Good and fun game, but don't expect something amazing because Virtua Tennis 2009 is a real easy game to defeat but it has tons of mini games that can be enjoyed by many people; the price is OK but don't expect a realistic experience.
| A brief introduction to Virtua Tennis 2009 | Rating  |
As Virtua Tennis 2008, the 2009 version is almost the same as the last year version, little improvement except for minor details in the graphics (the PS3 Version is way more better than the Wii version but only because of the technical aspects regarding the graphics) and the creation of characters but beside that, the game is just a clone of the 2008 version; but there is something good regarding Virtua Tennis 2009 and that is the mini-game section which is highly addictive and entertaining but they are short and they are only a minor aspect of the game itself.
| Overview | Rating |
The game itself doesn't look that bad, it has nice graphics, great sounds and BGM and the chore mechanics of the game are user friendly but the game lacks of innovation and a solid narrative as well worthy opponents. At first glance during the first hours of play you will think that you bought a good Tennis game but after a few ours you will be bored by the lack of action and repetitiveness in every single stage (but what can you expect of a Tennis game?). The overview score after a quick game play is a 3 over 5, why? Because the game lacks charm to captivate the player on the first level.
| Gameplay | Rating |
The gameplay itself is not that bad, is relative nice and smooth and the game mechanics are quite well adapted. They can make a player hit the ball relatively easy but they don't mimic the real tennis dynamics where someone needs to be in good shape, be well trained and have dedication to his craft, here in Virtua Tennis 2009 you just need to be persistence for a few hours a day to win every challenge.
The graphics, sounds and controls are really nice but they don't save the game at all, because Virtua Tennis 2009 fails where his prequel conquered.
| Graphics | Rating  |
The graphics are really interesting, they are well made and they have the components that you can find in any object in real life, deep and wide. There is something catchy about the graphics because they emulate perfectly the textures that you can find in any Tennis tournament. The given score to the graphics is a four over five, why? Because even if they are good and well made, a simple aspect as the graphics can't save a game of being boring and repetitive, maybe next year in 2010 there are going to be some major improvements in the next instalment because Virtua Tennis has potential.