Mario Tennis Open Release Thread - (Info, Pics, Vids & Reviews)

Mario Tennis Open Release Thread
(Is it serving up aces or going over the line? Find out below)

~About Mario Tennis Open~

Release Date: May 20, 2012
No. of Players: Up to 4 players (Local / Online)
Category: Sports, Tennis
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: CAMELOT Co., Ltd.

In Mario Tennis Open, Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends return to the court for a flurry of intense tennis action, from engaging singles and doubles matches to skill-building Special Games and online play. Using the built-in wireless features of the Nintendo 3DS system, up to four people can play together in local or online multiplayer modes and exchange player information via StreetPass. Players can choose between intuitive Touch Screen and gyro sensor controls or strategic button-based gameplay that delivers an even deeper experience. Players can also choose from a variety of playable characters or use their own personalized Mii character as they serve, volley and smash their way up the leaderboards.

FEATURES:

* As many as four players can connect online with their friends for singles or doubles matches. Additionally, Open Match mode can automatically pair players of comparable skill levels. Nintendo 3DS owners who are near each other can also face off via a local wireless connection, even if only one player has a Mario Tennis Open game card.

* Strategy is key as players execute lobs and drop shots or unleash powerful topspin to outlast their opponents in intense rallies. When Chance Areas appear on the court during a match, players can run to them to execute a supercharged Chance Shot. Intuitive Touch Screen controls allow players to easily and skillfully perform different swings. Players can also choose to use the motion controls of the Nintendo 3DS system to precisely shoot to the left or the right in order to ace their opponents.

* People can play as their favorite characters from the Mushroom Kingdom or even compete as their Mii characters. They can also customize their Mii characters with Mushroom Kingdom-themed tennis gear, which not only enhances players' appearances but also can boost their stats. The wide selection of available gear includes Bowser's favorite racket, a Bullet Bill outfit and Peach's tennis shoes.

* Using the Nintendo 3DS system's StreetPass feature, Mario Tennis Open players can exchange and show off their customized Mii characters and incorporate them into Special Games or competitive singles matches.

* The Special Games mode in Mario Tennis Open lets players hone their tennis skills while enjoying tennis games with a Mario twist. Players can check out games such as Super Mario Tennis, which puts a classic Super Mario Bros. twist on tennis drilling. As they play through familiar game levels, they can use their tennis swing to stomp Goombas and Koopas along the way.

~~THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE~~

~QR Code Unlockables (NA Version)~

Yoshi Costume:

Yellow Yoshi:

Blue Yoshi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaQNMH90q1E

Red Yoshi:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/23/play-as-red-yoshi-in-mario-tennis-open

Pink Yoshi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEz6Z-QWRz4

~QR Code Unlockables (UK Version)~

Black and White Yoshis:

How to unlock these goodies:

1. On the "Select a file" screen press and hold UP on the +Control Pad, and then press the Start button. Note: Make sure you have a save file set up before you perform this step.

2. At this point the camera will turn on. Line up the QR Code within the orange target reticle. Be sure to do this in a well-lit room.

3. Your item is now unlocked! Allow time for the game to save the new unlocked item to each available profile. Next, load the save file and check out your gift!

~Various Court Art~

~Screenshots~

~Trailers~

(Youtube) Customization - Promo Trailer
(Youtube) Multiplayer - Promo Trailer
(Youtube) Special Games - Promo Trailer
(Youtube) Launch Trailer
(Youtube) NA Commercial
(Youtube) Back on the Court Trailer
(Youtube) Customization Trailer
(Youtube) Special Games Trailer
(Youtube) 2011 Nintendo conference Trailer
(Youtube) Developer Interview & Gameplay Details
(Youtube)(JP) 2012 Nintendo Direct Gameplay
(Youtube) Teaser Trailer

~Mario Tennis Open Reviews~

GameTrailers - 8.1/10:

"Mario Tennis Open's single player mode is fun for a few hours, but it will ultimately leave you wanting more. Thankfully, the multiplayer mode with its online functionality will keep you coming back well after you've plowed through the main course. Mushroom Kingdom tennis vets will miss the career mode, but anyone just looking for a solid competitive game that's best enjoyed in short bursts will be well taken care of." - (Full Review)

GamesRadar - 6/10:

"Mario Tennis Open is technically sound, and with a few friends, there's definitely some competitive fun to be found. If you're willing to deal with the lack of a true singleplayer experience (beyond competing against AI opponents for cups) you'll likely enjoy yourself, though the omission definitively feels like a tremendous missed opportunity. Online multiplayer is a good addition, but it just needs more than that. So, to put it in tennis terms, it's not really a foul, but it's definitely close to the painted line." - (Full Review)

IGN - 6.5/10:

"The fundamental Mario Tennis Open experience is sound. Camelot's decade of tennis experience means they understand how to make the sport engaging and addicting. Yet Mario Tennis Open struggles in just about every other regard. The game never embraces its Mario heritage, never allowing itself to break out of a more typical tennis mold to be something unique." - (Full Review)

Nintendo Life - 7/10:

"There's no doubt that Mario Tennis Open is a strong and accessible entry in the beloved series, and a group of friends gathered round can lose themselves in it for a long time. Solo players can still have a good time perfecting their skills, and playing online is a nice way to keep things interesting, but the missing RPG mode leaves a pretty big hole that a lack of substantial single-player content struggles to really fill -- and unless you're a part of a cabal of 3DS owners you'll miss out on the real heart of the game: punching your wily opponent in the arm after a hard-fought match." - (Full Review)

EuroGamer - 7/10:

"The core is excellently put together, and as much fun as it's ever been against competitive mammals. But the content around it feels insubstantial, with little incentive to persist with single-player after the first few hours, unless you simply must obsessively collect everything like a deranged magpie.

What the game lacks in ambition and depth, though, it makes up for in the ageless pleasure and pain of a finely-balanced multiplayer battle. The ability to dip in and out for a quick, engaging match is a compelling proposition on a handheld. But after seven long years, it's a shame there aren't bigger ideas to rally around." - (Full Review)

NintendoWorldReport - 7.5/10:

"It might not hold a candle to the handheld Mario Tennis games in the Game Boy lineage, but Mario Tennis Open is a still great game that is sadly hampered by a small feature set and harebrained online." - (Full Review)

Official Nintendo Magazine UK - 80%/100%:

"While it's as robust a tennis game as any other in the series, Mario Tennis Open feels rather plain. It lacks the clever court design and ridiculous special moves of Mario Power Tennis, which, depending on how much of a purist you are, will either mark a gratifying return to the fundamentals or a disappointing loss of spark. More of the same, which is no bad thing. If you loved the first, you'll love this, too." - (Full Review)

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What are your thoughts on Mario Tennis Open?

It seems like a fun game, but for now I'll stick to Mario Kart 7 for my 'Mario Multiplayer'.

I can't wait to play it; I can't tell whether the reviewers saying 'its not like real tennis' are trolling or not.

I don't think I'm getting this any time soon. I love Mario Tennis, and it isn't the mix of reviews warding me off, but to be honest I'm not feeling compelled to get this one right now. i think I'm a bit Mario out for my 3DS, I have SM3DLand and MK 7 to hold me over, but I want some new and fresh titles on my 3DS too. I have a few back catalog of games, and I'm more so anticipating KH 3D, so in between I may get MGS 3D finally or something else to hold me over. yoshi_64

Exactly what I am thinking.

I feel like Nintendo is getting lazy with Mario tbh and I don't feel like supporting just whatever generic mario branded game they put out now just because there is a lack of other things to buy.

I want them to be creative with Mario again. I want them to put him out on big expansive adventures.. or put him in titles that have at least an ounce of creativity... Each game they put him in recently seems to have less and less effort put into it.

Now mind you im not talking about Mario Galaxy, those games were amazing.. Im talking about a recent trend with all the Mario side series, like Mario Party, and the New Super Mario Bros. series etc. just is getting very lame and generic.

DO something CRAZY and fun with him again for petes sake.. or whatever.. I don't care, make it fun and unique.

[QUOTE="yoshi_64"]I don't think I'm getting this any time soon. I love Mario Tennis, and it isn't the mix of reviews warding me off, but to be honest I'm not feeling compelled to get this one right now. i think I'm a bit Mario out for my 3DS, I have SM3DLand and MK 7 to hold me over, but I want some new and fresh titles on my 3DS too. I have a few back catalog of games, and I'm more so anticipating KH 3D, so in between I may get MGS 3D finally or something else to hold me over. VendettaRed07

Exactly what I am thinking.

I feel like Nintendo is getting lazy with Mario tbh and I don't feel like supporting just whatever generic mario branded game they put out now just because there is a lack of other things to buy.

I want them to be creative with Mario again. I want them to put him out on big expansive adventures.. or put him in titles that have at least an ounce of creativity... Each game they put him in recently seems to have less and less effort put into it.

Now mind you im not talking about Mario Galaxy, those games were amazing.. Im talking about a recent trend with all the Mario side series, like Mario Party, and the New Super Mario Bros. series etc. just is getting very lame and generic.

DO something CRAZY and fun with him again for petes sake.. or whatever.. I don't care, make it fun and unique.

I added a QR Code Unlockables section to the thread for north american users (apparently the codes are region locked) with a copy of Mario Tennis Open. If you know of any other QR Codes for the game feel free to post them, just remember to mention which region the code is for.

I've also added the launch trailer to the 'Trailers' section.

The more I play the more I like. I did the special games like rings and I am finally getting the hang of the game. I am really like it. I did the pro ring game and u need 500 points I keep getting in the 490s grrrrAutoPilotOn

I added a QR Code Unlockables section to the thread for north american users (apparently the codes are region locked) with a copy of Mario Tennis Open. If you know of any other QR Codes for the game feel free to post them, just remember to mention which region the code is for.

JollyGreenOne

More QR codes are available, I also added a UK/EU section. And I put some new videos in the 'Trailers' section.

Red Yoshi for U.S.

OreoMilkshake

Where do u get pink yoshi? I couldn't find that one.AutoPilotOn

[QUOTE="VendettaRed07"]

[QUOTE="yoshi_64"]I don't think I'm getting this any time soon. I love Mario Tennis, and it isn't the mix of reviews warding me off, but to be honest I'm not feeling compelled to get this one right now. i think I'm a bit Mario out for my 3DS, I have SM3DLand and MK 7 to hold me over, but I want some new and fresh titles on my 3DS too. I have a few back catalog of games, and I'm more so anticipating KH 3D, so in between I may get MGS 3D finally or something else to hold me over. Shinobishyguy

Exactly what I am thinking.

I feel like Nintendo is getting lazy with Mario tbh and I don't feel like supporting just whatever generic mario branded game they put out now just because there is a lack of other things to buy.

I want them to be creative with Mario again. I want them to put him out on big expansive adventures.. or put him in titles that have at least an ounce of creativity... Each game they put him in recently seems to have less and less effort put into it.

Now mind you im not talking about Mario Galaxy, those games were amazing.. Im talking about a recent trend with all the Mario side series, like Mario Party, and the New Super Mario Bros. series etc. just is getting very lame and generic.

DO something CRAZY and fun with him again for petes sake.. or whatever.. I don't care, make it fun and unique.

I've been reading a lot of negative things about this game. I am thinking about picking it up today. Anybody that owns the game want to weigh in? How's the difficulty/single player mode? I ask because I'm without Internet for the time being, save for 4glte on the iPad.Heirren

The North American QR Code for Yellow Yoshi is available now. (on page 1)

[QUOTE="Heirren"]I've been reading a lot of negative things about this game. I am thinking about picking it up today. Anybody that owns the game want to weigh in? How's the difficulty/single player mode? I ask because I'm without Internet for the time being, save for 4glte on the iPad.DJ_Lae

Thats too bad as I was initially really looking forward to this game...

[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"][QUOTE="Heirren"]I've been reading a lot of negative things about this game. I am thinking about picking it up today. Anybody that owns the game want to weigh in? How's the difficulty/single player mode? I ask because I'm without Internet for the time being, save for 4glte on the iPad.LJChronx

Thats too bad as I was initially really looking forward to this game...

1-Go to this website http://mariotennisopen.nintendo.com/#/codes

2-Click on the blue box were it says "get QR codes here"

3- you will get white and black yoshi + the hint for metal mario ....... (I know its in facebook but i cant find it :( )