Virtua Tennis 3, the series' first PS3 entry, offers fast and accessible arcade tennis. Good animations, solid pro player roster and varied mini-games. A bit dated today but still a good entry point for the series.
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Sports4 players3+
Description
Arcade tennis simulation by SEGA, 3 entry of Virtua Tennis franchise. Published by SEGA, released in March 2007 in Europe and North America. Over twenty licensed ATP and WTA players including Federer, Roddick and Sharapova, arcade tennis simulation gameplay with accessible controls and intuitive timing, over fifteen official Grand Slam courts including Roland Garros and Wimbledon, World Tour personal career mode, over eight wacky training mini-games, local split-screen multiplayer mode, signature SEGA 3D modeled aesthetic.
Virtua Tennis 3 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Tennis in its purest, most accessible form: snappy rallies, intuitive placement and instant fun from the first match. The crystal-clear handling hides real tactical finesse, and the multiplayer mode stokes rivalry. Readable, dynamic and fiercely convivial, a sports game that favours the thrill of the rally, ideal for spirited games among friends.
