Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

 Wii U
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5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 194 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 65 out of 194
  3. Negative: 81 out of 194
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  1. Beastprogamer
    Oct 6, 2016
    7
    This game is okay. Not as good as some of the previous ones but still good. For some reason, Mario Tennis Ultra Smash feels...a little rushed. I really don't know if Nintendo was trying to do. Maybe they wanted to release early? The character selection is good. The graphics are okay for the Wii U. The controls are okay but I can screw up at times. The courts are simple but fun. MarioThis game is okay. Not as good as some of the previous ones but still good. For some reason, Mario Tennis Ultra Smash feels...a little rushed. I really don't know if Nintendo was trying to do. Maybe they wanted to release early? The character selection is good. The graphics are okay for the Wii U. The controls are okay but I can screw up at times. The courts are simple but fun. Mario Tennis Ultra Smash isn't the best Mario Sports Games (The GameCube and Wii ones I enjoy more) but I'd say it's worth getting ONLY if it is $40 or less. I think $50 is a bit too much for this title. Months ago, I was lucky enough to find it for $30, which is what the price SHOULD be. As of this review, I play it quite a bit these days. I'd say it's a fun game.… Expand
  2. MrJulian_
    Jun 6, 2020
    6
    I know the Game is unfinished, but in my opinion it's still better than Aces!
  3. joaopontesvaz
    Nov 2, 2016
    6
    Graphics: 7.5 Sound: 7 Gameplay: 8 Fun/Story: 7.2

    Nintendo´s old game of N64 with some refreshment but lacks of innovate ideas and deeper gameplay. Some Nintendo´s franchises are not going in good direction due the repetition sensation.
  4. 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.
  5. JoseAn13Torres
    Mar 27, 2017
    5
    Pocos modos de juego, escasez de opciones en comparación con otros Marios de tenis, aun así es divertido jugar partidos entre varios amigos cuando no haya nada mejor que hacer.
  6. dandragon
    Jan 16, 2018
    6
    Ok the game is fun but it gets very boring very quickly. It's more of a five minutes of fun type of game.
  7. Nautro
    Jan 13, 2019
    6
    Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is a game that has a too low amount of gameplay styles. That's it.
  8. CB186
    Jan 5, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While disappointing compared to other entries in the Mario Tennis Series, I still enjoyed Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash quite a bit. While the modes are scarce it was nice to have online play available and Mega Battle was pretty fun.

    However, there is no tournament mode, story mode or anything like that. There is no awesome opening cutscene like Mario Power Tennis for the Gamecube and there are no cool side games including Ring Shot, a classic, and the fantastic Super Mario Tennis from the 3DS Mario Tennis Open. The lack of modes is the biggest problem here.

    However, the gorgeous visuals and quality gameplay do redeem this game quite a bit for me and I enjoyed mastering it as best I could. Overall, a pretty good game.    … Expand
  9. ElSmasher
    Oct 9, 2021
    4
    Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash suffers from its content much too weak for a tennis game (roster below, online limit). Lack of ambition for the license and in 2015 despite beautiful graphics.
  10. NeedleBanger
    Jun 30, 2018
    0
    100% trash. You cant even play multiplayer with your friends and be on the same team against the AI, basically the most simple game mode imaginable but its not in the game. Pure crap.
  11. 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
  12. Krossbone
    Feb 3, 2020
    0
    This game is a shining example of how NOT to do a Mario Tennis game.
    It's so lacking in content that it really shows how fast Nintendo was just trying to rush it out for the sake of sales.
    All the stages are the exact same in size and functions, doing nothing different from level to level than a normal tennis court. There's absolutely NO special moves other than becoming giant, which    This game is a shining example of how NOT to do a Mario Tennis game.
    It's so lacking in content that it really shows how fast Nintendo was just trying to rush it out for the sake of sales.
    All the stages are the exact same in size and functions, doing nothing different from level to level than a normal tennis court.
    There's absolutely NO special moves other than becoming giant, which A., is completely unoriginal and boring, and B., is oh so extremely lazy.
    Rather than program in numerous different specials for different characters, they'd rather there be one with little to no substance.
    The online is next to dead of course, with no one having been on, even AT release.

    Overall, this game is just a shameless cash grab from Nintendo with no care or effort put into giving it substantial content. If you want a tennis game done RIGHT, go play Sega Superstars Tennis for the DS.    … Expand
  13. Brc123
    Nov 21, 2015
    4
    This game seriously lacks content. I have no idea how Nintendo think they can charge $65 for something that feels like a minigame for an actual game. The core gameplay and the online play is alright and the game looks great, but if you compare this game to other $65 games these days, it feels like such a rip off (even older Mario Sports games have way more content [Super Mario Strikers,This game seriously lacks content. I have no idea how Nintendo think they can charge $65 for something that feels like a minigame for an actual game. The core gameplay and the online play is alright and the game looks great, but if you compare this game to other $65 games these days, it feels like such a rip off (even older Mario Sports games have way more content [Super Mario Strikers, etc]). Really disappointing.… Expand
  14. NikoAmii
    Nov 28, 2015
    5
    While doing this review, I'm also doing a full video review about this game on my Gaming channel "Niko Amii" on youtube, trust me, i'm trying to be as nice as I can here; i'll save the true anger for that video.

    To start off my review, I will start it as nicely as I can. This game is a Mario Tennis game. There is Mario characters in it, and there is tennis in it. Because of this, i'm    While doing this review, I'm also doing a full video review about this game on my Gaming channel "Niko Amii" on youtube, trust me, i'm trying to be as nice as I can here; i'll save the true anger for that video.

    To start off my review, I will start it as nicely as I can. This game is a Mario Tennis game. There is Mario characters in it, and there is tennis in it. Because of this, i'm giving it a 4 because it is what the title said it is, but beyond mario plays tennis, this game has nothing to it. Anyways, onto my full review.

    When I first put this "game" into my Wii U, the title screen popped up and from there on I knew I was going to be disappointing. Even the opening screamed "Help me, i'm unfinished". Literally like not a single animation, I was seriously confused. So after I pressed start, I realized there was only 4 modes to play, and all of them seemed uninteresting besides online mode and the ability to train and use my amiibo. So I was like ok, fine. I invited my cousin over to try out the game with me, and we were satisfied with the classic tennis mode where we could practice before playing online together, but our happiness ended there. We joined the online multiplier, and each time we waited for a 30 second - 1 minute match, it took roughly 5 minutes. This was a sign that scared me deep into my nintendo loving heart. No one bought this game, and now no one will face me online. So we finally got into our first match, and it lagged a lot. Between the lag and the constant 5 minute wait for a match (which only lasts like a minute or two), the online mode was ruined for me too. There is like a knockout mode and a might big ball mode too, where you can hit big balls instead of regularly sized tennis balls, neither of those modes were fun or interested me either.

    If you are a huge mario tennis fan, I slightly recommend this game, you are most likely better off keeping your money to buy Xenoblade chronicals X or the new Fire Emblem game when they come out. The game lacks context, there is no Tournament mode or really anything fun to do in it. And if you don't have a friend or amiibo to play with online, you can't play online either. So you literally just play with yourself, literally.

    The game is pretty, but the content is as shallow as a puddle. I'm a huge fan of nintendo, and I hold high expectations for them. I hope with the next mario sport game, they get it right.    … Expand
  15. PinkLight
    Nov 21, 2015
    4
    This game is awful. It lacks all the things that make Mario Tennis awesome. Still, the core Mario Tennis gameplay is solid and fun, now being able to play online competitively without any gimmicks. Amiibo functionality is good, as you can play with it online against other's amiibos. Characters show good animations and lot of personality, too. But the game is bad no matter how you look atThis game is awful. It lacks all the things that make Mario Tennis awesome. Still, the core Mario Tennis gameplay is solid and fun, now being able to play online competitively without any gimmicks. Amiibo functionality is good, as you can play with it online against other's amiibos. Characters show good animations and lot of personality, too. But the game is bad no matter how you look at it, Easily the worst Mario spin off title ever.… Expand
  16. cwestpha
    Nov 21, 2015
    2
    They basically took out all of the Mario in it, added two gimmicks, and drained it of all the fun. There seems to be no reason for this game existing. 3DS tennis had things to do, GC had memorable animations and a real tournament, this thing just has scaling changes for no benefit or use. This feels like one of those bad fan made games someone put together over a weekend. x.x
  17. DarthSidious63
    Nov 24, 2015
    2
    Mario Tennis Utra Smash was deliberately rushed for the Christmas season. It is bare bones and the weakest of the series. Hopefully Nintendo will fix this with a free download.
  18. Metaisaac
    Sep 1, 2018
    0
    Let's ultra smash this dumb and boring game in to Bits so we don't have to play it!
  19. epiccrossover
    Jan 23, 2019
    3
    I gotta say that this game was not worth $60. Most characters don't have special outfits, the knockout challenge is the worst mode in the game. There's always the one regular stadium to play on which sucks. On the Upside, the graphics aren't too bad. They were a slight improvement to the last Tennis game. But, there's 4 things I should address:1. Do not play a heavyweight. 2. Do not pickI gotta say that this game was not worth $60. Most characters don't have special outfits, the knockout challenge is the worst mode in the game. There's always the one regular stadium to play on which sucks. On the Upside, the graphics aren't too bad. They were a slight improvement to the last Tennis game. But, there's 4 things I should address:1. Do not play a heavyweight. 2. Do not pick the sand court or the mushroom court. 3.Do not use a Wii Remote. 4. Do not play any mode except Classic Tennis, because the other ones are bullcrap. This is the worst WiiU game, and it will stay that way.… Expand
  20. Criticsarebias
    Jan 13, 2021
    3
    This game is a tennis game made on probably a really tight budget since all it is, is a tennis game with a mega mushroom which doesn’t even do much. It looks nice though.
  21. VirusX999
    Nov 21, 2015
    4
    The bad... The game gets old very fast. The constant cut scenes and replays of every point just slow the game down significantly. The character roster is also too short.

    The good... Well, the graphics look fair enough. There are different types of game modes, which adds a little variety. The different courts are also good. The verdict... If you're a big tennis fan, and a fan of Mario    The bad... The game gets old very fast. The constant cut scenes and replays of every point just slow the game down significantly. The character roster is also too short.

    The good... Well, the graphics look fair enough. There are different types of game modes, which adds a little variety. The different courts are also good.

    The verdict... If you're a big tennis fan, and a fan of Mario games, then this game will probably have appeal for you. Otherwise, stay away from it. If you're really curious about it, then rent the game and play it for a day. You'll be bored with it after that. I spent $50 on this game. I regret my decision.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. rubini98
    Nov 22, 2015
    3
    You're honestly better off sticking with Mario Power Tennis than this awful, content-lacking experience. lack of game modes, lack of characters, lack of stages, this honestly feels like a huge step down from a game that was released 2 console generations ago.
  24. Digibutter64
    Nov 22, 2015
    7
    As with previous games in the series, this plays well and is genuinely fun. However, the overall limited number of modes, available playable characters, and amount of content in general prevent it from being a must-buy in my opinion. Even the few unlockables were fairly easy to obtain in my experience, and I felt that the titular Ultra Smash mechanic added little to the gameplay.As with previous games in the series, this plays well and is genuinely fun. However, the overall limited number of modes, available playable characters, and amount of content in general prevent it from being a must-buy in my opinion. Even the few unlockables were fairly easy to obtain in my experience, and I felt that the titular Ultra Smash mechanic added little to the gameplay. Ultimately, although fun, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash feels lacking when compared to prior entries.… Expand
  25. SonicCam91
    Nov 22, 2015
    5
    Ultra Smash offers great online wifi matches (although offline & online features need to be improved) I was disappointed with the lack of content. which needs to be updated. more stages and characters are needed as the unlockable character list is so far poor. There is even no amiibo support. Although Online Matches are the best part of the game, there is indeed room for improvement withUltra Smash offers great online wifi matches (although offline & online features need to be improved) I was disappointed with the lack of content. which needs to be updated. more stages and characters are needed as the unlockable character list is so far poor. There is even no amiibo support. Although Online Matches are the best part of the game, there is indeed room for improvement with future updates that Nintendo must consider to make the game more enjoyable. There is not even a room to play online with your friends. Which was a feature I was really hoping to use. There needs to be more gimmick and special stages. Mega Ball Rally is pointless and gets easily boring. However the Mega Mushroom makes up for Single Player mode, but there needs to be more Single Player Mode options. There isn't even a tournament mode!!! What were they thinking? I can see there is lots of room for improvement. PLEASE Nintendo Update this game!… Expand
  26. Richtea87
    Dec 2, 2015
    1
    A lazy effort. The lack of content is just ridiculous. Though it looks nice aesthetically, everything is so below average, it's not even worth writing about here. Play the Gamecube game or even download the n64 Mario tennis on the eShop. You'll have much more fun in those games. 2/10
  27. vielle
    Nov 20, 2015
    7
    Only fun in online or multiplayer with friends. There really isn't much, but gameplay wise it is pretty solid, just bland singleplayer. Overal I'd say this is worthy of a 7. There's no excuse for a small character roster though. This mostly feels like an enhanced portion of a Mario vs Sonic at the Olympic Games mini-game made to look professional.
  28. LandonT
    Nov 21, 2015
    5
    This game feels like a Mario Tennis spin-off; it lacks: stats and options, characters, tournament, mini games, Mii playability, reason to use coins besides cheating out on rewards, different court environments, and a cool little cut scene when you start the game. It gains: great graphics (finally), a rewards system (but you can just buy them with coins instead of going through and winningThis game feels like a Mario Tennis spin-off; it lacks: stats and options, characters, tournament, mini games, Mii playability, reason to use coins besides cheating out on rewards, different court environments, and a cool little cut scene when you start the game. It gains: great graphics (finally), a rewards system (but you can just buy them with coins instead of going through and winning them the normal way which sucks), mega mushrooms (which I personally don't care for), and amiibo compatibility where you train them and level them up. To sum this all up, it is a HUGE disappointment! Mario Power Tennis on the GAMECUBE has more content than this! You'd think that they would put WAAYY more content on this since it's on the Wii U. This game just feels barebones and lifeless. It lacks that charm that past Mario Tennis games had. There are very few things that impress me about this game, but those few things are why I'm giving it a 5/10 and not something worse.… Expand
  29. GAMERGUY25
    Nov 23, 2015
    6
    Mario Tennis Ultra Smash is a Barebones take on the fun mario tennis genre. There are 4 game modes to play. Mega battle is traditional tennis with mega mushrooms and skill shots enabled, mega ball rally is seeing how long you can rally with a larger ball. knockout is facing opponents one by one getting harder as you progress and classic tennis is just a tennis match no power ups justMario Tennis Ultra Smash is a Barebones take on the fun mario tennis genre. There are 4 game modes to play. Mega battle is traditional tennis with mega mushrooms and skill shots enabled, mega ball rally is seeing how long you can rally with a larger ball. knockout is facing opponents one by one getting harder as you progress and classic tennis is just a tennis match no power ups just skill. The game looks great and runs at 60FPS. The game falls in areas however. The roster is not good. Sure you had classic like mario yoshi and bowser but sprixies? the fairies from mario 3d world that sucks. where are the koopas wheres wiggler peety piranha? also the amiibos are too powerful Its ok to use them against A.I the more they level up the more powerful they become with crazy modifiers but having that power online is not fair. Overall mario tennis ultra smash isnt an enjoyable game and you should save your money… Expand
  30. Captiosus
    Jan 8, 2016
    4
    I hate to give a Mario Tennis game such a low score as Tennis is only one of two Mario spinoffs I have enjoyed for decades (the other being Mario Kart). However, this game isn't worth anything higher than a 4 due to extreme lack of content, limited modes, and shoddy online and coop gameplay. The game is mechanically sound but c'mon, it's TENNIS. In the history of video games, tennis isI hate to give a Mario Tennis game such a low score as Tennis is only one of two Mario spinoffs I have enjoyed for decades (the other being Mario Kart). However, this game isn't worth anything higher than a 4 due to extreme lack of content, limited modes, and shoddy online and coop gameplay. The game is mechanically sound but c'mon, it's TENNIS. In the history of video games, tennis is what started it all so if the game was NOT mechanically sound I'd be disappointed. Graphically yes, it looks good but it's the typical graphical stylings of the Mario games which means it would look very similar on the 3DS (and, in fact does when compared to Mario Tennis Open from 2012).

    Graphics and mechanically sound core gameplay alone is not worth a full retail AAA-studio price tag. It's not even worth the recently reduced-by-$10 price tag. I strongly encourage anyone interested to do what I did: rent it, spend a couple days playing it, then return it to your nearest Redbox or Gamefly. You'll see everything the game has to offer and be tired of playing it after only a few hours. I give it a 4 for being competent in graphics and core gameplay but the lack of content and almost non-existent replay value keeps the game from being worth any more.

    If you have a 3DS, buy Mario Tennis Open. It's not the greatest but it's ten-fold better than this in terms of replay value. If you don't have a 3DS and want a Mario Tennis game, buy one of the Wii U's virtual console offerings.    … Expand
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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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