Smash Court Tennis 3

Publisher: Atari

Developer: NAMCO BANDAI Games America

Category: Sports

Release Dates

N Amer - 08/19/2008

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GameZone's Review

5.0
GZ Rating

Gameplay	5
Graphics	5.5
Sound	4.5
Difficulty	Med/Hard
Concept	5.5
Multiplayer	7
Overall	5.0

Reviewer: Natalie Romano

Review Date: 08/26/2008

Utterly flawed and devoid of any real excitement, Smash Court Tennis 3 for the Xbox 360 feels like a by-the-numbers game of tennis that fails to do the sport justice

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Avg. Web Rating

5.2

Interviews

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“With Smash Court Tennis 3, our goal was to make the best non-fiction sports game possible, to give the feeling of a real tennis match to the players.”

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Description

The first in the revered tennis simulation series for the new console generation, Smash Court Tennis 3 for Xbox 360 tests the player’s skills against 16 of the world’s finest international tennis players. From established stars such as world number one Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal and Martina Hingis, to rising talents including Italy’s Andreas Seppi and Nicole Vaidisova of the Czech Republic, each player has their own strengths and weaknesses which come into play on the game’s painstakingly rendered courts.

Making the most of the power of Xbox 360, Smash Court Tennis 3 boasts enhanced graphics including improved player animations, realistic shadows, skin shaders and High Dynamic Range rendering which combine to deliver a greater level of realism and immersion for the player. A host of customizing options allows players to choose rackets, shoes, hairstyles, skin tone and clothing to create their own unique star of the courts. New gameplay includes a system which lets all players, no matter what their skill level, benefit quickly from the powerful shots and finely honed skills of the star players.

Gameplay modes include Tutorial, Arcade, Pro-Tour, and Exhibition mode where up to four players can go head to head offline. The game also features an Online mode allowing players to play online via the Xbox Live online game service. In addition to Xbox Live voice chat and rankings, players can take on opponents in online tournaments and in a range of different matches. Online doubles matches let players team up side by side for a long distance match against another pair, bringing the action and interaction alive like never before.

Features

Challenge the Best: Play with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Justine Henin, and other tennis stars, and master their unique playing style!
Real Life Tennis Experience: Tour the world with your favorite players on more than a dozen real-world courts and championships
More Than Just Rallies: Five exciting modes, including Arcade mode, Tutorial mode, Exhibition mode, Pro Tour mode, and unique mini-games
All New Pro Tour Mode: Acquire new skills, allocate experience points, train for important matches, and receive fan mail, all while on the hunt for the #1 spot on the tour
Customization: Customize your characters and items.
Challenge your friends: Compete with your friends at home or online around the world