Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

 Wii U
User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 194 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 194
  2. Mixed: 65 out of 194
  3. Negative: 81 out of 194
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  1. AltmullerGU
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Sério, esse jogo não merece um 5.3. Posso garantir que é um jogo muito divertido, os gráficos são agradáveis, os controles respondem bem, você consegue pegar a linha de aprendizado desse jogo muito rapidamente, e é um jogo que você compra e pode jogar por diversas horas pois é difícil de enjoar, se tivesse mais modos acho que iria merecer um 9, mas mesmo assim eu gostei.
  2. BluJGamer
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    I really enjoyed this game. I found it fun, although it was my first Mario sports title I have played. I enjoyed the tricky types the most, as to me, they were the easiest to play as. Bowser Jr. and Boo are at the #1 spot on my list of favorite characters. Toad/Toadette share the same move set, but are different types! I love how Nintendo pulled that off seamlessly. My vote would be aI really enjoyed this game. I found it fun, although it was my first Mario sports title I have played. I enjoyed the tricky types the most, as to me, they were the easiest to play as. Bowser Jr. and Boo are at the #1 spot on my list of favorite characters. Toad/Toadette share the same move set, but are different types! I love how Nintendo pulled that off seamlessly. My vote would be a 9.7/10, but the closest thing is 10/10, so I'll give it that.… Expand
  3. Ensigned
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    I would not listen to the reviews. The gameplay on this game is actually FANTASTIC and near perfect. One of the better party games and local co-op games of this generation.

    Yes, it is light on content. Moreover, I really wish they would have incorporated motion control. Nonetheless, it is a great game and very competitive with near PERFECT quality of gameplay. It is a great buy if you    I would not listen to the reviews. The gameplay on this game is actually FANTASTIC and near perfect. One of the better party games and local co-op games of this generation.

    Yes, it is light on content. Moreover, I really wish they would have incorporated motion control. Nonetheless, it is a great game and very competitive with near PERFECT quality of gameplay. It is a great buy if you are looking for a quality couch co-op, local multiplayer, family friendly title.    … Expand
  4. Coolamanen50
    Jan 19, 2016
    9
    Mario tennis ultra smash gets to much hate the game has many new things like amiibos mega mushrooms and even jump shoots! And you can even play old school mario tennis when turning off chance shoots!

    Mario tennis ultra smash maybe don't have a tourment mode it has instead knockout challenge which is also very fun try it out! The next thing is online which is the only reason it got a    Mario tennis ultra smash gets to much hate the game has many new things like amiibos mega mushrooms and even jump shoots! And you can even play old school mario tennis when turning off chance shoots!

    Mario tennis ultra smash maybe don't have a tourment mode it has instead knockout challenge which is also very fun try it out!

    The next thing is online which is the only reason it got a 9 you can't play with friends only local but it's okey mario tennis has always been most fun playing local with 4 friends anyway but it would be nice.

    Next thing is dlc it's likely gonna happen cuz the game has updates.

    Mario tennis ultra smash is a good game and you should definely get it!

    9/10    … Expand
  5. hornetpix
    Nov 21, 2015
    8
    El juego es de por si muy divertido, las mecánicas de los distintos goles hacen que sea muy adictivo. De todas maneras el contenido local es escaso, eso esta claro. El online funciona bien.
  6. BN333
    Dec 31, 2015
    8
    As an Xbox gamer, I give Nintendo deserved props, Gamexplain previews had a bit of slanted misinformation (catering to a "nerdier" Nintendo “fan” which frowns upon games considered too "mainstream", so variety or party games get shafted.)
    Ultra Smash isn't ‘barebones’; it has a decent amount of activities, even local and free online multiplayer ranked modes.
    Ultra Smash has 3    As an Xbox gamer, I give Nintendo deserved props, Gamexplain previews had a bit of slanted misinformation (catering to a "nerdier" Nintendo “fan” which frowns upon games considered too "mainstream", so variety or party games get shafted.)
    Ultra Smash isn't ‘barebones’; it has a decent amount of activities, even local and free online multiplayer ranked modes.
    Ultra Smash has 3 minigame/alternative modes, while streamlined, most complaints were nitpicks copy/pasted from one outlets clickbait preview.
    Other games had more minigames (con), but weren’t as tightly woven into the core game as it is within this game (pro). With classic simple mode, there’s technically 4 minigames. The gimmicks courts include Ice, Sand, Pink Fast Court, Mushoom Bounce, Morph, Arrows).
    The Mushoom mode is one of the core minigames and is based around the risk/reward factor of a mushroom that makes your character giant and more powerful briefly.
    Items shots return as chance shots featured in Standard Classic mode, featured on the main menu. This features longer matches of doubles / singles, with No Megamushrooms. This is a great place to practice the core elements of the game, as Knockout Challenge will require you to understand this: you can't always rely on the Mega Mushroom advantage.
    KnockOut Challenge is the core single player mode, Ultra’s reworking of Smash Bros 4's single player mode with elements of crazy hand modes, a money earning system used as you advance through an endless stream of challenging players. The courts and skill required steadily increase with extreme difficulty. Once you hit 14 or so wins, you face an overpowered boss character with extra abilities. It is based around chance shots, and mega battle mushrooms. This mode will eventually provide you with opponents with star skill advantages over your character. Save coins for rematches!
    This doesn't include cutscenes, cups like its predecessors (or stadium aesthetics), however these are Nitpicks. Being real: this doesn’t take much away from the game. Cups are replaced with rackets which are presented to you when you lose a match (each represents a win. You can use your money to retry matches or spend on unlockables (which can be achieved or paid for through the “Challenge List”) Achieving is more rewarding.
    Mega Ball Rally is based around a floaty basketball : moves slow, then faster as it decreases in size. Whether you win or lose, you gain extra points for keeping the ball going. Winning is easier in singles games, however is challenging on gimmick courts.
    Classic Simple mode is a tribute to MarioTennis64, which removes almost all techniques except y-button power shots. (No chance, mushroom, charge or jump shots).
    Amiibo training is a pokemon style training minigame and can drop in/out at any time. You can unlock custom skills from The Challenge List.
    Cons: No ‘Friend’ list, some occasional minor lag, Could have slightly emphasised more on the importance of return charge shots and the choice of return shots to lessen effects of chance shots (whether purple or blue). But players will learn.    … Expand
  7. Smashbro
    Nov 23, 2015
    8
    This game is missing out on a lot of things. Hope for DLC and Updates. This game is still fun and Ok for a Mario Tennis Game and the graphics look amazing.
  8. TomekKamil
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    For me very good game! I don't understand why people hate this title... Game is more realistic like a simulation, not so much arcade than last Mario Tennis titles. It's ok :) A lot of fun and many hours spend!
  9. TheMaxCritique
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Really like it, some people say it is worst game of the series, but I was hoping for a real core mario tennis game. afasdfddddddddddddddddssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  10. PremiumR98
    May 24, 2020
    10
    idk i just love game's name it sounds cool in my opinion

    also it may be fun game
  11. TinyPardus
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    best game of all time. My favourite. The imagintive concept of mario being big really blew me away.
  12. Derpcat
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    very good game

    please giv mons

    more tennis action thn evre before

    pleaz buy amiibo

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Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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#8 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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#11 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 58
  3. Negative: 9 out of 58
  1. CD-Action
    Mar 4, 2016
    25
    It seems someone forgot to develop a game before publishing it, because MTUS lacks content so desperately that it looks like a mini game from Mario Party. [02/2016, p.63]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 4, 2016
    50
    Even hardcore tennis fans will most likely find themselves with nothing exciting to experience after having the game for a week. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.76]
  3. games(TM)
    Jan 25, 2016
    50
    Controls are Ultra Smash’s biggest problem.
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