Mario Tennis

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 173 Ratings

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  • Summary: All of your favorite characters hit the court in a wild and wacky multiplayer tennis game from the makers of Mario Golf. Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong lead off the all-star, 14-player line-up. The fast-paced action will have you unleashing vicious volleys, life-savingAll of your favorite characters hit the court in a wild and wacky multiplayer tennis game from the makers of Mario Golf. Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong lead off the all-star, 14-player line-up. The fast-paced action will have you unleashing vicious volleys, life-saving lobs, ballistic backhands and electrifying super-charged smashes!… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    While its direct competition is the Dreamcast's "Virtua Tennis," those who pass up this one because of cutesy characters and backgrounds will miss out on one of the best games for the system, hands down.
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  2. Maxim Online
    100
    The gameplay is so addicting that you might just forget that there’s no chance of Venus Williams’ mini-skirt fluttering up in the wind.
  3. Gaming Maxx
    98
    If you ever thought you'd see a fun Tennis game, this is certainly it, and probably one of the most fun games in any genre.
  4. Hot Games
    90
    This is a game you'll probably keep coming back to periodically even as the years progress -- its simplicity and charm will likely ensure it a lasting place in your game library.
  5. Nintendorks
    90
    It must be understood that the 9 you see on the right in the Overall category of the review scores is a qualified 9. It's the highest possible 9 that can be given, mere micrometers away from a 10.
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  6. IGN
    90
    The title, which features more than 16 classic mascot characters and realistic tennis rules and physics, plus more bonus modes than you can shake a stick at and an unsurpassed multiplayer mode, is so difficult to put down that there really is no use in trying.
  7. Spank!
    80
    This is a surprisingly realistic simulation, and yet its overriding concern is to entertain. Which it does. In spades.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
  1. 2ksnipefest
    May 12, 2014
    10
    The first Tennis videogame I ever played. It also aspired me to play tennis later in my life. This game is still amazing and still has charm.The first Tennis videogame I ever played. It also aspired me to play tennis later in my life. This game is still amazing and still has charm. It is way better than any nintendo wii tennis game. Yoshi is by far the best. I used every character and got them all to gold. I still have a copy to this day. It is one of the few n64 games i wish to keep.… Expand
  2. YoYo
    Oct 30, 2003
    10
    Those who said 9 or below SUCK. it's Da best. Daisy's hot.
  4. FNaF
    Dec 10, 2018
    10
    The N64 version was really great, GBC version was okay, VB version is potato!
  5. SeanB.
    Jul 15, 2004
    9
    Addicting even for a non tennis fan.
  6. GDsReviews
    Jun 3, 2022
    9
    A brilliantly simple and excellent tennis game with an excellent soundtrack.
  7. Guishu
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    It is another excellent sporty Mario game. I don't have much to say about it, so I won't. I won't pretend like this game is something fromIt is another excellent sporty Mario game. I don't have much to say about it, so I won't. I won't pretend like this game is something from another world, or something to bow down to. But it is one of the funnest games on the Nintendo 64 period. Would it make it into my top 10? I am not sure, but it certainly up there. Do you like Mario? Do you like tennis? Do you like having fun? Look no further.… Expand
  8. BenF.
    Jul 30, 2002
    0
    The worst game in the whole wide world and Nintendo r stupid to make it £20.

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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best N64 Game of 2000
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#7 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2000
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#6 Most Shared N64 Game of 2000