Tennis 2K2

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 24, 2001
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. GamePro
    100
    The intuitive controls have been retained, but to enhance the original's sim-like feel, a slice button has been added and the serves are a little more difficult to perfect.
  2. IGN
    96
    Not only a game anyone can fall in love with but among the best titles I've played on the Dreamcast.
  3. Game Informer
    95
    Every bit as impressive as anything in the EA Sports stable, and is required playing for anyone who loves sports games. [Jan 2002, p.90]
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  5. XenGamers
    91
    Tennis 2K2’s solid gameplay and impressive presentation prove that the Dreamcast still has some steam behind it.
  6. Total Video Games
    90
    Brilliant. Fans of the original have to buy this as it’s taken the winning formula and improved it in ever way conceivable.
  7. GamerWeb Sega
    90
    The difficulty level is significantly higher, be that a good or a bad thing, I’ll leave it to you to decide.
  8. Hot Games
    90
    Although the female players are an excellent addition, and the create-a-player is another good move, there are noticeable gaps in the lineup, including Sampras and Chang.
  9. Games Domain
    90
    Fun, addictive, and presentation-wise it’s so glossy that you can’t help but admire its polished spingle-spangle sparkle, even if you don’t like tennis.
  10. Planet Dreamcast
    85
    As a sequel that improves on the original and gives experienced players a reason to shell out another $40, Tennis 2K2 is a smashing success. I think I just made a tennis pun, but I'm not sure.
  11. GameSpot
    85
    While the game offers improved graphics, an expanded roster of players, and tightened gameplay, the changes made may not be enough to seduce fans of the original Virtua Tennis.
  12. Gaming Age
    83
    An excellent tennis game, easily the best one out there.
  13. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    82
    Pure gaming bliss, offering precise and simple control over every action on the court. [Jan 2002, p.232]
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  14. Electric Playground
    80
    An incredibly complete sport simulation that captures, not only the heart of the sport, but also pays close attention to all of the little details that tennis fans love about the game.

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best Dreamcast Game of 2001
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#10 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2001
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#9 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2001

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. vastly_local
    May 25, 2023
    10
    I played this game on the PS2 but assuming they are the same, this game is top arcade action and a great tennis game overall. The difficultyI played this game on the PS2 but assuming they are the same, this game is top arcade action and a great tennis game overall. The difficulty is well graded and the soundtrack, visuals, ball hits and opponents are all memorable. Despite common belief, this is just as great of a game for tennis players as the Top Spin series!… Full Review »
  2. chrisx213
    Mar 2, 2014
    6
    Ugh, what a missed opportunity. Take one of the all time great sports games and add the women's draw and Patrick Rafter, what could possiblyUgh, what a missed opportunity. Take one of the all time great sports games and add the women's draw and Patrick Rafter, what could possibly go wrong? This represents the rapid decline of once great developer am3( Hitmaker) terminating with the horrendous crazy taxi 3. For starters there's no Roddick or Federer, of Agassi and Sampras, though Sampras would apear in later Virtua Tennis games. Then there's the name change from Virtuia Tennis 2 to Tennis 2K insinuating that VC developed the game, as well as the fact that the female players looked considerably worse than their male counterparts, although this is forgivable considering the male models are reused from the 1st game and the short development time and work load. Am3 made VT2 and Crazy Taxi 2, Virtual On Force(arcade) and a port of Confidential Mission all came out in 2001. The cherry on top of this sundae is the terrible season mode. Ditching the 1st games mode where you chose a real tennis player and took on opponents who were much weaker than you in the beginning. Working you way up to the fiendishly difficult Arthur Ashe clone(grand master) while purchasing gear and clothes. Instead in Tennis 2K you create 2 characters, which is cool, except their much weaker than your opponents. Making this burn even worse is you have to switch back and forth to build up their stats making it take twice as long too level up. Agony. Stick with the much better prequel.… Full Review »
  3. LukeB.
    Dec 10, 2002
    10
    Just AMAZING! Soooo many good points about this game. It looks realisitc, it doesn't play that realistic, but its amazing action. SOOO Just AMAZING! Soooo many good points about this game. It looks realisitc, it doesn't play that realistic, but its amazing action. SOOO many things to unlock and so many things to do. Around 30 courts, and loads of top male and female players. This is my favourite Dreamcast game EVER, and in my view Virtua Tennis is the best sports title ever made. Very addictive, easy to play, hard to master. You will keep comming back to it, whether to level up your create tennis player, to play doubles or to become world number 1 in season mode as well as unlocking new courts, new clothes, rackets, and King and Queen. It's a MUST, MUST buy!… Full Review »
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