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Mario Tennis Aces
2018 · Nintendo Switch · Sports · Tennis
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Mario Tennis Aces is a strong arcade-tennis comeback built around tactical risk and reward. Zone Shots, Trick Shots, Special Shots, and racket damage give rallies surprising depth, while the colorful courts and varied Adventure Mode provide welcome personality. The campaign is inventive but suffers from unclear tutorials, grinding, and occasional difficulty spikes. Multiplayer—especially local play—is the main attraction, offering accessible controls with considerable room for mastery. Critics consistently praised the responsive core gameplay and presentation, but noted limited customization, uneven online features, an underwhelming Swing Mode, and a single-player package that does not sustain the experience as well as competitive matches.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-21
Pros
- Deep, tactical arcade-tennis mechanics
- Excellent local and online multiplayer foundation
- Inventive courts and Adventure Mode challenges
- Colorful presentation and smooth animation
Cons
- Adventure Mode has frustrating difficulty spikes and unclear instruction
- Online matchmaking and customization options are limited
- Swing Mode motion controls lack precision
- Offline tournament and single-player content feel comparatively thin
Review sources
3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 80/100
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 80/100
- GameSpot · United States · 70/100