Mario Tennis (handheld game)
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| Mario Tennis | |
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| Developer(s) | Camelot Software Planning |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Series | Mario Tennis |
| Platform(s) | Game Boy Color |
| Release date |  November 1, 2000 January 16, 2001 February 2, 2001 |
| Genre(s) | Sports game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E ELSPA: 3+ OFLC: G |
| Media | 8-Megabit cartridge |
Mario Tennis is a sports game developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Color, and is the third title in the Mario Tennis series. The game was released on November 1, 2000 in Japan; January 16, 2001 in North America; and February 2, 2001 in Europe.[1][2]
Its counterpart, also named Mario Tennis can be synced via the Transfer Pak to transfer characters. The game includes an extensive role-playing mode called "Mario Tour", includes unlockable characters and features multiplayer matches that can be played via the Game Link Cable. Its sequel Mario Tennis: Power Tour was released in 2005.
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[edit] Playable Characters
Only Luigi, Baby Mario and Donkey Kong are originally available for gameplay, but the other characters are unlocked through various means. In the game's RPG Mode, other characters who were playable in Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 make cameo appearances.
In addition, the playable characters (and their partners) from the games Story Mode may also be used in exhibition matches, and transferred to Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 (and vice versa). Also, there are many other characters from the Story Mode that are unlockable for play in Exhibition Mode.
There are human and Mario world characters in the game; the Mario characters are: Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Baby Mario, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, Waluigi, and Bowser. There are also 20 human characters. Yoshi, Wario, Waluigi, and Bowser can only be unlocked by connecting the game to the N64 version using the transfer pack, but you can unlock everyone else in the 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. There are training facilities that can help the player progress.
The classes in the royal academy are: Junior Class, Senior Class and Varsity (easy, intermediate and hard, respectively).
The game also features mini-games such as a tennis version of a shooting gallery where, as Donkey Kong, the player must hit the banana targets on the wall to earn points in a set amount of time.
[edit] Reception
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| Publication | Score |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8.33 of 10 |
| Game Informer | 8.75 of 10 |
| GamePro | 4.5 of 5 |
| GameSpot | 8 of 10[3] |
| IGN | 9 of 10[4] |
| Nintendo Power | 5 of 5 |
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| Game Rankings | 91%[5] |
Within 16 weeks of its release, Mario Tennis replaced Pokemon Gold and Silver as the top-selling Game Boy Color game.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ IGN: Mario Tennis. IGN. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- ^ Mario Tennis for Game Boy Color - Mario Tennis Game Boy Color Game - Mario Tennis Game Boy Color Video Game. Gamespot. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- ^ Mario Tennis for Game Boy Color Review - Game Boy Color Mario Tennis Review. Gamespot.com (2001-01-26). Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- ^ IGN: Mario Tennis Review. IGN.com (2001-01-24). Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- ^ Mario Tennis Reviews. Game Rankings. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- ^ Pokémon knocked off the top - Game Boy Color News at GameSpot. Gamespot. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
[edit] External Links
- Mario Tennis at Nintendo.com (archives of the original at the Internet Archive)
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