85
Virtua Tennis 2009 is still a great tennis game, and it arrives at the right moment, far enough from the last installment for sports fans to want a little more of Virtua Tennis. The only thing to criticize is the few changes in comparison with the last game.
80
Only the on-line modes and the Davis Cup separate it from the previous games of the series. SEGA must think about where they want to take the saga, because the stagnation can start being dangerous.
80
VT has always been a party game, and it pulls that off well enough to excuse the rough edges. If the more technical Top Spin 3 is posh dinner in polite company, this is a pie and a pint with friends - a little boisterous, maybe, but you don't need etiquette to have a good time.
10
i for one love the games feel and fast paced action, the only thing i don't like about the game is how slow you move up the rankings but everything else is spot on.
Virtua Tennis 2009
Released On:
Jun 9, 2009
Metascore
Mixed or Average
70
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
70
35% Positive
15 Reviews
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63% Mixed
27 Reviews
27 Reviews
2% Negative
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1 Review
85
Sumo Digital's latest isn't the revolutionary step in the franchise we were hoping for, but its refined looks and gameplay mechanics have deemed it fit for any loungeroom Federer.
80
VT has always been a party game, and it pulls that off well enough to excuse the rough edges. If the more technical Top Spin 3 is posh dinner in polite company, this is a pie and a pint with friends - a little boisterous, maybe, but you don't need etiquette to have a good time.
75
Virtua Tennis 2009 plays a better, more compelling game than any other tennis game around, but it is still fundamentally more of the same. Nonetheless, if you're in the market for a new set of balls, then this is certainly a game that you'll love.
70
However, the franchise is in risk of going stale and not pushing more boundaries in other areas while maintaining the excellent gameplay.
70
A solid tennis game but underwhelming in most areas.
60
Sadly though, for now Virtua Tennis 2009 is only probably worth a look if you've missed the last couple of iterations; otherwise it might be best to hope that VT 2010 is a little more enticing and give EA's new Grand Slam Tennis a look instead.
25
Simply put: do not buy Virtua Tennis 2009. There is absolutely no reason to buy this over the superior (and cheaper) VT3.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
70% Positive
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1 Rating
Jan 27, 2014
10
i for one love the games feel and fast paced action, the only thing i don't like about the game is how slow you move up the rankings but everything else is spot on.
SummaryCreate your own player and join the new World Tour where you are trained by a real-life legend of tennis to compete for the #1 ranking against the biggest stars. Then take your character online and prove you're the best with the new online ranking system! With brand new courts, a new roll call of tennis stars to compete against and even ... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
- PC
- Wii
Initial Release Date:Jun 9, 2009
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