Tennis World Tour 2
- March 29, 2021
- Big Ant Studios
- 118h median play time
More of the same, as yet another modern tennis title hampered by poor controls.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Tennis World Tour 2" is a tennis simulation game that offers improved gameplay and graphics over its predecessor. The game features a variety of game modes, including single match, career mode, and online multiplayer. Players can choose from over 30 professional tennis players and compete on various courts around the world. The game also includes a new tactical feature that allows players to plan their shots and strategies in real-time.
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Reviews
- The game has a steep learning curve that rewards players with a satisfying skill-based gameplay experience once mastered.
- Tennis World Tour 2 features a robust roster of tennis stars and offers a variety of game modes, including a detailed career mode.
- The graphics and animations provide a good visual representation of tennis, enhancing the overall experience.
- The gameplay is plagued by inconsistent AI, awkward animations, and a lack of basic player movements, making matches feel unresponsive.
- The card system feels unnecessary and disrupts the flow of the game, detracting from the realism of the tennis experience.
- Many players find the controls convoluted and difficult to master, leading to frustration, especially for casual gamers.
- gameplay70 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this tennis title has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its unrealistic mechanics, lack of control, and frustrating AI, leading to a generally unsatisfying experience. While some appreciate the new timing and shot mechanics as a step in the right direction, others find them difficult to master and poorly implemented. Overall, the game struggles with clunky animations and a lack of finesse, making it hard to recommend despite a decent roster and variety of modes.
“Smooth and immersive gameplay.”
“Frustrating for the first couple of hours of gameplay... hang in there, it gets a lot better and is fun to play.”
“Whist hard to get used to, I really like the new timing mechanism they introduced and I think it's the best direction for the gameplay.”
“Where to begin? This game is absolute garbage. The gameplay is unrealistic, the players' movements are terrible, and really, where is Novak? He is one of the big four; why isn't he in the game? If you want my advice, just play Top Spin 4 on PC. It's free and much better.”
“The gameplay is awful, and the graphics are terrible for a game developed in 2020.”
“Lack of control in a sports game, feeling helpless because of faulty core game mechanics, is what truly makes this game not recommended.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as solid and visually appealing, while others criticize them as underwhelming for a 2020 release, citing issues like graphical glitches and a lack of HDR support. Improvements in animation and atmosphere are noted, but many feel that the overall visual quality does not meet expectations for a sports game. Despite these criticisms, some players still enjoy the graphics enough to continue playing, even amidst gameplay frustrations.
“The graphics are incredible.”
“I love this game, it's the perfect game to play against online players, many people play it and the graphics are excellent.”
“Aesthetically, it looks good from afar, with fluid animations and speed that honestly gives the feel of a tennis match and features a wide number of game modes, giving you a lot to play through.”
“The gameplay is awful, and the graphics are terrible for a game developed in 2020.”
“It is still clunky in some aspects and graphically unimpressive but the gameplay has gone from a 1/5 to 4/5.”
“Too many graphical glitches, inconsistencies across the board in terms of gameplay and the wider matchday details, copy-pasted player physiques and complete lack of personalized shots, a shoehorned mid-match card feature that only distracts - oh, and locking major tournaments and courts behind day one DLC are just some of the reasons Big Ant Studios double faults with this one.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and unpredictable gameplay that detracts from the skill-based experience. Many have experienced freezing issues and erratic player movements, leading to a consensus that the game is not worth purchasing due to its instability. Overall, the technical shortcomings significantly undermine the overall enjoyment and functionality of the game.
“In the 24 hours that I’ve owned the game, I’ve had 3 occasions where the game freezes and an error report prompt comes up.”
“Too many bugs and glitches.”
“Too many graphical glitches, inconsistencies across the board in terms of gameplay and the wider matchday details, copy-pasted player physiques and complete lack of personalized shots, a shoehorned mid-match card feature that only distracts - oh, and locking major tournaments and courts behind day one DLC are just some of the reasons Big Ant Studios double faults with this one.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its solid graphics and effective sound effects, creating a calm experience. However, the glittery card display disrupts this tranquility, and the frequent need to give up detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“The graphics are solid, the atmosphere and sound effects are good, and the ball speed outside of expert mode makes sense.”
“The glittery card display breaks the realistically calm screen atmosphere.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is seen as a background feature that allows players to enjoy their own music while playing, making it a suitable choice for those who prefer to listen to albums rather than engage deeply with the game's audio. However, some users refer to the game's music as "garbage," indicating a lack of appreciation for its original soundtrack.
“It's a game that allows me to turn my brain off and put on music, so if I want to listen to an album, I'll play this.”
“It's a game that allows me to turn my brain off and put on music, so if I want to listen to an album, I'll play this garbage (I listen to albums often).”
“It's a game that allows me to turn my brain off and put on music, so if I want to listen to an album, I'll play this garbage (I listen to albums often).”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game boasts significant replayability, featuring extensive game modes such as a detailed career mode and a robust player creation tool. Additionally, the inclusion of a tactical card system and improved animations enhances the overall experience, encouraging players to return for more.
“This game has plenty of replay value.”
“The extensive game modes offer a lot of replay value, including a detailed career mode. It includes a wide number of players as well as a create-your-own player tool with a reasonably detailed leveling and equipment system. The card system adds an interesting tactical element to the game.”
“The animations are improved, and the general speed of the game enhances the overall experience, making it feel like a real game of tennis.”
“The game has plenty of replay value.”
“The extensive game modes offer a lot of replay value, including a detailed career mode, a wide number of players, and a create-your-own player tool with a reasonably detailed leveling and equipment system.”
“The card system adds an interesting tactical element to the game, but overall, the replayability feels limited.”
Critic Reviews
Tennis World Tour 2 Review
Tennis World Tour 2 captures the flow of real-world tennis well, but that comes with a steep timing-based learning curve. Overcome it, and you’ll be rewarded with a deep skill-based gameplay experience, that’s elevated by a strategic deck building accompaniment. There’s inconsistency to the presentation, with some awkward animations, physics, and art direction decisions – but the campaign is entertaining and online play will add longevity. As it stands, it’s the best tennis game currently available on the PS4, but there’s still room for further improvement here.
70%Tennis World Tour 2 (Nintendo Switch)
Tennis World Tour 2 is a complex sports sim that features some real nuances of playing tennis. Unfortunately, that results in convoluted controls with little instruction on how to use them. It’ll keep hard-core sports gamers busy for a while, but is not a very good option for casual tennis fans.
60%Tennis World Tour 2 Review
Tennis fans are so limited these days, and Tennis World Tour 2 does not deliver enough to consider it a great game. Too many graphical glitches, inconsistencies across the board in terms of gameplay and the wider matchday details, copy-pasted player physiques and complete lack of personalised shots, a shoehorned mid-match card feature that only distracts - oh, and locking major tournaments and courts behind day one DLC are just some of the reasons Big Ant Studios double faults with this one. With more time, care, and no doubt a bigger budget, something decent could arise, because the makings are there, but patches might not be enough, and focus now might be better spent on a hopeful third game.
50%
