Mario Power Tennis
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| Developer(s) | Camelot Software Planning |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo GameCube |
| Release date | JP October 28, 2004 NA November 8, 2004 EU February 25, 2005 |
| Genre(s) | Sports game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E PEGI: 3+ CERO: A OFLC: G |
| Media | 1 × GameCube Optical Disc |
Mario Power Tennis, known in Japan as Mario Tennis GC (マリオテニスGC), is a sports game developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo GameCube in 2004. The game is the sequel to the Nintendo 64 title, Mario Tennis.
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[edit] Gameplay
Players take on the role of a character from Nintendo's pantheon in order to compete in tennis. In addition to being able to play tournaments and individual matches (with a variable number of sets and games), players can also play various mini-games and more exotic exhibition matches.
[edit] Special games
[edit] Artist on the Court
Whack paint balls to color in a Nintendo character mural, with the correct colors shown in a reflection beneath the player's feet. Complete the mural for access to other murals.
[edit] Terror Tennis
Outside Luigi's Mansion, lob balls at ghosts trying to escape from their portraits. Additional points are awarded if a ghost is hit just prior to escaping.
[edit] Tic-Tac-Glow
On Delfino Plaza, step on nozzles, then whack balls of water to rinse off sludge and free Shine Sprites. Bonus points are awarded for freeing three in a row or, better yet, more than one line at a time.
[edit] Chain Chomp Challenge
The player and three other characters visit Wario Factory to bat tennis balls, water balls and Bob-ombs at Chain Chomps. Points are scored for hitting tennis balls into the mouth of one's own Chain-Chomp, with double the score being awarded if the Chain Chomp has been hit by a Bob-omb. If it gets hit by a second Bob-omb, though, it will break free and chase the character! Strategy is added by being able to Bob-omb rivals' Chain Chomps.
[edit] Gooper Blooper Volley
With four rackets, Gooper Blooper never misses a return. In this mini-game, the court is divided into quarters. Hitting the ball into the same quarter twice in a row results in a loss, but a win can be achieved if one manages to keep the volley alive for the specified number of shots.
[edit] Mecha-Bowser Mayhem
Slam tennis balls, Bullet Bills and Bob-ombs at Mecha-Bowser. Grab invincibility and turbo boosts. Meanwhile, Mecha-Bowser will try to drain the player's energy with Bob-ombs, Bullet Bills, and his fiery breath.
[edit] Balloon Panic
Protect the balloons from hungry Klaptraps! The Klaptraps use the vines on the boards to climb to the balloons. Hit the boards to make them spin and changing the direction of the Klaptraps. Blue Klaptraps are faster than the Red Klaptraps, and the red ones are faster than the regular green so beware!
[edit] Coin Collectors
The player and three other characters go back in time to collect coins that come out of the warp pipes on the other side of the court. Grab as many coins as possible, while avoiding the fireballs. Characters are limited in their movement range, but if a tennis ball is hit into a POW block, movement to another location becomes possible.
[edit] Playable characters
[edit] Reception
| Reviews | |
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| Publication | Score |
| 1UP.com | A-[1] |
| Edge | 5 of 10[2] |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8.17 of 10[3] |
| Eurogamer | 8 of 10[4] |
| Game Informer | 8.5 of 10[3] |
| GamePro | 4 of 5[3] |
| GameSpot | 8.9 of 10[5] |
| GameSpy | 4 of 5[6] |
| IGN | 8.5 of 10[7] |
| Nintendo Power | 3.7 of 5[3] |
| Play Magazine | 3 of 4[3] |
| X-Play | 4 of 5[3] |
| Compilations of multiple reviews | |
| Compiler | Score |
| Metacritic | 80 of 100[8] |
| Game Rankings | 81%[3] |
| MobyRank | 84 of 100[9] |
| Awards | |
| IGN Editors' Choice Award[10] | |
The game has generally positive reviews. Gamespot called it "one of the most enjoyable tennis video games around" and said "it's a suitable game for players of all shapes and sizes".[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Kohler, Chris (2004-11-12). Mario Power Tennis GameCube Review Index, Mario Power Tennis Reviews. 1UP.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- ^ Edge score for Mario Power Tennis. Edge. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- ^ a b c d e f g Mario Power Tennis Reviews. Game Rankings. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- ^ Bramwell, Tom (2005-02-03). Mario Power Tennis Review // GC /// Eurogamer. Eurogamer. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- ^ a b Davis, Ryan (2004-11-09). Mario Power Tennis for GameCube Review - GameCube Mario Power Tennis Review pp. 1-2. Gamespot. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- ^ Padilla, Raymond (2004-11-11). GameSpy: Mario Power Tennis Review pp. 1-2. Gamespy. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- ^ Casamassina, Matt (2004-11-08). IGN: Mario Power Tennis Review pp. 1-3. IGN.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- ^ Mario Power Tennis (cube: 2004): Reviews. Metacritic. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- ^ Mario Power Tennis for GameCube - MobyGames. MobyGames. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- ^ IGN Editors' Choice Games. IGN.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
[edit] External links
- Mario Power Tennis at Nintendo.com
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