Tennis Manager 2021

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"Tennis Manager 2021" is a tennis simulation game where you lead your own tennis academy and manage players. Train your players, build facilities, and handle finances to compete against top tennis clubs worldwide. Experience realistic match dynamics, player progression, and a deep immersion into the world of tennis.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and engaging management experience, allowing players to train and develop their tennis academy and players.
The interface is clean and reminiscent of Football Manager, making it accessible for fans of sports management games.
There is a lot of potential for future updates and improvements, with a solid foundation for a tennis management simulation.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with match simulations and save corruption.
Many features feel underdeveloped or lacking depth, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience.
The price point is considered too high for the current state of the game, with many players recommending waiting for a sale or further updates.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally well-received for their aesthetically pleasing menu design and effective use of visuals in tutorials, enhancing the user experience. However, some users note that the overall animation and environmental graphics appear faded and lack special detail, suggesting a mixed reception regarding the game's visual quality.
- “But it plays smoother and quicker, and I love the aesthetics.”
- “The game visually is presented to you in a more graphically pleasing, menu-based design.”
- “The tutorials for the game are presented as messages in your inbox and are well designed, using numbers and graphics to distinguish more specifically what the tutorial is referencing, which I certainly appreciate.”
- “The animation isn't special, nor are the graphics as the entire pitch and environment look faded.”
- “The graphics are accurate most of the time.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its depth and variety, allowing players to manage not only their tennis careers but also aspects like staff hiring and player psychology. While some mechanics could benefit from simplification, the overall experience is engaging, with a mix of match management and off-court responsibilities that keeps players invested. However, inconsistencies in match outcomes can be frustrating at times.
- “An unusual simulator in which you can manage not only your tennis career, but also many cool mechanics, such as hiring staff and influencing the psyche of tennis players during matches.”
- “It provides some really deep gameplay mechanics to spend quality time with.”
- “Some of the mechanics could be simplified a bit.”
- “The added elements: when you are finished working with your players, there is still some work awaiting you like handling infrastructure construction, interviews, equipment sponsoring, which varies the gameplay a bit.”
- “To begin with, I was actually quite happy with my purchase as I got to grips with the mechanics of the game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is notably absent, leading to a lack of engagement during management tasks, which some players find leaves the experience feeling dull and silent. Many reviewers highlight this as a significant drawback, suggesting that the game is still in early access and requires improvements in its audio design.
- “Once you're in the game, there is no music or anything to keep your interest while doing the management tasks. You're basically in a dead zone of sound, needing to add your own music.”
- “It's obvious the game is still in an early access phase, as there are some missing translations, some click-to-go events are not fully working, and there's a lack of music and sounds while playing through all the management parts.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, user experiences with stability vary significantly; while some players report minimal issues with only one crash over extensive gameplay, others find the game plagued with bugs and freezing, making it nearly unplayable at times.
- “In around 10 hours of playing, I experienced no bugs, no glitches, and only one crash.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I was impressed by the stability; I didn't encounter any issues during my entire playthrough.”
- “I really enjoyed this game - far more than I thought I would, but it's so buggy that it is barely playable.”
- “Sometimes it freezes on the same day and week.”
- “In around 10 hours of screaming at my player to hit the ball, I experienced no bugs, no glitches, and only one crash.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the level of control they have over the development and performance of their characters, indicating a well-optimized system that allows for personalized gameplay experiences.
- “You have quite a lot of influence on the development and performance of your player(s).”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly regarded for its depth and engaging gameplay, making it very replayable and enjoyable for players.
- “Great fun, in-depth, and very replayable.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that the story lacks coherence, with certain choices referencing a backstory that is not established within the game, leading to confusion and a feeling of disconnection from the narrative.
- “It doesn't help that some choices, like 'stop playing with your phone' or 'you seem to be much more interested in that girl/boy than in the match to come,' seem to refer to a backstory that just isn't there, has never been brought up once, and comes out of nowhere.”
- “The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to invest in the characters or their journeys.”
- “There are numerous plot holes that leave the story feeling incomplete and unsatisfying.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, requiring a deep understanding of tennis or a willingness to repeatedly attempt challenges, making it feel overly tedious for some.
- “It's really for people who know tennis or are willing to die and retry through it a lot, which makes it very grindy.”
- “The grinding aspect feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which turned the game into a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”