First Person Tennis - The Real Tennis Simulator
- April 11, 2019
- Mikori Games
Get on Steam"First Person Tennis - The Real Tennis Simulator" is a realistic tennis game that allows players to experience the sport from a first-person perspective. The game features advanced physics and realistic ball movement, as well as detailed character models and a variety of courts. Players can compete in single matches, tournaments, or practice sessions, and can customize their characters' equipment and abilities.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Reviews
- The game provides a realistic tennis experience with good physics and immersive atmosphere.
- The developer is responsive and actively updates the game based on community feedback.
- Offers both arcade and simulation modes, catering to different skill levels and preferences.
- The physics can be inconsistent, leading to unrealistic ball behavior and frustrating gameplay.
- Movement mechanics, particularly auto-movement, can be problematic and hinder player control.
- The game lacks sufficient content and features, such as multiplayer options and a proper tutorial.
- graphics52 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users expressing a desire for significant improvements, particularly in animations and overall visual fidelity. While some praise the immersive environments and realistic physics, others criticize the outdated graphics and lack of detail, especially in crowd animations. Overall, there is a consensus that the game has potential for enhanced visuals that could elevate the gaming experience.
“Very realistic graphics, physics, and sound.”
“- the graphics and most important the immersion is outstanding - the stadiums do feel - as if you were there.”
“Great presentation - the graphics give you the feeling of being right on the court.”
“They were meant to help you to improve your game, improving poor graphics that look like 10 years old.”
“The crowd itself does not move, except during cheering and applause, and that is not what I'm asking for, probably because of graphical limitations.”
“The graphics are not going to wow and amaze you.”
- gameplay52 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this tennis simulation game is a mixed bag, with players noting that it diverges significantly from real tennis mechanics, requiring a steep learning curve to master its quirks. While the game offers both arcade and simulation modes, the mechanics can feel unrealistic and frustrating, particularly for seasoned players. However, those willing to invest time may find the gameplay rewarding, with improved physics and a fluid experience, though issues like bugs and repetitive elements remain points of contention.
“If you are willing to spend hundreds of hours mastering this game's every quirk and mechanic, yes, you can get better and enjoy yourself.”
“The gameplay is fluid, convincing, and very rewarding when you win.”
“Gameplay in simulation mode now feels very natural and net attacks can be done with a much better feel of realism.”
“This game is so far removed from tennis due to its mechanics and its quirks and errors that you have to relearn everything you know to come anywhere close to being competent, and I simply don't want to do that.”
“There are several key things wrong with the mechanics of the game, the most grueling two being the force calculation and the trajectory calculation after impact with the racket.”
“It's based on tennis, but the way the mechanics work forces you to completely relearn everything you know about playing real tennis, and this comes from someone who has played tennis for over 12 years.”
- story18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while the game offers a potentially engaging career or story mode, players have experienced significant technical issues, particularly with tracking on the Quest 2. Users express excitement about the game's features and improvements but highlight the need for better performance and stability to fully enjoy the narrative aspects. Overall, the story element seems promising, but technical challenges may hinder the experience.
“You might like a career or story mode.”
“It's the same story with your forehand and backhand strokes.”
“Well, I was testing the game and it didn't work well as described by so many users here.”
“You might like a career or story mode, but it feels lacking.”
“It's the same story with your forehand and backhand strokes, which makes it repetitive.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance, with users reporting high frame rates and no significant technical issues. However, some players note that the animations and graphics are basic and suggest that further optimization could enhance movement mechanics, particularly for more fluid control during gameplay.
“The game runs smoothly.”
“No technical issues so far, the performance of the game is butter smooth since I started playing it on my previous EVGA 1080 FTW and now I have a much better card.”
“Perfect performance - got 144 fps with index resolution at 250%.”
“The animations and the graphics in general are very basic. Considering that the whole level is just a tennis court and its immediate surroundings, the graphics could look photorealistic without a significant hit on performance.”
“Maybe the game could use a bit more optimization because it feels a bit janky at certain times.”
“Moving options might need some optimizations in future updates. I would love to move around by tilting the thumbstick like in first-person shooters to move/strafe in all directions while still being able to look and focus on the ball. At the moment, you run by moving your hands like running in real life, but you can only run in the direction you are looking, which makes it difficult to maintain focus on the ball when running sideways or backwards.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent bugs and freezing issues, particularly during matches. While some animations function correctly, the overall experience is marred by crashes that prevent progression, leaving players frustrated and unable to fully engage with the game.
“On top of all this, it's a buggy mess.”
“I can't get past the second match; it just freezes on me.”
“I obviously can't tell as the game freezes on me before I can proceed any further, but I would like to ask the dev if you can actually eventually rank up to 1 now and play the top players?”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Players express a strong desire for the option to completely turn off the in-game music, particularly the loud techno tracks that play during and after matches, which many find inappropriate for the game's atmosphere. While the intro music is noted as punchy and positive, the overall feedback suggests that a more customizable audio experience would enhance gameplay enjoyment.
“The intro music is punchy and gives a positive impression.”
“It would be outstanding if the developer could add an option to turn off the in-game music, just a nicer experience without blaring, pretty inappropriate for the genre techno (literally) blasting as soon as you enter the game or exit a match.”
“I managed to record a single gameplay video (with music) but this video is from an older version of the game and the physics were improved a lot!”
“I want the ability to completely turn the music off (all of it), especially the music that automatically plays after the game is won (or in my case, lost).”
“I want the ability to completely turn the music off (all of it), especially the music that automatically plays after the game is won (or in my case, lost).”
“I want the ability to completely turn the music off (all of it), especially the music that automatically plays after the game is won (or in my case, lost).”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features an immersive and vibrant tournament-like atmosphere, enhanced by realistic crowd noises and commentary that make players feel as if they are truly part of a live event. The experience is further elevated by the presence of fans and the breathtaking environment of center-court, contributing to a rewarding gameplay experience. Overall, the atmosphere is consistently praised for its realism and engagement.
“The atmosphere is great though, and standing on center-court is breath-taking.”
“Great immersive atmosphere, feels more real with commentary and active audience which is rewarding when you're winning!”
“The crowd noises add to the atmosphere as well.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its amusing moments, such as the crowd's reaction to one-sided matches, although some players suspect this may be a bug. Overall, users find the game engaging and entertaining, contributing to a fun gaming experience.
“At first, I thought it was funny how they stopped cheering if you were beating your opponent really badly, but I think it's just a bug.”
“You can really get into a game/match; it is a lot of fun.”
