Mario Power Tennis

 GameCube
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
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  1. Nintendo Power
    74
    The initial abbreviated matches against CPU-controlled swingers may seem too easy, but the game ramps up in difficulty at a steady pace. [Jan 2005, p.138]
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  2. Gamer.tv
    60
    It's like Wimbeldon gone weird... But if you strip it down to its essence, there's still a fast and solid tennis game underneath.
  3. My Gamer
    58
    The poorly designed power shot idea is enough to force any buyer of this game to ship their copy on a one-way trip to hell.
  5. netjak
    55
    Mario Power Tennis certainly has a lot going for it, but there are several factors that keep it from being truly enjoyable, most notably the lack of a decent doubles mode, the problematic Power shot, and the poor menu navigation.
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  6. Edge Magazine
    50
    Power Tennis has depth only insofar as there's a great deal to do – medals to win, records to beat and tournament trophies to hold aloft – but all the frills and gimmicks overcomplicate something that wasn't broken in the first place. [Jan 2005, p.92]
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  7. games(TM)
    50
    With so much going on, getting any enjoyment out of the multiplayer modes is far too much work and the simple, fun aspect found in titles like Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour and Mario Kart: Double Dash!! has been replaced by, well, clutter. [Jan 2005, p.112]
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Awards & Rankings

19
#19 Best GameCube Game of 2004
15
#15 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
16
#16 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 78
  3. Negative: 2 out of 78
  1. Randomguy67
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    Holy crap, this is the best Mario Tennis, no, THE best tennis game in general. Everybody buy this game right now and you will have tons of fun.
  2. GamecubeLover
    Nov 4, 2016
    10
    This game was worth my 15 dollars. The graphics are shiny and the gameplay is fast and improved on the 2 games before it. Why is this gameThis game was worth my 15 dollars. The graphics are shiny and the gameplay is fast and improved on the 2 games before it. Why is this game hated for is my question?… Full Review »
  3. dinosauryoshi
    Jul 1, 2014
    7
    Not as god as it's predecessor due to it having a little too much going on! I mean all the shells and stars and special moves just took awayNot as god as it's predecessor due to it having a little too much going on! I mean all the shells and stars and special moves just took away from the experience for me. Visually it was obviously far superior to the N64 version but the gameplay became too cluttered. Still fun, but could have been better.… Full Review »
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