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. NintendoWorldReport
    100
    It's beautifully constructed, funny, and exciting. It is simply jam-packed with the joy of gaming.
  2. Detroit Free Press
    100
    If you're a hard-core tennis sim fan, then Mario Tennis: Power Tour might be a bit too cartoonish, mainly because of the over-the-top, unrealistic power shots. Otherwise, casual fans could enjoy this handheld-perfect title.
  3. BonusStage
    91
    Except for the mildly annoying audio elements and certain segments of the story mode bogging down in too much uninteresting dialogue, Mario Tennis: Power Tour really is a game you have to nitpick at in order to find any weaknesses -- nothing about the title stands out as being a serious problem whatsoever, it's that great.
  5. GameCube Advanced
    91
    Its deep RPG mode and over-the-top game mechanics are perfect for gamers who are willing to try something different in the world of tennis.
  6. AceGamez
    90
    Except for the mildly annoying audio elements and certain segments of the story mode getting bogged down with too much uninteresting dialogue, Mario Tennis: Power Tour really is a game you have to nitpick at in order to find any weaknesses.
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  7. IGN
    90
    It's the best representation of the sport on the handheld, and it offers up the same amount of depth and playability.
  8. GameZone
    90
    One of those great Nintendo games that takes a somewhat interesting sport and makes it one seriously engrossing game well worth the purchase price.
  9. GameSpot
    85
    A rousing tennis game for the Game Boy Advance that's thick with bells and whistles in every regard.
  10. Play Magazine
    85
    The game is surprisingly close it its bigger brother, with the same addictive charge shots and simple, satisfying play. [Nov p.100]
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  11. Computer and Video Games
    80
    The simple, pick-up-and-play aesthetic that Nintendo oozes from its sweaty pores will soon have you thwacking the balls around the court like Roger Federer on Sunny D.
  12. Yahoo!
    80
    Storming through the Power Tour mode in singles and doubles is an entertaining ride, and there's plenty of replay value with the multitude of unlocked minigames and characters.
  13. GameSpy
    80
    A perfect example of how to bring a fleshed-out console sport onto a handheld, and all of the seemingly frivolous extras only help to enhance the experience when you're tired of battling the A.I.
  14. Game Informer
    78
    Power Tour is a solid title, but it's not as tight as Bjorn Borg's headband. [Dec 2005, p.190]
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Awards & Rankings

8
#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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