Tennis World Tour

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Tennis World Tour is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Breakpoint and was released on June 12, 2018. It received negative reviews from both critics and players.

"Tennis World Tour" allows you to play as top tennis stars, such as Roger Federer and Angelique Kerber, on 18 different court surfaces. The game features realistic movements and animations, along with a career mode and tactical strategy system. Updates will add online play and further gameplay improvements.

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 208 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay19 negative mentions

The game runs well on the Steam Deck in single-player mode without noticeable issues.
Some players find the game fun and engaging, especially in offline modes.
The career mode offers a decent structure and can be enjoyable for a limited time.

Gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to control players effectively.
The game lacks essential features like customizable controls and online multiplayer, which were expected.
Many players report numerous bugs, including issues with AI behavior and shot accuracy, leading to a disappointing experience.

gameplay
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its clunky mechanics, slow pace, and frustrating controls, making it difficult for players to enjoy the experience. While some users noted improvements in graphics and AI, many felt that the overall gameplay remains unrefined and repetitive, with issues such as automated player actions and unrealistic physics. Despite a few positive remarks about the variety of game modes and venues, the consensus is that the gameplay is a significant drawback, overshadowing any potential enjoyment.
- “On a positive note, the game did feature a decent selection of tennis venues and surfaces, allowing for some variety in gameplay.”
- “Players' movement and matches look real, gameplay is difficult, but practice and 'playing well' really pays off; graphics – though could be improved – are good enough to entertain.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are really good with all those skill cards system in combination with stamina, rackets, and playstyle.”
- “The gameplay is slow and extremely robotic; the players have that awful slide to adjust to the ball.”
- “The clunky gameplay, lackluster graphics, underdeveloped career mode, and technical issues make it difficult to recommend this title to both tennis enthusiasts and casual gamers alike.”
- “When playing this game, you will see all of the flaws in the scripting gameplay, with the player not hitting the ball with topspin even though you pressed the topspin button and sometimes just ignoring you altogether and refusing to hit the ball as it flies past their face.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, mediocre, and underwhelming compared to newer titles. Character animations are often criticized for being stiff and unnatural, and technical issues further detract from the visual experience. While some players find the graphics acceptable for a low-cost game, the overall consensus is that they fall short of expectations, especially for a title released in 2018.
- “Players' movement and matches look real; gameplay is difficult, but practice and 'playing well' really pays off. The graphics – though could be improved – are good enough to entertain.”
- “Very tactical, realism with impressive quality graphics.”
- “Graphic: good.”
- “The graphics are mediocre at best and the character animations are stiff and unnatural.”
- “The graphics feel worse than Virtual Tennis 4, which is way older than this game.”
- “The game should have better graphics and play smoother for a 2018 game.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and unresponsive gameplay significantly detracting from the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment in the core mechanics and potential of the game, the persistent technical issues, including poor AI and hit detection, leave many feeling disappointed, especially given the lack of timely patches and communication from the developers. Overall, the game is seen as released in an unfinished state, making it hard to recommend at full price.
- “Too buggy, non-responsive - all this creates a crappy gaming experience.”
- “Hello, I have been playing tennis games for a long time, and this is the worst. Old tennis games were so much better. The player doesn’t follow your orders as much as you want, the game glitches a lot, and sometimes during important games, it’s annoying.”
- “Released for consoles in clearly an unpatched, buggy state. This has transferred into the PC version, which is surprising considering this has been in the oven for an additional 3 weeks.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some users report smooth performance without issues, others have experienced poor performance even on high-end PCs. Overall, the feedback indicates that optimization may vary significantly between different hardware setups.
- “The performance looks good so far.”
- “It runs smoothly, no complaints at all.”
- “Poor performance on high-end PCs.”
- “Performance and bug-related incidents are frequent.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its minimalistic approach, resulting in a lack of character development and an unengaging narrative that fails to invest players in their experience.
- “The storylines and character development were minimal, leaving me uninvested in my virtual tennis journey.”
- “No story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's career mode lacks depth, which significantly diminishes its replayability, making it feel like an afterthought rather than a core feature. While the gameplay is functional, it falls short of higher quality standards, further impacting the overall enjoyment for tennis enthusiasts.
- “The lack of depth in the career mode limited its replay value, making it feel like a mere afterthought rather than the heart of the game.”
- “If you enjoy tennis, or even just tennis games that are playable, you won't like this.”
- “They are playable but far from a AA, or even an A, finish quality.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as pleasant by some, but overall, many users feel it lacks depth and engagement, contributing to an unfun gameplay experience. The absence of a compelling atmosphere and relevant licenses detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The game creates a pleasant atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, making every moment feel alive.”
- “Where is the atmosphere?”
- “The game is simply not fun to play, and that is not only due to a lack of atmosphere and licenses, but also because of the way of playing.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it less offensive than in previous iterations, many criticize it for lacking variety and being bland or annoying. Overall, there is a consensus that more tracks would enhance the experience.
- “The music enhances the overall experience, adding depth to the gameplay and making each moment more memorable.”
- “While the music is not as offensive to my ears as some have found it, it does lack variety; more tracks would definitely improve the experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, making every scene feel more immersive and engaging.”
- “The music is bland and annoying.”
- “Music is not as offensive to my ears as some have found it, but it lacks variety; there are more tracks, but it could still use more.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for charging full price despite being only partially complete, with additional DLC deemed mediocre. However, reviewers appreciate the absence of microtransactions and live-service elements, highlighting the developers' commitment to delivering a genuine product in a market often filled with cash grabs.
- “For starters, the developers have been criticized for releasing a game that feels only 20% complete while charging full price for it, along with a mediocre DLC. They advertised online gameplay that isn't even ready in the final product.”
- “All this without resorting to things like 'live-service' or microtransactions.”
- “A bold effort from a group of people passionate about their product in an era filled with copy-and-paste products, quick cash grabs, and 'live service'.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often requiring significant time investment, with some suggesting that it feels like needing a second life to complete it.
- “Tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is minimal, resulting in a lack of investment in the storyline and overall player experience.
- “The storylines and character development were minimal, leaving me uninvested in my virtual tennis journey.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated at lower difficulty levels, but players find it diminishes significantly on medium difficulty, where gameplay challenges overshadow the comedic elements.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the game's pacing can evoke feelings of impatience, suggesting that the emotional experience may be negatively impacted by the speed of gameplay.

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Tennis World Tour is a sport game.

Tennis World Tour is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Tennis World Tour.

Tennis World Tour was released on June 12, 2018.

Tennis World Tour was developed by Breakpoint.

Tennis World Tour has received negative reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Tennis World Tour is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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