Mario Tennis Remake On Wii ( New Play Control Series

Moogle · 28-12-2008, 4:36 PM

I couldn't find an existing thread on this so I figured I would start a new one. Whilst it's not the sequel a lot of people were hoping for it's better then nothing. Apparently it uses the Wii Tennis control system but also allows you to use the nunchuk for movement.

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There is also a Pikmin remake ( I've posted these details in the Pikmin thread ) with new controls and a new Donkey Kong:Jungle Beat remake which is already out in Japan. Mario Tennis and Pikmin are supposed to be out in the US on the 9th of March.

ministe2003 · 28-12-2008, 9:32 PM

I loved mario tennis on the gameboy many moons ago, is the gamecube game anything like?

Moogle · 29-12-2008, 1:10 AM

I've never played the Gameboy version but I do own the Gamecube one and it's great. If they do the Wii version justice regards the new controls I'll buy that.

Tetlee · 29-12-2008, 8:30 PM

Haha, I used to love the gamecube version of Mario Tennis, knocking those little crocs(or whatever they were) off the net to attack your opponent just never got old(for me at least

). If they can get the controls close or on par with Wii Sports Tennis then it could be a classic remake!

The Fuggler · 06-03-2009, 11:39 AM

Morning! Has anybody picked a copy of this up yet? I quite fancy it, having enjoyed / broken a controller on the the Gamecube version. If the new controls have been well implemented it should be a cracker.

DJMS · 06-03-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Fuggler

Morning! Has anybody picked a copy of this up yet? I quite fancy it, having enjoyed / broken a controller on the the Gamecube version. If the new controls have been well implemented it should be a cracker.

Hardly a reliable source for reviews and not exactly extensive but read in the Daily Mail this morning that it isnt as good as Wii sports tennis......

Rich G · 06-03-2009, 1:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fuggler

Morning! Has anybody picked a copy of this up yet? I quite fancy it, having enjoyed / broken a controller on the the Gamecube version. If the new controls have been well implemented it should be a cracker.

It didn't score to well on eurogamer but what do they know

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Rich.

zico martin · 06-03-2009, 3:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DJMS

Hardly a reliable source for reviews and not exactly extensive but read in the Daily Mail this morning that it isnt as good as Wii sports tennis......

oh

wii sports tennis is nearlly good but there isnt anyway hear enough gameplay on it is there? Be nice to be able to play a full game like bowling!

Member 106413 · 06-03-2009, 4:16 PM

Well my 2 boys and i love it! Much better than wii sports tennis as far as we're concerned.

However as a single player game the wii controls don't quite seem to have enough finesse or speed but in 2 player its great as you both have the same limitations.

oldman100 · 06-03-2009, 5:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pairyhenis

Well my 2 boys and i love it! Much better than wii sports tennis as far as we're concerned.

However as a single player game the wii controls don't quite seem to have enough finesse or speed but in 2 player its great as you both have the same limitations.

I agree I'm exjoying it too, like you I can't seem to get any speed into my shots.

Amzieeeeee · 08-03-2009, 4:16 PM

Is this game any good?.

gcoope · 08-03-2009, 5:42 PM

Not so hot apparently,

New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis (wii: 2009): Reviews

The Fuggler · 08-03-2009, 8:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gcoope

Not so hot apparently,

New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis (wii: 2009): Reviews

What a shame. A new Wii version would be very welcome.

AfxTwn · 12-03-2009, 5:22 PM

Well the official Nintendo magazine's review is out in this month's mag (April issue) and they have given MPT just 77% saying: "Attractive tennis with a Mario twist but hobbled by hard-to-aim motion controls".

They mainly complained that the controls weren't precise enough and that it was very tough to learn.

Miyazaki · 14-03-2009, 8:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Amzieeeeee

Is this game any good?.

Played on it for 10 mins today and its terrible.

Literally all you do is wave the remote around in no particular direction when the ball is near you and your character hits the ball back.

I'd say its great for under 5s and their parents to play on.

Moogle · 14-03-2009, 8:57 PM

I was listening to the latest episode of IGN's Nintendo Voice Chat podcast today and they were saying the remote inputs were inconsistent. They have polished and touched up the game in other respects but with the controls being flawed it's best to give it a miss. It's too bad as I was really looking forward to it too. I'm going to wait for EA's Grand Slam Tennis which uses Wii MotionPlus and apparently looks a lot more promising.