bodyboarder
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I like it. Having gotten use to having to use the power shots it's alot more enjoyable.
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Mario Tennis Open |OT| Mario's dusting off the rackets and taking his game online
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Stormwatch
Member
The US Pink Yoshi code is now available on Games Radar: http://www.gamesradar.com/exclusive-unlock-pink-yoshi-mario-tennis-open-our-code/
I wonder if they'll eventually unlock things besides different colored Yoshis?
I wonder if they'll eventually unlock things besides different colored Yoshis?
Broken Hope
Member
I really enjoyed Mario Tennis on the N64, didn't play the other versions, so I hope I'll like this version, ordered it despite the poorish reviews.
well we've also got a yoshi costume so far, so there's that
Pink Yoshi is another Technique character btw, if anyone's wondering
DarkChronic
Member
RPG mode. Believe.
Anyway, having a blast online. Wouldn't say I'm killing it...maybe going a little above .500? I'm sitting around a 2260 rank.
Caesar III
Member
Am I missing something? Can I turn of handholding mode? It feels like I do not have control over everything at all. He's running without me doing anything, I only need to press a button to get the ball over the net. And I cannot control where to shoot the ball at all. Am I doing this wrong?
During a match press start and turn off the gyro controls. Options at the start screen will have the same selection.
Caesar III
Member
So I cannot play in "over the shoulder mode" without handholding?
Thanks!
I guess not. Did you find it to give you a good view of the court? I feel like those power shot spots would be hard to notice in that mode, and that's why the movement is handled for you.
Caesar III
Member
Imho the camera is too far away in the other mode. Need to get used to it I guess.
Pretty much, yeah.
VeryGooster
Banned
World 1-4 is some shit.
ugh, is there a way to "beat" 1-4? like, are there some conditions you have to meet to get to bowser/peach, or something...
I started it and my game just went on and on... by the time I finally lost, my score had been run up to 400k and the timer was around 600. -_-
after a while, it just got really tedious.
Hispanicguy
Member
Wow, that looks insane.
WTF
So I guess I just missed that pipe? Or does it loop around? I could've sworn I never saw that one again after it started looping. Weird, man.
That level looks crazy. I guess if I can't have the entire set of 32 levels, this is a pretty good alternative lolol. Thanks for the video
Just picked up the game myself. I don't know how but I played the damn game for 5 hours straight and I didn't even notice. I usually don't play games for more than 2 hours at a time mind you. The game is much more fun than I expected. It may be a little short on content compared to other Mario Tennis games but it's not short on fun.
Hours Left
Member
For those wondering, there are
QR Yoshis.
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VeryGooster
Banned
I got through 1-4 on technically my fourth try between yesterday and just now. Lob shots and secret pipes are your friends.
Super Mario Tennis is a such a great concept it's the only thing I'm mad about the little content, there should be more levels.
Also, I don't really like using the Y button, I preferred using a+b for flat shot, but I guess this is just me being used to the N64 and other portable games, heh.
Also, I don't really like using the Y button, I preferred using a+b for flat shot, but I guess this is just me being used to the N64 and other portable games, heh.
lazybones18
Banned
Facing DK in the Shell Cup final as Daisy was intense in the first set
the sad thing about the way 1-4 works is I'll probably never beat my high score by actually finishing the level
endless looping is not your friend
At first I felt that way, but I prefer Y now. I'm still a little unclear on what exactly the X button does, though... it seems to just adapt to whatever circumstance you're in? Or something? I don't really get it.
endless looping is not your friend
At first I felt that way, but I prefer Y now. I'm still a little unclear on what exactly the X button does, though... it seems to just adapt to whatever circumstance you're in? Or something? I don't really get it.
tetrisgrammaton
Member
x button is nintendo's attempt to baby-ify the game. if you use x, it performs the best shot possible. you can use it on any chance shot too, instead of pushing B-A or A-B, for instance. the tradeoff is it is supposably less powerful.
It's much less powerful at least on normal shots. I don't know if the shots are less powerful on chance shots but I have trained myself at this point to never even touch the x button unless a chance shot area pops up.
VeryGooster
Banned
My favorite was during the Banana Cup or whichever when Waluigi and I went at it for the Match and it was back and forth and back and forth between 40, Deuce, and Adv. It went on for a good 7 or 8 minutes, maybe 10.
Hispanicguy
Member
There are another set of levels (2-x) but they are ONLY playable through local multiplayer which SUCKS.
Don't forget..if you're charging a shot, press L to cancel it
So I've gone through the World Open with my Mii and now I've hit a wall in the
against Wario, and lost my first match. It's nice that the game will save your progress and allow you to redo the match, which I appreciated.
I still haven't got a feel for when to use each shot, though generally I like to try and batter them down with Topspin shots until I get a Flat chance square near the net, obviously this hasn't worked so well against Wario.
I find it a bit weird that you don't get any coins for winning tournaments so I tried some of the special games. I'm enjoying Ring Shot and Galaxy Tennis so far, but I can't seem to get 500 quick enough in the former (my best so far is 450), it seems difficult.
How do you input QR codes? Is there a compilation of where all the Yoshis are hidden?
Ice Flower Cup
I still haven't got a feel for when to use each shot, though generally I like to try and batter them down with Topspin shots until I get a Flat chance square near the net, obviously this hasn't worked so well against Wario.
I find it a bit weird that you don't get any coins for winning tournaments so I tried some of the special games. I'm enjoying Ring Shot and Galaxy Tennis so far, but I can't seem to get 500 quick enough in the former (my best so far is 450), it seems difficult.
How do you input QR codes? Is there a compilation of where all the Yoshis are hidden?
ah, that's pretty lame.
c'mon Nintendo, give us more in DLC. I will pay for it like the nostalgic sucker I am.
On the file select menu, highlight your file and press start and up on the d-pad. The camera will pop up.
Hispanicguy
Member
http://mariopartylegacy.com/2012/05/mario-tennis-open-qr-character-guide/
Should have everything you need.
Yeah same. I love the game, but the way the game pushes you towards the Special Games to earn coins seems a little off and prohibitive to me. I actually enjoy playing the Special Games but I can see a point in the future where I'll have to go and grind some coins in there for a specific bit of gear, and I'm not thrilled about that prospect as such.
VeryGooster
Banned
I played the 1-Up Cup and proceeded to get my ass handed to me by Yoshi and then Mario. It felt like when they were up to serve I was at a huge disadvantage and the game kept giving them all the bonus shots while I was on pure defense. I guess it's dependent on what shot I take and where?
if the special games weren't super fun, I'd probably feel the same way
lazybones18
Banned
Really? There's a Cyan Yoshi?
Not disputing that as they are indeed very fun. I absolutely love Ring Shot and Galaxy Rally, and Super Mario Tennis is ingenious, but as it stands now this current system makes going through the single player content feel like a waste.
Since this is the first (?) NA "Nintendo Network" game, I just hope there'll be added content in the future via DLC and/or patches, because as fun as the game is now, I don't know how long I'll be interested in grinding for coins to be used for items only my Mii can wear..
Hispanicguy
Member
I'm sad there's no playable Toad. TOAD! Out of all the people to leave out of a Mario game. I would STILL pick him if he turned out to be bad.
I think I'll hop on in a few and play some online matches. Be on the lookout for "jeffsotall" aka me. I'll be using Luigi.
I think I'll hop on in a few and play some online matches. Be on the lookout for "jeffsotall" aka me. I'll be using Luigi.
yeah I get you. although playing single player does unlock stuff to buy in the shop, right? so it's more like you have to do that hand-in-hand with the special games to get coins.
totally agree about the DLC thing, this game's just begging for it. hopefully some, at least, will be free.
(btw I think Kid Icarus is the first one, technically)
Street pass also lets you play matches and earn coins.
Haha, now that you mention it, this is the first 3DS game I've bought since Kid Icarus and I when I think about it now, I think that game has spoiled me in what I feel I should be getting from a 3DS title now, :lol
Also yes, you do unlock items from playing single, but that also illustrates another problem I have with Mario Tennis Open. I won't even get started on how silly the game is for using pie charts to represent how good/bad your current equipment is (which is odd since you have nothing to rate it against), but the way the system is set up now, why would I use my hard earned coins for some of the early equipment when I can just grind out the tourney's and wait until I start to unlock better, more killer items? Unless each item has its use like the Kart parts in MK7, it makes throwing away coins for lower level equipment wasteful... but honestly, I'm not sure how the equips work in this game, so I could be wrong about that aspect.
To me, while I'm having a blast actually playing the game, It feels like with every good thing they do, they stop just short of it becoming absolutely amazing.