Mario Tennis Aces

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 605 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 114 out of 605
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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. 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.
  3. 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 .
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Neatqt
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Cast: 9/10
    Story: n/a
    Fun: 8/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    Recommended
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  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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?
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. tybyrd93
    Jun 30, 2018
    8
    A really good-looking game with a strong foundation and excellent mechanics, but somewhat lacking in content upon launch.
  28. 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
  29. Ricdrocr
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Good Game .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
  30. 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
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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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