Tennis Elbow Manager 2

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Tennis Elbow Manager 2 is a tennis simulation game that puts you in the role of a tennis coach. Manage your players, train them, and guide them to victory in tournaments around the world. With detailed statistics, realistic match play, and a range of customization options, this game offers a deep and immersive tennis management experience.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Tennis Elbow Manager 2 offers a deep and immersive tennis management experience, with a comprehensive gameplay system that includes player training, match tactics, and financial management.
The game features a realistic match simulation that captures the essence of tennis, providing an engaging experience whether you choose to play matches or watch them unfold.
The developer is highly responsive to community feedback, regularly updating the game and addressing bugs, which enhances the overall player experience.

The learning curve can be steep for newcomers, making it challenging to grasp the intricacies of tennis management without prior experience.
Some players find the game's interface and visuals lacking, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall user experience.
There are reports of gameplay becoming repetitive over time, particularly as players reach higher ranks and face challenges in maintaining their players' stats.

gameplay
20 mentions
35 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Tennis Elbow Manager 2 is praised for its smoothness, depth, and realism, offering an engaging tennis management experience that balances player management with match tactics. While the learning curve can be steep, players find the mechanics intuitive and rewarding, with a strong sense of immersion and excitement during matches. The game also features impressive graphics and character customization, though some users suggest improvements in online instructions for better understanding of gameplay mechanics.
- “The depth of gameplay, from player management to match tactics, offers a realistic and immersive experience.”
- “The match simulation is engaging and offers a realistic representation of tennis gameplay, providing a sense of immersion and excitement.”
- “Really fun game, I think this has the best tennis gameplay that I've encountered - realistic and feels good to use.”
- “Constructive criticism: the online instructions could be a little more detailed regarding how certain mechanics interact.”
- “Room for improvement for sure so I hope the developer keeps working on it but much of the core gameplay, i.e., realistic matches, points, scoreline is really well done already!”
- “I can't speak to the actual tennis gameplay as I am only playing it as a manager since they have a new tennis elbow game in the works as well for actually playing tennis.”
graphics
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The graphics in Tennis Elbow Manager 2 are generally considered functional and visually appealing, though not cutting-edge or photo-realistic. While some users suggest that improvements could enhance the overall experience, the game's animations and interface are deemed satisfactory, allowing players to focus more on gameplay than on graphical fidelity. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose well within the context of a management game, with some potential for future updates.
- “The gameplay graphics are very well done and enjoyable to watch, though I like the option to skip games, sets, etc.”
- “The graphics are functional and the in-game engine is fairly pretty for a management game.”
- “If however you are looking for a game where you actually play tennis, well... there are no really good ones around as far as I know, but this one surely does not shine for its graphics.”
- “The game's interface and visuals could benefit from some improvements to enhance the overall user experience.”
- “Graphics have never been the strongest point of the series, but I almost guarantee that you won't pay attention to this topic as the whole package excels.”
optimization
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Tennis Elbow Manager 2 is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly even on modest hardware without demanding high system requirements. Players appreciate its focus on gameplay rather than management, contributing to a seamless gaming experience.
- “If you want a good tennis game that runs smoothly and focuses more on the player than the actual management of an academy, choose Tennis Elbow Manager 2.”
- “It looks great, runs smoothly, and performs well on my modest rig.”
- “It doesn't require much computer power to run smoothly.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable despite its time-consuming nature, though some reviewers note that it can become tedious, especially during prolonged periods of inactivity, such as when a player is injured for an entire season.
- “Still enjoyable after all the time I've sunk into it, though I can see how other reviewers may have found aspects a bit tedious.”
- “The player was injured for a whole season, leaving me to click through every week - very tedious.”
replayability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly for fans of the management and simulation genres, thanks to its engaging and immersive gameplay. Players appreciate the simplicity combined with depth, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
- “It's both simple and so immersive; its genius lies in the replayability over and over.”
- “I still find quite a bit of replay value in this, which is probably just down to my enjoyment of the management/sim genre and tennis in general, and is who this game does cater to after all.”
music
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game tends to become repetitive over time, with players expressing a desire for a broader variety and additional tracks to enhance the overall experience.
- “The music is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “I love the variety of tracks; they keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere and keeps me engaged.”
- “The music gets pretty tiring after a while; please add more to the cycle.”
- “More and different music.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting persistent bugs that detract from the overall experience. Many hope for timely fixes to improve performance and reliability.
- “Unfortunately buggy; doesn't add much to the original game.”
- “It's still very buggy, and I hope they will fix this soon.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
While the atmosphere in the game is generally praised, with notable differences in stadiums, some users feel that the sound design could use improvement. However, these are considered minor issues in an otherwise impressive title from a small development team.
- “The atmosphere in the game is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the action.”
- “Each stadium has its own unique vibe, enhancing the overall experience and making every match feel special.”
- “The sound design adds a layer of depth to the atmosphere, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and lacks the energy you'd expect from a game of this scale.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming, making the overall atmosphere feel lifeless.”
- “While the game has potential, the atmosphere is disappointing and doesn't draw you in.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the exaggerated disparity in difficulty among junior opponents, with some being comically weak while others are excessively strong, creating amusing and unpredictable gameplay moments.
- “The junior opponents are either hilariously weak or ridiculously overpowered, making for some truly funny moments.”
- “The humor in the game comes from the absurdity of the junior opponents' strengths and weaknesses.”
- “I can't stop laughing at how the junior opponents are either comically easy to defeat or absurdly tough!”