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Tennis 2K2
Universal acclaim
Based on 13 critic reviews
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Based on 7 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Hitmaker
Genre(s): Sports
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: October 23, 2001
Summary
Choose from 16 internationally ranked men's and women's tennis players including: Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Monica Seles, Lindsay Davenport, Magnus Norman, Patrick Rafter, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Mary Pierce, Jelena Dokic, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Alexandra Stevenson, Carlos Moya, Tim Henman, Cedric Pioline, Tommy Haas and Thomas Enqvist. [Sega]
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What The Critics Said
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GamePro
The intuitive controls have been retained, but to enhance the original's sim-like feel, a slice button has been added and the serves are a little more difficult to perfect.
Read Full Review >IGN
Not only a game anyone can fall in love with but among the best titles I've played on the Dreamcast.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Every bit as impressive as anything in the EA Sports stable, and is required playing for anyone who loves sports games. [Jan 2002, p.90]
XenGamers
Tennis 2K2’s solid gameplay and impressive presentation prove that the Dreamcast still has some steam behind it.
Read Full Review >Hot Games
Although the female players are an excellent addition, and the create-a-player is another good move, there are noticeable gaps in the lineup, including Sampras and Chang.
Read Full Review >Games Domain
Fun, addictive, and presentation-wise it’s so glossy that you can’t help but admire its polished spingle-spangle sparkle, even if you don’t like tennis.
Read Full Review >Total Video Games
Brilliant. Fans of the original have to buy this as it’s taken the winning formula and improved it in ever way conceivable.
Read Full Review >GamerWeb Sega
The difficulty level is significantly higher, be that a good or a bad thing, I’ll leave it to you to decide.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
While the game offers improved graphics, an expanded roster of players, and tightened gameplay, the changes made may not be enough to seduce fans of the original Virtua Tennis.
Read Full Review >Planet Dreamcast
As a sequel that improves on the original and gives experienced players a reason to shell out another $40, Tennis 2K2 is a smashing success. I think I just made a tennis pun, but I'm not sure.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Pure gaming bliss, offering precise and simple control over every action on the court. [Jan 2002, p.232]
Electric Playground
An incredibly complete sport simulation that captures, not only the heart of the sport, but also pays close attention to all of the little details that tennis fans love about the game.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Luke B. gave it a 10:
Just AMAZING! Soooo many good points about this game. It looks realisitc, it doesn't play that realistic, but its amazing action. SOOO many things to unlock and so many things to do. Around 30 courts, and loads of top male and female players. This is my favourite Dreamcast game EVER, and in my view Virtua Tennis is the best sports title ever made. Very addictive, easy to play, hard to master. You will keep comming back to it, whether to level up your create tennis player, to play doubles or to become world number 1 in season mode as well as unlocking new courts, new clothes, rackets, and King and Queen. It's a MUST, MUST buy!
James M. gave it a 9:
I love how you can play 2 on 2 with this game. I even got my girlfriend to stop bickering my to get off my Dreamcast and pick up a controller. I also like the fact that you can make your own player... nice! 2 thumbs up... although I will agree that it can get pretty difficult.
Juan J. V. gave it an 8:
Great graphics, Easy start-up, Very difficult to master.
Chris J. gave it a 9:
Just needs more big name players to choose from.
Mila gave it a 10:
Great game! I can't imagine why Hingis, Capriati and Kournikova are not on here - nor Sampras or Agassi - but other than that it's an excellent game. Great graphics and real action!
