Smash Court Tennis 3

 PSP
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 30
  3. Negative: 3 out of 30
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  1. Play.tm
    90
    The most accomplished tennis simulation I've ever played, and I really liked VT. That says it all, really.
  2. Operation Sports
    90
    It is easily among the top sports titles available on the PSP.
  3. Game Informer
    85
    A very solid contender that will give PSP tennis fans more than their fill of racket action.
  5. AceGamez
    80
    Smash Court Tennis 3 smashes the idea that tennis games have no longevity.
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  6. PALGN
    80
    As far as portable tennis games go, you're not exactly spoilt for choice. But Smash Court Tennis 3 comes highly recommended for those looking for the most in-depth tennis experience.
  7. Yahoo!
    80
    The package, then, is balls-out fine. It's a bumpy court to play on at times, but one that's ultimately rewarding.
  8. GameSpy
    80
    The pace of things and the more demanding controls in Smash Court Tennis 3 may bum out those expecting more of an arcade tennis experience, but anyone looking for a truer-to-life sim-style take on the sport should definitely check this one out.
  9. PSM Magazine
    80
    Like Sega's "Virtua Tennis", Namco Bandai's Smash Court 3 is very easy to pick up and play, but has significant depth beneath its deceptively simple exterior. [Sept 2007, p.79]
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  10. Worth Playing
    80
    Smash Court Tennis 3 is a solid tennis title with enough play modes to keep most enthusiasts entertained for hours. My only reservation is that it can be a bit frustrating at first because of the moderate learning curve.
  11. Game Chronicles
    78
    If you have any love for the sport of tennis and own a PSP then Smash Court Tennis 3 is a great game to add to your library.

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Best PSP Game of 2007
73
#73 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2007
68
#68 Most Shared PSP Game of 2007

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. TennisFan
    Jul 23, 2007
    8
    I prefer this to Virtua Tennis, but that's probably because I already play tennis and have some understanding of how the sport should be I prefer this to Virtua Tennis, but that's probably because I already play tennis and have some understanding of how the sport should be played. Virtua Tennis is an arcade game, not a tennis simulation. VT used to make me angry because it's the only tennis game in existence where serving (as opposed to returning serve) is a real disadvantage, particularly at higher levels of play. Smash Court is about timing and preparing your shots well in advance of actually making them, and a good serve can put you in a dominating position right from the start. It's tricky, but definitely not "random" as one of the reviews above suggests. If anything, the game does a really good job of not "scripting" the shots the way Virtua Tennis sometimes does. (VT seems to have set patterns for certain situations, this one doesn't ... or at least it seems deeper.) Hey, this game actually has unforced errors, winners, and aces! What happens depends on you. I like the way you gain experience for winning matches and tournaments, and I love the way you can buy special shots with the experience you earn. It means you can progress very quickly and logically, and it means that your experienced player has some nicely tailored weapons and skills. As for cons, I've run into some framerate issues here and there. Nothing to spoil the game, but it could be smoother in spots. I've also turned off the instant replay option because it was repetitive and annoying. And what's with Roger Federer being ranked Number 31 in the world when you play in tour mode? Does this take place, like, 10 years from now? I also wish the ATP or the Grand Slams could be coaxed into endorsing a tennis game so that you got to play in the real venues instead of reasonable facsimiles. Aside from all that, though, I really like it. I found it a much more pleasing game from a tennis fan's perspective.… Full Review »
  2. Rubiales
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    Good tennis game with the addition of the challenge and is really entertaining.
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