Full Ace Tennis Simulator
- February 28, 2018
- Galactic Gaming Guild
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Full Ace Tennis Simulator is a realistic tennis game for enthusiasts, offering in-depth gameplay and physics simulation. Customize your character and play online or offline with controller support. The game has a long-standing, welcoming online community and has since added animation modding and expanded character and court modding options."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Full Ace Tennis Simulator offers the most realistic tennis gameplay available, with excellent ball physics and a satisfying shot-making experience.
- The game features a highly adjustable difficulty level and a robust modding community that enhances the overall experience.
- Players appreciate the depth of gameplay and the challenge it presents, making it rewarding for those willing to invest time in mastering the mechanics.
- The graphics and animations are outdated, which detracts from the overall presentation of the game.
- The controls can be clunky and unintuitive, particularly for keyboard users, making it difficult for new players to get accustomed to the gameplay.
- There is a lack of content, such as female players and a more fleshed-out career mode, which limits the game's appeal compared to other tennis titles.
- gameplay68 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Full Ace Tennis" is widely praised for its depth, realism, and skill-based mechanics, making it a standout in the tennis genre. Players appreciate the focus on shot timing and ball physics, which contribute to a competitive and engaging experience, despite the game's simpler graphics. Overall, it is considered one of the best tennis simulations available, appealing to both casual and hardcore tennis fans.
“The gameplay mechanics will appeal to those of you coming from more arcade tennis titles (like Topspin) due to how shot release timing works in Full Ace.”
“Full Ace Tennis is a great game from a gameplay perspective, and I recommend playing it.”
“Amazing game, the gameplay is superb and a dream for anyone that looks for a real tennis simulation.”
“Bad animations and game mechanics, weird controls make this game almost unplayable.”
“Game needs to be changed to 'opponent doesn't miss simulator'... in the hour that I spent playing this I managed to break my controller because of how frustrating and rage-inducing the controls are. On top of that, the gameplay is ridiculously unrealistic.”
“Tennis elbow is another weak tennis game, but it is just way better than Full Ace Tennis, because it has a consistent gameplay. Even if you can strongly disagree with what makes a shot great, you can learn the game and improve and have a kind of fun.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar and not up to modern gaming standards, with many reviewers describing them as outdated or average. However, players emphasize that the gameplay is engaging and compensates for the lack of visual polish, making it a worthwhile experience for those who prioritize gameplay over graphics. Overall, while the visuals may not impress, the game's charm and competitive nature shine through.
“Might not be the flashiest tennis game graphics and sound wise, but still has great charm.”
“With improved animations, better graphics, and licensing, Full Ace Tennis could be something special.”
“This game is a tennis simulator that has good graphics (at least acceptable), realistic ball striking/bounce, easily joinable online match mode and full-scale tournament mode.”
“Graphics are bad, but it's still the best tennis game ever made.”
“There is only one big downside, the graphics (textures) and animations are totally outdated!”
“If the graphics were at least the same as those of Top Spin 4 (2011), the audience (& fun) would be much bigger.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for feeling like a cash grab, with some users expressing disappointment over its pricing and lack of value compared to competitors. While the absence of attribute bonuses from gear is seen as a positive move against microtransactions, the overall sentiment suggests that the game prioritizes revenue over genuine gameplay experience, leaving players questioning its worth.
“Gear is a similar issue, though the fact that you don't get attribute bonuses based on that is probably a good thing, given how it opens the door to microtransactions and ultimately is something a bit overdone by many games, leaving you wondering how much your success has to do with your skills vs. obtaining equipment.”
“It's a refreshing change from mainstream sports games where you're left wondering where pure gameplay was left in the chase for plastic, glitter, and revenues fueled by fancy licenses and predatory microtransactions.”
“They did have a demo on their website but it was not available; it was removed. Maybe because it was put on Steam. If it was early access, I might have kept this game, but it isn't and it's not good enough to keep. Feels like a cash grab, way overpriced; should be £4.99 for the quality. If you want to play tennis, well, play Tennis Elbow; it's better than this.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, featuring short loading times and smooth performance at 60 fps in fullscreen mode, with no reported performance issues.
“The game seems to be quite optimized with short loading times and can be played at 60 fps in fullscreen with my hardware just fine.”
“No performance issues at all.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for a more engaging and dynamic story, suggesting that the inclusion of customizable backstories and additional features in career mode, such as training options, would enhance the overall narrative experience.
“I wish there was just a touch more depth in the story, and being able to choose a backstory would enhance the experience.”
“The narrative feels underdeveloped and lacks the engagement needed to keep players invested.”
“There are missed opportunities for character development and plot twists that could have made the story much more compelling.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's significant replayability, indicating that it offers ample opportunities for multiple playthroughs and varied experiences.
“The game offers huge replayability with its diverse character choices and multiple story paths.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the random events and different strategies you can employ.”
“I love how every decision impacts the game world, making me want to replay it to explore all the possibilities.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the game's atmosphere has potential, it suffers from subpar character animations and insufficient crowd noise, which detracts from the overall immersive experience.
“The character animations feel stiff, and the crowd noise is lacking, which detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is underwhelming, with minimal environmental sounds and a lack of immersive details.”
“I expected a rich atmosphere, but it feels flat and uninspired, making it hard to get lost in the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky control scheme, which requires players to hold one button while pressing another to hit the ball. While this adds a comedic element, some players feel it detracts from the overall fluidity of gameplay.
