Tennis Story
- October 11, 2018
- Gersh Games LLC
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Reviews
- The game offers a gripping and emotional story that covers deep philosophical themes, making it more than just a tennis game.
- It's a free indie game that provides a short playtime of 20-30 minutes, making it accessible and not a financial risk for players.
- The unique design and color palette, despite its simplicity, add a certain charm to the overall experience.
- The gameplay is minimal and often feels like watching a movie rather than playing a game, with many cutscenes that can be skipped.
- There are numerous bugs, glitches, and poor graphics that detract from the overall experience.
- The pacing is too fast, making it difficult for players to connect with the characters or remember their names.
- story23 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it gripping and emotionally resonant, particularly due to its exploration of heavy themes like death and personal values. However, many reviewers criticized the pacing as too fast and the delivery as tedious, with long text sequences that detracted from the experience. While the narrative has potential and depth, it often feels overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that leave players feeling more like passive observers than active participants.
“The plot will cover concepts such as cheating, death, and the value of rationality over personal happiness.”
“I simply thought that was a very solid connection in the story, and the philosophical topics discussed made it seem far more than just a game about tennis.”
“The character development and lore go so in-depth that I could not believe what I was witnessing as the story unfolded; truly a masterpiece.”
“At first glance, this appears to be a story-centered game (as indicated by the title and bubble speech on the display screen) with minimal gameplay.”
“The events that occurred were too fast-paced, and the game focused on getting to the main story-altering events.”
“There is a story here, but it needs to be told much better than this.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely criticized for being minimal and feeling more like a passive experience, with many players likening it to watching a movie rather than engaging in interactive gameplay. While some appreciate the integration of game mechanics with the story, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is lacking, with frequent cutscenes overshadowing player interaction.
“Amazing gameplay and storyline.”
“The gameplay itself isn't too bad.”
“The game mechanics added value to the story.”
“At first glance, this appears to be a story-centered game (as indicated by the title and dialogue bubbles on the display screen) with minimal gameplay.”
“There is barely any gameplay, and the gameplay is awful.”
“There is barely any gameplay, and you can skip pretty much the entire game as it's all cutscenes.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its gripping and emotional story, evoking strong feelings that can lead to tears, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay. Overall, it is described as an emotional rollercoaster that players should not miss.
“I found the story gripping and emotional, but I felt that the gameplay could be better.”
“All that being said, this is an emotional rollercoaster that is not to be missed.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered poor, even at maximum settings, with a lackluster aesthetic and confusing controls. However, some players find a certain charm in the speech bubble style and color palette, suggesting a mixed reception overall.
“The graphics are pretty bad even maxed out, but there is some charm to the speech bubble style and the color palette.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is somewhat misleading, as players anticipate a lighthearted and goofy narrative, only to encounter serious themes like death introduced by the coach, which may catch them off guard.
“The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the narrative, catching you off guard with unexpected twists.”
“I love how the game balances lighthearted moments with deeper themes, making the humor feel both genuine and impactful.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud, making the experience truly enjoyable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with numerous users reporting a significant number of bugs, glitches, and errors that detract from the overall experience.
“There are a lot of bugs, glitches, and errors.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
“I encountered numerous stability issues that ruined my experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for not fitting the scenes appropriately, and players have reported frequent sound bugs that detract from the overall experience.
“The music doesn't fit the scene, and the sounds are often bugged.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The audio quality is poor, with noticeable glitches that disrupt the experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its depth and intricacy, with players finding the unfolding story and lore to be exceptionally engaging and masterful.
“The character development and lore go so in-depth that I could not believe what I was witnessing as the story unfolded; truly a masterpiece.”
“The growth of each character feels organic and meaningful, making their journeys incredibly engaging.”
“I was amazed at how the characters evolved throughout the game, with each decision impacting their development in profound ways.”
