Tennis World Tour

40%
Game Brain Score Based on 202 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • stability
Tennis World Tour Game Cover
Look up the box art. Yeah, I can sympathize with the tennis players on this one.
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"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.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

40%
Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
gameplay16 negative mentions
  • The game features a decent selection of tennis venues and surfaces, providing some variety in gameplay.
  • Some players appreciate the emphasis on timing and positioning, making it a more realistic tennis simulation.
  • Despite its flaws, some players find the game enjoyable and fun to play, especially in offline modes.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, unresponsive controls, and slow gameplay.
  • There is a lack of depth in the roster and career mode, with many players feeling the game is incomplete and lacking polish.
  • Online multiplayer is either non-existent or poorly implemented, leading to frustration among players.
  • gameplay58 mentions

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for being slow, clunky, and robotic, with many players experiencing frustrating mechanics and poor responsiveness. While some users appreciate the variety of tennis venues and the potential for enjoyable mechanics, the overall execution is marred by technical issues and a lack of polish, making it difficult to recommend. Despite some improvements noted in recent updates, many still find the gameplay unsatisfactory and repetitive, with unrealistic player movements and AI behavior.

    • “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.”
  • graphics31 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, mediocre, and underwhelming compared to newer titles. While some players noted that character animations and visuals are somewhat decent, the overall impression is that the graphics do not meet the expectations for a game released in 2018, often feeling clunky and lacking realism. Technical issues further detract from the visual experience, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the game.

    • “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.”
  • stability12 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that significantly detract from the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay despite these issues, many express frustration over the lack of responsiveness and the presence of persistent technical problems. Overall, the game is seen as needing substantial improvements to reach its potential, especially given its AAA status.

    • “Too buggy, non-responsive - all this creates a crappy gaming experience.”
    • “Hello, I have been playing tennis games for a long time; 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.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users report smooth performance without issues, others experience poor performance even on high-end PCs. Overall, the optimization appears inconsistent across 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.”
  • story3 mentions

    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.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    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.”
    • “They are playable but far from a AA, or even an A, finish quality.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is described as pleasant by some, but overall, many users feel it is lacking, contributing to an unengaging gameplay experience. The absence of a compelling atmosphere and licenses detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The game creates a pleasant atmosphere that draws you in.”
    • “The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, making you feel part of the world.”
    • “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.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it less offensive than in other titles, many criticize it for lacking variety and being bland or annoying. Overall, there is a consensus that more diverse tracks would enhance the experience.

    • “The music enhances the overall experience, making every moment feel more immersive and engaging.”
    • “The soundtrack is catchy and fits perfectly with the game's atmosphere, adding to the excitement of gameplay.”
    • “While the music may not be to everyone's taste, it complements the game well and contributes to its unique charm.”
    • “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.”
    • “Better characters, better visuals, tutorials, menus, music... career sponsorships and charity events... there's just so much more there.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for charging full price despite being only partially complete, with additional content being mediocre. However, reviewers appreciate the absence of microtransactions and live-service elements, viewing it as a commendable effort 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'.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    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 manage the repetitive tasks involved.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
    • “Tedious.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • character development1 mentions

    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.”
    • “Character progression felt shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “I expected more depth in character arcs, but they were predictable and lacked emotional impact.”
  • humor1 mentions

    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.

  • emotional1 mentions

    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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Critic Reviews

39% average critic score

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Play time

6hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
6-6hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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