Virtua Tennis
- October 10, 2003 00:00 AM PST
Sega�s smash tennis series gets even more engaging thanks to Bluetooth link capabilities.
Virtua Tennis may turn out to offer the most engaging N-gage experience of the game decks�s initial crop, though it suffers from some aspect ratio anomalies and depth perception problems. Arcade, Exhibition, and World Tour modes give you several ways to flaunt your skills on the court. Arcade mode offers head-to-head competition against a computer-controlled opponent. World Tour mode provides the opportunity to create your own tennis star and choose the color of his pants. Exhibition mode�s multiplayer Bluetooth connectivity is the real superstar, bringing the joy of direct competition to an otherwise flavorless diversion. Two or four players can link up for highly charged action. The player who creates the multiplayer game has an unfair advantage, though, because the graphics center on the �master� player. At times, this leads to a player being cropped out of the frame at critical moments. It�s also tough to place your shots accurately, making strategy more reactive than proactive. Despite these troublesome issues, Virtua Tennis proves to be one of the best of the N-Gage�s launch titles.
