... Virtua Tennis had been the scourge of City University’s 2nd XI Wednesday nights last year, as the dreaded arcade machine in the corner of the Student Union bar choked up coin after coin of our money. My Dreamcast would never be complete without that little piece of history taking place ... Read review
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speedy on-court action inVirtua Tennison the PC make it a worthy addition to any game library.Sega did an excellent job making sure even those unfamiliar with the rules and strategy of tennis will be able to jump right into the game. With a little practice you can pop lobs, perform an overhead smash or even return the ball with a through-the-legs trick shot.Starting the game presents three game modes. Arcade mode is a direct translation of the coin-operated arcade game in which you must defeat five challengers in order to win a championship. Exhibition mode allows you to choose a player and then challenge any of the other available tennis players in singles or doubles matches. World Circuit mode casts the player as a tennis superstar, touring the world and competing for heaps of cash and worldwide rank.If you're looking to play as one of the top tennis aces in the world, you're going to be disappointed. No Sampras, Agassi or any other tennis giants are to be found. Rather, you're stuck with 16 smaller names including Jim Courier, Carlos Moyà and Yevgeny Kafelnikov. Despite the recent boom in popularity, the women's tennis circuit is unfortunately completely absent.Sega's presentation and graphics are very well done on this PC version and could almost be mistaken for a real televised match. Details such as the crowds, line judges and instant replays look stunning. It's a shame thatVirtua Tennisdoesn't feature the famous venues and tournaments of real tennis, but the game's imitation stadiums in England, New York and France look close enough to be recognizable.The player graphics are fantastic. Each player displays plenty of detail in everything from facial expressions to sneaker logos. Both the TV-style overhead view and the behind-the-shoulder viewpoints feature animation that's almost always ultra-smooth and is guaranteed to keep your eyes glued to the screen. --Mark Brooks
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Virtua Tennis 2009 for Wii video game consoles. Building on its strong consumer following ... more
and consistently high review scores, the Virtua Tennis series delivers another ace this May. Virtua Tennis 2009 Wii maintains the unprecedented realism and pin-point gameplay mechanics the series is known for and also now features improved shot accuracy, more control on serves and the chance to compete for the esteemed Davis Cup.
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and hugely improved on-court action. Virtua Tennis 2009 lets gamers fight it out online to be World Number One along with competing in 12 minigames for either single or multiplayer action. To add to the realism, this game is supplied with 2 tennis racquet peripherals. Virtua Tennis 2009: Championship Edition is suitable for children aged 3 years and over.
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racquets for the ultimate in tennis realism. There are two options for controlling the game, either by inserting the Wii remote into the handle of the racquet or by using the Wii remote with the new Wii MotionPlus accessory (sold separately), for enhanced realism and tighter control of ball placement. Virtua Tennis 2009 lets you create your own player and join more than twenty of the sport's top pros as you set your sights on reaching the peak of world tennis. Adding an extra dimension of fidelity to the game, Virtua Tennis is fully compatible with Wii MotionPlus. The new accessory gives you one-to-one control matching your wrist movements precisely with your on-screen racquet. Tilt the Wii Remote to slice, wrongfoot your opponent with a devastating cross-court drive from the baseline, then race in to deliver the point-winning volley. If you want a break from the tour circuit, there are a host of multi-player options toexplore. Join up to three other friends and try to ace, smash and volley your way to victory. You can also check out the twelve mini-games, including wacky challenges like Zoo Feeder and Pirate War, and see who can rack up the highest score. Features Wii MotionPlus gives unparalleled realism as your movement of the Wii Remote corresponds precisely with your on-screen racquet Features more than twenty of the world's top pros, including three legends of the sport Officially licensed Davis Cup brings all the excitement of an authentic world-class tournament Enjoy tennis with a twist in twelve mini-games for either single- or multi-player fun
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prospect of Tim Henman or Greg Rusedski getting past the first round. Then when Wimbledon blows over, us British folk seem to go back to watching football and playing rugby. Yet Sega have different plans for us--Virtua Tennisfor the Dreamcast.To get it out of the way at the beginning of the review, this game is great, it's a must-have for the Dreamcast, one of those pick-up-and-play classics. Whether you are a tennis fan or not this is a smash.To start with, the gameplay is outstanding. With only 2 buttons to get used to--a lob and a smash button--the game takes it for granted that you'll not going to be the best computer tennis gameplayer, but as the game progresses and you become a confident to try new moves you'll notice that every shot in a tennis players armoury is available; hold the analogue button longer in one direction and you'll get better swerve, want that slice and it's a different order of buttons altogether.Virtua Tennisdoesn't stop here either with not only boasting the original arcade version, but also an exhibition level to allow you to practise with the different players like Henman and Courier and courts like grass and clay, as well as a World Circuit arena.The World Circuit arena, which is based on a similar option inSoul Calibur, allows you to compete in both training and match challenges to earn money to buy extra features like new players and courts, giving you a great single player options to complement the amazing multiplayer options that the game has.The multiplayer option is probably the craziest on any console yet with Sega using the extracontrollerresources of the Dreamcast to the max, by allowing both two player and four player doubles matches.This game oozes appeal, everything from balance between single and multiplayer options and gameplay to even the smooth and wonderful graphics. You'll approach this game with abated breath as whether a tennis game is for you, and you'll leave wanting to book those tickets for Wimbledon.
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Advantages: Great graphics, great game... Disadvantages: Nope
...second I opened the box. Virtua Tennis had been the scourge of City University’s 2nd XI Wednesday nights last year, as the dreaded arcade machine in the corner of the Student Union bar choked up coin after coin of our money. My Dreamcast would never be complete without that little piece of history taking place in my living room.
Sampras, Agassi, and Keurten may dominate the tennis world at the moment, but Virtua Tennis proves ... ...that’s important. With no superstars aside from Britain’s own Tim Henman, there was always a danger of the Dreamcast’s lead sporting title falling just long of the baseline, but in fact the developers have pulled of an ace of Goran Ivanisevic quality.
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Last month, my mum brought me a Dreamcast as a graduation present. Having never been a fan of Sega’s final console, I can’t say I knew much about what games to buy to accompany my new console: but there was one that I knew I wanted from the second I opened the box. Virtua Tennis had been the scourge of City University’s 2nd XI Wednesday nights last year, as the dreaded arcade machine in the corner of the Student Union bar choked up coin after coin of our money. My Dreamcast would never be complete without that little piece of history taking place in my living room.
Sampras, Agassi, and Keurten may dominate the tennis world at the moment, but Virtua Tennis proves that these days it’s not the names but the game that’s important. With no superstars aside from Britain’s own Tim Henman, there was always a danger of the Dreamcast’s lead sporting title falling just long of the baseline, but in fact the developers have pulled of an ace of Goran Ivanisevic quality.
In place of the big guns we have players like Cedric Pioline and Yevgeny Kafelnikov – inside the top twenty but not quite among the elite. Still, each featured journeyman of the tennis world has their own style re-enacted onscreen, be it Mark Philippousis’s huge serve or Henman’s volley master strokes. The other featured players are Jim Courier, Tommy Haas, Carlos Moya, and Tomas Gustaffson. The Arcade mode stays true to Sega’s original coin-op machine, where you must win five matches in a row to get on a high score board. However, for the Dreamcast Sega have added a Doubles mode. This really comes to the fore when you and three mates get together and attempt to smash balls at one another, normally with players diving all over the screen. Fortunately it’s not as confusing as it sounds.
The game’s real high point though is the Career mode, where you tour the world taking in mini-games and competitions along the way. The mini-games include things like Smash Box, where you must clear a certain number of boxes off court in an allotted time span, or Ten Pin Bowling – but instead of being in a bowling alley, you must knock the skittles down with your serve! The cash you win can be spent on new equipment or players – unfortunately these are all made up but nonetheless they add longevity to an already addictive title. By completing the mini-games extra quickly you can be awarded with some ridiculous clothing – I’ve only managed one so far, but it allows me to use s unflower for games instead of a tennis racket! You can also buy the courts you play on, meaning that once you’ve unlocked them you can thrash your mates on the Clay of Spain or a Russian Indoor pink carpet – no I’m not kidding!
The two-button control method is effortlessly simple. To serve, you direct with the D-pad and try and stop a power gauge as high as possible. For all other shots, it’s a question of a normal shot or a lob, and it comes off splendidly – anyone who remembers classic footie title Sensible Soccer will tll you that sometimes simplicity is everything. Add in sublime graphics – the way line judges dodge the ball and umpires follow the play is nothing short of mesmerising – and you have a title that will keep you playing long after you’ve done all there is to do. Rather like Pete Sampras, actually.
With a follow up released later this year – and female players like the Williams sisters added to the roster along with Pat Rafter and Tomas Enqvist – it seems that Sega haven’t given up the ghost with the Dreamcast yet, and only goes to prove the legacy which this somewhat amazing game has left. No matter how much you play it, it simply never gets boring – and once you have a few mates added, it can become a complete slagging match too as you chastise each other for every mistake and celebrate every break point with glee. The best sports title on the Dreamcast, and no need of a tie break either.
Advantages: Superb graphics, Superb carear mode, superb gameplay, Overall superb - even to non-tennis fans. Disadvantages: Cant save in Arcade mode
Between me and my brother we now have almost the entire Dreamcast games collection and so when we say a game is good we know what we're talking about. Sadly this one isnt good... it's FANTASTIC!
The first thing you'll notice is the intro, or lack of one, great! That leaves more room on the disc for all the other features that are crammed into this one, who wants to watch a replay of tennis greats anyway, its only ever worth watching the first time.
... ...worth watching over and over. I'm not quite sure how the programmers managed this one but its without doubt the most realistic simulation I have seen yet. There's no ping pong off a stick stuff here as each individual player moves just as they would in real life and its entirely believable, right down to the handshake and the discussion after each point in the doubles games. You couldnt ask for more.
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robsgirl 17.10.2001
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Advantages: Great graphics etc Disadvantages: Can be beaten any time
The game appears so innocent but you are unaware that it is about to change your life for the next few months. The menu appears and you are faced with the choice of four options. This is a great game and I continue to play it for large amounts of time, nearly every day. Arcade, Exhibition, World Circuit and Options. If you've never played the game before in the arcades then your safest bet is to go to the Arcade mode immediately. If you do so you ... ...Thomas Johansson, Carlos Moya, Pioline, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Jim Courier Tommy Haas, and Mark Philippoussis. A fine selection to say the least but there are more to come but I'll come to that later. So, you've picked your player and now your off. You start in Australia (There are 5 levels in all. Australia, France, USA outdoor, England and USA indoor.) and as soon as you serve the ball using the power bar you'll be hooked, no questions asked. At first ...
MByford 07.02.2001
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Advantages: Tennis with lots of extras. Very addictive Disadvantages: none
...of computing, with Pong. Virtua Tennis takes up the mantle of the latest and the greatest tennis game to arrive on a console so far, it has all the ingredients of a classic game, and then some.
You start the game with an option to play a quick series of matches, go on a full world tour or enter the world circuit contest, with many training sessions and other goodies.
The basic game is very easy to get into and controls are very intuative, having ... ...lots of freedom for direction and speed of shots. Before long you will be vollying back and forth and grunting like a true tennis champion! There are three difficulty levels, and it's best to start on easy just to get used to the controls. The hard level will have you sweating as you try to keep trac of a lightning fast yellow ball cris-crossing the tennis court, but practice makes perfect and patience pays off here.
The training sessions found ...
pbyron 14.04.2001
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Advantages: Amazing gameplay and graphics Disadvantages: You'll never leave the house again
TITLE: VIRTUA TENNIS
FORMAT: PS2
PUBLISHER: SEGA
Virtua Tennis. Sounds about as interesting as....well.....something very dull. This is a game which has been rated highly in all online and offline magazines but why? IT’S TENNIS!!! Boring, long-winded do I need to go on? Actually, no I don’t. As someone who can’t stand the real game of Tennis I honestly thought that there is no way on earth that I would ever have ANYTHING to do ... ...eyes and gave this game a try. Blimey charlie! Have you seen the featured players? Tim Henman looks exactly like the real thing. Courier, Haas, Kafelnikov (and plenty more) are all here and they look unbelievably life like. Sadly (or perhaps not) there are no female players present - also there is no Agassi, Sampras or Rusedski. As for the courts – well, they’re even better. The umpire watches the ball as it passes from one side to the ...
MR.COATES 20.08.2001
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Advantages: Great game Disadvantages: once completed 1 player mode there isnt much left except miltiplayer
...has got me hooked is Virtua Tennis. It is quite simply the most complete sport simulation I have ever played. Playing One Player the only option is to take up the world circuit option. This is where you start a career and try and build yourself up to the Number One player in the world. This is a clever way to keep the One Player option interesting. There are both singles and doubles matches. With the doubles you have to buy a partner from the money ... ...tournaments increases your world ranking and opens up other tournaments for you to compete in. There is also a shot theme to each tournament. For example at Wimbledon the Trial Shot is Serve. The more times you use this shot at the Tournament the higher your financial reward will be. Another nice touch is the playing surfaces are genuinely different. All to often in previous games the only difference in surface has been the colour of the court. In ...
tommy7 09.03.2001
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The VirtuaTennis series is back for another crack at the top spot. Since the first game was released on Dreamcast the series has been a fan favourite. Sega has made a conscious effort to transform the franchise into a seminal affair. While last year?s sega superstar tennis focused more on the party side of things with its roster of famous sega characters VT is back to being a more serious affair. The new version includes an updated cast. Joining the eight new faces on the court are three legends who will play a vital role in the career mode acting as your mentors. Game play improvements are limited as has been the case with VT. The focus is on arcade-like fun rather than real-life simulation. VT has always been known for its zany mini-games and five more join the show this time. The biggest up date in this version is the inclusion ...
