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Summary

• Release Year: 1999
• Genres: Sport
• Platforms: Nintendo 64, PlayStation
• Developers: Smart Dog
• Publishers: Gradiente

All Star Tennis ’99 (1999) Review

All Star Tennis ’99 is a tennis video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega for the Nintendo 64. It was released in 1999 and is the sequel to the 1995 game All Star Tennis.

The game features 12 playable characters, including 8 real-world ATP and WTA tour players (Mark Philippoussis, Richard Krajicek, Conchita Martínez, Jana Novotná, Greg Rusedski, Tim Henman, Lindsay Davenport, and Mary Pierce) and 4 fictional players. Players can compete in singles or doubles matches on a variety of surfaces, including grass, clay, hard court, and rebound ace.

All Star Tennis ’99 features a variety of gameplay modes, including:

• Exhibition: Play a single match against the computer or a friend.
• Tournament: Compete in a tournament against 7 other players.
• Multiplayer: Play against up to 3 friends in doubles or singles matches.

The game also features a number of options to customize your gameplay experience, including:

• Difficulty: Choose from three difficulty levels (easy, medium, and hard).
• Court surface: Choose from four different court surfaces (grass, clay, hard court, and rebound ace).
• Game speed: Choose from three different game speeds (slow, medium, and fast).

All Star Tennis ’99 was praised for its realistic gameplay, deep roster of players, and fun multiplayer mode. However, the game was also criticized for its lack of features and its repetitive gameplay.

Gameplay

All Star Tennis ’99 is a realistic tennis game that simulates the sport’s physics and gameplay very well. The game features a variety of shots, including lobs, volleys, smashes, and serves. Players can also use topspin, backspin, and slice to add variety to their shots.

The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn, but difficult to master. Players use the analog stick to move their player around the court and the A button to swing their racket. The game also features a number of advanced controls that allow players to perform more complex shots.

All Star Tennis ’99 can be played in singles or doubles matches. In singles matches, players compete against each other one-on-one. In doubles matches, players team up with a partner to compete against another team of two.

The game features a variety of gameplay modes, including exhibition matches, tournaments, and multiplayer matches. Exhibition matches are single matches that can be played against the computer or a friend. Tournaments are competitions in which players compete against 7 other players to win a trophy. Multiplayer matches allow players to compete against up to 3 friends in doubles or singles matches.

Graphics and sound

All Star Tennis ’99 features impressive graphics for its time. The character models are well-animated and the courts are rendered in detail. The game also features a number of visual effects, such as realistic lighting and weather effects.

The game’s sound is also very good. The crowd noise is realistic and the sound effects are well-done. The game also features a number of catchy music tracks that add to the atmosphere.

Overall

All Star Tennis ’99 is a great tennis game for the Nintendo 64. It has a great roster of players, realistic gameplay, and a fun multiplayer mode. However, the game is also lacking in features and its gameplay can be repetitive at times.

Score: 7.5/10

Review Score

7.5/10

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