Tennis Manager 2021
- September 7, 2021
- Rebound CG
- 69h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"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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Reviews
- The game offers a deep and engaging tennis management experience, allowing players to train and develop their athletes effectively.
- The aesthetics and interface are appealing, making the game enjoyable to navigate and play.
- There is significant potential for future updates to improve gameplay and fix existing issues, making it a promising title for tennis fans.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, significantly impacting the overall experience and enjoyment.
- Many features feel underdeveloped or lacking depth, leading to a repetitive and sometimes frustrating gameplay experience.
- The match simulation is often unrealistic, with poor AI behavior and a lack of meaningful player interactions, making it feel more like a gamble than a management game.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and multifaceted, allowing players to manage not only their tennis careers but also various elements like staff hiring and player psychology. While some mechanics could benefit from simplification, the inclusion of tasks such as infrastructure management and sponsorship adds variety and depth to the overall experience.
“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.”
“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.”
“Some of the mechanics could be simplified a bit.”
“The added elements, such as handling infrastructure construction, interviews, and equipment sponsorship after working with your players, vary the gameplay but can feel overwhelming.”
“To begin with, I was actually quite happy with my purchase as I got to grips with the mechanics of the game.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's music is notably absent, leading to a lack of engagement during management tasks, which some players find creates a "deadzone of sound." This absence is particularly felt in the early access phase, where players are left to provide their own music to maintain interest. Overall, the lack of audio elements is a significant drawback in the current experience.
“Once you're in the game, there is no music or anything to keep your interest while doing the management stuff; 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 all the management parts.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the graphics for their smooth performance and appealing aesthetics, noting that they are generally accurate.
“It plays smoother and quicker, and I love the aesthetics.”
“The graphics are accurate most of the time.”
“But it plays smoother and quicker, and I love the aesthetics.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its depth and engaging gameplay, making it highly replayable and enjoyable for players.
“Great fun, in-depth, and very replayable.”
“The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for lacking a coherent backstory, leading to choices that feel disconnected and arbitrary, as they reference elements not previously established in the narrative.
“The story is rich and immersive, drawing players into a world filled with complex characters and unexpected twists.”
“Each choice feels meaningful, impacting the narrative in ways that keep you engaged and invested in the outcome.”
“The backstory is intricately woven into the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and making every moment feel significant.”
“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 story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to connect with the characters or understand their motivations.”
“There are moments that should be impactful, but the lack of proper character development leaves them feeling flat and unengaging.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the level of control they have over the development and performance of their characters, indicating that the game's optimization allows for a personalized and impactful gameplay experience.
“You have a significant influence on the development and performance of your player(s).”
“The optimization options allow for a tailored gameplay experience that enhances performance.”
“Fine-tuning your strategies leads to noticeable improvements in player efficiency and effectiveness.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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. This grindy nature may deter those not prepared for a steep learning curve.
“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 is overwhelming and feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself stuck in a loop of repetitive tasks that made the game feel more like a grind than an adventure.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report occasional freezing issues, with some experiencing the problem consistently on the same day and week.
“Sometimes it freezes on the same day and week.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and instability during gameplay.”
