Underplayed Gems

Virtua Tennis (1999)

Virtua Tennis cover
Developer
Sega AM3, Hitmaker
Publisher
Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega of America, Sega Europe, Activision Value, Empire Interactive Entertainment
Platforms
Arcade, N-Gage, PC (Microsoft Windows), Game Boy Advance, Dreamcast
Genres
Simulator, Sport
Rating
4.3 of 5, 47 player ratings

How it feels

Snappy, score-chasing tennis action that feels brisk and arcade-y rather than simulation-heavy.

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About

Virtua Tennis is a tennis game in which it is possible to control one of eight licensed players and uncover the secret stars. As well as the traditional arcade mode, you can play in the exhibition mode, with four-player action via doubles play. Once you've mastered those modes, take on the world in the world circuit mode, with unique training games, different challenges and shops to buy clothing, equipment, stages and playing partners.

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Screenshots

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