International 3D Tennis is a 1990 tennis video game developed by Sensible Software and published by Palace Software for the Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum.
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| Developer(s) | Sensible Software |
| Publisher(s) | Palace Software |
| Composer(s) | Richard Joseph |
| Platform(s) | Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum |
| Release | 1990 |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay edit
The game has three modes: single match, tournament, and season. Tournament mode lets the player pick from 72 different tournaments. Season mode is a series of tournaments during a single year.[1] The game features polygon graphics and ten camera angles.[2][3] The game offers four difficulty levels where the controls get more complicated and the AI gets better in higher difficulties.[3]
Reception edit
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Amiga Format | 79% (1990)[1] 83% (1992)[4] |
| Amiga Power | 3/6 (1991)[5] 74% (1992)[2] |
| Computer and Video Games | 94% (C64)[6] |
| ST Format | 88% (ST)[3] |
| The Games Machine (UK) | 92% (C64)[7] 87% (Amiga)[7] |
| Your Sinclair | 75% (1990)[8] 81% (1992)[9] |
| Amstar | 13/20 (CPC)[10] |
Amiga Format said that Pro Tennis Tour is the better game: "International 3D Tennis is good, but the graphics let it down and, although it plays well, it does not play as well as Ubi Soft’s game."[1] Computer and Video Games concluded: "[...] once mastered, International 3D Tennis offers the best tennis action you're ever likely to experience off court."[6] The Games Machine summarized: "Combining the innovative 3-D with the variety of shots at hand and the sheer playability, International 3-D Tennis is one of the best computer sports games ever, appealing to many more than just tennis players."[7] Your Sinclair summed up: "Nice 3D gameplay, shame about the sluggish speed."[8]
References edit
- ^ a b c Smith, Andy (August 1990). "Screenplay - International 3D Tennis". Amiga Format. No. 13. Future plc. p. 45.
- ^ a b Davies, Jonathan (September 1992). "Game Reviews - International 3D Tennis". Amiga Power. No. 17. Future plc. p. 77.
- ^ a b c Lawton, Rod (November 1990). "Leisure - International 3D Tennis". ST Format. No. 16. Future plc. p. 75.
- ^ Leach, James (September 1992). "Budget Games - International 3D Tennis". Amiga Format. No. 38. Future plc. p. 96.
- ^ "The Bottom Line - International 3D Tennis". Amiga Power. No. 1. Future plc. May 1991. p. 107.
- ^ a b Rand, Paul (June 1990). "Review - International 3D Tennis". Computer and Video Games. No. 103. Future plc. pp. 44–45.
- ^ a b c Lapworth, Warren (July 1990). "Reviews - International 3-D Tennis". The Games Machine. No. 32. Newsfield Publications. pp. 34–35.
- ^ a b "Reviews - International 3D Tennis". Your Sinclair. No. 56. Future plc. August 1990. p. 65.
- ^ Loveday, Leigh (September 1992). "Replay - International 3D Tennis". Your Sinclair. No. 81. Future plc. p. 53.
- ^ "Banc D'essai Logieciels - International 3D Tennis". Amstar (in French). No. 47. SORACOM. July 1990. p. 56.
External links edit
- International 3D Tennis at MobyGames
- International 3D Tennis at the Hall of Light
- International 3D Tennis at Atarimania
- International 3D Tennis at Lemon64
- International 3D Tennis at Spectrum Computing