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FanIn80 · 06-25-2010, 12:27 PM

Which tennis game is considered the best?

Keep in mind, I'm really interested in the ones based on real events and people. I'm not sure if there are any cartoon-character based ones out there, but I'd like to actually play in Wimbledon as Roddick (for example).

Having said that, I wouldn't be completely adverse to playing a cartoon version as long as the gameplay is really fun.

Edit: Here's a quick peek at some of the rankings... http://www.gamerankings.com/browse.h...etter=&search=

Also, it looks like EA might be releasing a tennis game this year called Grand Slam Tennis, although it appears it might be shelved? Hmm...

dobbles · 06-25-2010, 12:56 PM

my understanding of grand slam tennis was that EA was waiting for the 360 and PS3 to release their motion stuff. is that not even the plan anymore?

FanIn80 · 06-25-2010, 12:59 PM

Oh, it could be... I don't really know much about it. I just saw the title listed on GameSpot, and a quick glance at the articles for it gave me the impression it was on hold.

That would kind of make sense, though.

iggypop · 06-25-2010, 01:03 PM

I've always loved Virtua Tennis, from the arcade to my PS3. Topspin is pretty good too, a little too realistic and therefore more challenging though. Go Virtua, the reviews agree.

FanIn80 · 06-25-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by iggypop

I've always loved Virtua Tennis, from the arcade to my PS3. Topspin is pretty good too, a little too realistic and therefore more challenging though. Go Virtua, the reviews agree.

Hmm using racing games as a comparison...

Would Topspin be like Forza/Gran Turismo, and Virtua be like Need for Speed?

Hack&Lube · 06-25-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FanIn80

Hmm using racing games as a comparison...

Would Topspin be like Forza/Gran Turismo, and Virtua be like Need for Speed?

I guess you could make that comparison, if Need for Speed was 10 times more fun than Forza/Gran Turismo regardless of how arcady it was.

I have not tried any motion versions though, I can only speak of the classics where Virtua Tennis was the mainstay of party games but it also required skill and strategy.