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Makes me glad I bought a Game Boy Color

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 18 / 19
Date: February 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

First off, I have to say it's games like Mario Tennis that make me glad I bought a GBC. It's a very, very enjoyable game.

The graphics are very good - playing tennis in the Game Boy Color's 2-D mode doesn't cripple your enjoyment at all. The matches are played from a view much like the one used in the N64 version - or on any real life tennis match you'd see on TV. So no problems there.

The controls are easy to learn and use. You're not staggering around, making stupid mistakes, just because you didn't know the correct order of buttons to push. There are several cool shots you can do, however. It's very satisfying, when you lure the opponent close to the net, then put a lob shot waaay over their head. Coaches in the game will teach you techniques like that to use, and make you practice them until you can actually use them in a real match.

The easy controls make the gameplay fast and fluid, especially when you're up against really good players. Very few games - on any system- have made me actually swivel the controller (or in this case, the entire system) around in the air, and actually shout out at the people in the game.

As you win more matches, you can gain levels. With each level comes a chance to improve an ability of your character - do you give her more Power, or is it your philosophy that "A match can't be lost if the opponent can't make me miss!" and work on speed, instead? Each ability has their own advantages/disadvantages, all depending on your own personal strategy.

And to top it all off, like the cherry on top of a sundae, there's a great storyline. Well, maybe not GREAT - it's not "deep and involving" or anything, but it works to not get you bored with playing match upon match, either. It's -immensely- satisfying to actually surpass your own coaches in skills.

If you really don't know anything about tennis - don't worry. I didn't, either, when I first picked this game up. But the instruction booklet teaches you a lot, and there's a very thorough glossary in the game that has all the tennis terms.

It's the final match of the Island Open tournament. This will determine the best of the best. You and your partner have worked for months to get to this point. You've won many, many matches, and learned much from each of them. You work well together as a team, and received many compliments, but in your heart, you know that everyone watching from the crowded stands really doesn't believe you can win. And as you look at the opposing team, you can feel a tiny trace of doubt - "Do we honestly expect to win?" But you've made it this far. You get into the ready stance, and tighten your grip on the racket. The server on the opposing side throws the ball into the air, and smashes an extremely fast, curving serve. Desperately, you dive for the ball...

Best game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 20
Date: February 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When I first bought mario tennis, i was expecting an average game, not near as good as the excelent N64 version. But once I got into the story mode, I saw how deep this game is. You can walk aound, talk to people, enter the training house and do tons of other stuff. And thats not it, you can also play an exhibition match(1,3,5 (2,6 games) sets). You start with all the marioi tour characters and Dk, baby Mario and luigi. You can unlock Mario and Peach in the mario tour. And using the N64 transfer pak, you can get Wario, Waluigi, Yoshi and Bowser, each coming with a new mini-game. There are also 9 courts including, the DK court, the star court and the castle court. Each character you get including the ones you start with come with their own mini-game. You can also check out Mario tour, exhibition and mini-game status. As well as N64 tournament, exhibition and ring shot status. You can transfer new charcters to your 64 and earn experience points. Theres even a tennis dictionary. But is this game worth it even if you dont have the transfer pak. The awnser...HELL YES!!!!! Get this game, it'll be the best decision you'll make in a long time. A true true classic.

One of the best Gameboy Color games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 15
Date: November 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Do not think you are getting the Gameboy equivalent of the N64 version in this game. Mario Tennis on Gameboy Color is a much more one-player oriented game than the N64 Mario Tennis. While the N64 version is an awesome 4-player game, this one has made up for it by adding a cool RPG element where you gain experience points and things to get better.

It is a credit to this game that the game play and graphics are amazing and do compare quite well with the N64 version. You could sit and play this game for hours and not even know where the time went. Mario Tennis brings a wonderfully fun atmosphere to the game of tennis.

I recommend buying this game to everyone because it is one of the most fun games on the system. Also, the N64 transfer option to move your character to the N64 game is a great way to train on your own, and beat your friends later.

All in all, Mario Tennis is one of the top games on Gameboy today.

Mama-mia! It's-a 'nother ace-a!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 14
Date: February 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Before playing this game, I had been a huge fan of the N64 version, and frankly, I was expecting more or less the same game. I was wrong. My first impression of the game were not positive. After all, only three actual Mario characters were playable. Who cares about some irrevelant Academy? What did these weird looking 'kids' have to do with the glorious Mario and its N64 counterpart? So, I began playing. And, quite honestly, I really haven't stopped. The gameplay is so enthralling and so addictive. Mario or no Mario, the RPG aspect of this game is phenomenonally cool. You basically play challenge matches to advance your position at the Academy and to gain experience points, whether it be on the Junior Court, the Senior Court, or the Varsity/Travelling team. Experience points raise your character's level, which boost stats. In addition, several training sessions and workouts are available to gain extra experience points. The coolest part of the game is actually the Island Open. Once you make the traveling team, you can enter this tournament. It is super-cool because you can win these tough matches and upset all the big names, even your own coach. It is really great. The game is not over; you then have the oppurtunity to confront Mario himself. WOW!! Talk about drama. Do not--I repeat, do not pass up on the transfer pack. If you want every character possible, utilize this device with your N64 version. The N64 version provides a whole new depth to the game. You can win tournaments with your GB character to gain experience, and they look really neat in 3D. Overall, Mario Tennis is an outstanding game; it will be remembered as one of Camelot's greatest achievements.

Mario Tennis

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: January 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Mario tennis is very fun though it doesn't even have Mario in it! The only three nintendo characters are donkey kong, baby mario and Lugi. Though the actual game is very fun your a member of a varsity tennis team and you have to work your way up by facing other ranked players. If you realy look foward to playing with the nintendo characters you can play an exibitition or download characters and tournements from an n64 system with the n64 version. Overall Mario Tennis is the best Game Boy game out There.

Simply A Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: January 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is great! The play controls are great, the sound is great, even if you're not playing a tennis match it's great! That's because outside of a tennis match you can get a snack from the snack bar, upgrade your equipment with points you got from winning matchs. Let me say one word.

GREAT

A tennis RPG!?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: June 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Camelot has done it again. Its work on Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 was superb, and it carried right over to the Game Boy version. Starting off at a tennis academy, you have the opportunity to train, win championships, and gain experience levels for both you and your doubles partner. The more levels you gain, the more talented your player becomes. The play control is very good, especially for a Game Boy game. Graphics, sound, game play, they're all nearly perfect. Even if you're not a sports fan, this game should manage to captivate you. Its a very enjoyable game that even can unlock hidden features on the Nintendo 64 version via the Transfer Pack. Get this game, you will enjoy it.

Even better than I expected!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: January 19, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game! One of the few GB Color titles that is worth the full price. I was concerned that the ball would be hard to follow on such a small screen, but no fear! It is remarkably easy to play, the controls are great, but it takes some getting used to if you are used to playing the 64 version. The play action and animation of the characters are both superb. One of the best titles for the GB to date! Buy it!

you found a fun game and cheap!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: January 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

mario tennis is the funest game that you could ever played, it is the best game of tennis , its is cheap compared to mario tennis in the n64if you want to play this game buy it on game boy not in the n64,if you have mario tennis in the n64 and in game boy you can connect them,the best thing that is portable and its very fun if you have a child buy it to her or him in holidays, birthdays.

RuLeS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game rules! Even without the transfer pack both exhibition and tour mode are VERY fun! It is educational and teaches you tennis and it is non-violent so people who can understand basic english can play. The only downside is that the playtime of this RPG is at max 25 hours(while opposed to the 50 or more hours you can squeeze out of pokemon). However, this game makes up for that with its great replay value. There are also many secrets, such as getting the Star Court or Gold Racket

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