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Minna no Tennis (Japan / Asia)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2006
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Tennis spin-off from the Minna no Golf series featuring the usual characters on varied courts. The arcade and accessible approach faithful to the franchise is maintained. Pleasant entertainment for series fans seeking a casual tennis experience on PS2.

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Category
Sports 4 players 3+
Description
A Clap Hanz and SCEI tennis game released in 2006 (Asia, Japan), the equivalent of the Western Everybody's Tennis. Same accessible mechanics as the Minna no Golf branch, transposed to tennis: varied courts, stylized cartoon players and immediate accessibility without sacrificing depth.

Minna no Tennis review

4/5
Art direction
"Striking"
3/5
Music
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,44 GB 📅14/09/2006
Published by Sony Computer Entertainment

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Collector interest

The Japanese and Asian equivalent of Everybody's Tennis, Minna no Tennis transposes Clap Hanz's accessible yet deep Minna no Golf formula to tennis. The Japanese and Asian edition is the original cut, with no North American release, making it a target for fans of Clap Hanz sports games. Its desirability rests on the series' reputation and on that circumscribed regional distribution.

Is Minna no Tennis still worth playing in 2026?

A tennis game from Clap Hanz, Minna no Tennis, known in the West as Hot Shots Tennis, transposes the accessible, charming recipe of the Minna no Golf series to tennis, where cartoon styled characters clash in snappy rallies via a shot system simple to grasp but subtle to master. The immediate accessibility, the charm of the characters and the hidden depth of the system appeal to a wide family audience. The depth stays accessible rather than simulative. For a fan of arcade tennis or a player after convivial fun, the title keeps a perfectly preserved charm and accessibility.

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