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Smash Court Tennis 3 (PSP) | 
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Category: Video Games
List Price: £24.99
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Rating:  7 reviews
Platform: Sony Psp
Genre: tennis-games
Rating: Universal, particularly children
Media: Video Game
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.6
UPC: 711719627296
EAN: 0711719627296
Release Date: June 1, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new and shrink-wrapped.
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 Superb, addictive simulation September 16, 2008
W Beaufort-Brantley (Oxfordshire, UK)
As far as I am concerned, the key issue is not the graphics but the actual gameplay. It's almost impossible to fault the latter, even though the graphics beyond the actual tennis court and players could have used some work, i.e., when it comes to the mediocre replays, championship 'ceremonies', or the crowd in the stands when the camera pulls back (one hardly sees the fans in the normal court view, however, so it's not an issue when you're actually focused on playing). Most of the particulars of the game have been covered in previous reviews, but I couldn't agree more that the game feels remarkably real -- more so than with any other tennis game currently available. One has a proper variety of shot types to choose from (topspin, flat, slice, lob), all with their own accurately unique character. There are also some passive special shots you can acquire as you continue to progress in your tennis career (should you choose the pro-tour mode instead of the quicker arcade/exhibition ones). These include the running buggy-whip shot, diving volley, topspin lob, kick serve and side-spin slice. The game has a learning curve, though I did not find it terribly steep. It was actually satisfying NOT to be winning everything within ten minutes; any relative difficulty offers a real sense of your player's development over the course of your career. For those more interested in just jumping into things, there are modes in which you can play as Nadal, Federer, and others, with no prior work required, although one will still need to develop a sense of shot-timing even with the top players. The player and ball mechanics are excellent despite a very occasional glitch where your player can seemingly warp to a ball that looked out of reach. All surfaces have a unique feel, and there's no lack of clay-sliding or squeaky trainers on the hard courts.
The only let-down is that the programmers were clearly not interested in anything but the essentials (though that might also account for why those essentials have been so well executed!). It seems like more could have been done to enhance the experience off the courts, and not just on them. I took little interest in the mini-games, and, while I liked the idea of unlocking new items to improve my player's skills, it was disappointing to find I had unlocked most of them within pretty much the first year of the tour. It is also hard to understand why there is a cap on your player's skill points: 100 points, or levels, is a lot, but when a game is this addictive, it is a shame to suddenly hit a wall. By the time I had 100 levels under my belt, I was winning 99% of my matches (literally!) so it is difficult to see why it would have been 'imbalancing' to allow more abilities to be acquired: at that point, most of us will just be playing for kicks. There were a couple of abilities I had planned to pick up but found it was impossible to alter previous choices, even after I had hit the 100th level.
That said, however, I will take a well-made, realistic gameplay experience over fancy superfluities any day. The game's positives far outweigh any lack of off-court polish.
 Serving Up A Smash 3rd Time Round? September 12, 2007
Daniel Thompson (Gainsborough, England)
Overall However I must say that even though Smash Court Tennis 3 goes further in terms of playability than some other Tennis games, its major fault also lets the game down in terms of fluidity. The analogue control is really annoying and will leave you heading for the off switch on many of occasions. The online feature is a nice touch and to be honest for a PSP game it fairs well enough to be played for at least a month, but the repetitiveness will ease its way in soon enough. I do actually recommend this game to all Tennis fans as it takes on new elements that i'm sure Tennis Gamers will enjoy and beginners to love to play this also, but though enjoyable for a while, it disappoints there soon after. I suppose it would have been nice to see how the game would have evolved in terms of console compatibility for instance a PS2 or PS3 version.
Great Game September 8, 2007
Mr. A. L. Wilkinson
I don't usually bother with tennis games and usually play football games like PES or FIFA but this is fantastic. The game is quick to learn and has loads of different options I can't stop playing it at the moment!
Surprisingly good! July 16, 2007
I. Chishti (London, UK)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had never really heard of this series before and I had only played viruta tennis on psp and xbox and top spin on xbox. I was really disappointed by virtua tennis 3 on psp - I actually think virtua tennis 2 was better, and subsequently sold my copy on ebay!
Having read some good reviews of this title I decided to take the plunge and try it. I have been pleasantly surprised. The gameplay is much more solid and realistic than virtua tennis. There is also an in-depth training mode. The players also come across as resembling their real-life counter parts.
Therfore have a go at this - you shouldn't be disappointed!!
Best Tennis Game ever! June 14, 2007
Tennis Freak
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I agree with the previous review. This is the best tennis game I have ever played, and I have played just about all of them! The gameplay mechanics and AI really make this a great game for those people who want a tennis game that reproduces all the shots you can play in tennis. And you can make errors if you time time your power shots well, or you don't time your volleys, another aspect that I love about this game.
And the World Tour is so deep - 59 tournament events each calendar year to choose from - but you also have to rest your player to recover stamina as well as train them to increase your skills. There is even a Hawkeye challenge system!!!! I have won 2 of these challenges out of 20, and it's a real buzz when you win one. Highly recommended for true tennis fans!
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