Mario Tennis Aces

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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?
  6. rbruno990
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo de Tennis da atualidade (como se tivesse concorrência kkk).
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Ricdrocr
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Good Game .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Phuz
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Super Tennis is great 2p fun. This is Super Tennis with good graphics.

    Sort your menu's out Nintendo because these menu's are a joke. Think of it as a 3D variation of Windjammers. If you like Windjammers, you'll like this.
  18. disenyk
    Jul 31, 2018
    10
    mario sports games are backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  19. 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.
  20. BEEGBEEGYOSHI
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing game that gets better every month. Even at launch the game was amazing. I’m more of a single player person and the adventure mode fulfilled my hopes. Amazing game switch must have!
  21. Ivmh
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    A ver ¡ES UN JUEGO PARA ECHAR EL RATO! Y pese a ser así me deja horas enganchado en el modo online... en formato dobles.

    Un género apenas explotado en el sistema, y es muy recurrente para partidas cortas, con tus colegas, eso sí con un filtro Nintendo (personajes). En mi opinión está a la altura del nombre Mario, y genial para jugar con alguien, sé que es un juego que no va a llegar a    A ver ¡ES UN JUEGO PARA ECHAR EL RATO! Y pese a ser así me deja horas enganchado en el modo online... en formato dobles.

    Un género apenas explotado en el sistema, y es muy recurrente para partidas cortas, con tus colegas, eso sí con un filtro Nintendo (personajes).

    En mi opinión está a la altura del nombre Mario, y genial para jugar con alguien, sé que es un juego que no va a llegar a todo el mundo... pero estoy convencido de que si profundizamos en él, al menos unas 5 horitas la mayoría coincidiríamos en que es un juego que imprime a nuestra colección una variedad y se convierte en compra obligatoria.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. LeVronYames
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Greatest tennis videogame ever. Its "live gameplay" (which requires moving the hands) transmit a feeling of being playing an actual match. The graphcis are fantastic, the quantity of scenarios and stadiums is mindblowing, and the matches are so fun. This game has the best gameplay of all tennis games, because if you choose to play with gigantic balls, the velocity of the rallies decreases,Greatest tennis videogame ever. Its "live gameplay" (which requires moving the hands) transmit a feeling of being playing an actual match. The graphcis are fantastic, the quantity of scenarios and stadiums is mindblowing, and the matches are so fun. This game has the best gameplay of all tennis games, because if you choose to play with gigantic balls, the velocity of the rallies decreases, and you can play very long rallies unlike any ohter tennis videogame. A 10/10. Perfect.… Expand
  24. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Hasta el dia de hoy uno de los mejores juegos de tennis.
    Su modo historia pese a ser muy corto es adictivo. solo que debe mejorarse el modo en linea
  25. kevcap09
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    Bellissimo gioco, gameplay avvincente, sia per le molte modalità sia per le mosse speciali.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. Afenger
    Sep 3, 2018
    9
    O que mais percebi nas criticas foram reclamações em relação ao modo história ser curto, claro que fosse por nossa vontade ele poderia durar muito mais, só que ai lembro que para os padrões de um jogo de tênis ta mais que bem vindo. Excelente jogabilidade, otima adição dos movimentos especiais e um online consistente, recomendo a todos que estão a procura de diversão e aumentar osO que mais percebi nas criticas foram reclamações em relação ao modo história ser curto, claro que fosse por nossa vontade ele poderia durar muito mais, só que ai lembro que para os padrões de um jogo de tênis ta mais que bem vindo. Excelente jogabilidade, otima adição dos movimentos especiais e um online consistente, recomendo a todos que estão a procura de diversão e aumentar os reflexos.… Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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 .
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. Mastermich_
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    Very good Story Mode, much and especially different characters, also surprising ones. Ober all 10 out of 10 but i have to rate it one point down, because the „Real-Mode“ was not that good but had a very good potential. So I give 9 out of 10 and I give you the advise to play it with your friends and it sure will make much fun.
  35. titanblade
    May 19, 2019
    9
    It can sometimes get annoying when you miss a ball but its always fun to jump back in and continue
  36. itsmooisees
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Es un juego que da muchísimas horas de juego, sobre todo si te gustan los deportes de raqueta, acompañado de los mejores personajes del mundo de Mario. Bastante adictivo y competitivo. Eso sí, el matchmaking es lento según que rango seas y la conexión a veces deja mucho que desear. Pero por lo demas, un buen juego.
  37. greninjaX
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    of all the Mario tennis games, this is the best one there is. while still approachable for newcomers, there are a lot of skills and techniques that turn this sports game into a fighting game.
  38. Keeb999
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game is really, really good, man. And I'm just as shocked as you. With fluent and addictive mechanics that would fit in well in action RPG, this game manages to feel insanely fun and unique, and shows what Ultra Smash could've been with a little more attention and care.
  39. 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
  40. tybyrd93
    Jun 30, 2018
    8
    A really good-looking game with a strong foundation and excellent mechanics, but somewhat lacking in content upon launch.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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/
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. SebRut
    Jul 20, 2018
    8
    Mario Tennis: Aces is a great tennis game for the Nintendo switch. Most of the things you would expect from a Mario tennis game are present, be it a story mode; local multiplayer and online matches and tournaments. The adventure mode does a great job introducing you with the basics of the game, the local and online multiplayer work as expected. What is missing are some minor features,Mario Tennis: Aces is a great tennis game for the Nintendo switch. Most of the things you would expect from a Mario tennis game are present, be it a story mode; local multiplayer and online matches and tournaments. The adventure mode does a great job introducing you with the basics of the game, the local and online multiplayer work as expected. What is missing are some minor features, like being able to retry a stage in story mode without having to click to the whole dialogue again or something like a local tournament mode.… Expand
  49. GoodCat
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un buen juego muy entretenido en su modo Multiplayer local como online dándonos una buena experiencia de tenis pero no muy realista debido a sus mecánicas fuera de lo común como el tiempo bala, movimientos especiales para alcanzar pelotas imposibles y disparos dirigidos, tendremos un numero finito de raquetas que se estarán rompiendo en el transcurso del partido y si el contador de raquetas llega a 0 perdemos por descalificación esto logra de Mario Tennis ser un un juego bastante competitivo y divertido con amigos y familiares, pero su parte Singleplayer me parece muy pobre limitándose a solo ser un tutorial de unas 3 o 4 horas, creo que se podía explotar mucho mas esta parte.… Expand
  50. jad_giovanni
    Oct 25, 2020
    8
    Aunque le han metido personajes y modos de juego gratis, en realidad se sigue sintiendo carente de cosas que hacer. Los personajes están bien pero no son tan diferentes al jugar. Los modos de juego y sus opciones son pocas. No hay recompensas por jugar salvo que lo juegues online y aún así son recompensas bastante mediocres. Hasta los juegos de peleas tienen más variedad de trajes yAunque le han metido personajes y modos de juego gratis, en realidad se sigue sintiendo carente de cosas que hacer. Los personajes están bien pero no son tan diferentes al jugar. Los modos de juego y sus opciones son pocas. No hay recompensas por jugar salvo que lo juegues online y aún así son recompensas bastante mediocres. Hasta los juegos de peleas tienen más variedad de trajes y escenarios, cada personaje se siente único. Aquí puede haber varios pero se sienten como 4 o 5 diferentes.… Expand
  51. Neatqt
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Cast: 9/10
    Story: n/a
    Fun: 8/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    Recommended
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  52. 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
  53. BrettSiebenhaar
    Jul 29, 2018
    8
    Mario Tennis Aces is a great game no doubt. It is definitely better than Tennis World Tour. Mario Tennis Aces has a nice little story mode which makes the game fun and focus on single players! The online is good, but I am a single player type of guy. The game looks good, it plays good, and the characters all have their own little personalities. I would love to give this game a 10, butMario Tennis Aces is a great game no doubt. It is definitely better than Tennis World Tour. Mario Tennis Aces has a nice little story mode which makes the game fun and focus on single players! The online is good, but I am a single player type of guy. The game looks good, it plays good, and the characters all have their own little personalities. I would love to give this game a 10, but I just can't. There is only so much to a tennis game and like most, it lacks a little bit. Once you play through all the levels and unlock all the characters and win online tournaments, what else do you do. I hope Nintendo releases some awesome DLC!… Expand
  54. 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
  55. DaveCoyote442
    Aug 20, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After my Science Exam, I went down to EB Games to buy Mario Tennis Aces. It's the only game I've ever gotten on its' release date. The game overall is decent, but could use some improvements. First off, the story mode has a few issues. So the opening cutscene plays and this evil tennis racket basically takes control of Luigi. You work your way through story mode. You defeat Luigi in a tennis match, and he's back to normal. Than the evil racket thing takes control of Bowser. Now he's the final boss! Who could've seen that coming! Secondly, it just gets really challenging for seemingly no reason. After you face Shy Guy in the village on Snowfall Mountain, it just escalates so fast that i can't come close to beating it. Final thoughts? Decent game. Could be better though.… Expand
  56. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    8
    While the campaign felt a little empty, the local multiplayer remains a staple of my friends entertainment. The simple mechanics and precision involved will keep you battling your friends for hours.
  57. Oldskoolberk
    Mar 1, 2020
    8
    Mario Tennis Aces is without question the best in the series. The story mode is easy to follow while the options are top notch for characters, outfits, courts, and so forth. I am also impressed with the different styles each character has and how you have to strategize on how you need to win. The game's online mode is great and the challenges are tough. It is a game worth buying.
  58. Dan_Savage
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    A great casual tennis game that has a surprising skill ceiling. Trick shots are wonderful and I recommend starting with flicking the stick generally forward early and often.
  59. Xuirky
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    A good mario tennis game that actually has online matchmaking and an above average single player story mode. Gets updated consistently and better than the previous installment. Ngl played this game here and there during the first 2 months then never touched it again.
  60. NostalJake
    Sep 10, 2020
    8
    Controls great, a lot of fun but doesn't take advantage of the Mario aspect as many previous installments. The story mode is so basic and easy, but the boss fights are decent enough. Not a lot of Mario story like previous games, but the graphics and game play are very smooth. Lots of fun and challenge, especially online. I enjoy how they kept adding characters through online play to keepControls great, a lot of fun but doesn't take advantage of the Mario aspect as many previous installments. The story mode is so basic and easy, but the boss fights are decent enough. Not a lot of Mario story like previous games, but the graphics and game play are very smooth. Lots of fun and challenge, especially online. I enjoy how they kept adding characters through online play to keep the game alive, I wish other Mario titles would do add-ons like that.… Expand
  61. lemonjuice17
    Jun 10, 2021
    8
    Mario Tennis Aces might not have a lot of content but it's relaxing and a lot of fun. Great stress reliever.
  62. calvinbrine
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    What i've seen from this, either you love it or you hate. I'm in the first half. It either seems people like this game for it's great take on tenis, or you hate this game, because of lack of content. And to be fair, the campaign is pretty short(ok it actually did take me a while, but I'm just bad at video games) and I've heard people say it's repetitive. They're right about the shortWhat i've seen from this, either you love it or you hate. I'm in the first half. It either seems people like this game for it's great take on tenis, or you hate this game, because of lack of content. And to be fair, the campaign is pretty short(ok it actually did take me a while, but I'm just bad at video games) and I've heard people say it's repetitive. They're right about the short campaign, but it's still a good campaign, if a little cheesy. And the ending is pretty dang cool. The repetitiveness... I mean, there's only so much you can do with a tennis game, and frankly I think they did a pretty sweet job in keeping things fresh. But good for a tennis game might not be enough for you, and without thinking of it in that context... I guess it can maybe be repetitive(which might be why the campaign is short in the first place, they don't want people getting bored)? Also it's the campaign mode of a mario sports game, it's not going to be the focus. The free play modes are. And I played the free play modes for a while after. You can play with hazards, a natural court, or a normal court, and the different players also keep things spiced up(personally I only go with the all around guys, but I do that with every game) there's a bunch of special moves you can also do to keep the game interesting. I've heard people say all these things make the game stray to much like regular tennis, and... it's a mario sports game, if you want normal tennis why are you here(also you can turn all the special stuff off and play normal if you want) also, the tournament modes can keep it even more interesting if your done with normal 1v1s with CPUs, your friends, or online Randoms. Pretty interesting over all, though I still got to dock some points for the normal campaign being short, and... well... if people have problems with it in the first place, that's got to come from somewhere, and I'm seeing some 4s on here. Anyways, if you don't like this game, then mario tennis in general probably isn't your thing. And if you do, glad to here it!… Expand
  63. F3T1W
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    The best co-op game on Switch, unique characters with their own abilities and animations that really requires skill and practice
  64. gietergeit
    May 15, 2023
    8
    it is a fun game with nice graphics and multiplayer so that bumps it up. the story mode is just fine tho,
    I also play tennis so maybe i am a bit biased
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. drlowdon
    Jul 30, 2021
    7
    Mario Tennis Aces adds a few new features to the series, such as the zone shot which charges up the players special shot gauge, but otherwise there are no real surprises. It’s still good fun in multiplayer (either offline or online) of course, but even with the addition of a story mode playing alone is still rather dull.

    In the end it’s decent enough, but hardly an essential purchase.
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    7
    Fun game for a while but not so much once novelty turns off. Motion controls didn't work very well for me.
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. SuperMatt777
    Oct 12, 2018
    7
    Mario Tennis Aces is a clear step up from Mario Tennis Ultra Smash back on the Wii U, which is an automatic plus. The game is actually packed with content and still maintains the crisp and clean tennis action. And with a nice roster of characters that is set to keep growing, Mario Tennis Aces has a lot to offer. But even with the improvements, there are still things to be said about thisMario Tennis Aces is a clear step up from Mario Tennis Ultra Smash back on the Wii U, which is an automatic plus. The game is actually packed with content and still maintains the crisp and clean tennis action. And with a nice roster of characters that is set to keep growing, Mario Tennis Aces has a lot to offer. But even with the improvements, there are still things to be said about this game.

    Gameplay first, it is clean and fantastic, hands down. The new gameplay features add a lot to the traditional tennis gameplay and make it even more fast paced than before. You have to think about a lot when playing with all the gimmicks, from Zone Shots to Zone Speed to special shots, you have to pay attention to a lot of things when playing and that's what adds a bit of strategy. There have been times where all the different actions have messed me up and I end up using Zone Speed instead of my special shot and that has costed me a few points.

    Content wise, the game is full of it; from all the options in free play to the adventure mode to the online free plays to both online and single player tournaments, there's a lot to do and that's the huge plus from Ultra Smash. The character roster is also solid and we know of clear plans to release more characters over time via online tournaments. The courts are also amazing in both theme, hazards and music. All the courts are bursting with charm and I love it. The game's adventure mode is also solid, if not a bit repetitive and somewhat lazy. While the challenges are there, this adventure mode clearly looks like they wanted the gameplay to come first and not the story. In fact, the entire story is pretty much wrapped up in the opening (and pretty much only) cutscene; every detail you need to know is there and it's not truly touched on until the fourth area of the game. It's still a nice experience regardless, but I felt it could've been a lot more.

    While the game is great on gameplay and content, I do have a few problems with it. The Special shots, while nice to look at and pretty cool, are in short just glorified ultra smashes, which in of themselves are just glorified flat shots. It's not really new or creative, just flashy and challenging, which is a fifty-fifty on my end. But most importantly, even if you have so many options for single play, the game seems to have taken it upon itself to make the choices for you. Yes you can choose to play with or without the new gimmicks and you can choose things like singles or doubles or turning gyro controls off, you can't choose your game length, you can't manually select your own court and you can't choose many CPUs for doubles. Instead, the free play games are always one set long and the courts are selected at random, you can only choose which courts appear. It feels like the game is trying too hard to just get you into the action fast and while that would be okay for online play, it's definitely not okay for casual single player play. That being said, it feels like I'm being discouraged from playing alone, which is something I personally do a lot. Online is great and all and the way they handle it is great, but I'm more of a single player kinda guy. Throw in the flaws of the story mode and this game is not really friendly to single player play.

    Overall, Mario Tennis Aces is a huge step up from Ultra Smash and Open before it. While it still falls short of Mario Power Tennis on the GameCube, that's still a high bar to jump. But for what it is, Mario Tennis Aces is definitely a good tennis game and if you have a group of friends who enjoy rounds of tennis, this is the perfect game for you. If you like a casual, single player experience, well it may be more worth it to go back to Power Tennis or even Open.    … Expand
  74. Metayerju
    Aug 30, 2019
    7
    Tennis game with super power. Nothing special. Free for few days, not disappointed
  75. 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
  76. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    7
    What is the genre?

    Arcade Sports (specifically Tennis) Are there any similar games or is it a sequel? Mario Tennis Aces is the seventh installment and just the second Mario Tennis game that I have played. I originally played Mario Tennis 64 back in the day and I didn’t love it so I didn’t pick up any of the others. How is the gameplay? The strength of this game lies in the    What is the genre?

    Arcade Sports (specifically Tennis)

    Are there any similar games or is it a sequel?

    Mario Tennis Aces is the seventh installment and just the second Mario Tennis game that I have played. I originally played Mario Tennis 64 back in the day and I didn’t love it so I didn’t pick up any of the others.

    How is the gameplay?

    The strength of this game lies in the gameplay. On the surface, its a very basic game. Its tennis you just hit the ball back and forth and your goal is to hit the ball in a way that your opponent can’t return it. You’re given a lot of options for hitting the ball, if your opponent is close the net then you may want to lob shot it over their head. Maybe go for a lob shot if they’re far away from the net, you can spike it. You have a super shot that works a lot like a fighting game super where you build up a meter and then once its full you activate it, it gives you a very powerful super shot.

    Now, that’s grazing the options that a player has with the offense but there are also defensive options. The first option is the “Trick Shot,”this a shot that you use if you’re ever out of position. You just activate the trick shot, it takes some of your meter and then the character can get to the other side of the court and will return the shot. It may sound powerful and certainly is but it’s not as powerful as it sounds. I would guess that it works about 80% of the time. Even with that being said, it’s probably my favorite thing in the game. Waluigi is my main and there is something extremely special about watching Waliugi moonwalk and then hit the ball. The other defensive is a slow down time mechanic. If your opponent spikes the ball or super shots it, you have the option to slow down time so you can get to the ball and return. This costs a lot of meter but it is the best option for returning a super shot.

    How is the offline and online?

    There is online but I have never played it. I only played local multiplayer with friends. It was primarily 4 of us. A few times it was 1 vs 1 but for the most part, we played 2 vs 2 with the joy cons. As small as the joy cons are, it works well enough. I wouldn’t want to play a fighting game with a joy con but Mario Tennis doesn’t require the execution that a fighting game would so its okay.

    Is there any single player?

    Yes but I don’t own the game or even rented it. My friend Manny bought the game and would bring it over to my apartment. My only experience is playing the local multi-player watching my friend Manny try to beat a couple levels, single player. It did look a lot harder than you would expect.

    Would you recommend it?

    Yes, if you own a switch and are looking for a fun multi-player then I think this may be one of the best ones out there at the moment. I have a hard time figuring out which one is better, Mario Kart or this. I haven’t played Mario Kart on the switch but I did play a lot on Wii U which it’s the same game. I lean more towards Mario Kart but this is a close second.    … Expand
  77. Nekster
    Oct 8, 2021
    7
    I dont get all the hate. I'm on the final boss (adventure mode) and i had a great time playing through it. And gameplay wise is the best Mario tennis ever.
  78. Miguel22
    Sep 28, 2019
    7
    El mejor juego de tenis de la generación, aunque hay que decir que no ha habido muchos, aunque hay algunos personajes op como bowsy y chomp cadenas.
  79. 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
  80. Deathbackwards
    Sep 16, 2019
    7
    This game is a ton of fun for multiplayer game modes, but when playing alone there is a very limited amount of content. Additionally, the online modes are frequently laggy and unresponsive. The game is good if you go in knowing that you'll have less than 10 hours of solo content and you can put up with lag.
  81. 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
  82. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    7
    It is a well made tennis game, but a character and system balance patch is urgent.
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. Sunshadow87
    Jul 27, 2018
    7
    No soy un fan de los juegos deportivos, pero este es un juego muy decente para mis estandares.
    Primero y mas importante, el gameplay es fluido y divertido, es facil hacerse con los controles y al mismo tiempo hay mucha ventana para mejorar, tanto respecto a reflejos como a timing y estrategia. Todo esto hace que el modo competitivo brille, y al reducir los torneos online a dos sets sean    No soy un fan de los juegos deportivos, pero este es un juego muy decente para mis estandares.
    Primero y mas importante, el gameplay es fluido y divertido, es facil hacerse con los controles y al mismo tiempo hay mucha ventana para mejorar, tanto respecto a reflejos como a timing y estrategia. Todo esto hace que el modo competitivo brille, y al reducir los torneos online a dos sets sean mas fluidos (pudiendo igualmente estar jugando media hora contra la misma persona intentando conseguir la ventaja para el punto... esto es tenis a fin de cuentas). La enorme variedad de personajes, sin contar los nuevos que se añadiran gratuitamente, y las palpables diferencias entre ellos, dan cabida a todo tipo de jugadores, siendo algunos mas orientados para principiantes.
    Lo dicho hasta ahora es lo mas importante en un juego deportivo seguramente, pero hablemos de lo malo y de porque le doy un 7.
    El modo historia resulta bastante decepcionante: corto, con poca posibilidad de elegir destinos y con poca capacidad de interaccion para decidir que hacer. Tiene un sistema de experiencia y subida de niveles que se siente algo flojo, y, eso si, combates contra jefes divertidos y bien montados (asi como algunos niveles interesantes). Hubiera esperado un modo aventura mas similar a los juegos deportivos de camelot para la gba (si la memoria no me falla), y no algo tan breve y dirigido como lo que encontramos aqui.    … Expand
  88. Hyperior4200
    Jul 21, 2018
    7
    This game is VERY GOOD. Gameplay, Graphics, 2P mode, everything is splendid and perfect. BUT, the difficulty, THE MOST HARDEST GAME I EVER PLAYED! In story mode, I've beaten story mode but I'm still getting stuck at Kamek's Savage Sea part. but even worse, online, I don't need to tell you. but yeah, This game is really amazing! Nice job Nintendo! Best tennis game ever!
  89. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    7
    Better than Ultra Trash, but the game still costs too much and is pretty light on content. At least the core gameplay is solid, and the music and graphics are amazing.
  90. Kilder004
    Aug 31, 2019
    7
    buen juego pero tiene poco contenido y no se porque pero limita mucho las opciones de las partidas rapidas
  91. tom974
    Dec 22, 2019
    7
    In terms of gameplay, the best opus for me, dynamic, balanced and rich gameplay, a ton of fun. Though, be aware this is a multiplayer oriented game (with a poor online community to date). The adventure mode (solo) is a positive point but too short (4 hours max) to justify buying the game for a solo player, particularly if you buy it unused. One may say "it's a multiplayer licence you can'tIn terms of gameplay, the best opus for me, dynamic, balanced and rich gameplay, a ton of fun. Though, be aware this is a multiplayer oriented game (with a poor online community to date). The adventure mode (solo) is a positive point but too short (4 hours max) to justify buying the game for a solo player, particularly if you buy it unused. One may say "it's a multiplayer licence you can't blame it on that" but when we've seen the solo content of Smash Bros. Ultimate..… Expand
  92. Evenstar1985
    Oct 16, 2021
    7
    Not the best, but not the worst game either, had fun most of the entire story mode challenges, but a little to short IMO. Online play is fun when the online servers are working correctly.
  93. Za_Uvek
    Oct 15, 2021
    7
    You can't expect too much from a Mario Sports game. But if you are looking for a tennis game with the Nintendo touch, this will keep you satisfied. Graphics and sounds are all on par with most other Mario titles. And the game-play is fine with enough variations to a match, tennis courts and characters to keep things interesting, especially when played with friends. Additionally, the storyYou can't expect too much from a Mario Sports game. But if you are looking for a tennis game with the Nintendo touch, this will keep you satisfied. Graphics and sounds are all on par with most other Mario titles. And the game-play is fine with enough variations to a match, tennis courts and characters to keep things interesting, especially when played with friends. Additionally, the story mode wraps it all into a neat little package if you are playing alone. Everything comes together as a passable, if not mediocre experience.

    Nothing overly new here. If you are a fan of the sport or of Mario, it may scratch an itch. Sure, the story mode adds a lot of content, but drags on a bit due to the dialogue and repetitive game-play. Get on sale if you are really keen.    … Expand
  94. LordCooler777
    Jun 16, 2021
    7
    The game is good but not the best but it’s fun game however the game cost $60 and should’ve been $30
  95. Vinivitorioyo
    Mar 24, 2023
    7
    Queria maior sucesso desse game. Queria ver um online mais cheio. Queria mais suporte da Nintendo. Eu gosto do jogo. Acho a melhor mecânica dos jogos do Mario. Mas não vale hoje seu dinheiro e sua compra pois o online é pessimo. Já tive lag e o maior problema é não encontrar partida.
  96. ZYMROD
    Jan 26, 2023
    7
    A pesar de que las mecánicas funcionan y la jugabilidad es fluida. El juego carece de contenido, pocos personajes, insuficientes estadios, escasos modos de juegos y modo historia anecdótico que funciona como tutorial.

    Lo que en si destaca es el modo online que es estable, otorga variedad y entretiene mas que el offline..
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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