Virtrua Tennis 2009
Format: PS3, Wii, X360, PC
Release: May 2009
The return of Sega's long running tennis series promises to be the best yet. Simple, intuitive controls that are easy to get to grips with but can take months to master means this game will be played long after the season comes to a close. Updated graphics that include better player animations and courtside scenery are combined with new additions to the player roster including a moody looking Andy Murray and a grunting Ana Ivanovic. An updated online offering including support for 4-player mixed doubles, ensures that Virtua Tennis 2009 stays amongst the top seeds.
EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis
Format: Wii
Release: June 2009
Grand Slam Tennis is one of the first games compatible with the new Wii MotionPlus, Nintendo’s latest Wii accessory that attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player's arm position and orientation, providing players with a much greater level of precision – ideal for a tennis title! Players will be able to perform top spin, slice, flat, lobs and drop shots as they play through a selection of 20 top tennis players and even get to grace the hallowed courts of Wimbledon.
New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis
Format: Wii
Release: March 2009
The classic GameCube title gets reworked for the motion-sensor based Wii console, with great results. Grab the opportunity to play as your favourite character from the Mario world, such as Mario, Bowser or Princess Peach and unleash some Power Shots on the tennis court – now using the Wii Remote to make the action more intuitive than the original button–bashing version.
Sega Superstars Tennis
Format: DS, PS2, PS3, Wii, X360
Release: March 2008
Sega’s answer to the Mario Tennis titles that allowed gamers to play as their favourite characters in a host of tennis mini games,was a huge success when launched in 2008. There‘s over 15 playable Sega characters to get to grips with including Sonic the Hedgehog, AiAi from Super Monkeyball fame, Ulala of Space Channel 5 and Amigo from Samba De Amigo. Collect rings with Sonic the Hedgehog, bash zombies in a House of the Dead homage, smash monkey balls through giant rings in the Monkey Ball Level. There‘s more unlockables than an oversized chastity belt and the game is all the better for it as you never get bored of trying to see something new.
Rockstar Games Presents (Table) Tennis
Format: Wii, X360
Release: 2006 (X360) 2007 (Wii)
Although not strictly ‘tennis’, we had to include this table tennis game from the team behind the GTA titles because it’s just such hugely addictive fun to play. This title is all about reflex action, precision and intuitive control – and all taking place on a court that‘s about the same size as a rabbit hutch. Single player is good, but play this game on Xbox Live and enjoy one of the most compelling online tennis games we’ve ever played.
Smash Court Tennis 3
Format: PSP
Release: 2007
Our favourite on the go tennis title, Smash Court Tennis 3 boasts an impressive game sharing system, where players can go head-to-head with a friend in versus mode using a single UMD. Perfect a devastating array of strokes from a selection of top ranked and promising professional tennis stars, each of whom are modelled after their real-life counterparts. The most enjoyable portable tennis title on the market. Sega’s answer to the Mario Tennis titles that allowed gamers to play as their favourite characters in a host of tennis mini games,was a huge success when launched in 2008. There‘s over 15 playable Sega characters to get to grips with including Sonic the Hedgehog, AiAi from Super Monkeyball fame, Ulala of Space Channel 5 and Amigo from Samba De Amigo. Collect rings with Sonic the Hedgehog, bash zombies in a House of the Dead homage, smash monkey balls through giant rings in the Monkey Ball Level. There‘s more unlockables than an oversized chastity belt and the game is all the better for it as you never get bored of trying to see something new.
Wii Sports (Tennis)
Format: Wii
Release: 2006
The first Wii tennis title is still one worth checking out. Fortunately, Wii Sports comes bundled with Nintendo’s console so everyone gets a chance to play. Players grab the Wii Remote like a racket and swing – the game registers forehands, backhands, volleys, lobs, slices, spin and power depending on how fast the user swings and at what angle. Don‘t worry about moving around the court to get to the ball – the game automatically moves players into position. A great party title that can be enjoyed by both novices and veterans alike.
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