Virtua Tennis

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: SegaSoft
  • Release Date: Jul 12, 2000
  • Also On: PC
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92

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

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  • Summary: Imagine how a tennis player feels when he enters the arena, the crowd is cheering, the atmosphere electric, the adrenaline rushes... Well now you can with Virtua Tennis, the most lifelike and playable tennis game ever! Play as one of eight licensed players and uncover the secret stars. AsImagine how a tennis player feels when he enters the arena, the crowd is cheering, the atmosphere electric, the adrenaline rushes... Well now you can with Virtua Tennis, the most lifelike and playable tennis game ever! Play as one of eight licensed players and uncover the secret stars. As well as the traditional arcade mode you can play in the exhibition mode, with 4 player action via doubles play. Once you're mastered these modes take on the world in the world circuit mode, with unique training games, different challenges and shops to buy clothing, equipment, stages and playing partners. Virtua Tennis - so realisitc you can almost taste the strawberries and cream.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Dreamcast HQ
    100
    I can't get over the look of the game. Even the feel and sounds of the players grunting, and the racket hitting the ball is just so realistic.
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  2. Hot Games
    100
    It's fun, whether you're playing solo and trying to complete the Crazy Box-type mini games or going head-to-head in the four-player mode, and it will instantly become a party classic.
  3. Daily Radar
    100
    Although almost ridiculously simple, "Virtua Tennis" is more addictive than chocolate-coated, sugar-frosted crack.
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  4. IGN
    94
    One of the best single or multi player Dreamcast games out there, and yet another must have title.
  5. Spank!
    92
    Graphically stunning, packed with features and playability out of the very top drawer.
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  6. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    A thoroughly entertaining and addictive tennis title that also doubles as a poster child for high-res Dreamcast graphics.
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  7. Happy Puppy
    80
    Gorgeous graphics, simple gameplay, and tons of multiplayer fun give this title legs like Steffi Graf's.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. claudioduarte13
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    The quick learning curve and the wide variety of training exercises available.
    The best four-player game in a long time, and an excellent    The quick learning curve and the wide variety of training exercises available.
    The best four-player game in a long time, and an excellent single- and two-player diversion. Don't avoid this because it's not football - you'll get more playtime out of it than you think.    … Expand
  2. JahmalE.
    Dec 17, 2005
    10
    I just recently purchased this game off ebay and can't put the controller down. It's like a drug, especially with friends around.
  4. JoseV.
    Jun 23, 2001
    9
    This is a quality tennis game. The reality of form and shot production is uncanny. The variation in court surface selection, playing modes This is a quality tennis game. The reality of form and shot production is uncanny. The variation in court surface selection, playing modes (singles, doubles) take this a notch above the norm. The only thing holding this back from recieving a ten is the lack of top player selection. We need Agassi or Sampras, or at least more selection. Also -- why is Kafelnikov right handed? He's a lefty. This is a detail a high quality game should not miss. Play and enjoy.… Expand
  5. DaleC.
    Jun 23, 2001
    9
    Although it's a bit on the easy side, it's a great party game and the graphics are pretty incredible.
  6. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    9
    A truly faithful arcade port, it has amazingly simple controls that make it an easy pick up and play game for anyone.
  7. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 12, 2023
    6
    Decent enough tennis sim that's playable but ultimately there's not much to it.
  8. Fernandoelloco
    Oct 18, 2002
    0
    Horrible el juego ,,, malisimo.

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Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#21 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#22 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2000