Mario Tennis Aces – Critic

There is history and good game mechanics, however, Mario Tennis' s performance really needs an element of innovation to be a title that stands out.

In general, the sports protagonist proposals, tend to be deliveries that range from mediocre to exceptional. I have never come across an untraceable title or development that stands out and compares with the core product of the Italian plumber brand. I think the main problem of these projects lies in the lack of tangible and real innovation; there are very solid game mechanics, graphically you have a perfect omen, but, the flavor is the same. It's not bad, it's rich, it's entertaining, however, you already know it. Mario Tennis Aces suffers from the same problem as the other annual sports titles. Where you are going? What direction does it take? What is the next gadget with which you will filter the audience? It is time to answer these questions once and for all.

Welcome to the adventure mode that we miss so much in the Wii U delivery

The Super Mario titles, even the simplest, should have a story meaning because? The franchise has a series of perfect characters to tell an entertaining story that always takes you by the hand to achieve the result. Now, thanks to the creations of Shigeru Miyamoto, we have in Mario Tennis Aces a campaign that will keep you very busy, because not only will you lay down the basics and mechanics of the game, but you will also fix the obstacles so that Mario can level up, get some rackets and reach your goal. In the antagonistic role we have at the beginning, the eternal disappeared from Super Smash Bros., Waluigi and, also, Wario.

As the adventure mode advances, you get to know the enemies, the two new ones (as well as the mirrors) like the old ones, a Koopa or a Boo. It's feeding a more or less dignified story that sometimes can be the most effective sleeping pills for the most bitter people. Now, after each child's dialogue, a challenge appears that can be very difficult to overcome. Thanks to the creativity and design behind each level, balancing the brief and poor narrative you need to read and the complex challenges that make your quality as a player grow.

Game remains solid and entertaining

Mario Tennis Aces does not need to invent the black thread when it comes to game mechanics. All First, you have four types of shot, normal, slice, ball and Top Spin. You can also stop and play with the basics of white sports sports. The adjustments appear in the following lines; you can take a long jump to reach a ball that is far away; at the moment of making a Smash, you have the possibility to place the shot in the corner of the court of the rival; you stop the time to make a counter and stop an enemy punishment.

These elements could not be clearer because they are advantages to defeating the adversary in a less conventional way. Now, as you attack, fill a bar that is used to make the auctions, which are easier to set with the right hand or a Top Spin. Another element that even changes the way you play is the ability to destroy the opponent's racket. This, on paper, should not mean much because in ATP players can change equipment if one breaks, but in Mario Tennis: Aces you do not have that kind of concessions, therefore, it is essential to take care of the resistance of the team

The truth is that it is an element that gives a lot of variety to the title and grants a different level of strategy that worth a lot to experiment in all its lines. By dedicating the good time of play to adventure mode, you can learn to master all the properties and virtues offered by Mario Tennis Aces. Now, up to now, this delivery is going very well, however, everything can not be honey on chips.

Gimmicks make Mario Tennis Aces attractive

The Super Mario Tennis Aces are spectacular thanks to the dramatic moments created when shooting, when you try to recover a lost ball or, failing that, you answer a question. shot that requires millimeter precision. This, from my point of view, is what makes the Mario tennis game attractive, as it gives variety to the base title that does not require a lot of science or knowledge of the rules. Now, the effects of light when running a smash, short design and obstacles make the experience much more attractive.

It's also important to point out one thing, as in any sporting delivery, it's easy to understand the Mario Tennis Aces goal-play. What do I mean? Breaking the racket of a rival player is not complicated, the management of special shots is easy. Where do I want to go? This title is 100% laid back despite the fact that it has been designed for many online tournaments and competitions. This episode of the series will not be measured with a proposal like Splatoon, just to give an example. This is not to say that it is not for throwing bells on the sky either.

Now we have to mention the famous Nintendo Switch motion control that works with Joy-Con and we see it a lot during the trailer in which Rafael Nadal appears. As with the game Wii Sports Tennis, this is not accurate, let alone accurate. It's just an extra section to remove this very basic feature that has the Nintendo console. The interesting thing happens when it's a laptop against another, there, despite the inefficiency of the system, it's fun to play because we have the impression of To be on a ping-pong table

. mouth at the same time

Mario Tennis Aces is very entertaining, I have no doubt, has strong game mechanics, is entertaining, fantastic and creative, but, the honeymoon is fast as it does not offer not something else that you do not understand after a game of one hour. The different shots, the tournaments, the online game, it does not pass a franchise that must already feel the same as a FIFA, PES and even, Madden NFL. It does not make him poor, much less deficient. Fans will be happy for the amount of content and presentation, but there will be nothing else.

Classification: 8

• New techniques bring depth
• It's an easy title to tackle
• The adventure mode is very entertaining
• The scenes design is flawless

• The motion controls are not they are sensitive
• The online game lacks matchmaking
• It becomes repetitive like any sport game