Virtua Tennis 4

About

"Virtua Tennis 4" is an action-packed tennis game where you create your own player and aim to reach the top in the career mode, which features a board game-style menu and mini games for skill improvement. Other modes include single matches, a party mode with mini games, and arcade mode for consecutive wins. Choose from 19 licensed athletes and utilize standard controls for returning the ball, with special moves available when a power bar is filled.

Genres & Tags

Sport

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 228 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging World Tour mode that keeps players invested through various tournaments and mini-games.
Graphics and gameplay mechanics are solid, providing an enjoyable arcade tennis experience, especially with a controller.
Despite its issues, many players find it to be the best tennis game available on PC, with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of earlier Virtua Tennis titles.

The reliance on Games for Windows Live has rendered the game unplayable for many users, leading to frustration and disappointment.
Controls can be unresponsive and inconsistent, particularly when using a keyboard, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
The game lacks depth in its mechanics and shot variety, making it feel repetitive and less satisfying for serious tennis fans.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by a strong emphasis on skill, requiring precise timing and positioning to succeed. While some players appreciate the solid mechanics and enjoyable animations, others criticize the overall execution as sub-par compared to previous titles in the series, particularly noting a lack of depth in the career mode. Despite mixed reviews, many find the gameplay fun and engaging, though it may not satisfy those seeking a true simulation experience.
- “The gameplay mechanics allow for skill to be the top factor in your victories.”
- “This isn't the perfect tennis simulation, but it is fun and that's all that matters - very simple mechanics and move execution with reliance on timing.”
- “The gameplay is awesome in this game and sometimes the matches can last a long time.”
- “Overall, Sega once again has produced another average tennis game with sub-par mechanics and a bland career mode.”
- “I bought this game because I thought it would be essentially an updated version of the Dreamcast game 'Virtua Tennis'; while the core of the game is the same, the gameplay is much worse.”
- “If you like sim-tennis, this game is not even close, and in my opinion, it has the worst Virtua Tennis game mechanics of all time.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
39%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the visuals as great and well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable user experience. However, some users note that the graphics are only decent and may not fully utilize dedicated hardware on laptops. Overall, while the graphics enhance the gameplay, there are suggestions for improvement in certain areas, particularly in the presentation of the world tour mode.
- “Graphics are great, the interface is smooth and quick to navigate through, which I love.”
- “Great visuals that serve to emphasize player emotion and easy-to-see ball movement.”
- “The graphics are very well done.”
- “Also, the game won't use dedicated graphics if you're on a laptop.”
- “Bad graphics.”
- “The graphics are decent and are what's expected from a tennis game.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with good sound quality and the ability to adjust settings; however, some players find the soundtrack occasionally annoying and reminiscent of arcade games. While the background music enhances the gaming experience for some, others prefer to turn it off for a more realistic atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered decent but not groundbreaking.
- “The visual graphics, music, and sound quality of the game are good.”
- “I turned off the music, so it sounds like a real tennis match.”
- “The sounds are decent, and music consistently plays in the background, making it sound like an arcade game.”
- “I turned off the music so it sounds like a real tennis match.”
- “Occasionally annoying soundtrack, pretty standard online components, dodgy motion-controlled game mode, very similar to previous games in the series.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly through its entertaining "party" modes and the whimsical concept of creating a character to compete against famous tennis players. The lighthearted elements contribute to the overall enjoyment, making it a fun arcade experience despite its initial perception as a mere collector's item.
- “I am totally buying VT5 in 2015 =3 make your own character and face world famous tennis players in-game, that's cute and funny =d”
- “It also has some funny 'party' modes.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story mode is enjoyable during the initial playthrough, but subsequent seasons feel repetitive as players must replay similar scenarios while only retaining character attributes, leading to a lack of depth in the overall narrative experience.
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it well-balanced and offering ample replay value, others feel that the World Tour (Risk Mode) lacks depth, resulting in limited replayability.
- “It's well balanced and offers plenty of replay value.”
- “World Tour (aka Risk Mode) just isn't deep enough; there's not a lot of replay value there, so I can't recommend it.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization aspect of the game is primarily driven by advertisements, which users have noted as a significant presence.
- “There are also advertisements.”
- “There are also advertisements.”
- “There are also advertisements.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect in the world tour mode enjoyable and engaging, with mini-games and training sessions that are not perceived as tedious. Overall, the experience is described as fun and interesting.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is criticized for sketchy default keyboard controls, lack of support for generic USB controllers, and occasional game-crashing glitches. Additionally, players must download and use Games for Windows Live for installation, which adds to the overall instability concerns.
- “The default keyboard controls feel a bit sketchy.”
- “There is no support for generic USB controllers.”
- “I encountered odd cases of game crashing glitches.”