Mario
The series mascot and a balanced tennis player.
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D-pad | Move the player |
|---|---|
A | Hit a normal tennis shot |
B | Hit a lob shot |
A + B | Hit a drop shot |
Start | Pause or confirm in menus |
How it plays
Matches use a top-down court view. The player moves into position, chooses a shot, and attempts to place the ball beyond the opponent’s reach while following normal tennis scoring.
The main progression centers on a single-player tournament and training structure. Victories unlock stronger opponents and improve the player character’s abilities. Exhibition and multiplayer play provide shorter matches outside the campaign.
Plan your run
Position early and use controlled shots rather than striking at maximum power every time. Aim away from the opponent and change direction during longer rallies.
In the campaign, training and repeated practice are important because improved attributes make later tournament matches more manageable. Learn each opponent’s preferred court position before relying on risky shots.
Meet the cast
The series mascot and a balanced tennis player.
Mario’s brother and a playable tennis competitor.
A playable character known for technical play.
A quick playable character from the Mario universe.
A powerful playable character with strong shots.
Before you begin
Move toward the expected landing point before choosing a shot.
Use angles to pull opponents away from the center of the court.
Practice timing in training before attempting advanced techniques.
Mario Tennis is a sports game developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Nintendo for Game Boy Color. It presents tennis with accessible arcade controls, recognizable Mario characters, and a substantial single-player campaign. Players can enter tournaments, practice their shots, and develop a created player through matches and training. The game combines conventional tennis rules with character abilities and special techniques, while keeping rallies readable on the handheld screen. It was well received for its depth, polished controls, and unusually ambitious role-playing elements for a portable sports title. Its campaign and multiplayer options helped make it one of the more substantial Mario sports games of its era.
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