Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)

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Mario Tennis

Developer(s)	Camelot Software Planning
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Release date(s)	November 1, 2000 (JP) January 16, 2001 (NA) February 10, 2001 (EU))
Genre(s)	Sports game
Mode(s)	Single player, multiplayer
Rating(s)	ESRB: Everyone (E) ELSPA: 6+
Platform(s)	Game Boy Color
Media	8-Megabit cartridge

Mario Tennis is a Game Boy Color title, released in 2000. It features a similar two-button control mechanic to that featured in its Nintendo 64 companion, Mario Tennis, but includes an extensive role-playing game in place of the N64 title's 'tournaments'. This game utilizes the Transfer Pak to transfer data to and from the N64 game. The hand-held sequel is Mario Tennis: Power Tour on Game Boy Advance.

[edit] Characters

Mario All-Around - Unlock after beating Story Mode in Singles
Peach Technique - Unlock after beating Story Mode in Doubles
Luigi All-Around - Already unlocked
Baby Mario Speed - Already unlocked
Donkey Kong Power - Already unlocked
Yoshi Speed - Connect Mario Tennis (GBC) and Mario Tennis (N64) via Transfer Pak
Waluigi Technique - Connect Mario Tennis (GBC) and Mario Tennis (N64) via Transfer Pak
Wario Power - Connect Mario Tennis (GBC) and Mario Tennis (N64) via Transfer Pak
Bowser Power - Connect Mario Tennis (GBC) and Mario Tennis (N64) via Transfer Pak

In addition, the player's character from the game's RPG mode may also be used in one-shot matches, and transferred to the N64 game.

[edit] RPG mode

The RPG mode is not featured in the N64 title, but a similar game mode appears in Mario Golf on the Game Boy Color. In this mode, players begin as a rookie tennis player at the Royal Tennis Academy, who must build up his/her skill (by leveling-up) through training and practice matches before entering various tournaments. The aim of this mode is to be crowned champion at the academy, although a surprise awaits those who attain this goal. The RPG is playable in singles and doubles (separately), effectively doubling the game's longevity.

The classes in the royal academy are:

Junior Class (For beginners), Senior Class (For Intermediate players), Varasity (For the top players).

There are also a lot of training facilities that help you progress. The game also features mini-games such as a tennis version of a shooting gallery where, as DK, the player must hit the banana targets on the wall to earn points in a set amount of time. The RPG feature received acclaim from critics; the game was given 9 out of 10 on IGN, an unusually high score for a Game Boy Color game.