or if you know tennis rules, the game is very simple, but yet very entertaining.

Even when you make a bad play the players reactions are so funny you forget you are loosing. Controls are very responsive and each player has its own advantages ans disadvantages.

Bottom line is: If you want to have fun, especially with your children this is a good choice. Still I think it can be enjoyable if played amongst adults. Hot Shots is better known for its golf games, this is true to the franchise yet I like tennis better than golf.

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Hot Shots Tennis delivers fast-paced gameplay with brilliant graphics, detailed animations, and realistic physics. Featuring the signature Hot Shots attitude & the ability to host matches of up to four players, tennis fans and casual gamers can both enjoy tennis action with a host of wacky characters, exotic court locations, and fun-filled game modes. Practice a variety of strokes, enter challenge modes, and play singles or engage in doubles matches with up to four players. Intuitive control scheme allows pick up and play arcade fun for casual gamers, but but also emphasizes shot direction, timing, and angles for tennis loversSignature Hot Shots Look and Feel -- the zany characters, colorful locales, dramatic camera angles, and realistic physics

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EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a feeling that many people will pick up this game and be initially frustrated. They may feel the game is not completely tracking their movements. Or that when they try to swing in a particular way it is not reflected in the game. Now, this game is by no means perfect, and some of these frustrations are real.

But I strongly urge you to keep with it and not give up. If you spend some time with the game you will quickly realize how brilliant and addicting it is. The point where you come to this realization will likely be when you are able to achieve a degree of consistency in your swing and direct the ball where you want it to go, and I provide tips for this at the end of this review.

I will say this - above all else this game is very, very fun. Some of the rallies you will have with your friends or while playing online will stick in your mind long after the match has been won or lost. You will agonize over missed shots. You will cherish your winners.In that sense this game captures the essence of what is great about playing tennis.

It is an addictive game that will keep bringing you back to play it until your arm hurts (and trust me, if you are not used to the exercise your arm will hurt).

As I said, this game is not perfect. The career mode should be more elaborate. Online play, great in itself and usually lag free, lacks tournament modes. And even when you have mastered the controls you will at times be frustrated. But that's tennis.

Here are some hints for achieving good control in Grand Slam Tennis using Wii Motion Plus. If you are waiting for the game to arrive at your door I recommend you keep these handy for your reference, since they will very likely be of help when you start playing:

-Be aware that the (imaginary) face of the racket is the side of the wiimote. That would mean that for the most part you want the wiimote to be parallel to the ground while you are swinging (i.e. the buttons are facing the ceiling). The index finger should be over the `b' button and the thumb should be over the `a' button.

-use defined swings (this is not wii sports tennis were you can just waggle, you really need to bring you arm back). This may sound like a given but it is actually one of the hardest things to realize if you have gotten used to wii sports tennis.

-start your swing as early as possible (just when the ball has been hit by your opponent, and you have determined what direction it is going to go), and follow through when the ball has reached you. Mastering this ability will markedly improve your game, and you will also have less instances where the WM+ is confused about if you are trying a backhand or a forehand.

-if you seem to only be able to backspin/topspin the issue is likely with your wrist on the follow through - you are twisting it. Go to the practice court and work on that.

-if you seem to only be able to slice you need to work on keeping your swing level. Trust me, its possible to hit straight - go to the practice court and work on that.

-when you are waiting for the other guy to serve, hold the wiimote still and parallel to the ground, don't worry about what your on screen character is doing.

-serving in GST is not 1:1 - it is the same as wii sports tennis. You swing the wiimote when the ball is at its apex. You can control the direction of the serve (while the ball is in the air) using the d-pad.

- you can only do lobs and drops using the `a' and `b' buttons.

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Developed specifically for the Wii, EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis delivers the deepest and richest tennis experience ever developed for the platform. Supporting up to four players both online and offline, utilizing the MotionPlus Wii Remote accessory and packed with real life tennis strokes which allow anyone to quickly pick up a racket and use every shot type and inch of the court, it is serious fun for both casual players and serious tennis fans alike.

Hit the court as Johnny Mac or a slew of other Grand Slam champs.
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Attack opponents with MotionPlus.
Viewlarger. The New Home of the Slams
At its highest level, success in professional tennis is all about how you perform at the most prestigious events on the circuit. The Grand Slam tournaments are the biggest and most important of these and EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis now gives gamers an exclusive home where they can play all four of these: the Australian Open, the French Open at Paris' Roland Garros, the championships at Wimbledon in London and the U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. As players step onto center court at each tournament they can expect a realistic Grand Slam experience from the details of the stadiums and its surroundings, to the scoreboard, crowd, differing playing surfaces and more.

Playable Characters: A Whose-Who of the Tennis Elite
Success at the Slams is what elevates top-ten players to the rankof the elite on the tour. The character lineup of EA Sports Grand SlamTennis features some of the greatest and most accomplished tennisplayers ever, including John McEnroe in his exclusive video game debut.Joining bad boy Johnny Mac is an impressive roster of current and legendarymen's and women's players who collectively own 135 Grand Slam singlestitles, making this the most accomplished group of players ever assembledfor a tennis video game. Just a few of the additional faces players canexpect to see in your bracket are Rafael "Rafa" Nadal, Roger Federer,Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Bjorn Borg, Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras,Ana Ivanovic, Andy Roddick, Boris Becker, Lleyton Hewitt and many more.

Wii MotionPlus
EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis is one of the first games compatible with Nintendo's new Wii MotionPlus accessory for the Wii Remote. Working in conjunction with the Wii Remote's existing motion control technology, MotionPlus further enhances the player's experience with added shot depth and precise ball placement on the court. Racket rotation is also recognized so you can spin your stick just like the pros do, whether you choose to strategically pick your opponent apart from the baseline, or aggressively attack the net using serve and volley techniques.

Key Features:

Swing the Racket Like a Grand Slam Champion - Users feel like they are actually playing tennis as they swing real forehands and backhands. Hit a variety of shots such as top spin, slice, flat, lobs and drop shots.
Grand Slam Career - As the only video game licensed to feature Wimbledon, users can play all four Grand Slams. Authentic stadiums and venues are recognizable as the real grounds.
Wii MotionPlus - One of the first games compatible with the new Wii MotionPlus. When the peripheral is added, the experience is enhanced with added shot depth and precise ball placement. Racket rotation is also recognized so you can spin your stick just like the pros do.
Social Tennis Party - A dozen party games can be played, using seven core Tennis Academy style games with group friendly scoring and presentation.
Connect Online* - Play against new opponents online. Every win contributes to your country on the Battle of the Nations leader board.
Practice Makes Perfect - Hone your skills on the practice courts with controllable ball machines at every venue. Take advantage of the instructional pop-ups to improve your abilities and beat the pros.
In-Game Challenges - In your quest to win each Grand Slam, conquer the various challenges to accumulate more skills for your created player.

* Online play requires user provided Internet connection.

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