Mario Tennis Open
7.6
Platforms
- Nintendo 3DSMay 20, 20127.6playscore7.025 Critics8.721.4K Players
25 critic reviews · 4 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Mario Tennis Open feels a bit lifeless at first, simply because it doesn't give any other incentive for playing than to keep unlocking things and to just play more tennis. Modes from past entries -- especially the RPG mode from the GameBoy Color Mario Tennis -- are sorely missed. With new minigames like "Super Mario Tennis" and many ways to play, Mario Tennis Open will keep players coming back who just want to play a quick few rounds of tennis, unlock new characters and stages, and buy new clothes for their Mii.
Brett Zeidler · Aug 02, 2012 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - It's nice to finally see Mario work up a sweat in the first real sports entry of the 3DS. However, despite the human element added with the multiplayer feature, Mario Tennis Open is severely lacking in content, shrinking the value of your purchase. If you like quick fixes of Mario fun, you'll find it with this entry, but if you're looking for full seasons of tennis matches and fine-tuned controls, you'd best look elsewhere.
Sean Engemann · May 25, 2012 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - What little content is here doesn't reach the heights that it should. I can't remember the last time an otherwise superb game was betrayed so completely by a single mechanic. Instead of making the whole of Mario Tennis Open about strategically countering your opponent's volleys â?? a system which is fully and brilliantly implemented â?? Camelot has made it an afterthought. It's something you do to stay alive while you wait for the stars to align.
Griffin McElroy · May 24, 2012 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - At the end of the day, the older and more serious gamers looking for the killer app for Sony’s Move are going to have to wait a little longer, but for the rest of those people out there, especially the kids, this game should be fun for what it is, a colourful and magic filled (hey, you make spells) romp through a fantasy world.
Kirby Yablonski · May 20, 2012 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Taking all of this into account, while Mario Tennis Open is one of the shallowest Nintendo sports games we've seen, it's still highly enjoyable, well-polished and attractive, with Nintendo once again proving that it's the master of glasses free 3D. Worth a look for solo players, and definitely a must buy for multiplayer.
Chris Buffa · May 20, 2012 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - There's no doubt that Mario Tennis Open is a strong and accessible entry in the beloved series, and a group of friends gathered round can lose themselves in it for a long time. Solo players can still have a good time perfecting their skills, and playing online is a nice way to keep things interesting, but the missing RPG mode leaves a pretty big hole that a lack of substantial single-player content struggles to really fill — and unless you're a part of a cabal of 3DS owners you'll miss out on the real heart of the game: punching your wily opponent in the arm after a hard-fought match.
Jon Wahlgren · May 18, 2012 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Mario Tennis Open is a game best taken in small doses. Playing tournaments, exhibition games, and the special modes can be great fun for a few matches at a time. Multiplayer helps mix in smarter opponents and a layer of strategy as well. But overdoing it exposes the inherent simplicity and makes the game too redundant. Like its real-life equivalent, too much tennis might just leave players sore to the whole experience.
Steve Watts · May 18, 2012 Reviewed on 3DS - Mario Tennis Open is a well-executed game geared toward short-burst play, yet fails to push itself. It is the lack of modes that undermines the entire experience, worsened by AI issues and rather basic multiplayer choices. Still enjoyable, but not capable of scoring the ace that most have been wishing for.
Alex Seedhouse · May 17, 2012 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Even then, there's very little to keep you coming back for long--the tennis just isn't exciting enough. It lacks the subtleties of more realistic tennis games, but is also missing the grandiose moveset of other Mario Sports titles. The changes brought on by the different control methods convolute an otherwise basic game, and there's not enough substance--or enough skill required--for Mario Tennis Open to be treated as a serious tennis game. Playing against friends can be fun, but this is otherwise a rather uneventful, forgettable instalment.
Ashton Raze · May 17, 2012 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Mario Tennis Open’s single player mode is fun for a few hours, but it will ultimately leave you wanting more. Thankfully, the multiplayer mode with its online functionality will keep you coming back well after you’ve plowed through the main course. Mushroom Kingdom tennis vets will miss the career mode, but anyone just looking for a solid competitive game that’s best enjoyed in short bursts will be well taken care of.
Game Trailers · May 16, 2012 Reviewed on 3DS
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About the game
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Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends return to the court for a flurry of intense tennis action, from engaging singles and doubles matches to skill-building Special Games and online play. Using the built-in wireless features of the Nintendo 3DS system, up to four people can play together in local* or online** multiplayer modes and exchange player information via StreetPass. Players can choose between intuitive Touch Screen and gyro sensor controls or strategic button-based gameplay that delivers an even deeper experience. Players can also choose from a variety of playable characters or use their own personalized Mii character as they serve, volley and smash their way up the leaderboards.
Developer: Camelot Software Planning