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TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA

70%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
atmosphere, stability
70% User Score Based on 274 reviews

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"TIEBREAK is the official game of the ATP and WTA, featuring early access to Masters 1000, 500, and 250 tournaments, as well as ATP and WTA Finals. Play as some of the biggest stars in tennis or create your own player, with new official players added throughout development. This immersive tennis experience offers authentic gameplay and a wide range of tournaments to compete in."

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TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA screenshot
TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA screenshot
TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA screenshot
TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA screenshot
TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA screenshot
TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA screenshot
TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA screenshot
TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA screenshot
TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA screenshot
TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA screenshot

70%
Audience ScoreBased on 274 reviews
gameplay30 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The game features a large roster of over 130 licensed players, enhancing the authenticity and appeal for tennis fans.
  • Graphics and presentation are highly praised, with detailed player models and realistic animations that contribute to an immersive experience.
  • The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing gameplay and addressing community feedback.
  • Gameplay mechanics are criticized for being inconsistent and unresponsive, with issues in player movement and shot execution that detract from the overall experience.
  • Career mode is reported to be broken, with players unable to level up or progress, leading to frustration among users.
  • The AI is often seen as too predictable and easy to exploit, lacking the challenge expected in a tennis simulation.
  • gameplay
    192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the detailed mechanics and realistic motion capture, while others criticize the inconsistent serve mechanics, repetitive strategies, and various bugs that disrupt the experience. The introduction of new mechanics, such as the "scramble" feature, has been polarizing, with some finding it enhances realism, while others feel it undermines player inertia and strategy. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects and potential for improvement, significant issues remain that detract from the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Very detailed with gameplay and styles of shots and serves.”
    • “Additionally, the courses are beautifully designed, with different surfaces such as dirt, grass, and hard surface, offering their own unique visual and gameplay characteristics.”
    • “Gameplay wise, the game feels really good.”
    • “Any game that makes a PC crash repeatedly before the actual gameplay is a broken game.”
    • “If you are looking for decent gameplay, don't buy this game.”
    • “The lack of nuanced strategy means that the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, as there are only so many ways to win a point before the game feels stale.”
  • graphics
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the high-quality visuals and realistic player models, particularly on powerful PCs. However, some users note that while the graphics are impressive, they feel the overall gameplay mechanics and features are lacking. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, but they are not enough to compensate for other gameplay issues.

    • “To start with the positives, the graphics and presentation are fantastic.”
    • “Graphics are high quality, especially player models.”
    • “Everything from the graphics to the rallies are so realistic.”
    • “The budget sadly didn't extend to anything graphics related beyond the licensed player models though!”
    • “The graphics aren't anything to write home about, but they do their job.”
    • “Graphics are really lackluster.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by official ATP and WTA licenses, allowing for authentic player likenesses and tournament settings. Dynamic sound effects, including the impact of the ball and crowd reactions, contribute to a realistic and immersive experience, making the overall presentation polished and engaging.

    • “Great concept, polished presentation, and atmospheric.”
    • “Dynamic sound atmosphere, more dynamic fans during the match, more dominant environmental sounds, and more competent announcements; just like Top Spin, the sound issue is important as it increases the realism.”
    • “The sound of the ball hitting the racket, the screams of the players, and the sounds of the court all contribute to the atmosphere.”
    • “- dynamic sound atmosphere, more dynamic fans during the match, more dominant environmental sounds, more competent announcements, just like Top Spin; as you know, the sound issue is important, it increases the reality.”
    • “The game benefits from official ATP and WTA licenses, which means it can authentically recreate the faces of real players, stages, and even the atmosphere of various tournaments.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from frequent and disruptive glitches that significantly hinder gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience for players. The overall lack of realism and detailed movement further detracts from its stability, making it difficult to recommend.

    • “Another significant issue is the number of glitches.”
    • “These glitches are not rare occurrences—they happen often enough to disrupt gameplay and make the experience more frustrating than enjoyable.”
    • “However, the lack of detailed movement, persistent glitches, and overall lack of realism make it hard to recommend.”
  • monetization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for heavily focusing on microtransactions and promoting its roster of officially licensed player models, which many players feel overshadows the actual gameplay experience. Advertisements emphasize the number of player models rather than the game's features, leading to a perception that the game is more about selling content than providing a quality experience.

    • “Bogged down with microtransactions.”
    • “There's a reason why literally every advertisement about this game is solely around the topic of 'look how many official player models we have', because it's the only thing this game offers.”
    • “Ever noticed how literally every advertisement for the game only ever focuses on how many 'officially licensed' tennis players' models it has in it?”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game, particularly the 2K soundtrack, has received positive feedback for its quality. However, some users feel that the overall experience is diminished by a lack of engaging activities and presentation issues.

    • “The 2K soundtrack is really good.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players frequently reporting persistent micro stutterings that disrupt gameplay.

    • “Micro stutterings galore.”
    • “Micro stutterings galore.”

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