Control in game is excellent. If you recall, the Dreamcast only had one analog stick and one d-pad, just like the PSP, so the controls easily are adapted to this game. On each volley there are three different shots you can hit – topspin, lob or slice. The triggers are used to try to help your computer player in doubles. The computer player is…well a computer, but I’ve seen worse AI. I can certainly understand why I couldn't get to a ball. There are a lot of ‘diving’ attempts, but that’s been a minor complaint since the original tennis game.

Audio in game is superb. The umpire can call the game in the language specific to the venue you are in. So if you’re playing in France, you hear ‘zero-trente’ instead of ‘love-thirty.’ The crowd seems to be actually watching the game – they ohh and ahh in all the right places and applaud when a performance warrants it. I love touches like this in the game – it makes it seem as though you are truly playing the game and it really enhances my enjoyment.

Overall, I have enjoyed my time with Virtua Tennis World Tour. The minigames are a blast although the replay value probably dies off once you have won the World Tour. If you can find someone else with the game, multiplayer can be a lot of fun. All tennis fans should definitely pick this one up, and even if you have a minor interest in the game, you’ll enjoy your time with this one.