Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)
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| Developer(s) | Camelot Software Planning |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 64 |
| Release date |  July 21, 2000 August 28, 2000 November 3, 2000 |
| Genre(s) | Sports game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E ELSPA: 3+ OFLC: G |
| Media | ??-Megabit cartridge |
Mario Tennis (マリオテニス64 Mario Tenisu 64?, Mario Tennis 64) is a video game that was developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 in 2000. This is the sixth Mario game for the Nintendo 64.
A sports game in the vein of Mario Golf, Mario Tennis gathers allies and foes of Mario together to play tennis.
Through the use of an N64 Transfer Pak, a player could import his or her characters from the Game Boy Color version of Mario Tennis to the N64 game. It could also import the player's stats.
This game is notable for the introduction of Waluigi, an antagonist of Luigi and counterpart to Wario, the reintroduction of Princess Daisy (her last appearance was as Luigi's caddy in the 1991 game NES Open Tournament Golf), and first-ever appearance of Birdo as a controllable character. This game is also the first Mario game where Princess Peach spurts out hearts when hitting the ball; which has remained in subsequent Mario sports titles.
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[edit] Characters
[edit] Voice actors
- Charles Martinet as Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, and Baby Mario
- Jen Taylor as Princess Peach, Toad and Birdo
- Kate Fleming as Princess Daisy
- Kazumi Totaka as Yoshi
- Issac Marshall as Bowser
- Richard Yearwood as Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Junior
[edit] Transfer Pak Features
After connecting Mario Tennis for the Game Boy Color with Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64, various options become available. Among those include sending Yoshi, Wario, Waluigi and Bowser to the Game Boy Color version, and Alex, Harry, Nina and Kate to the Nintendo 64 version. Using the latter four characters, experience points may be earned to transfer back to the GBC version. As the characters go up in levels, one may send their improved characters to the N64 version.
Also, a variety of tennis courts become available to unlock in the Nintendo 64 version, and one may view their trophies earned from the N64 version (as well as other statistics) on their GBC version.
[edit] Opening
The game begins with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, Paratroopa, Birdo, and Donkey Kong playing random games of tennis in a stadium. Wario and Waluigi show up and want to challenge Mario and Luigi to a Tennis game, but before the game can even begin, Bowser and Boo show up and join in, much to everyone's chagrin. The games begin.
[edit] Gameplay
The game uses a control system that differs from most other video tennis games on the market. It offers both simplicity and depth. Shots are performed by pressing one, or both, of the two main buttons. However, by pressing a button twice the shot can be struck with more power. Additionally, pressing the two buttons in a different order can result in a different type of shot altogether, such as a lob or drop shot. Both buttons can be pressed at the same time to hit a very powerful shot. The longer a button is pressed before contact is made with the ball, the stronger the shot will be. The control system allows players of all levels to become familiar with the mechanics of the game within a very short time, whilst also encouraging advanced players to take advantage of the variety of shots on offer to come up with different strategies for winning matches. A total of seven types of shot are possible using only the two main buttons of the controller.
This gameplay mechanic was later introduced to the Game Boy Color, GBA and GameCube sequels.
[edit] Reception and sales
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| Publication | Score |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 9 of 10 |
| Game Informer | 7.75 of 10 |
| GameSpot | 8.2 of 10[1] |
| IGN | 9 of 10[2] |
| Nintendo Power | 9.1 of 10 |
| Compilations of multiple reviews | |
| Compiler | Score |
| Metacritic | 91 of 100[3] |
| Game Rankings | 88%[4] |
| MobyRank | 88 of 100[5] |
| Awards | |
| 4th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards Console Family Award[6] | |
Dutch magazine Power Unlimited gave the game a score of 9.1 out of 10, calling it very addictive, especially with four players.[7]
Mario Tennis sold over 200,000 copies within two weeks of its release.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ Mario Tennis for Nintendo 64 Review - Nintendo 64 Mario Tennis Review. Gamespot.com (2000-08-30). Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
- ^ IGN: Mario Tennis Review. IGN.com (2000-08-18). Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
- ^ Mario Tennis 64 (n64: 2000): Reviews. Metacritic. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
- ^ Mario Tennis Reviews. Game Rankings. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
- ^ Mario Tennis for Nintendo 64 - MobyGames. MobyGames. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
- ^ The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences :: Awards. Interactive Achievement Awards. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
- ^ Ven, Boris van de (November 2000), “Mario Tennis”, Power Unlimited 8 (11): 68–69
- ^ IGN: Mario Tennis Takes Japan. IGN (2000-08-03). Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
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