A portion of an MTV review...Dedicated "tennis players" should make sure to pick this up sooner than later, but if Nintendo decides to go back and offer previously released games as digital downloads once that becomes their thing, Mario Tennis Open should...
Dedicated "tennis players" should make sure to pick this up sooner than later, but if Nintendo decides to go back and offer previously released games as digital downloads once that becomes their thing, Mario Tennis Open should be a first day purchase. Best in small doses (which can be accomplished in almost any of the game's modes), Open is a solid game to have in your back pocket for when you have a couple minutes of downtime, even if it's just to work on your serve.
A portion of a Joystiq review...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 ...
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.
A portion of a Modojo review...What's Hot: Super Mario Bros. inspired mini-game, plenty of detailed courts and characters, user-friendly Dynamic View, lots of items to unlock, eye-friendly 3D effects, online multiplayer, download play.
What's Not: Less co...
What's Hot: Super Mario Bros. inspired mini-game, plenty of detailed courts and characters, user-friendly Dynamic View, lots of items to unlock, eye-friendly 3D effects, online multiplayer, download play.
What's Not: Less content than previous Mario Tennis games, you can only customize your Mii, no way to filter Dynamic View from online multiplayer.
A portion of an ONM review...This is no-frills Mario Tennis then, as undiluted and distilled as the series has been perhaps since the Virtual Boy.Full review here
A portion of a Eurogamer review...What the game lacks in ambition and depth, though, it makes up for in the ageless pleasure and pain of a finely-balanced multiplayer battle. The ability to dip in and out for a quick, engaging match is a compelling propos...
What the game lacks in ambition and depth, though, it makes up for in the ageless pleasure and pain of a finely-balanced multiplayer battle. The ability to dip in and out for a quick, engaging match is a compelling proposition on a handheld. But after seven long years, it's a shame there aren't bigger ideas to rally around.
A portion of a Nintendo-Gamer review...It’s Mario – playing tennis! The special moves might be a tad too powerful, but otherwise the plumber serves up a well-aimed slice of sporting fun.Full review here
A portion of a Game Informer review...I enjoyed Power Tennis (both times), but the balance-breaking power shots were far too vital to winning. In response, Camelot has scaled back the wackiness with Open, which translates to a casual tennis game that play...
I enjoyed Power Tennis (both times), but the balance-breaking power shots were far too vital to winning. In response, Camelot has scaled back the wackiness with Open, which translates to a casual tennis game that plays it fairly straight.
MISC. UNLOCKABLES:
Pro Level CPU Players: Place 1st in Champions Cup.
Unlock Star Open: Complete all World Open Cups.
Upgraded Mii Stats: Complete an entire theme outfit and your Mii’s stats will be further upgraded while wearing it.
TENNIS GEAR:
Racket...
MISC. UNLOCKABLES:
Pro Level CPU Players: Place 1st in Champions Cup.
Unlock Star Open: Complete all World Open Cups.
Upgraded Mii Stats: Complete an entire theme outfit and your Mii’s stats will be further upgraded while wearing it.
A portion of a IGN review...The fundamental Mario Tennis Open experience is sound. Camelot’s decade of tennis experience means they understand how to make the sport engaging and addicting. Using the 3DS’s touch pad or buttons for the game’s six type...
The fundamental Mario Tennis Open experience is sound. Camelot’s decade of tennis experience means they understand how to make the sport engaging and addicting. Using the 3DS’s touch pad or buttons for the game’s six types of shots is a welcome addition. The inclusion of a gyroscope mode allows players to strip away the challenging nature of court position to focus on selecting the right shot for the occasion.
- codes to unlock multicolored Yoshis
- these Yoshis will have different statistics
- blue Yoshi and six question-mark circles to be revealed
- QR code that will give players a Yoshi costume
- this lets your Mii run as fast as Yoshi
- more QR code featu...
- codes to unlock multicolored Yoshis
- these Yoshis will have different statistics
- blue Yoshi and six question-mark circles to be revealed
- QR code that will give players a Yoshi costume
- this lets your Mii run as fast as Yoshi
- more QR code features to be revealed at a later date
A portion of a GamesRadar review...You'll love
Fun gameplay
Single-cart and online multiplayer
Bonus modes are fun
You'll hate
3D is lackluster
Lack of singleplayer is crippling
Light on content, in generalMario Tennis Open - full review here
The official Mario Tennis Open website has gone from teaser to full-blown site. There are all sorts of screens and videos to check out, although I'm guessing most of you are already sick of the video content out there! Certainly been no shortage of tha...
The official Mario Tennis Open website has gone from teaser to full-blown site. There are all sorts of screens and videos to check out, although I'm guessing most of you are already sick of the video content out there! Certainly been no shortage of that.
A portion of an NWR review...Despite the lack of content, the game of tennis Camelot has crafted is addictive and fun. It might not hold a candle to the handheld Mario Tennis games in the Game Boy lineage, but Mario Tennis Open is a still great game that ...
Despite the lack of content, the game of tennis Camelot has crafted is addictive and fun. It might not hold a candle to the handheld Mario Tennis games in the Game Boy lineage, but Mario Tennis Open is a still great game that is sadly hampered by a small feature set and harebrained online.
I've placed the footage after the jump, just incase you didn't want to learn of the hidden characters until you got the game for yourself.
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