Hot Shots Tennis

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
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  1. aditya1101
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    As a tennis player myself, I feel like this is one of the most responsive tennis games that was out at the time of the PS2. I've played through a couple different tennis games, and all of them fall into one of two traps - they are either too realistic and thus feel sluggish to play, or they are too unrealistic and thus feel too removed from the classic tennis experience. This game hits theAs a tennis player myself, I feel like this is one of the most responsive tennis games that was out at the time of the PS2. I've played through a couple different tennis games, and all of them fall into one of two traps - they are either too realistic and thus feel sluggish to play, or they are too unrealistic and thus feel too removed from the classic tennis experience. This game hits the perfect balance between those two extremes.… Expand
  2. Andyman
    Jul 23, 2007
    9
    I just love how these supposedly "professional" reviewers so casually dismiss the Hot Shots series. Had they given HST more than a passing glance, they'd have found themselves drawn into a tennis game that is superior in every way to every tennis game ever made. Yes, even the outstanding Virtua Tennis on the Dreamcast. HST's learning curve would be considered steep, but it has a I just love how these supposedly "professional" reviewers so casually dismiss the Hot Shots series. Had they given HST more than a passing glance, they'd have found themselves drawn into a tennis game that is superior in every way to every tennis game ever made. Yes, even the outstanding Virtua Tennis on the Dreamcast. HST's learning curve would be considered steep, but it has a very impressive Tutorial mode that makes getting accustomed to its innovative control scheme a breeze. In other words, HST may very well be the last genuine PS2 must-have game.… Expand
  3. GeoffreyPJr.
    Dec 16, 2009
    9
    The reviews were mixed from critics everywhere, and its clear to me that I will now play a game before I listen to everybody else. The gameplay is incredible for a tennis game - It's got a bit of a learning curve, but I've been in some very satisfying tennis matches with the game. The characters were quirky and cute, and the courts were decent enough with some memorable The reviews were mixed from critics everywhere, and its clear to me that I will now play a game before I listen to everybody else. The gameplay is incredible for a tennis game - It's got a bit of a learning curve, but I've been in some very satisfying tennis matches with the game. The characters were quirky and cute, and the courts were decent enough with some memorable background music. The problem with the game lies with content and unlockables. There isn't a very large campaign mode, and it feels like with a little bit more polish, the game could even be better than Mario Tennis on N64. Granted, the PSP version of Hot Shots tennis aims to better itself by introducing rpg elements. But all in all, this PS2 outing has a great personality, and is sure to make you giddy every time you pop the disk into your player.… Expand
  4. GrumpyParrot
    Jun 5, 2020
    2
    I have no idea who thought it would be a good idea to call this "EVERYBODY'S" tennis, because this is clearly not for everybody. It might look funny and cartoonish, but the gameplay is punishing beyond belief. Even the easiest opponents can have you running around the court, while you hit perfect angles on them. This is not funny, but frustrating as hell. The training mini game isI have no idea who thought it would be a good idea to call this "EVERYBODY'S" tennis, because this is clearly not for everybody. It might look funny and cartoonish, but the gameplay is punishing beyond belief. Even the easiest opponents can have you running around the court, while you hit perfect angles on them. This is not funny, but frustrating as hell. The training mini game is impossible to get anything higher than a D rating on a good day. It's as if the develloper didn't know what they wanted to make: a simulation game with arcade gameplay or an arcade game with simulated gameplay. I clearly don't know, but it fails at being either of them. It's just not a fun game to play, when the AI only misses shots when you hit perfect ones. Not my kind of tennis game, and i played games like Top Spin 2, 3 and 4, Virtua Tennis 3, virtua tennis 2009 and Smash Court 2. Top Spin 4 is clearly the best, but this doesn't even come close to the worst.… Expand
  5. 2KsniperStud
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    I actually play tennis and feel this is the most responsive is how you can place every tennis shot. Drop shots lobs counters volleys. When I get a perfectly timed swing of the racket the ball has extra pop. The game is easy to pick up. So much fun playing Doubles with a buddy. I still play this from time to time and its 2021

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#40 Best PS2 Game of 2007
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#53 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
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#21 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 44
  3. Negative: 1 out of 44
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    80
    Despite the uber-cute looks, Everybody's Tennis isn't a game that wants to hold your hand, and that only adds to its considerable charm. [May 2007, p.119]
  2. PSM3 Magazine UK
    75
    Cute, accessible and fun, but lacking oomph. [May 2007, p.78]
  3. Eurogamer
    60
    All told, it's just a solid, by-the-numbers "Virtua Tennis" clone with a generic cast of Clap Hanz creations. If you really must have a tennis game on your PS2, the bargain basement will serve you far better than this rather apologetic 'will this do?' offering.
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