Mario Tennis Aces

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  1. Raedge
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Mario tennis ACES is one of the best Sports game and party game in NS
    Today I get this game and play all the time
    Maybe single mode is poor, but online mode and local mode with other people is perfect. If you can play with your friend or play online competition Mario tennis ACES very funny and Challenging My 2 friends buy it after play with me for a while just like Mario Kart 8,Mario    Mario tennis ACES is one of the best Sports game and party game in NS
    Today I get this game and play all the time
    Maybe single mode is poor, but online mode and local mode with other people is perfect.
    If you can play with your friend or play online competition
    Mario tennis ACES very funny and Challenging
    My 2 friends buy it after play with me for a while
    just like Mario Kart 8,Mario tennis ACES do not need single mode    … Expand
  2. Adrylek
    Jun 22, 2018
    4
    This game's lack of content is so major that it would be a scam if the game was $20, let alone the $60 Nintendo sells it for.

    The adventure mode is nothing but a very few amount of gimmicky levels put together that severely lack the fun that simple matches offer. The first hour is an unneeded bunch of tutorial levels, given there's a built in tutorial already. The pacing's horrible,    This game's lack of content is so major that it would be a scam if the game was $20, let alone the $60 Nintendo sells it for.

    The adventure mode is nothing but a very few amount of gimmicky levels put together that severely lack the fun that simple matches offer. The first hour is an unneeded bunch of tutorial levels, given there's a built in tutorial already. The pacing's horrible, since every time you enter a level you get a slow rundown of what the level will be that can be summarized by the line that details the objective when you load the level. Same thing when you exit or lose a level, and slow restarting is never good. There's no real story or goal within this mode, and every level is either long and boring, incredibly easy, or obscure and inconsistent. Too many of them are timed levels, so the first time you might be doomed by simply trying to figure out what you actually need to do. The points system that raises your stats at the end of a level feels entirely irrelevant.

    Aside from it, there's no real other single player mode. You start with every character unlocked, so all you'll do will be playing against CPUs. The swing mode is ridiculously bad it feels like you're playing Wii tennis. The character variety is decent, however some characters revolve too heavily on a gimmick; if you're playing against boo or rosalina, you're not playing the same game anymore, you're playing against their slices and trying to get around them.

    This game could be salvaged by a good online system, since the game mechanics are pretty good aside from the improvable racket breaking system, but Nintendo strongly fails to deliver on that too. There's no ranking system. You can't play 2v2s with friends against other people, only against CPUs, which is laughable (you can locally.) You can only play games, not sets, including against friends, and you can't even select the stage to play on. It takes a while to find people to play against, there are lag issues, and the matchmaking is region locked. The tournament mode (the demo's only mode,) is the highlight of the game, and it'll be a miracle if you don't get tired of it two days after you've bought the game.

    I repeat that Nintendo intends you to buy this game for $60.    … Expand
  3. StoneColdBread
    Jul 17, 2018
    6
    Tough to give the game a 6 when I can honestly say that I really enjoy the game. Below I made two lists of what, I believe, are the game's good characteristics and what are the bad ones.

    The Good: 1. Online Play has a fun tournament style matchmaking system 2. Standard Mode (with the energy/special moves) is actually REALLY FUN and good for competitive play 3. Shorter matches makes    Tough to give the game a 6 when I can honestly say that I really enjoy the game. Below I made two lists of what, I believe, are the game's good characteristics and what are the bad ones.

    The Good:
    1. Online Play has a fun tournament style matchmaking system
    2. Standard Mode (with the energy/special moves) is actually REALLY FUN and good for competitive
    play
    3. Shorter matches makes a ton of sense and feels right
    4. Playing with friends is fun

    The Bad:
    1. ELO system for matchmaking needs to be better (currently you could be matched with anyone
    regardless of skill, only matters what stage of the tournament you're in)
    2. Adventure Mode is boring and not too challenging for the most part
    3. COM Tournaments are too easy for all three cups
    4. Characters need to be balanced (Looking at you Bowser Jr.)

    Final Recommendation:
    I would recommend this game for fans of the series who can play with friends often or want to get online and smash some rackets. However, I would not recommend the game for anyone who is thinking of just playing it's (very short) story mode.

    *IF Nintendo adds online Doubles so that I can play with friends I will give this game a 7/10 but as of today that is not the case.    … Expand
  4. USSVagrant
    Sep 14, 2018
    4
    A tennis game with solid gameplay underpinnings, but woefully in need of some QA.

    Essentially Mario Tennis Aces can deliver on a fast and fun tennis experience, but the lack of QA and time spent on development really shows. There aren't many options for online play, and variety is sorely lacking. Additionally, some characters are incredibly underpowered, and others are extremely    A tennis game with solid gameplay underpinnings, but woefully in need of some QA.

    Essentially Mario Tennis Aces can deliver on a fast and fun tennis experience, but the lack of QA and time spent on development really shows. There aren't many options for online play, and variety is sorely lacking. Additionally, some characters are incredibly underpowered, and others are extremely overpowered in their capabilities, to the point where you can almost never win against them.

    Additionally, the story mode has almost no difficulty curve -- it's either super easy, or stupid kinds of hard, with very little in between. And what little there is of a "story" couldn't be a bigger MacGuffin quest if you tried.

    In the online competitive formats, there are several glaring issues on top of how powerful the characters are. The "physics" (if you can even come close to calling it that) don't make a whole lot of sense -- A "lob" shot can fly higher and land sooner than a flat, depending on how the ball is hit. Additionally, some of the mechanics are very easy to abuse, with many players electing to use levitating characters and constantly using max-charge lob shots that are very difficult to stop. The matchmaking system is pretty bad, and doesn't afford you the option to exclude certain characters that are overpowered.

    The free play mode offers a wide variety of maps and playstyles, but unfortunately also suffers in the QA department. Simply put, the menus are annoying and difficult to navigate and use, and sometimes your options are severely lacking. The online freeplay serves almost no purpose, as it was not integrated into the other online format. Finding a match is completely random, and skill levels will be completely random.

    That said, the gameplay can be fun and get your heart racing, especially when a rally can get quite intense. Sometimes it feels like the controllers have a mind of their own, but overall the core gameplay is good.    … Expand
  5. iMetaCritic
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    A fantastic game. If you scroll down, every negative review says the same lie "this game lacks content"
    That couldnt be farther from the truth. This game has SO much content. SO many characters, stages, and game modes. Play it.
  6. Gust800
    May 16, 2021
    9
    Very good game. Good graphics , fun and competitive . I really recommend this game for all that likes Mario and tennis games .
  7. Wsm87
    Jul 18, 2018
    6
    I loved the original Mario Tennis back on the 64 (obsessively so) - sadly this doesn't seem to have the same magic. It's a fun game with some serious flaws (online balancing, latency issues, terrible character balancing etc) that just make it a tad less than the special game I'd been hoping for.
  8. Baseck
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    After almost 1 year, this game have been converted in one of the best arcade tennis game of all time. Must buy if you like competitive and tennis games.
  9. GoldyTrez
    Oct 31, 2019
    6
    This one ain't that great. The gameplay mechanics are great, but all the side content is lacking and the courts don't reach close to the creativity from the older games. This game is greater with friends, like every party game.
  10. Bozonini
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I give a 10 because this game is exactly what I have expected. Story mode is good considering the fact its not easy to make a story mode for a fictional Mario tenis game, but I bought this game for the multiplayer and in my opinion the multiplayer is great!

    Great game if you are looking for a good multiplayer experience
  11. 2bitplayss
    Mar 16, 2021
    6
    the game is fine its not bad but it doesnt have the same charm as mario power tennis the menu feels bland. the gameplay is fine not the biggest fan of the zone shot things. i also wish there where extra fun game modes like in power tennis like fighting a mecha bowser painting a wall defeating ghosts running from a chainchomp you know stuff like that.. i also wish there where more uniquethe game is fine its not bad but it doesnt have the same charm as mario power tennis the menu feels bland. the gameplay is fine not the biggest fan of the zone shot things. i also wish there where extra fun game modes like in power tennis like fighting a mecha bowser painting a wall defeating ghosts running from a chainchomp you know stuff like that.. i also wish there where more unique wacky characters the roster is kinda generic. again its not bad but ive seen better (mario power tennis)… Expand
  12. pandemmick
    Mar 27, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. all of these positive reviews are steaming hot piles of lying garbage. this game has a great first appeal with its vibrant colors and interesting gameplay. then it persists to give you the most repetitive gameplay you have ever seen. and that is just the minigames. oh, you beat the first minigame that required 600 points? HERES ONE WITH 1200 POINTS. THEN 1600. ETC. now lets get into the matches against computers. for a little while its not bad, and it seems like they're actually giving you a chance. you can actually beat some of the later opponents in the game, but can you do it before breaking your rackets? or controllers? it seems like this game gives the computers so much of a ridiculous advantage it makes me furious. don't get me started on the double jump mechanic, it completely destroys the entire aspect of how you're actually supposed to win a tennis match.

    i waited for this game to finally go on sale for 40 dollars, and i am so mad that i even spent that much on it. play at your own risk. (also haven't tried the multiplayer consider the campaign drove me up a freaking wall.)    … Expand
  13. RandomGuy102
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Great online game for the switch. It is a ton of fun and they fixed the lag from the demo. The story mode is cool but defenitely not the main selling point.
  14. Alexrednex
    Jun 24, 2018
    9
    The core tennis gameplay is the best in the series, the online works very well and the single player mode serves (haha) as a great little appetizer to the main fun of the game which is the multiplayer.
  15. mfguevar123
    Jun 23, 2018
    9
    One of the best games that a Nintendo Switch owner must have! It's amazing! Probably the best MARIO TENNIS that i have ever played.
  16. yourock
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    This game is so good. I really like it with a lot of content. But my only problem is the lack of a singleplayer. I mean we have tournament mode, But other then this, this is a great Switch Game.
  17. ReyalsfoSwodahs
    Jun 27, 2018
    8
    Mario Tennis Aces might be the best Mario-sports game released to date; however, despite smooth mechanics, the game suffers in just enough areas to call for a mark-down purchase.

    Pros: The gameplay is engaging and smoking a ball past an opponent feels rewarding. The Adventure Mode adds a little extra incentive to playing. The online hasn't faltered and remains stable. The leveling    Mario Tennis Aces might be the best Mario-sports game released to date; however, despite smooth mechanics, the game suffers in just enough areas to call for a mark-down purchase.

    Pros: The gameplay is engaging and smoking a ball past an opponent feels rewarding. The Adventure Mode adds a little extra incentive to playing. The online hasn't faltered and remains stable. The leveling system shows promise.

    Cons: The story is bland and should not be a selling point. There is a lack of content. It just feels empty in many ways. The KO is an interesting concept, but it feels gimmicky and can be incredibly frustrating in the challenges. The difficulty spike in the Adventure Mode can be overwhelming (curse you, Mirror level). The leveling and brackets fall flat and should be expanded upon or taken out all together. It's missing a statistical category to keep track of all of your matches and such.

    Overall, the game is really fun if you're playing with a friend or online; however, the drive to go back and play is limited. As stated above, wait and pick this up at a mark down if you have some games in the backlog that need more attention.    … Expand
  18. bretthoss
    Jul 15, 2018
    0
    This game is not worth $60.
    It is unpolished and lacks a lot of features.
    Unless a patch is released to fix many of the problems that users are complaining about, you should avoid this game at all costs.
  19. Valter
    Jun 22, 2018
    8
    Best sports game on the switch so far, and hands down, best mario tennis game since 64. I'm glad the game was really focused on online multiplayer and they added single player content for even more fun playability. I miss unlockable features as different balls, rackets , and skins. because it's a 'mario' game after all, so the more colorful and fun, the best. I cannot agree with the highBest sports game on the switch so far, and hands down, best mario tennis game since 64. I'm glad the game was really focused on online multiplayer and they added single player content for even more fun playability. I miss unlockable features as different balls, rackets , and skins. because it's a 'mario' game after all, so the more colorful and fun, the best. I cannot agree with the high price though.… Expand
  20. Hamsum
    Jul 10, 2018
    2
    This game is really bad, very boring "story mode", no quality of life considerations whatsoever, online is very laggy and matchmaking is no existence. Played a few games with friends immediately felt bored. Can't even have a local tournament mode with friends, with tennis rules.
  21. chaunceygf
    Jul 8, 2018
    2
    Grindy, repetitive, lacking in variety, and, ultimately, just not very fun. This game has almost no middle ground between mindlessly easy and so difficult that it feels like pure luck when you succeed. The story mode is a dreary, repetitive, personality-free grind at the best of times, and at the worst it's an exercise in joyless frustration. The free play and tournament modes are onlyGrindy, repetitive, lacking in variety, and, ultimately, just not very fun. This game has almost no middle ground between mindlessly easy and so difficult that it feels like pure luck when you succeed. The story mode is a dreary, repetitive, personality-free grind at the best of times, and at the worst it's an exercise in joyless frustration. The free play and tournament modes are only marginally better: characters are barely distinguishable in how they play, and CPU difficulty jumps straight from "you win every point" to "you only win when they feel like letting you do so" with no ramp-up or warning. The multiplayer is decently fun at first but gets repetitive very quickly.

    This would have felt like a forgettable but inoffensive purchase for 1/3 what they charged for it at release. As it stands, it's one of the worst rip-offs Nintendo has offered in years.    … Expand
  22. EpicLadySponge
    Jun 22, 2018
    8
    Nintendo has finally acknowledged the many reasons why Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash ended up disappointing to many people alike with Mario Tennis Aces, a major upgrade from said installment. Mario Tennis Aces actually fixes what is supposed to be more than just Mario and tennis together with all of the features the game includes that are either new or just absent from Mario Tennis: UltraNintendo has finally acknowledged the many reasons why Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash ended up disappointing to many people alike with Mario Tennis Aces, a major upgrade from said installment. Mario Tennis Aces actually fixes what is supposed to be more than just Mario and tennis together with all of the features the game includes that are either new or just absent from Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. I do recommend getting if you're into fun and sports with Mario (specifically tennis and golf to name at least the most occurring sports).… Expand
  23. Quizoid
    Jun 24, 2018
    6
    The basic game play of Mario Tennis Aces is on point. The new system, with limited brackets that break, interplay with the normal rules of tennis to create interesting, on the fly strategic decisions. It's really fantastic. Do you try and block that power shot with perfect timing, or just let it go by so you don't risk damaging your racket? What choice you make depends on where you are inThe basic game play of Mario Tennis Aces is on point. The new system, with limited brackets that break, interplay with the normal rules of tennis to create interesting, on the fly strategic decisions. It's really fantastic. Do you try and block that power shot with perfect timing, or just let it go by so you don't risk damaging your racket? What choice you make depends on where you are in the match and how much life is left in your racket; and what choice you make can be the difference between a win or loss. The basic, arcade game play of Mario Tennis Aces was exceptionally well-designed.

    Everything else is unfinished and sub par for a AAA Nintendo game. I really wish they took more time to make a quality game than do what they did.

    When I say, "unfinished" I mean that literally. I honestly think Nintendo did not finish this game before they put it out. Examples:

    1. You can only pick stages randomly in free play. As an inconvenient workaround, you can toggle stages on and off (effectively letting you choose if you toggle everything off but the one you want).
    2. You can't play doubles in tournament mode. You can only do doubles in local and online free play.
    3. The main campaign has to do with collecting "Power Stones." When you get one, a magical chest opens, dramatically revealing... nothing. The way the shots are composed, it really looks like something was supposed to be floating out of that. There's even one shot where the camera zooms way back after a chest opens. I can just see, in my mind's eye, the Power Stone floating up out of the chest: the power stone they never made.
    4. Some challenges in the story campaign involve doing certain things within a time limit. Many challenges have several phases. In good game design, they will give the player a time bonus, or reset the time, after each phase. This way, if the player takes so long on phase one that they'll never have time to finish phase three, the game just cuts the player off right there (instead of pointlessly letting them play phase 2). In the early part of adventure mode, the game is designed this way. In the later part of adventure mode, you get your time up front in a big lump. I think they meant to go back in later and divide it out, but just never did.

    Ever since the 80s, the "Nintendo Seal of Quality" has meant something. I worry about the direction of this company if they continue pushing out unfinished products like this one.    … Expand
  24. Haru1556
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Un juego verdaderamente divertido con físicas muy bien logradas; los tiros especiales le dan un toque único aun entre los mario tennis.
    Cada personaje jugable se utiliza de una forma diferente a los demas por lo que te obliga a probar cada uno para saber con cual quedarte
    Y por ultimo la implementación del modo historia fue simplemente sensacional la cual hace que la duración de el juego    Un juego verdaderamente divertido con físicas muy bien logradas; los tiros especiales le dan un toque único aun entre los mario tennis.
    Cada personaje jugable se utiliza de una forma diferente a los demas por lo que te obliga a probar cada uno para saber con cual quedarte
    Y por ultimo la implementación del modo historia fue simplemente sensacional la cual hace que la duración de el juego sea muy grande    … Expand
  25. KingOfRock
    Jun 23, 2018
    7
    Mario Tennis Aces is a good game, but not a great game. Now, the game itself is serviceable, but there are some questionable decisions Nintendo made on this. I'm sure in the future some of these problems will be patched out, so in a couple months my review may come off as a bit silly and I'm willing to accept that, but I'm reviewing the version I played on launch.

    There's really 2 major    Mario Tennis Aces is a good game, but not a great game. Now, the game itself is serviceable, but there are some questionable decisions Nintendo made on this. I'm sure in the future some of these problems will be patched out, so in a couple months my review may come off as a bit silly and I'm willing to accept that, but I'm reviewing the version I played on launch.

    There's really 2 major issues I have with this game. The first is there's no option to play a traditional tennis match. I don't understand that decision. That's honestly the biggest issue I have. It's sold as a tennis game, but plays more like a tennis-lite game. The matches are just so much shorter and I don't like that too much. Apparently a lot of people in Europe have actually been trying to get refunded because they found the title a bit misleading because of this. I wouldn't go that far, but I do think it hurts the game. Not enough to ruin it, but it certainly doesn't help.

    Another issue is, and this is the one I think will be patched first, but why is there no option to retry a level in adventure mode? That's far more frustrating than it sounds like. Especially if you're down to the point you're sure you'll lose then you want to just play again from the beginning to speed things up but you can't. So your options are lose or quit. Either way, you'll be forced to watch the cutscene afterwards. For some reason you can skip the cutscene before matches but not after. I don't understand that.

    But, it's not all negative. The core gameplay is still solid. The controls are smooth and the adventure mode is still a great addition, even if it has its flaws. The graphics are great. I truly love them. And overall, it's a good game. But it's not great. It stops too short of being great to truly make me recommend buying this.    … Expand
  26. koolaidman486
    Jul 12, 2018
    2
    I'm sorry, I just can't...

    The games mechanics are solid, but the racquet breaking aloke ruins the entire experience, supers are literally instant wins, it's less about actually playing the opponent (which is actually a decently solid experience) and more "whoever can charge a meter faster wins" gameplay. The rest of the game plays fairly well, though could use some balancing (where    I'm sorry, I just can't...

    The games mechanics are solid, but the racquet breaking aloke ruins the entire experience, supers are literally instant wins, it's less about actually playing the opponent (which is actually a decently solid experience) and more "whoever can charge a meter faster wins" gameplay.

    The rest of the game plays fairly well, though could use some balancing (where speedy and tricky characters are more or less useless, at least in my playtime), though could benefit from a cancellation mechanic for charging your shot if you make a mistake. Simple mode is an option for a sort of remedy for my primary complaint, but at that point, I'd rather play something like Wii Sports or just go back to Power Tennis on GCN, which only really had the inability to cancel charging. Also, the ability to get hit by the ball is a stupid mechanic, your swing should cover that if you would've otherwise hit the ball.

    I would enjoy this game, but the only way to get around only a few major flaws is by gutting the Mario Sports Games' best features, which is the more outlandish gameplay.

    I'd either wait to see if some of the things are addressed or skip this game entirely, which sucks because there is really good stuff in here, but it's just ruined by a cloak of stupid design.    … Expand
  27. sscott0829tw
    Jun 22, 2018
    7
    Well it's way more better than ultra smash.
    The story mode is a bit lazy without many cutscene, the plot is laughable but it get it's job done. it features many cool levels and bosses, and take you a while to complete the story mode.
    The game mechanic is fun and challenging and takes time to master it. Both standard and simple mode need a bit of skill to defeat your component. The    Well it's way more better than ultra smash.
    The story mode is a bit lazy without many cutscene, the plot is laughable but it get it's job done. it features many cool levels and bosses, and take you a while to complete the story mode.
    The game mechanic is fun and challenging and takes time to master it.
    Both standard and simple mode need a bit of skill to defeat your component.
    The swing mode is a bit weird and sometimes the actions feel laggy, but it's pretty fun and you can do a lot of exercise.
    I hope the game can add some co-op mode or something for this to become a better game.    … Expand
  28. Pockles
    Jun 25, 2018
    4
    This game is....frustrating. Not having retries on the various challenges and having to receive dialogue that can't be skipped and waiting for load times every time you fail is super annoying, especially for anyone that actually values their time. I also think the general additions of the trick shot and zone shots were completely unnecessary. It adds complications to a game that make itThis game is....frustrating. Not having retries on the various challenges and having to receive dialogue that can't be skipped and waiting for load times every time you fail is super annoying, especially for anyone that actually values their time. I also think the general additions of the trick shot and zone shots were completely unnecessary. It adds complications to a game that make it even more frustrating.

    Super disappointing game from Nintendo.    … Expand
  29. xenoxinius
    Jun 25, 2018
    0
    DO NOT BUY before they fix core gaming sins.
    horrible adventure mode, some levels rely on pure artificial difficutly (go check the reddit, EVERYONE hates adventure mode)
    online roster is broken, if 99% of players pick the same 2 characters you know you have a bad designed game.

    wait to buy until they fix or this game will be death within months
  30. EnerjuBitsu
    Jun 22, 2018
    7
    Don't believe the hype, the game is okay but it's definitely not amazing. The first game is better.

    Pros + Gameplay feels weighter + Graphics are much nicer than the original + The switch's capabilities make it so that tournaments are larger and overall the game feels like a mario themed tennis game more than the first. Cons - Clunky controls, the controls always seem to respond    Don't believe the hype, the game is okay but it's definitely not amazing. The first game is better.

    Pros
    + Gameplay feels weighter
    + Graphics are much nicer than the original
    + The switch's capabilities make it so that tournaments are larger and overall the game feels like a mario themed tennis game more than the first.

    Cons
    - Clunky controls, the controls always seem to respond correctly to my opponents but it's touch and go with me, no matter how hard I press the buttons and my switch is relatively new
    - lack of customization. Seriously, they have a faux RPG system in the single player but it's ultimately meaningless. Same with the rackets.
    - Really frustrating online. It seems like you get matched with people either way better at the game than you or the controls respond more fluidly to them and not to you, even if you do the same thing as them.
    - Single player is kind of a joke. Feels ramshackled in and not a lot of effort was put into it. The focus is clearly on the single-player tournaments and online tournaments as opposed to any sort of campaign. Which is fine if you like that sort of thing but I vastly preferred the RPG elements in the original DS game.

    All-in-all, it's an okay sports game. If you like sports games, then perhaps this is for you. I was hoping for a revamped system of the old game so, in my opinion, this is not worth the $60 price tag I paid for it. That being said, it's not a bad game if you know what you're in for.    … Expand
  31. Neatqt
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Cast: 9/10
    Story: n/a
    Fun: 8/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    Recommended
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  32. SketchingMoose
    Jun 24, 2018
    7
    Best Mario Tennis since the N64, but not a masterpiece.
    The game plays great, as you would expect.
    Unfortunately, the single player mode doesn't make you feel like you are doing anything worthwhile. The only thing you really unlock is new arenas. All the characters (except DLC and future free updates) are unlocked at the start. The only additional skin (for Mario) was available through    Best Mario Tennis since the N64, but not a masterpiece.
    The game plays great, as you would expect.
    Unfortunately, the single player mode doesn't make you feel like you are doing anything worthwhile. The only thing you really unlock is new arenas. All the characters (except DLC and future free updates) are unlocked at the start. The only additional skin (for Mario) was available through the Demo. The story mode lets you acquire different, unique looking rackets, but they are only used in the Story Mode and aside from some minor stat changes, they don't offer any cool effects (fire, ice, etc)
    What I BELIEVE they needed to do for this to be worth $60 was to, at the very least, allow us to unlock characters, skins, rackets, and a number of courts to be used in Free Play mode or Multiplayer mode so we can feel a sense of accomplishment as we play. Perhaps an in-game currency from winning matches or progressing through the Story Mode to purchase these items in a shop.
    I am hoping that this game get's the Splatoon treatment and gets a lot of Free DLC and update support in the coming year to help flesh out the content in the game and/or address some concerns many have with the in-game options.

    Aside from my 'What-If' wish list, a few things you should know:
    + Large roster of characters, many are quirky and unique in how they play.
    + Single player mode has fun and unique challenges that will test your skills
    + As expected, audio and visuals are stellar. (the sound of the tennis ball is so satisfying)
    + The gameplay is great and is fun to play. You will find a lot of enjoyment in playing matches.
    - Cannot play standard tennis Game-Set-Match in free play mode (only First to 10 points)
    - Cannot select an arena in free play mode / multiplayer
    - Single player mode, while unique and fun, feels empty in its reward system.
    - Most of the game forces you to use new mechanics (which are fine, but sometimes you want to play the simple, old school way of playing with no trick shots, etc)
    - $60 price tag seems hefty for a game with features such as this one has.

    Final Verdict: If you love Mario Tennis games of old and can look past the cost, pick it up. If you just enjoy the past iterations of this game and are interested in checking it out, keep your eyes open for a good deal for a used copy on ebay. This game is worth some playtime.    … Expand
  33. hiphoptherobot
    Jul 23, 2018
    0
    It's a tennis game trying to be a fighting game, but winds up being neither. This is a love it or hate it game. Demo it somewhere before you buy it. You'll know right away if you're going to hate it. Either way, it's really overpriced at $60. Wait for it to go on sale.
  34. Freedumbdclxvi
    Jun 23, 2018
    8
    A very fun game despite a dearth of options for playing outside adventure or tournament mode. Options that easily could be patched in. Adventure mode is quite entertaining and can present some fun puzzles to overcome, especially within the given time limits. Online play is quite good, as the lag present in the demo seems to have been abated quite a bit. Absolutely worth getting.A very fun game despite a dearth of options for playing outside adventure or tournament mode. Options that easily could be patched in. Adventure mode is quite entertaining and can present some fun puzzles to overcome, especially within the given time limits. Online play is quite good, as the lag present in the demo seems to have been abated quite a bit. Absolutely worth getting.

    Overall I’d call it an 8.5, but rounded down for now. If the options for modes are updated via patches, this easily becomes a 9 IMO.    … Expand
  35. awolcz
    Jun 27, 2018
    6
    The game is ok. Core gameplay is really fun, but with some problems with balancing. There are like 2 OP characters and trick-shots are often abused by players (back and forth trick-shot spamming). Another problem is that there is not enough content. There are no unlockables, no customisation options, no mini-games and really bad and short story mode. This game is a missed opportunity. ItThe game is ok. Core gameplay is really fun, but with some problems with balancing. There are like 2 OP characters and trick-shots are often abused by players (back and forth trick-shot spamming). Another problem is that there is not enough content. There are no unlockables, no customisation options, no mini-games and really bad and short story mode. This game is a missed opportunity. It could be so much better... Not worth $60 in a current state.… Expand
  36. Kick454
    Jun 24, 2018
    8
    Here comes all the fanboys coming in with 10/10s (and some normal people like me) and assault troops bombarding the game with 0/10s despite it being perfectly playable. Oh, and before you call me biased for giving the game a good score, this is my first Mario Tennis game.

    Pros: + Overall Gameplay: It's tennis, it's fun, but in Story Mode it's not. + Soundtrack: Amazing! Each song fits    Here comes all the fanboys coming in with 10/10s (and some normal people like me) and assault troops bombarding the game with 0/10s despite it being perfectly playable. Oh, and before you call me biased for giving the game a good score, this is my first Mario Tennis game.

    Pros:
    + Overall Gameplay: It's tennis, it's fun, but in Story Mode it's not.
    + Soundtrack: Amazing! Each song fits their stage well.
    + Swing Mode: Honestly, it's pretty good and a timewaster when you want to take a break from Story Mode.

    Mix:
    = Story Mode: The plot is ok, but some of the levels are just atrocious and ruin the experience (looking at you Kamek stage).
    = Roster: I mean it's a great selection, but until more are added (like my soon-to-be main Koopa), it's nothing special (a lower amount of unique characters in this game than in Smash).

    Overall, Mario Tennis Aces is a great game that, while I wouldn't say is a must have for all Switch owners, is an amazing time and warrants an 8.5/10 from me.    … Expand
  37. leasemonkey
    Jul 6, 2018
    7
    Playing this game made me compelled to make an account on here.

    As others might have said, the gameplay is really solid, but there's a lot of incredibly frustrating clunkiness that can't be overlooked. I will elaborate. -Can't retry in story mode objectives. I am not the best gamer, I admit, and some of those challenges are really challenging. I get the feeling that the fun part is    Playing this game made me compelled to make an account on here.

    As others might have said, the gameplay is really solid, but there's a lot of incredibly frustrating clunkiness that can't be overlooked. I will elaborate.

    -Can't retry in story mode objectives. I am not the best gamer, I admit, and some of those challenges are really challenging. I get the feeling that the fun part is doing them over and over again. And that's fine, but do I really have to see Mario and Toad shrug and wait 2 minutes on loading EVERY. SINGLE. TIME? I just wanna play the game! This whole situation shovels even more frustration onto a pile of some pretty frustrating objectives. Perhaps this was done to add "fear of death" to the game, so you have to face some sort of punishment for losing. In this kind of game, I fail to see the point in that.

    -UNINTUITIVE CONTROLS. I try to lob and instead I do a flip and miss the ball. I know that there's a way to avoid this, but it's counter intuitive when every other shot you want to mash the button down to get the max effect.

    -Difficulty spikes. Some things are pretty easy and some things are unexpectedly hard. A lot of swapping back and forth. I beat the second boss on the first try, but the "mid boss" before that took a lot of time. Which is good, I like challenge and it forced me to use all my shots. However, I've always, always hated timers in games (besides racing games and 'real' sports games) and it's just such a kick in the guts to have to deal with all this stuff. Plus your timer is your "health". I'd rather have a real health bar, and I don't like the "challenge" that having to complete a boss on a timer adds. AT LEAST SPLIT THE TIMER SO YOU CAN'T GO INTO A NEW PHASE WITH NO HOPE OF WINNING.

    There is a great game underneath these things, and Nintendo has put out great game after great game on both the Wii U and the Switch, with some misses, like the Wii U Mario Tennis.

    This game makes up for that, but it's frustrating in so many ways. It feels incomplete, and in some ways downright sadistic.

    It's like if someone handed you a Terry's Chocolate Orange and one of the slices was made of orange-flavored human feces.

    Yeah it's all the same color, and it's still MOSTLY chocolate, but...    … Expand
  38. milazar90
    Jun 28, 2018
    7
    I'm definitely enjoying my first few days of Mario Tennis Aces gameplay and overall have to say the idea of an adventure mode came off quite well. Although, like many other reviewers here, I feel like some things seem to be missing or unfinished.

    Why is it such a big deal to reclaim power stones in adventure mode, yet you never physically get to see any of them? Open the treasure chest    I'm definitely enjoying my first few days of Mario Tennis Aces gameplay and overall have to say the idea of an adventure mode came off quite well. Although, like many other reviewers here, I feel like some things seem to be missing or unfinished.

    Why is it such a big deal to reclaim power stones in adventure mode, yet you never physically get to see any of them? Open the treasure chest in a Zelda game and what happens? Usually you see the treasure, no? When you receive a new tennis racket you do get to see it, so this is just a glaring exclusion.

    There are other minor things as well, such as the font being unusually small on menu screens at times, or failing to add the crucial "Retry" button for the most frustrating challenges and then suffer annoying failure dialogue multiple times.

    What I love: the difficulty, overcoming the learning curve, online play, and boss/sub boss level designs.
    It's a great game and feels like a worthy successor to the Mario Tennis series, it only seems that despite their best intentions, Nintendo definitely shot themselves in the foot with a rush job.    … Expand
  39. AudioSuede
    Jun 28, 2018
    7
    Mechanically, Aces is a fun throwback to classic arcade sports games. It's tight and satisfying, with nail-biting matchups possible every time. But it's not without its flaws. Load times make failing a mission in the Adventure mode a slog (as others have pointed out, the lack of a "restart" or "retry" option is baffling and infuriating). Many missions are incredibly difficult to the pointMechanically, Aces is a fun throwback to classic arcade sports games. It's tight and satisfying, with nail-biting matchups possible every time. But it's not without its flaws. Load times make failing a mission in the Adventure mode a slog (as others have pointed out, the lack of a "restart" or "retry" option is baffling and infuriating). Many missions are incredibly difficult to the point of cruelty. The story is slapdash and the seemingly endless dialogue is tedious. But when it comes to playing with friends, the game shines, and having the ability to turn off special moves and energy bars gives people who just want a simple tennis game a chance to relive the joys of classic titles like Virtua Tennis.… Expand
  40. cyan11
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    Brimming with charm, originality and depth to it's mechanics, Aces more than makes up for it's slight lack of content at launch with great, addicting and deep gameplay that will surely keep me coming back for months on end.
    That said, it has relatively mediocre tutorials, but like many fighting games, you'll discover everything by playing.
    ONLINE: Great at times, but could be improved    Brimming with charm, originality and depth to it's mechanics, Aces more than makes up for it's slight lack of content at launch with great, addicting and deep gameplay that will surely keep me coming back for months on end.
    That said, it has relatively mediocre tutorials, but like many fighting games, you'll discover everything by playing.
    ONLINE: Great at times, but could be improved upon. Is defitely better than the demo though, and I have never disconected or suffered major lags, but finding a match can take up to 6 minutes.
    It lacks some features, but knowing Nintendo, they bring them later.    … Expand
  41. beeco
    Aug 7, 2018
    10
    I think the game isn’t getting enough credit. People are making it seem wayyy worse than it actually is, let’s not forget COD is coming out without a story mode. People who played previous Mario tennis games seem a lil over entitled. The gameplay is amazing, I mean Nintendo’s addition of trick shots and zone shots and zone speeed.... ingenuity at its finest, what sick rallies I’ve beenI think the game isn’t getting enough credit. People are making it seem wayyy worse than it actually is, let’s not forget COD is coming out without a story mode. People who played previous Mario tennis games seem a lil over entitled. The gameplay is amazing, I mean Nintendo’s addition of trick shots and zone shots and zone speeed.... ingenuity at its finest, what sick rallies I’ve been having online, so what there’s a lack of story, and no depiction of a power stone... omg how could they!! /s and the lack of customization, it probably helps load times a lot, which there are basically none of. You can still play the game you want with friends albeit the court chosen is pseudo random.

    My complaint is that the lob shot is a little busted. Sometimes it won’t charge at all prior to a shot, and sometimes it will charge after the ball has already flown by me. Also the MM thing people are talking about. Ranked MM is always better, yes you have to beat the best to be the best and blah blah, but you should have to go up in the rankings to even get to that point. I thought that was MM 101 at this point but then again it is Nintendo.

    My rant is that a 76 on metacritic is not what this game deserves and the lack of good reviews will equate to a lack of sales which will equate to a lack of response from the devs.

    The game is amazing!!! Best sports game on switch. Smooth gameplay and insane rallies.    … Expand
  42. Malooga
    Jun 22, 2018
    7
    *TIME SAVER REVIEW*

    It's fun enough. Wait for a sale unless you are a die-hard Mario Tennis fan. Plays like all other Mario sports titles, not much here in terms of redefining the genre.

    Better with two players, but fun single player as well. The story is kind of a wash but who expected a masterful story about a plumber playing tennis?

    7/10 - A $40 price tag or lower.
  43. Digibutter64
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    After the disappointing Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Mario Tennis Aces nears perfection. A great and varied adventure (story) mode, a nice selection of playable characters, varied courts, and a neat (if a bit limited) tournament mode serve as the icing on the cake of the addictive gameplay. The previously confusing menus in Free Play mode have been simplified through an update, so that's aAfter the disappointing Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Mario Tennis Aces nears perfection. A great and varied adventure (story) mode, a nice selection of playable characters, varied courts, and a neat (if a bit limited) tournament mode serve as the icing on the cake of the addictive gameplay. The previously confusing menus in Free Play mode have been simplified through an update, so that's a plus.

    The new play techniques add a new element of strategy to the gameplay, although Special Shots can sometimes feel unfair (especially when you have breaking rackets to contend with). Thankfully, you can turn the more fantastical settings off if you so desire.

    The online tournaments add greatly to the game's replay value. The playable characters and costumes they've been adding are generally great choices (added playable characters include Diddy Kong, Birdo, and Petey Piranha, among others).

    Mario Tennis Aces is a definite improvement over Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. In fact, Aces might be the best game in the series. An incredibly fun and addictive tennis game that deserves a place in your Switch library.    … Expand
  44. Tscolaro1
    Jun 23, 2018
    3
    This game is a great game mechanically, all of the animations are smooth and the game flows really well. However, some of the design choices are very questionable and make this game frustrating.

    There are no real customization options which were present in the more recent mario titles, the adventure mode has challenges which do not feel rewarding, rather they feel taxing and a burden    This game is a great game mechanically, all of the animations are smooth and the game flows really well. However, some of the design choices are very questionable and make this game frustrating.

    There are no real customization options which were present in the more recent mario titles, the adventure mode has challenges which do not feel rewarding, rather they feel taxing and a burden that you just want to finish. Most importantly, the online tournament mode does nothing to address any skill gaps. You are thrown into the tournament with every other player from your region, regardless of the ranking difference. With the learning curve that this game has, you very rarely have a close or exciting game, rather it is an endless cycle of winning or losing convincingly.

    Despite the smooth gameplay that this game offers, there are flaws make for a frustrating experience and will significantly effect the lifespan of this game if not addressed.    … Expand
  45. Shiverfox
    Jun 22, 2018
    0
    This game is missing integral features that make the game enjoyable for multiplayer.

    The Mario Tennis series has always been a standby for my friends and I as a game we can pick up and play however we like. Denying us the ability to set the length of a match or even pick the level is baffling - why remove these features which have been present in prior installments? It's such a small    This game is missing integral features that make the game enjoyable for multiplayer.

    The Mario Tennis series has always been a standby for my friends and I as a game we can pick up and play however we like. Denying us the ability to set the length of a match or even pick the level is baffling - why remove these features which have been present in prior installments? It's such a small thing, but it ruins the game completely. The mechanics are okay, but they don't improve the game significantly over previous installments, and the controls are overly complex for the dull mechanics they implement.    … Expand
  46. fortinbras911
    Jun 22, 2018
    0
    If you are thinking of buying this game for local multiplayer, please rethink your purchase for the following reasons:

    - You cannot choose a map.
    - You cannot choose the length of a match
    - Forced splitscreen

    I have no idea what the developers were thinking, but this is not worth $60. The most basic features imaginable in a multiplayer game are not present.
  47. Captiosus
    Jun 24, 2018
    6
    Probably the first purchase I've made for my Switch that I'm disappointed in. Based on the pre-release marketing and the Treehouse Live at E3 gameplay displays, I was certain this game was going to appeal to both single players AND multiplayer-centric players. It looked like it was going to be a solid single player RPG style Tennis game with an Adventure mode and progressively harderProbably the first purchase I've made for my Switch that I'm disappointed in. Based on the pre-release marketing and the Treehouse Live at E3 gameplay displays, I was certain this game was going to appeal to both single players AND multiplayer-centric players. It looked like it was going to be a solid single player RPG style Tennis game with an Adventure mode and progressively harder tournaments for players to level through and get better with. Sadly, this is not the case.

    Adventure mode is really just a lengthy tutorial with a fixed difficulty setting. The computer AI in tournament mode is so ridiculously easy that I was able to win all three tournaments using the same extended volley shot cheese. The AI NEVER adapted. Free play is the only place where you can truly have difficult matches, but only if you set the AI to pro.

    It looks like the bulk of this game is designed around multiplayer tournaments and local multiplayer. If you're not interested in either for whatever reason, your enjoyment of this game will be short lived and it will simply become a casual "I feel like doing an AI match for a few minutes" game. Not really worth $60 in that case, in my opinion.

    Also, rather than repeat what he said, everything Quizoid said in his review about the game feeling unfinished is on point.    … Expand
  48. whdgns464
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    First of all, if you are Mario fans, it is hard to find reasons to hate this game. This is not PERFECT for sure, but enough to enjoy casually with friends and other people. The great thing about this game is that its game mechanic is so deep that it takes time to master it!! just like any other fighting games out there, you sould take your time to be master at this game. Story mode is aFirst of all, if you are Mario fans, it is hard to find reasons to hate this game. This is not PERFECT for sure, but enough to enjoy casually with friends and other people. The great thing about this game is that its game mechanic is so deep that it takes time to master it!! just like any other fighting games out there, you sould take your time to be master at this game. Story mode is a bit lazy i adimit but other than that it has more pros than cons. Highly recommended.… Expand
  49. Pih700
    Jul 8, 2018
    2
    This game is clunky and odd (and not in a good way). From body shots to special moves this hardly feels like a tennis game. KO's punish you for trying and priority quickly becomes about filling a gauge over strategically timing your hits.

    Other parts of the game are just annoying. There are far too many replays. Being able to challenge calls is a strange feature in a video game and    This game is clunky and odd (and not in a good way). From body shots to special moves this hardly feels like a tennis game. KO's punish you for trying and priority quickly becomes about filling a gauge over strategically timing your hits.

    Other parts of the game are just annoying. There are far too many replays. Being able to challenge calls is a strange feature in a video game and while a little fun it is ultimately disruptive. You will also be plagued with a constant stream of too early/too late messages which stand as a reminder that this isn't really a tennis game.

    Swing mode is less responsive then wii sports, and it feels more like motion control as a button than actually motion control. Also you can't hit the ball in the air.

    Menu, setup and controls all are a bit too buggy. Not at all up to Nintendo standards, who signed off that this was ready to go.

    The graphics are fun and cute.

    Overall this game was deeply dissatisfying. I regret renting it for three days rather than one. And am thrilled a didn't buy it on whim.    … Expand
  50. gajoh064
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    I can't even begin to explain how deep this game is mechanically. We've never had anything like this before in Mario sports that I can think of. The online tournaments are a blast because the skill ceiling is so high, which is just bizarre. Adventure mode is great fun as well, but I think the multiplayer aspect of this game is what really shines. Can't recommend this game enough, I can'tI can't even begin to explain how deep this game is mechanically. We've never had anything like this before in Mario sports that I can think of. The online tournaments are a blast because the skill ceiling is so high, which is just bizarre. Adventure mode is great fun as well, but I think the multiplayer aspect of this game is what really shines. Can't recommend this game enough, I can't stop playing.… Expand
  51. peropify
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    Ridiculous how so many reviews have given this negative ratings simply because of the single player mode. The AI could be better, and yes the adventure mode is a bit of a drag, but to score a multiplayer game based on its single player capabilities?
  52. AidanNintendo
    Nov 30, 2018
    3
    Mario Tennis Aces may be the worst game I have ever played. There is almost no single player content in the game other than adventure mode, which can be 100% in 3 hours or less. The story is very boring, and the game just repeats the same challenges. Of course, this is mostly a multi-player game so this shouldn't matter right? Wrong. The online is worse than the single player. It isMario Tennis Aces may be the worst game I have ever played. There is almost no single player content in the game other than adventure mode, which can be 100% in 3 hours or less. The story is very boring, and the game just repeats the same challenges. Of course, this is mostly a multi-player game so this shouldn't matter right? Wrong. The online is worse than the single player. It is completely dominated by bowser jr. and waluigi, and using other characters means you will lose. The ranking system is point based, and people can avoid fighting the good players and just get free points. The other modes are a waste of time.

    Updat: Balance patches improved game along with costume events bringing slightly more features. One more point for this.    … Expand
  53. askeptic
    Jun 22, 2018
    5
    Typical Metacritic, people giving this game 10's and 0's, none of which are even close to being accurate. Here is a short to the point review from someone who actually bought the game: This is another release by Nintendo that leaves much to be desired. Has Nintendo completely lost their magic lately? This game is the very basics of Tennis, almost only including what they needed to squeakTypical Metacritic, people giving this game 10's and 0's, none of which are even close to being accurate. Here is a short to the point review from someone who actually bought the game: This is another release by Nintendo that leaves much to be desired. Has Nintendo completely lost their magic lately? This game is the very basics of Tennis, almost only including what they needed to squeak by. The lack of customization and repetitive game play leave much to be desired on the court. If Nintendo had priced this at 50% of what they are currently asking, it may of been a decision to make, but as it stands, I wish I never purchased this game. Is it the worst game i've played - no, not even close. However it is far from good. From the outside looking in, it would appear that Nintendo is now pushing games out too fast just to say they have a title on the Switch. Shame.… Expand
  54. Damrock85
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    Giving this one a 10 just for the sheer fun factor.

    The gameplay is perfect, this is easily up there with mario kart 8. Highly recommended you won't be disappointed.

    Knocked a point of as the story mode could be a lot better but the multiplayer is what this game is all about.
  55. DraginLoli
    Jun 25, 2018
    9
    im no reviewer so im just gonna say this:

    there really isnt much in terms of single player so if your internet's **** and/or if you dont really have anyone to play this with i would suggest giving it the hard pass, otherwise DO IT, BUY IT, this game's SO FUN AHHHHHHH
  56. 12345Snake007
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Best tennis game ever! Great multiplayer. Great modes. Not perfect but is a blast to play online and off line
  57. Billu
    Jul 11, 2018
    0
    This game is very bad, the gameplay is boring and the adventure mode is short. The lobby system doesn't work for streamers. Its mario tennis ultra smash repainted and with a boe on it. Bad game.
  58. RealGameCritic
    Jul 12, 2018
    4
    The game is a scam, less than 3 hours of a story mode, combined with the poor lack of content throughout Aces’ solely relying on online play is absurd. The gameplay mechanics are great, but as a $60 game this is not worth the hefty price tag. Wait until it is $20.
  59. khayfa
    Jun 22, 2018
    3
    The core gameplay is really good but I have two MAJOR issues with Mario Tennis Aces:

    1. There is no option for customizing the match length in local multiplayer! How can a tennis game only include a 3-game match or a tie-break?? They should patch this immediately and give players the ability to play 6-game sets (1, 3, or 5 sets). 2. Local multiplayer forces split screen. I understand    The core gameplay is really good but I have two MAJOR issues with Mario Tennis Aces:

    1. There is no option for customizing the match length in local multiplayer! How can a tennis game only include a 3-game match or a tie-break?? They should patch this immediately and give players the ability to play 6-game sets (1, 3, or 5 sets).

    2. Local multiplayer forces split screen. I understand that the special shots require first-person aiming, but at least give players the option to turn this off when playing in the Simple Rules mode!

    I have no clue how this game was released with these issues...Completely killed the competitiveness for me when playing locally with friends.    … Expand
  60. DocAmes
    Jul 8, 2018
    0
    The Kamek rally challenge is WAY too hard. I'm on like my 70th attempt. What were they thinking. Glad I didn't pay for this game. Artificial difficulty to mask the lack of content.
  61. ANKPlays
    Jun 22, 2018
    5
    Mario Tennis Aces isnt perfect. Far from it. I'd go as far to say the game isn't worth your money, let alone at full price. Yes, it looks nice, Yes, it has a decent amount of characters for a sports game, yes, the music is nice, but the gameplay is frustrating and tricky. You can say that I'm only complaining because I'm bad, but some of the reasons for losing are outright stupid. TheMario Tennis Aces isnt perfect. Far from it. I'd go as far to say the game isn't worth your money, let alone at full price. Yes, it looks nice, Yes, it has a decent amount of characters for a sports game, yes, the music is nice, but the gameplay is frustrating and tricky. You can say that I'm only complaining because I'm bad, but some of the reasons for losing are outright stupid. The story mode is basically a well-overstayed tutorial, that you are required to beat to unlock all the stages. The simple mode is just ACES tennis minus the fun, and freestyle is buggy and also unfun, even with friends. The online can be really laggy and I will get disconnected and removed from tournaments, sometimes even penalized, for no reason. My internet is very stable and runs other switch games smoothly, so it's absolutely the games fault. You cant pick the stage you want, and you can't customize match length. The game is definitely a step up from Ultra Smash because at least the gimmick this time around isn't as terrible. This game isn't worth 60$. It is worth 20$ at Best. Nintendo really needs to proof their games more and remove the rage factors if they plan on marketing towards kids. This game is mediocre, and once again, not worth your money. There are much better games on the switch than this.… Expand
  62. UnionJack0714
    Jun 23, 2018
    8
    After playing Ultra Smash, I really wasn't expecting a new Mario Tennis game so soon... neither did i expect to enjoy the sequel. The game is not just Tennis, more balanced and creative game mechanics replace the disastrous gameplay of the Wii U entry. Its surprisingly tactical, and even if it's not your cup of tea you have your choice of basic more realistic tennis as well as Wii SportAfter playing Ultra Smash, I really wasn't expecting a new Mario Tennis game so soon... neither did i expect to enjoy the sequel. The game is not just Tennis, more balanced and creative game mechanics replace the disastrous gameplay of the Wii U entry. Its surprisingly tactical, and even if it's not your cup of tea you have your choice of basic more realistic tennis as well as Wii Sport inspired Swimg mode. The main mode focus is on zone power shots and zone speed which are all dependent on collecting energy, this can be done by charging your racket swing or performing a trick shot... it can be quite stressful to begin with but you should all get the hang of it. Story mode unfortunately isn't anything ground breaking, but it was still very enjoyable with some memorable moments. Characters are plentiful, fans can pick form Mario, Waluigi, Yoshi and even a Chain Chomp. These characters each have different play styles that players will enjoy experimenting with, from fast and agile to slow but power house characters. The games online tournaments encourage people to participate with the promise of outfits and new characters, which actually is a rewarding experience. To conclude, this is a massive improvement, but still needs some tweaks and more ideas in order to be the tennis game equivalent of Mario Kart 8. 8/10… Expand
  63. YourVillain
    Jun 26, 2018
    7
    The controls are tedious and irrelevant to actual tennis (more like a tennis/fighting hybrid). The Adventure Mode is overhyped and worthless. The local multiplayer is lacking in features. The only reason I give it a 7 is for online play (even this is sorely lacking in content). Do yourself a favor and buy the 3DS version or better yet, buy a N64 with the original as it is a leagueThe controls are tedious and irrelevant to actual tennis (more like a tennis/fighting hybrid). The Adventure Mode is overhyped and worthless. The local multiplayer is lacking in features. The only reason I give it a 7 is for online play (even this is sorely lacking in content). Do yourself a favor and buy the 3DS version or better yet, buy a N64 with the original as it is a league above this offering. Save your sixty dollars. Trust me.… Expand
  64. Copper5672
    Jul 11, 2018
    0
    Its almost like they made it bad on purpose, tourneys are just bjr. Bad job
  65. tybyrd93
    Jun 30, 2018
    8
    A really good-looking game with a strong foundation and excellent mechanics, but somewhat lacking in content upon launch.
  66. TheSlyOne
    Jun 28, 2018
    6
    Gameplay = excellent
    Online = good, but some matches lag
    Story = okay, but not much depth, short, and may be too hard for some. Serves as an excellent tutorial for the game though, and if you can complete the entirety of it, I can assure you that you'll be much more prepared for matches against real people. Modes = Not many. Don't go in expecting much. Most of the game really seems to    Gameplay = excellent
    Online = good, but some matches lag
    Story = okay, but not much depth, short, and may be too hard for some. Serves as an excellent tutorial for the game though, and if you can complete the entirety of it, I can assure you that you'll be much more prepared for matches against real people.
    Modes = Not many. Don't go in expecting much. Most of the game really seems to be centered around online matches (and playing with friends). Thankfully since the gameplay is so good, there's a great deal of fun in just playing a bunch of matches.
    Tournaments = Okay. There's COM tournaments that you can play that kinda just suck. There's 3 of them, and they're all pretty easy (up until the very last match). The online tournaments are good, but as stated before, there's lag and there's not a proper ranking system yet. Often you can just get blown out of the water (or do the same to your opponent) because there's not a good matchmaking system yet. This is supposed to change soon though.
    Options/Customization = Poor. Will hopefully change, but for now it's really not great. Wanna change what length your match is? You can either do a tiebreaker or a 2-game 1-set match. That's it. There's other things, such as stage selection, that are done poorly.

    Overall it appears to be a fairly decent game with an excellent core and a weaker outer shell around it. I'd wait for 1) the price to drop and 2) updates fixing some of these issues. If these things happen, definitely get the game, as it'll be totally worth it. For now though, it's hard to say. I bought the game at full price and I don't know if I regret it or not. To be on the safe side though, just wait. It'll probably be very much so worth it sometime soon.    … Expand
  67. Nicklope
    Jul 3, 2018
    7
    The second to second gameplay of Mario Tennis Aces is terrific - though that doesn't give the game a pass for being not user friendly and at times convoluted. The shot color system (along with Special, Trick and Zone shots) gives Aces a chess-like strategic edge you'd expect from a fighting game. The campaign is passable and does have the colorful surface polish you'd expect from a gameThe second to second gameplay of Mario Tennis Aces is terrific - though that doesn't give the game a pass for being not user friendly and at times convoluted. The shot color system (along with Special, Trick and Zone shots) gives Aces a chess-like strategic edge you'd expect from a fighting game. The campaign is passable and does have the colorful surface polish you'd expect from a game staring Nintendo's mascot, but at times it did feel samey and was a bit short. Needless to say Aces is most enjoyable in Tournament mode.

    I'd advise starting the game in Adventure mode to a get a grip on the mechanics. The campaign does an excellent job on teaching the player the ropes. Aces has 5 types of basic shots: Topspin (a fast shot with a high arc), Slice (a slower shot that curves), Flat (a straight, fast shot), Lob (a very high arc, deep-court shot) and Drop shot (a shot that falls near the front of the net). Topspin, Slice, and Flat are color coded red, blue, and purple respectively; the Lob and Drop shot are yellow. Each shot is mapped to a different button and if the button is pressed early, the shot can be charged, which causes the ball to travel much faster (and potentially knock back your opponent). To prevent knock back from a fully charged Topspin, the player can counter with a Slice (and vice versa). The color coding of each shot allows simplicity in determining how to counter. The player could also counter any basic shot with a Trick shot ( a flashy movement maneuver that quickly transports the player to the ball), but beware, if not timed properly Trick shots eat up your energy gauge (essentially a magic meter, replenished by performing basic shots). Charging shots and perfectly timed Trick shots replenish your energy gauge quicker than basic shots. Energy is utilized through Zone and Special shots, as well as the defensive maneuver Zone Speed.

    If you thought the shot counter system made things a bit strategic, Zone and Special shots really mix the gameplay up. When an uncharged shot is heading to your side of the court, a star will sometimes appear showing where the shot will land. The player has the option to stand in the star and fire back with a quick Star shot (faster, enhanced version of a shot that doesn't require charging) or perform a Zone shot. When performing a Zone shot, time is slowed and the player has the ability to aim (with gyro controls, if preferred) a powerful shot where ever they choose on their opponent's side of the court. To block these shots, the player must utilize Zone Speed (an ability that slows time and drains your energy). While time is slowed during Zone Speed, the player must get to the ball and perfectly time their button press to block the shot. If not timed properly, the defenders racket takes damage. Special shots are essentially the same as Zone shots but they come with a neat startup animation unique to each character, don't require the star, and when they are not blocked properly they will shatter a racket. Utilizing energy is where the game really starts to become strategic and satisfying,
    Proper energy management (while simultaneously gimping your opponents energy by forcing them into Zone Speed and Trick shots) is the key to consistent wins. This entire gameplay system is innovative and bold, i applaud Camelot for taking Mario Tennis to this level.

    I know the mechanics all sound a bit complicated, but the campaign does act as an excellent pair of training wheels. As for story, its basic and silly but that's understandable considering this is a game where dragon turtle kings and tie-wearing apes duke it out on the tennis court. The campaign quickly got boring after i realized there was around 3 basic challenges the player had to repeat, each time with a new coat of paint. Some of the courts and bosses mix it up very slightly, but not enough to hold the attention of someone looking for an evolving, fresh gameplay experience. That being said each new coat of paint was a bit of a delight to look at. One thing i did find frustrating in Adventure mode was the inability to reset challenges from the pause menu, which often led to me just putting the controller down after an early botch.

    The cast is fun and diverse and comes in 6 flavors (All-around, Powerful, Defensive, Technical, Tricky, and Speedy). At first you may wonder why anyone would choose an All-Around character (like Luigi or Daisy) when rather they could gimmick and cheese it up as the Defensive Bowser Jr. You will realize though that character choice doesn't matter as much as the players skill; I've seen characters from each class tear it up in tournament mode.

    The most frustrating issues in Aces is the complication and unfriendliness of the Versus mode's menu and options. For example, stages cannot be directly chosen; rather they are cycled and can be toggled on or off.

    While a bit bare-bones, Mario Tennis: Ace's mechanics is the saving grace of this experience.    … Expand
  68. tolismu
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    After many attempts from nintendo to revive and to make something catchy and inovative in the franchise finaly the tiame has come..Mario aces has depth and great mechanics that the game become very addictive.It's a mix of tennis and fighting,charging shots, broken rakets.The thing that i liked very much is adventure mode.It works as a tutorial and my advise is to check it first before goAfter many attempts from nintendo to revive and to make something catchy and inovative in the franchise finaly the tiame has come..Mario aces has depth and great mechanics that the game become very addictive.It's a mix of tennis and fighting,charging shots, broken rakets.The thing that i liked very much is adventure mode.It works as a tutorial and my advise is to check it first before go online.It is very fun and when you finish it you are a mario aces master,.
    Also you understand the depth and the mechanics of the game.
    The graphics are excellent,vibrant ,full of life,Online play is great .    … Expand
  69. benrankel
    Jun 24, 2018
    0
    This game is garbage. Which is too bad because I really wanted to like it. Instead of a fun tennis/sports game you get these weird “fighting game” mechanics that throw away smart tennis game play focused on court position and shot choice for some special-meter-charging-special-shot-racket-breaking junk that isn’t fun. The single player is boring and frustrating and the worst offendingThis game is garbage. Which is too bad because I really wanted to like it. Instead of a fun tennis/sports game you get these weird “fighting game” mechanics that throw away smart tennis game play focused on court position and shot choice for some special-meter-charging-special-shot-racket-breaking junk that isn’t fun. The single player is boring and frustrating and the worst offending point is that you can’t retry failed challenges (and you’re going to fail a lot: the game gives the COM opponents every advantage, trick shot save and magical full meter possible) without rewatching a bunch of dumb character convos wasting tones of time. Give this game a miss.… Expand
  70. chicoramon
    Jun 22, 2018
    0
    Simply put, this game is broken. I repeat, this game is completely broken. There is no way on earth, you release a game of tennis, intended for players of all ages, where your only option is to play a best of 3 games match. 3 GAMES!!! 1 SET, 3 GAMES!! Are you kidding me? Or have I mistakenly bought a game intended for players 5 years and under? Not even a mode titled "CLASSIC TENNIS" givesSimply put, this game is broken. I repeat, this game is completely broken. There is no way on earth, you release a game of tennis, intended for players of all ages, where your only option is to play a best of 3 games match. 3 GAMES!!! 1 SET, 3 GAMES!! Are you kidding me? Or have I mistakenly bought a game intended for players 5 years and under? Not even a mode titled "CLASSIC TENNIS" gives you the ability to play a friggin' classic game of Tennis? AND it forces you to play in splitscreen, even in CLASSIC mode?

    Oh wow. Before a patch immediately fixes the the 3 games limit, this game can be considered unfinished. Breath of the Wild is 60$, and this is 60$? Hahahahahahahahahahhaha    … Expand
  71. shofixti
    Jun 24, 2018
    6
    The short version: While mechanically and aesthetically pleasing, the single-player modes are not up to par for a full-price Mario title.

    The slightly longer version: Aces is at its best in short bursts. Pounding charge shots across the court is satisfying, and the game has lots of color, plenty of fun things to see and hear. Watching Chain Chomp bounce around the court after scoring a    The short version: While mechanically and aesthetically pleasing, the single-player modes are not up to par for a full-price Mario title.

    The slightly longer version: Aces is at its best in short bursts. Pounding charge shots across the court is satisfying, and the game has lots of color, plenty of fun things to see and hear. Watching Chain Chomp bounce around the court after scoring a point is adorkable, or you can see Bowser quake in rage after missing a point.

    Really though, the game is at its best for competitive online gamers. If you are looking for good single-player play, I'm sorry to tell you that Aces lands out of bounds. Adventure mode, while again having colorful graphics and such, is just a somewhat frustrating "git gud" mode that's strictly gated. Having trouble with one of the challenges? Too damned bad, son; you keep doing it until you get it right. The tournament mode against COM players is a cakewalk; again, it's satisfying to hammer them with shots and smash their rackets to flinders, but in the end you haven't earned anything and there's nowhere to go from there. Other than, of course, that glowy door labeled "Online Tournament," which is quite clearly the intent for this title.

    I have nothing against online-focused games, there are piles of them and they're great. But when I reach for a Mario game, even a sports one, I expect there to be something to keep me coming back, and Aces just doesn't have it.    … Expand
  72. Ricdrocr
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Good Game .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
  73. faci
    Jun 26, 2018
    1
    Dissapointing. The only word that can discribe it. Adventure mode is terrible, boring, plain and has random difficulty spikes. Crap and very little varitey in music and courts, pretty much Wii u title reskinned with some new stuff sprinkled here and there. Missing quite a few staple Mario tennis game modes. Would avoid completely until this is sorted or till the next game.
  74. Jhpontes
    Jun 24, 2018
    8
    Okay, Who Buy this game in the first place is Tennis lover’s like myself. It is not Flawless! But it is colorful, great graphics, fun, well designed. It is not realistic for sure, but unfortunately the market was never good for tennis video games. So it has flaw and leave wishful desires.
    Out there all other competitors can’t even scratch a (3.0/10.0) so for that reason and circumstances    Okay, Who Buy this game in the first place is Tennis lover’s like myself. It is not Flawless! But it is colorful, great graphics, fun, well designed. It is not realistic for sure, but unfortunately the market was never good for tennis video games. So it has flaw and leave wishful desires.
    Out there all other competitors can’t even scratch a (3.0/10.0) so for that reason and circumstances on the market right now, I may say it is a “G.O.T.Y IN THIS GAME CATEGORY”, although I am not very happy about to say that: As a huge fan of tennis I am.    … Expand
  75. arh3399
    Jun 24, 2018
    7
    This is a solid tennis game, but compared to the N64 and gamecube mario tennis games it feels a bit empty. The story mode is very formulaic and repetitive. Its also pretty short. I finished it all in the same day. Their arn't many characters to unlock and the one that are unlockable are timed out over the next four months after the game's release day and you get them by winning onlineThis is a solid tennis game, but compared to the N64 and gamecube mario tennis games it feels a bit empty. The story mode is very formulaic and repetitive. Its also pretty short. I finished it all in the same day. Their arn't many characters to unlock and the one that are unlockable are timed out over the next four months after the game's release day and you get them by winning online matches. If you don't win enough matches then you just automatically get them the following month so if you buy this game four months after release you will automatically have all the characters to start with. I hate this system as it doesn't really reward you for doing anything in the game. There is no point to ever play a COM tournament, just play online to rack up points to unlock the new characters. Also, the different minigames and things that were in the gamecube game that gave you a little more variety in gameplay arn't back for this game. Its just your standard tournaments either with the computer AI or online. Thats really the whole game and for a full $60 I'm disappointed. The tennis is good, but honestly I wouldn't pay full price for this game again knowing what I know now. Wait for it to go on sale or buy it used. And if you wait a few months they will just give you all the characters in an update.… Expand
  76. Electricity23
    Jul 13, 2018
    8
    A fun little game. Obviously not the best game in the whole world. But I quite enjoyed the storyline, and the multiplayer is fun enough too
  77. PhantomC
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    A wacky and fun sports game, Mario Tennis Aces offers a fully fledged story campaign with varying difficulty in the levels, a casual quick game mode for playing a fast one on one match and an online tournament mode for competitive play. It also boasts a swing mode where you can use the Joy-Con like an actual tennis racket AND a cast of over 15 playable characters all split into differentA wacky and fun sports game, Mario Tennis Aces offers a fully fledged story campaign with varying difficulty in the levels, a casual quick game mode for playing a fast one on one match and an online tournament mode for competitive play. It also boasts a swing mode where you can use the Joy-Con like an actual tennis racket AND a cast of over 15 playable characters all split into different gameplay styles to offer unique experiences AND many Maps to play on with interesting features such as piranha plant pipes to eat the ball along the net. This level of content offers many Hours of fun gameplay both for on your own and with family or friends. Therefore, this is, in my opinion, one of if not the greatest Mario Sports games of all time, rivaled only possibly by Mario kart Wii.… Expand
  78. vgmkyle
    Jun 22, 2018
    4
    Another poor effort from Nintendo where they expect full price for a port slapped with a few things that should have been in the Wii U Tennis. It kinda seems like another copy and paste year from Nintendo with balancing and lots of money out of your pocket for not buying a Wii U originally.
  79. Apollus
    Jun 26, 2018
    0
    How is there no restart button? Between that and the annoying "okie dokie" in the menu...this game appears untested.
  80. toonlinkman
    Jun 22, 2018
    6
    Don't believe the fan boy reviews who work for Nintendo. This is a poor game. It has to rely on Mario brand to even sell.

    If you want a causal game which is fun to play and aren't worried about a 5 hour life span then buy this.
  81. MarsElliot
    Jun 28, 2018
    3
    This game is a massive disappointment. It is incredibly frustrating and should not be purchased. This game regularly breaks the rules for its advantage. Almost every shot you send back will be weak and the com has a nearly endless supply of energy that it will use against you if it can't win through the rules of tennis. This is probably the last digital download of a $60 game I make, asThis game is a massive disappointment. It is incredibly frustrating and should not be purchased. This game regularly breaks the rules for its advantage. Almost every shot you send back will be weak and the com has a nearly endless supply of energy that it will use against you if it can't win through the rules of tennis. This is probably the last digital download of a $60 game I make, as this would be traded in in a heartbeat if only to keep the developers from earning more money on this piece of trash.… Expand
  82. zephir93
    Jun 22, 2018
    0
    single player mode is a joke.
    an other maimed game like arms or splatoon sold at full price.
    stay away if you wanna play this for SP
  83. jeeburt515
    Jul 25, 2018
    0
    Definitely not worth the money, extremely disappointed. Adventure mode sucks. The AI is not well balanced at all. Expert is way too easy, Pro mode is way too hard. The settings for free play are very limited. If it had cost less money I would let it slide, but for 60 dollars? You're getting ripped off.
  84. GrumpyReviewer
    Jul 10, 2018
    7
    Mario Power Tennis, for the GameCube, was one of the best 'party games' I had back in the day, along with Mario Kart etc. We would spend hours having a lot of fun (and drama) with that game.

    When I saw that Nintendo was bringing Mario Tennis Aces to the Switch I was hoping the game would have that same "feel". And although it can be fun and entertaining, most of the time, I can't shake    Mario Power Tennis, for the GameCube, was one of the best 'party games' I had back in the day, along with Mario Kart etc. We would spend hours having a lot of fun (and drama) with that game.

    When I saw that Nintendo was bringing Mario Tennis Aces to the Switch I was hoping the game would have that same "feel". And although it can be fun and entertaining, most of the time, I can't shake the impression that this is a very lazy game. I expected more from Nintendo.

    The game is incredibly simple, in terms of what it offers for that full price: an adventure mode, tournaments (both local singleplayer and online), as well as free play. The roster of characters is incredibly small, there is almost zero customization, almost zero replayability (once you beat the campaign, that is). I mean... after a few hours, you are left with a bare bones tennis game that does not live to the expectations. The old Mario Tennis games were way, way better than this.

    But it's not a lost cause. The core of the game is awesome. The gameplay is fluid and a lot of fun and matches can be challenging. Nintendo should keep supporting this game - adding more features, more characters. Right now this looks like a third party game, licensed by Nintendo. Not a Nintendo game, with that good old Nintendo quality.

    The game is good. Not great.    … Expand
  85. Traslogan
    Dec 7, 2018
    4
    -The weakest AI a tennis game has had since the 1980s
    - Visually pleasing, but that's about all that's pleasing
    - singleplayer campaign is just heavily scripted boss-battles or "challenges" which involve invincible AIs. - Nothing is taught properly, most of the game's basic functionality is hidden behind rare loading tips or just hoping and praying you find info in online guides. -    -The weakest AI a tennis game has had since the 1980s
    - Visually pleasing, but that's about all that's pleasing
    - singleplayer campaign is just heavily scripted boss-battles or "challenges" which involve invincible AIs.
    - Nothing is taught properly, most of the game's basic functionality is hidden behind rare loading tips or just hoping and praying you find info in online guides.
    - Servers are already dead due to severe matchmaking imbalance (players with 200 score, with 2 or3 games under their belt, get put against players with 10000+ score frequently)
    - Despite a massive drop in players, the servers are extremely dysfunctional and laggy (It ignores all your input when it lags)
    - You now wait 5-10 minutes for an online match, or you play against a braindead AI.

    Unbalanced, bad servers, dead multiplayer inside a month or so. Avoid it.    … Expand
  86. alexozzycake
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Mario Tennis Aces is fantastic. The gameplay stays incredibly fun and becomes more and more engaging the better you get. At first a lot of the shots/specials can feel a bit overwhelming, but if you stick at it you can manage to return even the deadliest of shots and it feels damn good doing so. Great character pool being added to constantly with each character having unique strengths andMario Tennis Aces is fantastic. The gameplay stays incredibly fun and becomes more and more engaging the better you get. At first a lot of the shots/specials can feel a bit overwhelming, but if you stick at it you can manage to return even the deadliest of shots and it feels damn good doing so. Great character pool being added to constantly with each character having unique strengths and weaknesses with interesting quirks (looking at you, Boo) meaning you can spend hours playing as a character until even getting decent on them. The adventure mode is a bit lacking and I wouldn't really suggest this game for single player use unless you're a big fan of online matches, but for local/casual multiplayer it stays fantastic and it's a hard game to beat for us when thinking about what to do. Have played it daily since it came out and no intention of stopping any time soon - we've even set up a 'tournament' spreadsheet and play our own grand slams! Really great game, can't big it up enough.

    Only minor criticism is that the online tournaments don't really have any reward or encouragement to rank highly which can sometimes leave the online play feeling a little flat.    … Expand
  87. anfil18
    Jul 1, 2018
    9
    Es un juegazo increible. La jugabilidad es muy buena. Las habilidades de cada uno de los personajes estan muy bien. Magias, super tiros, bolas que parecen perdidas y llegas con su habilidad de camara lenta acompañado de su jesto dependiendo del personaje que jueges. La aventura quizas sea un poco corta, pero el modo online torneos, partidas rapidas, las partidas con amigos locales sonEs un juegazo increible. La jugabilidad es muy buena. Las habilidades de cada uno de los personajes estan muy bien. Magias, super tiros, bolas que parecen perdidas y llegas con su habilidad de camara lenta acompañado de su jesto dependiendo del personaje que jueges. La aventura quizas sea un poco corta, pero el modo online torneos, partidas rapidas, las partidas con amigos locales son super dibertidas. La unica pega que no puedes jugar online con amigos esperemos que en septiembre lo pongan con su "plus".… Expand
  88. macunix
    Sep 9, 2018
    1
    I found the game is simply bad. Very bad control and boring story and very repetitive game play. just do not buy it.
  89. rbruno990
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo de Tennis da atualidade (como se tivesse concorrência kkk).
  90. Suntherion
    Jul 14, 2018
    8
    When you play Mario Tennis I believe it is to be seen in the same eyes as for other Mario sports game, best enjoyed with friends.

    However, in my opinion, Mario Tennis does a great job playing solo when playing online tournament aswell. Mario Tennis is deeper than previous titles, more competitive and balanced. Mario Tennies Aces uses ELO-rating system which will pair you with players    When you play Mario Tennis I believe it is to be seen in the same eyes as for other Mario sports game, best enjoyed with friends.

    However, in my opinion, Mario Tennis does a great job playing solo when playing online tournament aswell. Mario Tennis is deeper than previous titles, more competitive and balanced. Mario Tennies Aces uses ELO-rating system which will pair you with players similiar to your win-rate / score.

    If your preference is offline singleplayer then I believe this game is not for you since the story mode is lacking.    … Expand
  91. pix8700
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    На территории СНГ Нинтендо распространена не очень сильно, но с приходом свича, надеюсь, дело поправится. Такие игры как марио тенис этому способствуют. Игра отличная! Рекомендую. На русском языке обзор можно тут глянуть https://nintendonews.ru/publication/obzor-mario-tennis-aces-vozvrashhenie-v-formu/На территории СНГ Нинтендо распространена не очень сильно, но с приходом свича, надеюсь, дело поправится. Такие игры как марио тенис этому способствуют. Игра отличная! Рекомендую. На русском языке обзор можно тут глянуть https://nintendonews.ru/publication/obzor-mario-tennis-aces-vozvrashhenie-v-formu/
  92. MIERIOCRITIC
    Aug 12, 2018
    0
    Malo con avaricia poco contenido. Mucho lag rn las partidas. Matchamking muy lento.
  93. Professorfett
    Jul 9, 2018
    7
    Mario is back to sports for the first time on the Nintendo Switch with Mario Tennis Aces. So if you and your friends want to play tennis, but don't want to get eaten because of bears that lurk outside then Mario has you covered.

    The game actually has a story mode which surprised the hell out of me. It also does that annoying thing of dropping you directly into the story without a    Mario is back to sports for the first time on the Nintendo Switch with Mario Tennis Aces. So if you and your friends want to play tennis, but don't want to get eaten because of bears that lurk outside then Mario has you covered.

    The game actually has a story mode which surprised the hell out of me. It also does that annoying thing of dropping you directly into the story without a selecting. So if you want to just play with friends you're going to have to press the hell out of the skip button. The story from what little I saw is basically Mario trying to gather the Infinity Stones for the Infinity Tennis Racket to save Luigi. The games mode is fun when you are actually playing the tennis part, or doing a boss battle. The other third of your time is spent with this annoying mini game timed challenges that are harder than they should be for a Mario game. These challenges require you to be fast and accurate, and are mandatory to continue. This is definitely a case of git gud noob but for this type of game I am most certainly not going to practice for hours to continue this "story". I can't say how pissed off I got at this game. It will frustrate the living hell out of you because of these **** timed challenges. I just wanted to play tennis Mario!

    If you don't want to break a controller playing the story mode you can play against the AI in...well tennis. Weird right? The game has three cups that progressively get harder, but never even close to being impossible. It also has a swing a fake racket in your living room mode. I didn't do that for obvious reasons. They gameplays like the most fun tennis game I have ever played. You vs some friends will have a blast just playing tennis. Each character (which you have around 16/17) all play unique. You have balanced characters (Mario, Luigi), and power characters (Bowser, DK), and tricky characters (Boo, Rosalina) plus many more. Each character gets a special move that is basically a automatic point with a fun animation. Waluigi's was without a doubt my favorite. Seriously if you haven't seen it go put that in Youtube and check it out. The only part of the gameplay that is on by default is the racket breaking KO system. Basically if you mess up blocking a special hit you can break your racket. If that breaks you lose. So even if you are winning, but your racket breaks you will lose.

    Overall this game is a blast you will have such a fun time playing with friends it'll melt the day away. Especially when you get the matches that go on for 15 minutes, and each player is just waiting for someone to mess up to take the win. The story mode would be fine if they at least made the stupidly annoying timed challenges just go away. The game isn't bad, but besides taking it out for when you have people over there is no reason to ever just sit down and play Mario Tennis Aces. I say if you find this at a huge discount and I mean under $20. I give this a low BARGAIN BIN.    … Expand
  94. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    7
    It is a well made tennis game, but a character and system balance patch is urgent.
  95. Jahz
    Jun 24, 2018
    6
    The game looks, sounds, and feels awesome to play. The gameplay on court feels smooth and rewarding, and this will be a lot of fun to play with friends.
    The real issue with this game (and it's a big one) is its lack of content. While the adventure mod offers some interesting "mini-games" to test your accuracy and logic, it lacks in every other department as it is short, doesn't provide    The game looks, sounds, and feels awesome to play. The gameplay on court feels smooth and rewarding, and this will be a lot of fun to play with friends.
    The real issue with this game (and it's a big one) is its lack of content. While the adventure mod offers some interesting "mini-games" to test your accuracy and logic, it lacks in every other department as it is short, doesn't provide much reward and is a bit clumsy in its development.
    I remember playing Mario Tennis on Game Boy Advance, where you could evolve as a player around the tennis club, and hoped for Ace tennis to offer the same kind of experience.
    Unfortunately, level progression and new rackets are kind of useless and cannot save the Adventure mode.
    Same goes for offline Tournament - 3 short tournaments that offer no real difficulty and about an hour of gameplay before being entirely done.

    I will be playing a lot of Ace Tennis with friends, and I'm sure hoping DLCs will improve the solo experience over time.    … Expand
  96. PlayerOneLycre
    Jun 26, 2018
    6
    The core tennis game play is addictive and fun, it's lovely to finally see the single player story is back in the game, it was sadly missed for the WiiU game. Sadly tho the same can't be said for the online. Most of characters are HUGELY unbalanced and some are easily exploitable (Boo, Bowser Jr Chain Chomp are examples). For Nintendo to actually leave those characters untested is veryThe core tennis game play is addictive and fun, it's lovely to finally see the single player story is back in the game, it was sadly missed for the WiiU game. Sadly tho the same can't be said for the online. Most of characters are HUGELY unbalanced and some are easily exploitable (Boo, Bowser Jr Chain Chomp are examples). For Nintendo to actually leave those characters untested is very unlike them, here hoping for a patch soon. It is nice that you can play the game without those trick shots or fancy moves in Simply class, but most players will go for Standard class. For a tennis game, its very laughable to not have any matches go for more then 3 games, like it would of been nice to be able to do 1 set, 3 sets or even 5 sets. Who thought that would've been a good amount of games.

    For my score i give this game a 6 out of 10, the story is lovely, the game runs amazing and the sound is right on for tennis, hitting those shots really makes you feel like you did that with a real racquet, But Leaving those characters unbalanced and down right exploitable, plus not being able to play a full set of tennis is unacceptable.    … Expand
  97. Zulu189
    Jul 9, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall, it feels more like a rental game than a full price game.

    Took me about a day to complete the Adventure Mode. The Adventure Mode is generally fun, although pretty short. There are three levels of difficulty (beginner, intermediate, advanced), which gives you enough time to get familiar with the controls and the gameplay at the beginning until the game becomes quite unforgiving at the later levels. With its fairly simple controls, the story mode is easily completed for any average gamer. The hardest level for me was Kamek, which took me about ten tries. I enjoyed the bonus stages and the regular tennis matches, but I thought the boss fights we unnecessary. It's like they tried to add platforming content into a tennis game, which doesn't work for me.

    The Tournament Mode allows you to try different characters. Similar to the story mode, it has three different difficulties divided in three cups. The variety in difficulties provide enough content for different levels of gamers, although the beginner mode feels a little too easy (it's like the computer doesn't even try to hit the ball at times). This mode versus computers doesn't add much gameplay to the game, maybe one hour or two. There is also an Online Tournament menu, which I haven't tried yet.

    The online play is probably the best aspect of the game since it offers additional replay value. The challenge versus human players is also greater than the hardest levels on story or tournament mode. The only problem is the lag issue that many players seem to be dealing with. If they can fix their server issues, the online play could be worth the purchase by itself.

    Pros:

    -Fun story mode
    -Different difficulties for different levels of players
    -Controls are responsive and easy to master
    -Online play add value to the game
    -Of course, the Mario universe

    Cons:

    -Very short Adventure Mode and Tournament Mode. They could have made the Adventure mode longer
    -No "retry" option when you fail a level. You have to go through the loading screen and the little animations every time you fail a stage, which make you waste about a minute
    -Some later stages can be frustrating until you figure out a pattern (Kamek stage)
    -Laggy online mode

    Recap: Recommended if you don't mind overspending for a game and you enjoy the Mario universe/tennis games. Not recommended if you expect more value for your buck.    … Expand
  98. oab
    Jul 24, 2018
    4
    I did like this game. Emphasis on the did, while the adventure mode is lacklustre it's essentially a long but fun tutorial that really gets your skills with the mechanics of the game on par with others online.

    But then Bowser Jr.'s became abundant which while not great was bearable, all you had to do was cancel the match at the sight of them. Everyone was calling them to be nerfed, so    I did like this game. Emphasis on the did, while the adventure mode is lacklustre it's essentially a long but fun tutorial that really gets your skills with the mechanics of the game on par with others online.

    But then Bowser Jr.'s became abundant which while not great was bearable, all you had to do was cancel the match at the sight of them. Everyone was calling them to be nerfed, so what did the developers do? They slightly nerf him but completely kill trick shots so that most players struggle to compete online, which is the only fun to had with this game.

    this game is over-priced, terrible matchmaking, barebones content and modes, awful decisions from the devs. on how to balance the game.

    the core of the game at release had so much potential and was so much fun, how did it all go so wrong.    … Expand
  99. Semanue009
    Sep 8, 2018
    4
    This game is **** **** I can assure you that. The one from the nintendo GameCube is infinitely better than this abortion of the industry. I suppose that this was created to add some new games to the Switch catalogue, but I insist, it's **** annoying. IA extremely stupid in Easy Mode, IA practically impossible in Pro Mode; limited options to play with friends... A Nintendo game wannabe. ButThis game is **** **** I can assure you that. The one from the nintendo GameCube is infinitely better than this abortion of the industry. I suppose that this was created to add some new games to the Switch catalogue, but I insist, it's **** annoying. IA extremely stupid in Easy Mode, IA practically impossible in Pro Mode; limited options to play with friends... A Nintendo game wannabe. But idk, it's Mario.… Expand
  100. Stonewallish
    Oct 20, 2018
    5
    MTE feels extremely bare bones, with its only saving grace being the fun and perfected gameplay. The story, simplistic beyond words and not able to engage players in any way, feels like an afterthought more than anything.

    For the majority of your time with this game, you’ll be playing the Online Torunament. It too feels shallow and empty, with only ONE single stage available.    MTE feels extremely bare bones, with its only saving grace being the fun and perfected gameplay. The story, simplistic beyond words and not able to engage players in any way, feels like an afterthought more than anything.

    For the majority of your time with this game, you’ll be playing the Online Torunament. It too feels shallow and empty, with only ONE single stage available. Customization of any kind is completely absent as well. Don’t even think about changing characters outfits or rackets, because that’s not a thing.

    All I can think of when I think of MTE is: disappointing.

    If you’re thinking about getting this game, my advice is to definitely wait for a chunky price drop.    … Expand
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 86
  3. Negative: 1 out of 86
  1. Nintendo Insider
    Oct 28, 2019
    80
    Mario Tennis Aces may well feature the best mechanics the series has seen to date, its new Zone manoeuvres and Trick Shots adding an exciting, madcap layer of depth to the sport. While Adventure isn’t the big single player hook I’d have hoped and some options feel a little too stripped down, it’s the game’s multiplayer that will keep this title a firm favourite for months to come. Golf next please Camelot.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    80
    Brisk pace, easy control, good gameplay, lots of ideas and game modes. This is the new Mario Tennis Aces which is a wise purchase for your Switch. [Issue#288]
  3. CD-Action
    Sep 27, 2018
    80
    I’m pleased that we finally got a new full-fledged game by Camelot. What’s more, it will appeal to a whole lot of different people ranging from hardcore fighting games fans to your grandma and grandpa, though the difficulty level can be painful at times. The most important thing is that Waluigi begins his special move with a rose between his teeth, which puts Mario Tennis Aces dangerously close to the GOTY territory. [08/2018, p.64]
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