As many others have mentioned, this game was developed by Rockstar (of GTA fame). I still find that humorous!
I think the biggest issue with this game is that it really requires you to know strategies from real life tennis-like games (squash, tennis, table tennis, etc). If you do not know these, you will not be able to win. I have the pleasure of knowing the game of squash quite well, so i was able to implement the strategies. Here are a few tips:
After every shot, get back to a center.
When making shots, try to lead the other player further and further from center. (do a left side table shot with leftspin, on the return, do a right side table shot with right spin. If they get there quick, switch to left spin focus shot on right side of table, putting it behind them) Mix and match with different depths on the table!
Just like in real life, the player who does not get back to center properly will be the one to lose that point
The graphics, for its time, are really quite nice. Animations are relatively realistic and sound effects are done extremely well. The difficulty is not that bad, but sometimes it seems like your character has a mind of their own. The characters all play extremely differently, and i really appreciate the time put into it. However, unlockables are quite boring. I wish some of the jerzees gave boosts to some stats, or something similar. To be blunt, this is a shallow game, with the exception of center strategy. It wont be a game that will suck you in for hours and hours at a time, but its perfect when you dont have much time and want to play a few matches.
My biggest dig is on the colored markers for the different spins. I am partially color-blind (red/green/brown & blue/purple) and this aspect of the game was literally impossible for me. One of the training challenges has you returning with the same spin as it was sent with. There is absolutely no way for me to see that, especially when it has a bit weaker spin. It is really frustrating, especially since so many games that operate so strongly on color offer a "color-blind" mode. There was obviously no consideration for those like me. Luckily, returning a volley with the same spin really does not affect my ability to win...
I will say that although the game mechanics and timing worked well for me, one of my best friends just could NOT get it. I wont entirely blame the game for it, but it could be indicative of how you and others will be able to play the game.
For the price, it really is a decent buy. Especially if you can get it with free shipping.
As with --ALL-- games, rent before you buy!!!! well, i guess in this case, i was able to purchase it for half of what i would have been able to rent it for... Maybe there is a demo on XBL?
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