"Sega's Virtua Tennis 3 melts away hours faster than a microwave does butter. The game succeeds because of its user friendly controls, drawing people in and transforming them into tennis pros within minutes. However, it packs just enough nuance to separate the n00bs from the experienced gamers. It might boost the PlayStation 3's portfolio, even if the Xbox version feels better.
There is no online play. Despite the attractive graphics and modes, developer AM3 passed on delivering Internet functionality, forcing PS3 fans to invite people to their homes. Meanwhile, the Xbox 360 edition, created by Sumo Digital, includes Xbox Live support for Exhibition and Tournament matches."
Sega's prominent tennis sim just couldn't be beat. And then vanished without a trace. Why?
Answer: Sega.
You could change the name of the game in the title that was awesome in its day, could still be around today because of its fun factor with a remake, remaster or sequel, that's in their huge back catalog, that's no longer being produced as a franchise. And the answer would still be the same: Sega.
As much as I love their games and their spunky attitude. That Sega no longer exists that I grew up with. The current company is a mere shadow of its former self with only a few moments of grandeur. Which is why owning their previous consoles like Dreamcast, is a necessary thing if you want to continue playing games like Virtua Tennis. The reason why I have two of them just in case one stops working. And of course emulation on the go. Wink. Dreams do come in red.
Both Virtua Tennis and Top Spin have gone. It’s annoying for tennis game players.
I used to play tennis IRL and in videogames. My 2-cents is that a boring game that was simulating an extremely boring sport, was thrown under the rug, now that the devs can produce more complex and interesting games.
It's like the tetris-like games and games like space-invaders, that stopped being produced ... it is because they were good and simple to make in the early days of commercial videogame development but they are just not as interesting as, let's say, an open-world coop arpg ...
This VS is pure emotional, physical and mental volleying.
OPM: Thousands of Brits will be inspired to pick up a racket this week on the back of Andy Murray’s success at Wimbledon – but in this heat, and given our hand-eye co-co-ordination, we’ll be sticking to the virtual type. Looking to fill your week with some ace-smashing antics? Then join us in revisiting PlayStation’s finest tennis efforts…
But no online? Sucky. I bet X-spot (gamespot) will score this 8.7 for the ps3 and 9.0 for the 360. Just my prediction. And they should score the 360 one higher, because that is a HUGE advantage.