TopSpin 2K25
- January 15, 2024
- Hangar 13
- 8h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games StoreAUTHENTIC GAMEPLAY Advanced gameplay mechanics, realistic physics, and immersive visuals are at the heart of TopSpin 2K25. Several playable pros in TopSpin 2K25 have a custom forehand, backhand, and serve animation that’s been fine-tuned to replicate their real-life form. On clay, sliding across will kick up dust and leave scuff marks along the ground you’ve covered while on grass the court wear …
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Reviews
- Gameplay is fluid and engaging, reminiscent of Top Spin 4, making it enjoyable for tennis fans.
- Graphics and presentation are visually appealing, with well-designed stadiums and player animations.
- The game offers a fun progression system and customization options for players.
- The game requires a constant online connection for all modes except exhibition, making it unplayable when servers are down.
- The roster is limited, lacking many current top players like Nadal and Djokovic, which disappoints fans.
- Microtransactions are prevalent, with in-game currency needed for many actions, leading to a feeling of being a cash grab.
- gameplay258 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its realism, smooth mechanics, and engaging experience, making it one of the best tennis games available. While many players appreciate the fluidity and depth of the gameplay, some express concerns about issues like server stability, limited character roster, and microtransactions that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the core gameplay remains addictive and enjoyable, especially for fans of the Top Spin series.
“Once you dive in, you'll discover just how engaging and enjoyable the gameplay is.”
“The gameplay is great and challenging, especially online.”
“In terms of gameplay, Topspin 2K25 nails it; it's just plain addictive and is by far the best tennis game available.”
“The game stutters and the timing becomes much harder as a result, this ruins the gameplay and makes it near unplayable for longer sessions (30min+).”
“Edit: after 50 hours of gameplay, they actually broke the whole game with patches; glitches occur 100% during any game type, sometimes it's direction input jam, sometimes it's serve jam, when it happens you are going to lose games.”
“There's really no strategy or depth to the gameplay; nothing matters but who can get the other player too wide to return.”
- graphics106 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the realistic court designs and overall visual quality, while others criticize character models and animations as outdated, likening them to previous console generations. Many users express a desire for improvements, particularly in player likenesses and graphical settings, noting that the visuals do not match the standards of current AAA titles. Overall, while the gameplay is often highlighted as strong, the graphical fidelity appears to be a significant area needing enhancement.
“I love the realistic graphics and all the little touches at each court.”
“The core gameplay is good, as it is almost an exact replica of Top Spin 4, and the updated graphics have some stunning courts and arenas.”
“Graphics are nice, and everything runs smooth as Martina and Chris Everett at Wimbledon, with all settings maxed out.”
“It's not giving 2k25 by the graphics.”
“Insane input lag online makes the mode unplayable, the graphics look like they are from 10 years ago, and the lack of game modes is insane for a $60 price tag.”
“The graphics/animation could be from 10 years ago.”
- monetization38 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 47 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, heavily reliant on intrusive microtransactions that detract from the overall experience. Players express frustration over the limited in-game rewards, forcing them to spend additional money, and the lack of substantial content, such as a weak roster and balance issues. While some enjoy the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of microtransactions and the planned server shutdown in 2026 have left many feeling dissatisfied and exploited.
“While I enjoy the gameplay, the microtransactions and the announced end-of-life in 2026 are simply unacceptable.”
“Great gameplay, the best out there, but so many microtransactions and a very small roster, with the two biggest misses being Nadal and Djokovic.”
“I made a character called 'Chad Ballblaster' and would've had to grind for hours or buy microtransactions to make him even worth playing.”
“But man, the microtransactions are sickening.”
“I'm willing to pay for quality games, but this feels like a blatant cash grab and a test of consumer tolerance.”
“One of the most shameless cash grabs I've ever seen.”
- stability18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and server issues that significantly impact gameplay, particularly in online modes. While some players note improvements and regular updates, the overall experience remains marred by graphical problems and gameplay inconsistencies, making it difficult for many to enjoy the game fully.
“A few months after release, I can definitely recommend this game now if you're a tennis fan. It also runs great on Steam Deck with a few tweaks.”
“The 2K servers can be a buggy mess.”
“Online is crap - there is no doubles - players are abusing overpowered characters, abusing online points when quitting matches, so many bugs and glitches I'm not gonna even count them.”
“In years and we finally get one and it's glitches make the game impossible to play.”
- story16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth, leaving many players frustrated, while others prioritize gameplay over narrative. Although some find the absence of a compelling story concerning, they enjoy the gameplay mechanics. Additionally, the progression system and the reliance on daily quests for experience points have drawn negative feedback, with players feeling that it complicates their experience.
“As for how pro characters appear in-game, that's another story.”
“I created a couple of support tickets myself, but after 3 days I haven’t seen a response, but that’s another story.”
“People are mad about the lack of story in the main game, but to me, that really is not a concern.”
“Too many side quests and mini-games are rubbish.”
“The progression is super idiotic because you need to complete certain quests in order to rank up, which may seem like it would work, but how does it make sense that I am a rookie if I'm a top 3 player in the world?”
- optimization16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing significant micro-stuttering even on high-end systems, while others report smooth performance on older hardware without any issues. Overall, there doesn't appear to be widespread performance problems affecting the majority of players, though some users are still awaiting updates to improve graphics and display options.
“There doesn't seem to be any major performance issues affecting the majority of the player base.”
“Performance: the game runs smoothly on my somewhat old hardware (RTX 2070, Ryzen 5 3600, 16GB RAM).”
“3 hours in and no performance issues or bugs.”
“I have a beast of a computer and get lots of micro-stuttering which ruins your timing at times.”
“Badly implemented microtransactions, no friend list or matches with friends, extremely limited doubles options, bare bones MyPlayer and career mode, terrible display options and optimization; the game is just ugly and I can easily keep going.”
“Waiting for graphics and performance updates, and hair graphics are a bit funky, but other than that, this game is a solid winner.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly in career mode, which is criticized for being unrealistic and tedious, requiring excessive time investment to progress. Players express frustration with the game's economy and design choices, leading to a repetitive experience that detracts from overall enjoyment, despite some fun in local multiplayer. While it can be entertaining for solo play, many feel that the grind overshadows the potential of the game.
“Career mode is atrociously grindy; no qualifications or players under level 15 means that you have to lose every match. The career mode is unrealistic, with no qualification courts and feels too arcadey. The live/economy model is atrocious, and the music is terrible.”
“There could be a great game here, but bad design and economic decisions lead to a boring grinding fest.”
“Grinding, grinding, grinding... 25 hours for 1 character without a boost... 2700 VC to reset skills???”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some users find it pretty good, others criticize it as atrocious. Additionally, the menu soundtracks are noted as a highlight. Overall, opinions on the music are divided, with some appreciating it and others finding it lacking.
“The music is pretty good.”
“Check out the menu soundtracks!”
“The soundtrack is fantastic.”
“Career mode is atrociously grindy, with no qualifications or players under level 15, which means you have to lose every match. The career mode is unrealistic, lacking qualification courts and feeling too arcade-like. The music is also atrocious.”
“The soundtrack is disappointing.”
“The music in the game is simply terrible.”
