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Hot Shots Tennis Review
10 out of 15
The Hot Shots take on tennis in this solid, yet unspectacular, PS2 sports game.
Date: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Author: Kevin Mosley

Also, there really is no player development to speak of. Player ratings never change, and the only thing you can customize is the outfit your player wears. Only basic stats are displayed and accumulated, like service game wins, forehand shot percentage, fastest serve, and so forth. Hot Shots Tennis sorely lacks the ability to create a player, complete with skill development, player rankings, and a series of tournaments in which to compete, including head-to-head stats against the various opponents. The only thing that gives Hot Shots Tennis any staying power is playing head-to-head, because the human element adds to the challenge. Up to four players can play, although there is no online play available. It deserves mentioning that doubles play is highly entertaining and realistic, which adds another dimension to the gameplay.

Hot Shots Tennis, as you'd expect, looks like a kid’s game, sounds like a kid’s game, has the depth of a kid’s game, but plays a very mature and fun game of tennis. Unfortunately, it's just not challenging enough and it doesn't have enough longevity for experienced sports gamers. Otherwise, those interested in a good family-style tennis game will find a lot of value in Hot Shots Tennis.

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