Underplayed Gems

Next Generation Tennis 2003 (2003)

Next Generation Tennis 2003 cover
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Sport
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

It feels like a steady, accessible tennis sim where you grind small skill upgrades and chase unlockables on familiar courts.

sports simulationcompetitiveskill progressionmoderate pacelightheartedcasualstraightforwardpolished

About

The 2003 version of NGT includes many new innovations: detailed animations, enhanced controls, super realistic trackside details like ball boys and show-time match presentations. Experience points to improve your player's skills, bonus courts and players to unlock. The official courts of Roland Garros (French Open) and the US OPEN as well as both licensed male and female tennis stars.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.