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This old one is always the best, forgotten, downtrodden but still dolling out the Dreamcast fun.

• I enjoy playing sports games.
• I’m a die-hard Dreamcast fan.
• Simple controls to pick up.
• Spot on difficulty curve from the start.
• Fantastic animations and sound.
• Very addictive and saps your time.
• Almost like watching the real thing.
• Most of the game’s players have retired.
• Tim Henman is marginally less crap.

In My Experience

Having got excited by Top Ranking Tennis recently on the Gameboy, I wanted to dig out Virtua Tennis 2 on the Dreamcast as a comparison. Again, the old games show the newer ones how it’s done.

Gameplay and graphics are spot on - it really is like being there. I decided to play as Pat Rafter to keep the Aussie wife happy and I was amazed at how slick the animations and presentation is, even years later. The simple controls ensure that I always felt the ball had a decent chance of going where I wanted it - and OK, there aren’t loads of options like newer games and it’s annoying to have to play around with the settings to get a full 3 or 5 set match set up, but it sure is worth the effort to get the fuller Dreamcast tennis experience. The sound is awesome.

Last Word

What is it with tennis games? There are so many great ones out there, but for me this one is up there with the best. The gameplay, graphics and the sheer feeling that I’m actually playing a match for real. Just make sure you play with another human and it’s gaming gold.

Prepare for some long but exciting rallies.

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Really stands up against all recent titles. Actually, it’s better. If you don’t mind the older tennis stars, it’s a guaranteed smash for all players.

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