Sega Superstars Tennis

 DS
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
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  1. Nintendo Power
    80
    Control issues aside, Sega Superstars Tennis is swimming in clever game references and should be fun for even a casual Sega fan. [Apr 2008, p.89]
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  2. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    80
    Strikes the right balance between proper tennis and mad stuff. [Issue#22, p.83]
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  3. Nintendo Gamer
    78
    As a happy-go-lucky bit of racket-fuelled froth it'll keep you pleasantly diverted. [June 2008, p.70]
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  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    70
    Control issues and a general lack of cohesion prevent Sega Superstars Tennis from totally stealing the show on Centre Court, but it nevertheless remains a commendable purchase.
  6. N-Europe
    70
    More than just a cash-in, but not quite perfect either, the title is nevertheless a great outing for a motley crew of Sega characters.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Sure, it isn't as good as Mario Tennis, and occasionally the game feels a bit too linear, but ultimately you get what you pay for. With niche titles like this you were either excited about this from the start or never cared to begin with; let that be your guide.
  8. IGN
    69
    As solid a tennis game SEGA Superstars Tennis ended up on the Nintendo DS, it feels far more hollow than a celebratory "Yay us!" game should be.
  9. GameZone
    66
    I was hoping for a seriously fun game, and while there were snippets of real enjoyment, the game has lulls that make you pine for some mini-games, and those lulls are the actual tennis portions of the game.
  10. GameSpot
    65
    The tennis is merely average, but Sega Superstars Tennis' challenges and minigames are creatively done and a lot of fun.
  11. Games Master UK
    64
    Fun minigames, but these can't keep the rest of the game afloat. [June 2008, p.83]
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  12. Worth Playing
    62
    There is nothing wrong with Sega Superstars Tennis that six more months of development wouldn't have fixed. The game is not broken in any way; it's just graphically underdeveloped and retains control issues that make actually playing tennis against the computer an unfulfilling experience.
  13. GameDaily
    60
    Merely average, but worth a look for Sega fanboys and girls.
  14. Gamers' Temple
    60
    A few interesting mini games are not enough to carry this overall bland tennis game.
  15. DarkZero
    60
    It should be noted that the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii versions offer a superior experience.
  16. PALGN
    60
    A casual affair. While the mini games are decent and perfectly suited to a handheld, the tennis part of the game is average.
  17. Zentendo
    60
    Unlike Nintendo, SEGA have merely rehashed a collection of loved characters into a poor Virtua Tennis game.
  18. GotNext
    60
    Still, the nostalgia factor wears thin pretty quickly, and the tennis isn't deep enough to keep you playing this title longer than a couple of hours.
  19. GamePro
    45
    An even larger frustration, though, is everyone's inability to recover lobs. In most tennis games, if you hustle you can often find some way to smack the ball back over the net, even if it's behind you. Here your characters just give up even if you are clearly within a reasonable rescue range.
  20. Game Revolution
    42
    I wonder what Segata Sanshiro would say if he were alive today. He was a commanding force who stood for playing hard until the score topped out or your fingers snapped under the pressure. More than that, he believed in the power of Sega, and so did I.

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#88 Best DS Game of 2008
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#94 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Krossbone
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    This game is the kind of fanservice any Sega fan should like.

    It's packed to the brim with content ranging from minigames to tournament    This game is the kind of fanservice any Sega fan should like.

    It's packed to the brim with content ranging from minigames to tournament modes, and there's always something to do.
    While one might validly think there's too much Sonic representation in comparison to other characters and franchises, there's still a nice balance of characters who nicely represent their respective franchises.

    The challenge mode is filled with fun romps, and one especially great one is Space Harrier. Alongside numerous other ones of course.

    If you like sports games, or hell, just like Sega's IPs in general, then this game is a must have for you. Heavily underrated and undernoted by the majority of the public, or disregarded as the handheld version. When in all reality this is just a fun game to play for hours on end. Highly recommend it to Sega fans of all kinds.    … Full Review »
  2. VelocityMC
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Best game ever it saved me from the gulags of North Korea and saved me from a divorce with my wife. The game also helped me finish college andBest game ever it saved me from the gulags of North Korea and saved me from a divorce with my wife. The game also helped me finish college and get a job.THANK YOU SEGA!… Full Review »
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