Top Spin 3 DS
Metascore
65 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. IGN
    80
    Top Spin 3 is what Top Spin 2 was a year ago, but with a playable speed, and a frame rate that’ll deliver on what your imagination sees as you stare at the back of the box at your local game store. It’s a tiny Top Spin experience, but it has the rhythm, tight control, and addictive nature of its console counterparts this time around.
  2. GameZone
    50
    Top Spin 3's hardcore AI is on par with the console versions, but the overall package isn't nearly as fun.
  3. Eurogamer
    70
    This unforgiving approach may well please dedicated tennis enthusiasts but it will only frustrate those just looking for a fun experience.
  4. Worth Playing
    69
    With the frame rate issues of previous versions truly fixed, this is about a good a tennis sim as the system is capable of providing. Given the limitations of the controls, though, I would suggest you leave the racket sport to the living room. Or Wimbledon.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    70
    Though suffering from weak visuals and slightly ponderous pace, Top Spin 3's tight controls and involving career mode see it challenging at the top of the DS tennis rankings.
  6. AceGamez
    80
    Top Spin 3 is a great example of how to make a serious sports game. It has all the facts, figures and strenuous exercise but presents them in a way that's accessible and entertaining for all.
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  7. Nintendo Power
    60
    Concerns about graphics and frame rate in "Top Spin 2" for the DS have been addressed successfully by new developer PAM in the follow-up. [June 2008, p.90]
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  8. PALGN
    60
    Top Spin 3 features an improved frame rate and enhanced Career mode over last year’s Top Spin 2. Unfortunately, the game’s AI is overly difficult and the visuals are bland. On the plus side, the multiplayer mode is solid, there are a decent number of mini-games on offer, and the controls are easy to pick up.
  9. Nintendo Gamer
    60
    Newcomers should steer clear. [Oct 2008, p.77]
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  10. Gamer.nl
    50
    Top Spin 3 for the Nintendo DS seems a reasonable game at first, but soon it unveils itself as a shallow experience. There's little variation in the gamelpay and it's not clear if the developers were focussing on realism of arcade.
  11. Modojo
    60
    Top Spin 3 isn't flashy, but it's fun, and if you need a tennis game for DS, this one is aces in our book.
  12. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    50
    Tennis with the fun taken out, although some may appreciate the realism. [Issue#26, p.79]
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  1. MarkR
    9
    Gotta agree with Suz B... This is the best tennis on the DS, and a real improvement over Topspin 2. If you are a fan of the Topspin series at all or just want a solid, enjoyable, button-based tennis game, this is it. I personally use the wide overhead view when playing and it feels as fun as Topspin did for me when I used to play it all the time on the Xbox. Definitely recommended.… Full Review »
  2. SuzB
    8
    Very realistic graphics and animation, and the framerate is very solid! You can even choose from 2 views - behind the back or birdseye, which I found helpful. Solid gameplay, feels quite realistic to play. Has all the best players - Federer, Henin, etc. As good as a DS Tennis game can get!… Full Review »