Top Spin

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  • Summary: Top Spin is the complete tennis experience. Define your tennis playing style, take risks, pull off world-class shots, and work the crowd to develop a unique image on the court. You can also train with a coach, to master shots and playing surfaces and work your way up the online rankings toTop Spin is the complete tennis experience. Define your tennis playing style, take risks, pull off world-class shots, and work the crowd to develop a unique image on the court. You can also train with a coach, to master shots and playing surfaces and work your way up the online rankings to become the best in the world. Top Spin offers singles or doubles matches with 16 of the world's top professionals, including cover athletes Anna Kournikova and the world's number-one player, Lleyton Hewitt.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. Play Magazine
    100
    Come game time, stellar graphics - easily the best ever for any tennis game - are center court, along with astutely tuned AI - staunch but never frustrating, always in league with your rank. [Nov 2003, p.107]
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  2. Worth Playing
    95
    All of the characters are highly detailed and look exactly like their human counterparts. The facial hair on Pete Sampras looks just you could reach out and tug on it.
  3. XGP Gaming
    92
    Top Spin is THE game for tennis fans and even not-so tennis fans like me.
  4. Gamenikki
    90
    A multiplayer classic.
  5. GameCritics
    90
    Truly a superlative game, offering unparalleled control, fine presentation and plenty of play modes to toy around with.
  6. GameSpy
    85
    The game's shot variety, graphics, and online capabilities truly take tennis games to a new level. The things that prevent the game from being as perfect as Kournikova's... legs... are the load times and poor implementation of risk and drop shots.
  7. Weekly Famitsu
    68
    7 / 7 / 6 / 7 - 27 [Vol 814; 23 July 2004]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. VirgilJ.
    Nov 26, 2003
    10
    Super tennis! No.1.
  2. ChrisE.
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    This game is so much fun I can't stop playing it i want to stop but i can its too much fun best game ever EVER!
  4. LauriN.
    Oct 27, 2003
    9
    Four words: The complete tennis experience.
  5. DaveR.
    Feb 21, 2004
    9
    Top Spin combines a simulation type approach with an arcade feel. It really sucks you into the matches and leaves you wanting more. It is Top Spin combines a simulation type approach with an arcade feel. It really sucks you into the matches and leaves you wanting more. It is quite challenging as you work your way up the ranking ladder. A definite buy for sports enthusiasts.… Expand
  6. ShaneB.
    Dec 5, 2003
    8
    I HATE SPORT GAMES> yet this game, i am scared to say is amazingly fun to play. The single player is a fun diversion but get 4 friends I HATE SPORT GAMES> yet this game, i am scared to say is amazingly fun to play. The single player is a fun diversion but get 4 friends together and this is just about the most fun you will have on you xbox. Great stuff.… Expand
  7. ScottS.
    Jan 28, 2004
    7
    I got this game because I became addicted to tennis last year and I actually spent around 20hrs creating and modelling a player that looked I got this game because I became addicted to tennis last year and I actually spent around 20hrs creating and modelling a player that looked exactly like me . The game was easy to pick up but I got frustrated by the amount of curve Guga could get in his shots, I mean it is ridiculous. I really love to play with Harkleroad though...she is not bad a bad drop is she?… Expand
  8. Cable3
    Nov 25, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am not a tennis fan, but I figured I'd give this game a shot since it was free. I have to say while being able to make my own character and choose what playstyle fits me best, I think the creators may have put a little too much emphasis on forcing players to get good or lose. There are many others players out there who would prefer to play a game casually and just for fun, this game isn't a casual experience. It starts out fun in the career mode with minor matches and pro matches that really help you get a grasp on how to play well. However, once you hit the grand slam tournaments it gets very challenging and frustrating. This game, like many others could do with different modes, easy, medium and hard. Rather then expect players to just enjoy the game on one difficulty. Hardcore players complain its too easy, while casuals complain its too hard. If you want more people to enjoy the game allow it to be playable by everyone whether they are just looking for fun or looking for a challenge. Don't force players to either adapt or give up. I can see why this game was given for free with xbox back in the day. Its no surprise with its lack of re-playability.… Expand

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#12 Best Xbox Game of 2003
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#17 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
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#50 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003