Mario Power Tennis

Make sure your racket is strung tight and that your face is ready to smile, for it is time for Mario Tennis. Everyone can join in on the action players of...
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8.5

very good

CRITICS SCORE

8.1

(50 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

8.9

(3049 ratings)

Game Overview

Make sure your racket is strung tight and that your face is ready to smile, for it is time for Mario Tennis. Everyone can join in on the action players of all ages can pick up the game and instantly start whacking tennis balls around, while more advanced skills await those willing to master the tricks. Build up skill points as you play to use stronger and wilder shots with all kinds of spin.

The Good

Strikes an incredible balance of depth and accessibility, Great variety of gameplay options, Tons of personality.

The Bad

Unskippable super move animations, Uneven difficulty in tournament mode.

The Bottom Line

The Mushroom Kingdom has hosted tennis tournaments before, but never one as explosive as this one. The wild multiplayer action of the smash Nintendo 64 hit, Mario Tennis, returns with even more powerful shots and new, character-specific power-ups guaranteed to make for the craziest matches ever! Instead of just striking a ball back and forth, opponents in Mario Tennis will launch flaming volleys and slam hits with oversized mallets. Gamers play amidst all-new courts and obstacles, as well as some new characters and game modes. For example, you now get to play in the courts of Luigi's Mansion and below the packed stadiums of Peach Dome. Each court brings its own set of challenges. Each character also boasts his/her own set of moves, and each of them fitting the personality of its respective character.

Expert Reviews

89/100

score

This is hands down the single best Nintendo Gamecube tennis offering, and it's also one of the most enjoyable tennis video games around.

85/100

score

The core is still intact, and it still works. That said, some of the additions are a mixed bag. The new power moves, while cinematic and certainly pretty, can jar the flow of matches and make it difficult to continually follow the ball.

Game Specs

Audio/Video
Progressive Scan

Memory
3 block

Modes
Mini-Games, Practice, Simultaneous, Team Battle, Tournament, Versus

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.

Content Descriptors:

Mild Cartoon Violence