Tennis 2K2 (2001)

Developer: Hitmaker
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
Platforms: Arcade, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2
Genres: Simulator, Sport
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 8 player ratings

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How it feels

A clean, approachable tennis experience where you grind your way up the world rankings through crisp matches and structured tournaments.

competitiveaccessiblestructuredsports simulationprogressivestraightforwardarcade-adjacentmultiplayer-friendly

About

Virtua Tennis 2 (known as Tennis 2K2 in North America) is a tennis video game in which players compete to reach the world No. 1 ranking. It features 16 internationally ranked male and female players and supports singles, doubles, and mixed doubles matches with up to four participants. The game includes Tournament, Exhibition, and World Tour modes, offering structured competitions and progression systems. Matches focus on core tennis mechanics such as serving, volleys, lobs, and smashes.

What players say

A snappy, arcade-style tennis game (Virtua Tennis 2) with tight, satisfying controls that shines in four-player sessions. The PS2 port is solid but a noticeable step down from the acclaimed Dreamcast original, with shaky doubles AI.

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