Mario Power Tennis GameCube
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Nov 8, 2004
Metascore
80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
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  1. Da Gameboyz
    95
    The variety of game modes, the spice of the power shots, the unbelievable graphics, and the endless amount of replayability make Mario Power Tennis possibly one of the best Nintendo games on the market.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    95
    Whether you classify it under sports, party, or fighter, Camelot has produced a fine game. If you are looking for an awesome pick-up-and-play multiplayer game this holiday season, you cannot go wrong with Mario Power Tennis.
  3. Games Radar
    91
    A delicious blend of pleasure and pain. Everyone should own a copy of this (and practise lots as well). [NGC]
  4. XGP Gaming
    91
    Courts range from Standard to Gimmick. Standard courts are just as they sound. Gimmick courts are courts with bizarre little features added on to make it either easier for you or harder for you, depending on how you play.
  5. GameBiz
    90
    Although it might not be much of a tennis simulator with a realistic attitude, it is still tennis at heart and will test your skills even if you're a pro in real life.
  6. eToychest
    90
    As a Mario game, it is bursting with charm and laughs from all your favorites, and as a tennis game it is both solid and fun to play - Mario Power Tennis comes Heartily recommended.
  7. GameSpot
    89
    This is hands down the single best GameCube tennis offering, and it's also one of the most enjoyable tennis video games around.
  8. Armchair Empire
    89
    Great control, fun, lots of stuff to do and solid tennis? Mario Power Tennis is a great game even for those that don't generally like tennis unless Anna Kournikova is playing.
  9. Pelit (Finland)
    89
    A great tennis game despite the overly gimmicky special arenas and extra game modes. The AI plays too predictably, too. [Apr. 05]
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  10. IC-Games
    87
    The graphics are what you would expect from a Mario franchise, colourful, loveable and damn right cute. From the initial opening movie to the closing credits your left in no doubt that this is pure marketing genius.

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User Score
8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Blakenator
    7
    While character imbalance when it comes to power moves can be very jarring and frustrating gameplay element, the core of the game is still good and it is a decent addition to the Mario sports series.… Full Review »
  2. JackB.
    9
    One of my favorite games on the Gamecube. A brilliant and well-developed game.
  3. JonnyL.
    2
    this game is the dumbest peice of crap i've ever seen. To create an element of skill in the game that it would otherwise lack, nintendo put special moves into a game of tennis. this game is boring and i reccomend nobody buy it.… Full Review »
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