Mario Tennis IGN Review
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Before I look at it, I predict they're going to complain about the lack of online. 
Edit: HOLY SHIT I WAS WRONG. O_O
.... The music is lacking? Did they put different music on the Mario Sports CD? Because the Mario Tennis tracks on the CD are awesome. Ah well, different strokes.
Edit: HOLY SHIT I WAS WRONG. O_O
.... The music is lacking? Did they put different music on the Mario Sports CD? Because the Mario Tennis tracks on the CD are awesome. Ah well, different strokes.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
OMG WTF WHY NOT A 10! IT IS TEH MARIO GAME! FUC YOU IGNZ!!!!!!!!!!!1111twotwosix
Speevy said:
for you maybe
"The control configuration is deceptively simplistic. The analog stick effortlessly moves the characters around the courts. A button enables topspin shots and B button slice shots. It's possible to play and win matches without ever touching upon anything else, which means that younger gamers will definitely be able to get some enjoyment out of the title."
bitwise said:
I haven't played the Mario Tennis single player mode (only in demo form have I played the game) and chances are, neither have you.
Are you saying that Mario Tennis Gamecube goes through dozens of no-name, no difficulty opponents in tournaments you can't quit then puts you in one or two thumb-blisteringly hard matches every once in a while?
Beating 95% of computer Top Spin opponents involves aiming the ball from one extreme end of the court to the other. In addition, if you try to make it interesting by letting the computer get a few in, the computer will inevitably try a power shot and miss.
9.0 Presentation
From the gorgeous FMV intro and slick menus to the unlockable characters and courts, the presentation is excellent.
8.0 Graphics
Pretty, but not drop-dead gorgeous. The graphics are clean, colorful and fast. While some of the backgrounds suffer, the models are beautiful, particle effects insane, and it runs at 60 frames.
7.0 Sound
Music is lacking. But the character noises and one-liners are as funny as ever. Runs in Dolby Pro Logic II, too.
9.0 Gameplay
Still fun. Still addictive. Still one of the best tennis games on the market. But the additional power shots and Gimmick Courts are a mixed bag.
10.0 Lasting Appeal
You can spend months with the multiplayer mode alone. The added Special Games are not a necessity, but they don't hurt, either.
From the gorgeous FMV intro and slick menus to the unlockable characters and courts, the presentation is excellent.
8.0 Graphics
Pretty, but not drop-dead gorgeous. The graphics are clean, colorful and fast. While some of the backgrounds suffer, the models are beautiful, particle effects insane, and it runs at 60 frames.
7.0 Sound
Music is lacking. But the character noises and one-liners are as funny as ever. Runs in Dolby Pro Logic II, too.
9.0 Gameplay
Still fun. Still addictive. Still one of the best tennis games on the market. But the additional power shots and Gimmick Courts are a mixed bag.
10.0 Lasting Appeal
You can spend months with the multiplayer mode alone. The added Special Games are not a necessity, but they don't hurt, either.
DCharlie
And even i am moderately surprised
Hmmm... gonna repeat myself here :
lack of multiplayer options , tournament options , etc really sucks.
the game itself it tight, but the additions they have made are either novelty (the gimmick courts are interesting once or twice, but that's it) or just plain sucky (the special shots).
Given it's 4 years or so since the N64 version, i would have just liked them to have given us options that most other tennis games seem to include (tournaments with more than one human player in them, doubles tournaments with two human players).
and having to go all the way through menu options to reset up games is plain user unfriendly and substandard in this day and age.
Don't get me wrong, switch off the super shots and kick back with 4 friends and it's great fun - but it's more like a shiny remake of the N64 version rather than a radically exciting follow up.
Disappointing, yet still insanely fun in the base 4 player mode.
Guess we'll have to stick to drawing names out of hats and drawing out our own comps.
lack of multiplayer options , tournament options , etc really sucks.
the game itself it tight, but the additions they have made are either novelty (the gimmick courts are interesting once or twice, but that's it) or just plain sucky (the special shots).
Given it's 4 years or so since the N64 version, i would have just liked them to have given us options that most other tennis games seem to include (tournaments with more than one human player in them, doubles tournaments with two human players).
and having to go all the way through menu options to reset up games is plain user unfriendly and substandard in this day and age.
Don't get me wrong, switch off the super shots and kick back with 4 friends and it's great fun - but it's more like a shiny remake of the N64 version rather than a radically exciting follow up.
Disappointing, yet still insanely fun in the base 4 player mode.
Guess we'll have to stick to drawing names out of hats and drawing out our own comps.
Of All Trades
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I listen to Richie Hawtin and Jazzanova when I play Links, both at low volume with the ambient turned to max (and announcer/crowd at off). Bliss.SantaCruZer said:You want to listen to techno music while playing a golf game?
Alcibiades
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I've had no interest in this all year, but I think I'll get it if it means I can play it in short bursts with some buddies...
right now, my only 2 priorities are re-doing Metroid Prime 100% and doing Echoes once it comes out...
right now, my only 2 priorities are re-doing Metroid Prime 100% and doing Echoes once it comes out...
Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
Mario Golf TT has the worst music...ever. I cannot believe some people are praising it. It's not even likeable.