Mario Tennis Power Tour

Mario and friends return to the court in Nintendo’s MARIO TENNIS POWER TOUR for the Game Boy Advance. Mario has played tennis before, but the new GBA game...
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GBA

excellent

Game Overview

Mario and friends return to the court in Nintendo’s MARIO TENNIS POWER TOUR for the Game Boy Advance. Mario has played tennis before, but the new GBA game focuses on multiplayer fun, an interesting campaign mode, and power ups. The campaign mode, called power tour, gives players the chance to create their own unique character and then make him or her a tennis champion by taking on Mario and other Nintendo characters like Donkey Kong in single and double matches. Outside of tennis, players can explore the Royal Tennis Academy, train in a number of mini games, and have fun. The power ups in MARIO TENNIS POWER TOUR come in the form of stat-boosting points earned for each game. These points can be applied to either the players’ character or their doubles partner and increase their power, control, and other stats. Characters can also learn power shots, super-powerful hits that are nearly guaranteed to score a point.

The Bottom Line

Play as Mario, Peach, Waluigi or Donkey Kong in a slew of wild modes. As players advance through the story, they unlock even more characters, all with their own power moves. Link up with a friend or three for even more frantic fun.

Players can test their backhand in this role-playing tennis adventure. In this sequel to Mario Tennis for Game Boy Color, players have to train hard in the Royal Tennis Academy if they want to be champions. Players gain experience and improve skills through lessons and tournaments, but in the end, they have to beat Mario at his own game if they want to rise to the top of the ranks.

Expert Reviews

85/100

score

A rousing tennis game for the Game Boy Advance that's thick with bells and whistles in every regard.

90/100

score

It's the best representation of the sport on the handheld, and it offers up the same amount of depth and playability.

Game Features

Game Boy Advance Game Link cable, Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter, Game Boy Player

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:

Suitable for Persons Ages Six and Older