Mario Tennis: Power Tour

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Gamer 2.0
    73
    The bulk of the gameplay in Power Tour comes from its RPG narrative, and sadly, it's fairly average at best. Most people won't even pay attention to much of the dialog, no matter how good and funny it it--and if you do decide to read it, there really are a lot of sparks of humor to be found in it.
  2. Nintendojo
    70
    Despite the fairly deep single-player mode, the fact remains that in some ways, this title isn't as deep as its companion game "Mario Golf: Advance Tour."
  3. Nintendo Power
    70
    While Mario Tennis is by all means a decent game, it lacks the flair that would make you want to play it over and over again. [Jan 2006, p.108]
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  5. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    Computer-controlled opponents offer a solid challenge and matches are often tense and exciting.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    67
    Ew, they put RPG in my tennis... [Jan 2006, p.135]
  7. GamerFeed
    60
    It's not that the story mode isn't deep or won't provide you with a good time if you've never experienced anything like it, but for those of us who have, it's about as dry as an overcooked piece of chicken.
  8. Modojo
    60
    But the actual tennis is excellent and the various mini games are lots of fun, so if you absolutely love the Mario Tennis series and/or have a few friends that also own this game (because each player needs a copy), it's a decent purchase.
  9. eToychest
    59
    The game tries to do too many things rather than focus on perfecting a single facet of the gameplay, and as a result Mario Tennis: Power Tour just misses the mark and ends up serving up a shallow, forgettable game.

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
8
#8 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
15
#15 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2005

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 43
  3. Negative: 2 out of 43
  1. JangerGR
    Jun 12, 2012
    10
    I don't like tennis, but this game was great. Playing matches was so much fun and kept me satisfied for a while. It isn't all about theI don't like tennis, but this game was great. Playing matches was so much fun and kept me satisfied for a while. It isn't all about the matches though, the characters are neat, and the machines are challenging and never left me bored. I beat the game doing doubles, and it wasn't too short, but I then realized I wasn't halfway done when I still had to do singles. This game is incredibly fun, and belongs in your gba library.… Full Review »
  2. Digibutter64
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    NOTE: This review is based on the Wii U Virtual Console version.

    I'm surprised how well this game holds up today. A fantastic tennis game    NOTE: This review is based on the Wii U Virtual Console version.

    I'm surprised how well this game holds up today. A fantastic tennis game with many playable characters, as well as a story mode with RPG elements. It's an absolute bargain for the price they're selling it for.    … Full Review »
  3. GamecubeLover
    Aug 1, 2016
    9
    This game is kinda strange and isn't like any mario tennis games and the game has a story? Well Power Tennis did have an okay and simple storyThis game is kinda strange and isn't like any mario tennis games and the game has a story? Well Power Tennis did have an okay and simple story but Power Tour has a weird story but the gameplay is fun and addicting.… Full Review »
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