Snappy and accessible Mario Tennis from Camelot. Acrobatic special shots on top of the core formula, a generous Mario roster and an original adventure mode. More arcade than sport but enormously fun pad in hand, especially with friends.
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Category
Sports4 players3+
Description
Mario and friends compete on tennis courts in this Nintendo GameCube Mario Power Tennis. Published by Nintendo, released in Europe in March 2005. Tennis simulation with Mario universe characters, spectacular special shots, fantastic courts and tournament modes.
Mario Power Tennis review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Mario Power Tennis unfurls a vivid cartoon aesthetic: themed courts inspired by the Mario worlds, from Peach's castle to Luigi's mansion, expressive characters and special shots that trigger wild animations. The art direction fits the festive energy of Nintendo's arcade sport, saturated with bright colors and nods to the series. A joyful, generous art direction.
The soundtrack wraps arcade tennis in catchy good cheer: vitamin-charged melodies, reworked Mario themes and playful rhythms that follow the frantic rallies. The music defuses the competition and sustains the festive spirit of Nintendo's sport. A peppy, smiling accompaniment, perfectly matched to the game's cartoon energy.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Trading bouncing balls, unleashing devastating special shots and watching the court warp under powers: tennis takes on an irresistible cartoon flavour here. The handling stays clear, but tactics hide in every spin. With four players, the rallies turn to mayhem. Sporty, spectacular and fiercely convivial.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,58 GB📅25/03/2005
Published by Nintendo
Mario Power Tennis (GameCube) price, value & rarity
Is Mario Power Tennis still worth playing in 2026?
An arcade tennis from Camelot, Mario Power Tennis weds a solid engine to spectacular special shots and gimmick courts drawn from the Mario world. Beneath the cartoon veneer hides a real command of positioning and ball spin, making it a tennis as fun as it is demanding at high level. The solo content lacks a bit of ambition, but the multiplayer is a treat. One of the best arcade tennis games of its generation, still very pleasant to play with friends today.
