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|title=Mario Tennis Aces | |title=Mario Tennis Aces | ||
|image=[[File:MTA boxart.png|250px]] | |image=[[File:MTA boxart.png|250px]] | ||
|developer=[[Camelot Software Planning|Camelot]] | |developer=[[Camelot Software Planning|Camelot]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| | |released={{released|Japan|June 22, 2018<ref name=JP>Nintendo. (March 9, 2018). [https://www.famitsu.com/news/201803/09153333.html 『マリオテニス エース』多彩なショットやモードなどテニスシステムに関する詳細情報を紹介【Nintendo Direct】]. ''Famitsu''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.</ref>|USA|June 22, 2018<ref name="direct">Nintendo (January 11, 2018). [https://youtu.be/a_u7g5BlfiY?t=272 Nintendo Direct Mini 1.11.2018]. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref>|Europe|June 22, 2018<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoVSUK/status/971873315106193409 Nintendo UK Twitter]</ref>|Australia|June 22, 2018<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/971874639071797249 Nintendo Australia Twitter]</ref>|South Korea|June 22, 2018<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/news/view.php?idx=118 Nintendo of Korea press release (April 18, 2018)]</ref>|HK|June 22, 2018<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.hk/pressrelease/switch_20180418_mario_tennis_ace.htm Nintendo HK press release (April 18, 2018)]</ref>|ROC|June 22, 2018<ref>[http://www.nintendo.tw/pressrelease/switch_20180418_mario_tennis_ace.htm Nintendo TW press release (April 18, 2018)]</ref>|China|January 14, 2021<ref>[https://www.nintendoswitch.com.cn/software/70010000038037 Tencent Nintendo Switch webpage]</ref>}} | ||
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'''''Mario Tennis Aces''''' is a multiplayer sports game for the [[Nintendo Switch]] and the eighth installment in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]]. It is also the first game in the series since ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]'' on the [[Game Boy Advance]] to feature a story mode, in which [[Mario]] must advance through a number of missions and stop a powerful tennis racket, [[Lucien]], from destroying the [[Kingdom of Bask]], the game's setting. While the gameplay engine | '''''Mario Tennis Aces''''' is a multiplayer sports game for the [[Nintendo Switch]] and the eighth installment in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]]. It is also the first game in the series since ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]'' on the [[Game Boy Advance]] to feature a story mode, in which [[Mario]] must advance through a number of missions and stop a powerful tennis racket, [[Lucien]], from destroying the [[Kingdom of Bask]], the game's setting. While the gameplay engine appears to be based on that of ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'', it refines the traditional tennis gameplay of the series by introducing several new techniques. One of the prime features in this game is an energy gauge which can be charged throughout the course of a match by rallying the ball. Energy grants the ability to slow down the time during a match in order to catch a ball more easily. Under certain conditions, it can also be used to stop time and launch the ball from a first-person perspective to the other side of the court through [[Zone Shot]]s and [[Special Shot]]s. These are powerful types of shots that can damage or break the opponent's racket if not countered correctly. | ||
The game also offers expanded online features, mostly through tournaments and co-op challenges, where players can participate to unlock exclusive content. Since release, the game has been updated with new playable characters, story mode levels, modes of play, and tournament features, most notably a rank classification. | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Basic gameplay=== | ===Basic gameplay=== | ||
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===Special features=== | ===Special features=== | ||
Characters have an energy gauge that can be used to perform [[Zone Shot]]s, [[Zone Speed]], or [[Special Shot | Characters have an energy gauge that can be used to perform [[Zone Shot]]s, [[Zone Speed]], or [[Special Shot]]s.<ref name="direct2">K., Roxanne (April 19, 2018). [https://nintendotreehouse.tumblr.com/post/173077333277/mario-tennis-aces-are-you-a-speedster-or-a Nintendo Treehouse Log - Mario Tennis Aces - Are you a Speedster or a Trickster?] ''Tumblr.'' Retrieved 3 June, 2018.</ref> The energy gauge can be increased by simple rallies, by charging shots, or by performing [[Trick Shot]]s, which require proper timing to hit the ball back. Zone Shots can be performed upon reaching a rotating star point on the ground, and allow the player to aim their shot anywhere on the court using motion controls. The longer they take to aim, the more energy it depletes. When energy is fully depleted while in a Zone Shot, the stroke loses form, resulting the ball flying high in the air. Zone Speed allows the player to slow down time to allow them to reach a far-off shot in time. Special Shots can be performed from anywhere on the court and require a full energy gauge. Zone Shots and Special Shots are able to damage rackets. Rackets can withstand three Zone Shots or one Special Shot before breaking, and after being broken they are replaced with a new one, forcing the player to retire when they no longer have any usable racket.<ref name="direct"/> With proper stroke timing, these shots can be blocked, increasing the character's energy gauge and protecting their racket from damage. | ||
In doubles, each pair shares one energy gauge, and if a player's racket breaks during a rally, that player's team immediately loses the point. Also in doubles, each player has their own racket counter. When playing in doubles, the match will end if just one player loses all of their rackets (no matter how many rackets that player's teammate has remaining) and that player's team immediately loses. Exclusive to doubles, the result screen also shows '''X''' marks in the sections where a player's racket took damage, and the '''X''' marks are colored as appropriate to show which opponent did the damage to that player's racket. | In doubles, each pair shares one energy gauge, and if a player's racket breaks during a rally, that player's team immediately loses the point. Also in doubles, each player has their own racket counter. When playing in doubles, the match will end if just one player loses all of their rackets (no matter how many rackets that player's teammate has remaining) and that player's team immediately loses. Exclusive to doubles, the result screen also shows '''X''' marks in the sections where a player's racket took damage, and the '''X''' marks are colored as appropriate to show which opponent did the damage to that player's racket. | ||
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===Types of shots=== | ===Types of shots=== | ||
Shots can be charged to increase their power by pressing their corresponding button early before the player hits the ball. Max Charges result in powerful, quick shots that can push the opponent back. These can be countered with certain shots to reduce the push. In matches with standard rules, charging up a shot confers the player energy which can be used to perform Zone Shots and Special Shots. However, simple rules only allow basic tennis shots. | Shots can be charged to increase their power by pressing their corresponding button early before the player hits the ball. Max Charges result in powerful, quick shots that can push the opponent back. These can be countered with certain shots to reduce the push. In matches with standard rules, charging up a shot confers the player energy which can be used to perform Zone Shots and Special Shots. However, simple rules only allow basic tennis shots. | ||
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!Topspin | !Topspin | ||
![[File:Topspin | ![[File:MTA Topspin.jpg|300px]] | ||
|align=left|Topspins are shots that cause the ball to spin forward and bounce high. The shot is denoted by the red trail behind the ball. A Max Charge topspin can be countered with a slice. | |align=left|Topspins are shots that cause the ball to spin forward and bounce high. The shot is denoted by the red trail behind the ball. A Max Charge topspin can be countered with a slice. | ||
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!Slice | !Slice | ||
![[File:Slice | ![[File:MTA Slice.jpg|300px]] | ||
|align=left|Slices are shots that cause the ball to spin backward and bounce low. The shot is denoted by the blue trail behind the ball. A Max Charge slice can be countered with a topspin. | |align=left|Slices are shots that cause the ball to spin backward and bounce low. The shot is denoted by the blue trail behind the ball. A Max Charge slice can be countered with a topspin. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Flat | !Flat | ||
![[File:Flat | ![[File:MTA Flat.jpg|300px]] | ||
|align=left|Flats are shots that do not inflict any rotation on the ball, making it move on a straight trajectory. It is faster than topspins and slices. The shot is denoted by the purple trail behind the ball. A Max Charge flat can be countered with another flat. | |align=left|Flats are shots that do not inflict any rotation on the ball, making it move on a straight trajectory. It is faster than topspins and slices. The shot is denoted by the purple trail behind the ball. A Max Charge flat can be countered with another flat. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Lob | !Lob | ||
![[File:Lob | ![[File:MTA Lob.jpg|300px]] | ||
|align=left|Lobs are high shots that send the ball far into the court. The shot is denoted by the orange trail behind the ball. | |align=left|Lobs are high shots that send the ball far into the court. The shot is denoted by the orange trail behind the ball. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Drop Shot | !Drop Shot | ||
![[File:Drop | ![[File:MTA Drop Shot.jpg|300px]] | ||
|align=left|Drop shots are low shots that send the ball close to the net with little bounce. The shot is denoted by the white trail behind the ball. | |align=left|Drop shots are low shots that send the ball close to the net with little bounce. The shot is denoted by the white trail behind the ball. | ||
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!Star Shot | !Star Shot | ||
![[File:Star Shot | ![[File:MTA Star Shot.jpg|300px]] | ||
|align=left|Star shots are shots that return the ball at high speed. These shots can be performed when the player stands on a Star Point, which usually appears on the ground when the ball gets sent high into the air by the opponent or when the player's energy gauge is filled one third. They are slightly more powerful than Max Charge shots, pushing the opponent behind when countered. | |align=left|Star shots are shots that return the ball at high speed. These shots can be performed when the player stands on a Star Point, which usually appears on the ground when the ball gets sent high into the air by the opponent or when the player's energy gauge is filled one third. They are slightly more powerful than Max Charge shots, pushing the opponent behind when countered. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Leap Shot | !Leap Shot | ||
![[File:Leap Shot | ![[File:MTA Leap Shot.jpg|300px]] | ||
|align=left|Leap shots are weak shots that are performed when the character leaps for the ball and loses form. When the character | |align=left|Leap shots are weak shots that are performed when the character leaps for the ball and loses form. When the character leaps forward to hit the ball, it gets sent back at a low speed, and the character gains no energy. If the ball is sent high into the air, the opponent can strike it back with a star shot. Leap shots can cause the ball to land out of bounds or on the same side of the court. | ||
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![[Trick Shot]] | ![[Trick Shot]] | ||
![[File:Trick Shot | ![[File:MTA Trick Shot.jpg|300px]] | ||
|align=left|Trick Shots are shots that involve the player moving quickly towards a distant ball to hit it, usually slowing time in the process as in a Zone Speed. Players spend energy to perform Trick Shots, but if their timing is right, they can gain energy instead. | |align=left|Trick Shots are shots that involve the player moving quickly towards a distant ball to hit it, usually slowing time in the process as in a Zone Speed. Players spend energy to perform Trick Shots, but if their timing is right, they can gain energy instead. | ||
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![[Zone Shot]] | ![[Zone Shot]] | ||
![[File:Zone Shot | ![[File:MTA Zone Shot.jpg|300px]] | ||
|align=left|Zone Shots are shots that can be performed on a rotating Star Point once the player's energy gauge turns yellow | |align=left|Zone Shots are shots that can be performed on a rotating Star Point once the player's energy gauge turns yellow. As of version 3.0.0, the Star Point also turns turquoise when the character stands within it. The ball can be aimed anywhere on the court in a first-person perspective, then struck with power. The opponent can successfully block a Zone Shot with proper timing. However, if the ball is hit too early or too late, the racket will be damaged. | ||
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![[ | ![[Special Shot]] | ||
![[File:Special Shot | ![[File:MTA Special Shot.jpg|300px]] | ||
|align=left|Special Shots are the most powerful types of shots in the game. They can be performed from anywhere on the court, but only when the player's energy gauge becomes full. They will trigger a short animation which shows how the character is going to perform the shot, after which the player can aim and shoot the ball in a first-person perspective like Zone Shots. Unless countered with a block, Special Shots have the power to break the opponent's racket instantly. | |align=left|Special Shots are the most powerful types of shots in the game. They can be performed from anywhere on the court, but only when the player's energy gauge becomes full. They will trigger a short animation which shows how the character is going to perform the shot, after which the player can aim and shoot the ball in a first-person perspective like Zone Shots. Unless countered with a block, Special Shots have the power to break the opponent's racket instantly. | ||
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===Game modes=== | ===Game modes=== | ||
====Adventure==== | ====Adventure==== | ||
Adventure Mode acts as the game's story mode, featuring cutscenes and levels like a typical '' | Adventure Mode acts as the game's story mode, featuring cutscenes and levels like a typical ''Mario'' game. It is revealed that the game takes place in the [[Kingdom of Bask]], which was destroyed in ancient times by a powerful tennis racket named [[Lucien]]. After being discovered and stolen from the [[Bask Ruins]] by [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]], Lucien is rewakened and proceeds to possess them and [[Luigi]] during a match on [[Marina Stadium]]. Lucien's motivation is to seek five [[Power Stone]]s scattered throughout the kingdom, which conceal his true power. Under the guidance of [[Aster]], a mysterious voice, [[Mario]] sets forth to retrieve the five Power Stones before Lucien and defeat him once and for all. On his journey, he must complete various missions and level up to become stronger. | ||
[[Toad]] accompanies Mario throughout the jorney, acting as his spokesperson, as Mario does not talk. After selecting a mission on the map, a short dialogue between Toad and other involved parties will commence, then the player can begin the mission. Mario can exit to the world map or (as of version 1.2.0) retry the mission if the player pauses or fails it. | [[Toad]] accompanies Mario throughout the jorney, acting as his spokesperson, as Mario does not talk. After selecting a mission on the map, a short dialogue between Toad and other involved parties will commence, then the player can begin the mission. Mario can exit to the world map or (as of version 1.2.0) retry the mission if the player pauses or fails it. | ||
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====Tournament==== | ====Tournament==== | ||
Tournaments are successions of matches (here also called rounds) in which the player can challenge computer opponents or online worldwide opponents in an 8-player bracket. They return from previous ''Mario Tennis'' games after being absent in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''. Tournament matches feature up to three sets, each divided into two games. If players are tied by the end of these sets, there will be a tiebreaker that decides the winner of the match. | Tournaments are successions of matches (here also called rounds) in which the player can challenge computer opponents or online worldwide opponents in an 8-player bracket. They return from previous ''Mario Tennis'' games after being absent in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''. Tournament matches feature up to three sets, each divided into two games. If players are tied by the end of these sets, there will be a tiebreaker that decides the winner of the match. | ||
=====COM Tournament===== | =====COM Tournament===== | ||
[[File:MTA COM Tournament.jpg|thumb|Mario facing off against Daisy in the semifinals of Mushroom Cup]] | [[File:MTA COM Tournament.jpg|thumb|Mario facing off against Daisy in the semifinals of Mushroom Cup]] | ||
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The table below lists all cups with the corresponding rules and opponents. | The table below lists all cups with the corresponding rules and opponents. | ||
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!align=center|Cup | !align=center|Cup | ||
!align=center|Rules | !align=center|Rules | ||
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=====Online Tournament===== | =====Online Tournament===== | ||
Players can connect to the internet to compete against other human players in online tournaments. In order to participate, players need to have the latest version of the game and a [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Online|Nintendo Switch Online]] subscription. They can participate in the standard class, simple class, or (as of December 2018) the doubles class. For the doubles class, the player can pick a partner either locally or online. | Players can connect to the internet to compete against other human players in online tournaments. In order to participate, players need to have the latest version of the game and a [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Online|Nintendo Switch Online]] subscription. They can participate in the standard class, simple class, or (as of December 2018) the doubles class. For the doubles class, the player can pick a partner either locally or online. | ||
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Players can obtain rating points by winning matches, or lose points otherwise. The amount of points earned or lost in a match depends on the player's performance. Rating points determine a rank from D- to A+, which are used to match players of similar proficiency. If someone has rank B (2,500 points) or higher, they will start each tournament from the semifinals. When players enter a month's tournament for the first time, the points they had obtained during their last online tournament period played are rounded and kept for the current tournament period, along with their rank. Each tournament period keeps track of player statistics such as tournament wins, round wins, and round losses, with the latter two being calculated in a win ratio. | Players can obtain rating points by winning matches, or lose points otherwise. The amount of points earned or lost in a match depends on the player's performance. Rating points determine a rank from D- to A+, which are used to match players of similar proficiency. If someone has rank B (2,500 points) or higher, they will start each tournament from the semifinals. When players enter a month's tournament for the first time, the points they had obtained during their last online tournament period played are rounded and kept for the current tournament period, along with their rank. Each tournament period keeps track of player statistics such as tournament wins, round wins, and round losses, with the latter two being calculated in a win ratio. | ||
When the player wins a championship, they are congratulated with a trophy resembling the [[Special Cup]] from other ''[[ | When the player wins a championship, they are congratulated with a trophy resembling the [[Special Cup]] from other ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' titles. However, unlike in COM tournaments, characters that are used to win an online tournament are not given a crown on the character selection screen. | ||
Between July 2018 and July 2019, playing at least one match in an online tournament each month awarded the player with an additional character as a participation bonus. Starting with the January 2019 tournament, the player can also earn Participation Points, which can reward alternate costumes.<ref name="direct2"/> | Between July 2018 and July 2019, playing at least one match in an online tournament each month awarded the player with an additional character as a participation bonus. Starting with the January 2019 tournament, the player can also earn Participation Points, which can reward alternate costumes.<ref name="direct2"/> | ||
If a player disconnects or is disconnected during a match, the match will be forfeited and the opponent will win. Players who forfeit the match in this way too many times will not be permitted to participate in the rankings. | If a player disconnects or is disconnected during a match, the match will be forfeited and the opponent will win. Players who forfeit the match in this way too many times will not be permitted to participate in the rankings. | ||
{{see also|List of online tournaments in Mario Tennis Aces}} | |||
====Co-op Challenge==== | ====Co-op Challenge==== | ||
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The player can wait 60 seconds for the console to search and connect to other players. If not enough players are found in this timeframe, the game will substitute them with computer players. The player can choose to keep searching for online players for 180 more seconds. | The player can wait 60 seconds for the console to search and connect to other players. If not enough players are found in this timeframe, the game will substitute them with computer players. The player can choose to keep searching for online players for 180 more seconds. | ||
For more information about this mode's contents, [[Mario Tennis Aces#Co-op Challenges| | For more information about this mode's contents, see [[Mario Tennis Aces#Co-op Challenges|below]]. | ||
====Free Play==== | ====Free Play==== | ||
This mode allows players to play custom matches at their leisure. Up to four players can join in Free Play, both locally and online. By pressing the {{button| | This mode allows players to play custom matches at their leisure. Up to four players can join in Free Play, both locally and online. By pressing the {{button|ns|minus}} or {{button|ns|plus}} button, players access a menu where they can change the match rules, with the following options: | ||
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!align="center"|Match Type | !align="center"|Match Type | ||
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!align="center"|Doubles Partners | !align="center"|Doubles Partners | ||
|'''Random:''' | |'''Random:''' A computer or human player is chosen at random as a doubles partner for the first player.<br>'''P1 and P2:''' The second player is chosen as a doubles partner for the first player.<br>'''P1 and Random Player:''' A random participating human player is chosen as a doubles partner for the first player.<br>'''P1 and Random COM:''' A random computer player is chosen as a doubles partner for the first player.<br><small>'''Note:''' Available only if Match Type is set as "Doubles Only" or "Singles and Doubles".</small> | ||
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!align="center"|COM Difficulty | !align="center"|COM Difficulty | ||
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!align="center"|KO Loss | !align="center"|KO Loss | ||
|'''Yes:''' Players instantly lose the match if all of their rackets break.<br>'''No:''' Players have an unlimited supply of rackets. | |'''Yes:''' Players instantly lose the match by KO if all of their rackets break.<br>'''No:''' Players have an unlimited supply of rackets. | ||
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{{footnote|note|1|In the "Change Rules" menu, the player can press the {{button| | {{footnote|note|1|In the "Change Rules" menu, the player can press the {{button|ns|minus}} / {{button|ns|plus}} button to set up their own selection of courses, where they can also turn hazards on or off for each course.}} | ||
====Swing Mode==== | ====Swing Mode==== | ||
[[File:MTA Swing Mode (Regular Ball).jpg|thumb|Yoshi and Toad in Swing Mode]] | [[File:MTA Swing Mode (Regular Ball).jpg|thumb|Yoshi and Toad in Swing Mode]] | ||
In this mode, players can use motion controls to play tennis. This mode is played solely with the left or right JoyCon, which may be chosen depending on the player's dominant hand. During matches, the camera is positioned lower than usual. There are multiple features in Swing Mode, all of which only allow simple tennis rules (i.e. no Zone Shots, Special Shots or Zone Speed). | In this mode, players can use motion controls to play tennis. This mode is played solely with the left or right JoyCon, which may be chosen depending on the player's dominant hand. During matches, the camera is positioned lower than usual. There are multiple features in Swing Mode, all of which only allow simple tennis rules (i.e. no Zone Shots, Special Shots or Zone Speed). | ||
=====Regular Ball===== | =====Regular Ball===== | ||
Matches can be played with a regular ball, just like in Free Play. Most rule options from Free Play are also present here, though the player cannot adjust the Play Style and, by extension, the KO Loss. One added option is to activate the {{wp|Hawk-Eye|challenge system}}, wherein the player is allowed to challenge the decision that the ball was shot out of the court. | Matches can be played with a regular ball, just like in Free Play. Most rule options from Free Play are also present here, though the player cannot adjust the Play Style and, by extension, the KO Loss. One added option is to activate the {{wp|Hawk-Eye|challenge system}}, wherein the player is allowed to challenge the decision that the ball was shot out of the court. | ||
Up to four local players can join a match in Swing Mode. | Up to four local players can join a match in Swing Mode. | ||
While rallying a ball, players can hit it a bit early to send it towards the corner on the opposite side from their racket (pull shot) or a bit late to send it towards the corner on the same side as their racket (push shot). If the ball is hit too early or too late, it will be sent at a low speed (similarly to leap shots), allowing the opponent to strike it with a flat shot and return it faster than usual. | While rallying a ball, players can hit it a bit early to send it towards the corner on the opposite side from their racket (pull shot) or a bit late to send it on towards the corner on the same side as their racket (push shot). If the ball is hit too early or too late, it will be sent at a low speed (similarly to leap shots), allowing the opponent to strike it with a flat shot and return it faster than usual. | ||
If players have enabled the challenge system, they will be allowed to challenge whether the ball bounced very close to the court's bounds and was called out by the judge. During a challenge, the camera zooms into the spot where the ball bounced, showing precisely if it landed in or out of the court. If the ball has merely touched the boundary line, it is considered to be in the court. If the challenge is successful, the call will be overturned and the opponent will receive no points, but if it is not, the opponent will receive their points and the player will lose one challenge. The player can incorrectly challenge a call three times, after which they can no longer challenge a call during a match. | If players have enabled the challenge system, they will be allowed to challenge whether the ball bounced very close to the court's bounds and was called out by the judge. During a challenge, the camera zooms into the spot where the ball bounced, showing precisely if it landed in or out of the court. If the ball has merely touched the boundary line, it is considered to be in the court. If the challenge is successful, the call will be overturned and the opponent will receive no points, but if it is not, the opponent will receive their points and the player will lose one challenge. The player can incorrectly challenge a call three times, after which they can no longer challenge a call during a match. | ||
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=====Special Game===== | =====Special Game===== | ||
In this feature, players can play the [[Mario Tennis Aces#Boo Hunt|Boo Hunt]] and [[Mario Tennis Aces#Shy Guy Train Tussle|Shy Guy Train Tussle]] minigames both cooperatively and competitively. Players can earn different high scores for each mode of play, and in cooperative mode, they also receive a rank based on their high score. By pressing the {{button| | In this feature, players can play the [[Mario Tennis Aces#Boo Hunt|Boo Hunt]] and [[Mario Tennis Aces#Shy Guy Train Tussle|Shy Guy Train Tussle]] minigames both cooperatively and competitively. Players can earn different high scores for each mode of play, and in cooperative mode, they also receive a rank based on their high score. By pressing the {{button|ns|minus}} or {{button|ns|plus}} button while highlighting a minigame, players can view the rules of that minigame. | ||
=====Rally Challenge===== | =====Rally Challenge===== | ||
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**change trigger controls for Zone Shots and Zone Speed. | **change trigger controls for Zone Shots and Zone Speed. | ||
**change trigger controls for Special Shots and Cancel Charges. | **change trigger controls for Special Shots and Cancel Charges. | ||
Player controls can also be changed in the character selection screen by pressing {{button| | |||
Player controls can also be changed in the character selection screen by pressing {{button|ns|x}} (Dual Joy-Con/Pro Controller) or {{button|ns|jc-top}} (Joy-Con sideways), as well as the character's dominant hand by pressing {{button|ns|y}} (Dual Joy-Con/Pro Controller) or {{button|ns|jc-left}} (Joy-Con sideways, Joy-Con vertical in Swing Mode). | |||
==Controls== | ==Controls== | ||
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|+Traditional controls | |+Traditional controls | ||
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!width=10%|Action | !width=10%|Action | ||
!width=25%|Dual Joy-Con / Pro Controller | !width=25%|Dual Joy-Con / Pro Controller | ||
!width=25%|Joy-Con (sideways) | !width=25%|Joy-Con (sideways) | ||
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|Run | |Run | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|leftstick}} | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|stick}} | ||
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|Topspin | |Topspin | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|a}} | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|jc-right}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Slice | |Slice | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|b}} | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|jc-bottom}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Flat | |Flat | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|y}} | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|jc-left}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Lob | |Lob | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|leftstick}} up + {{button|ns|x}} or {{button|ns|a}} → {{button|ns|b}} | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|stick}} up + {{button|ns|jc-top}} or {{button|ns|jc-right}} → {{button|ns|jc-bottom}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Drop Shot | |Drop Shot | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|leftstick}} down + {{button|ns|x}} or {{button|ns|b}} → {{button|ns|a}} | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|stick}} down + {{button|ns|jc-top}} or {{button|ns|jc-bottom}} → {{button|ns|jc-right}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Cancel Charge | |Cancel Charge | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|l}} or {{button|ns|zl}} | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|sl}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Leap Shot (only in Simple Mode) | |Leap Shot (only in Simple Mode) | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|r}} or {{button|ns|zr}} | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|zr}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Trick Shot | |Trick Shot | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|rightstick}} up/down/left/right or {{button|ns|leftstick}} up/down/left/right + {{button|ns|x}} → {{button|ns|x}} | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|stick}} up/down/left/right + {{button|ns|jc-top}} → {{button|ns|jc-top}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Zone Shot | |Zone Shot | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|r}} or {{button|ns|zr}} on rotating star point | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|sr}} on rotating star point | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Zone Speed | |Zone Speed | ||
|Hold {{button| | |Hold {{button|ns|r}} or {{button|ns|zr}} | ||
|Hold {{button| | |Hold {{button|ns|sr}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Special Shot | |Special Shot | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|l}} or {{button|ns|zl}} (when Energy Gauge is full) | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|sl}} (when the Energy Gauge is full) | ||
|} | |} | ||
{|class="wikitable"style="width:30%; text-align:center" | |||
{|class="wikitable" style="width:30%; text-align:center" | |||
|+Swing Mode | |+Swing Mode | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Run | |Run | ||
|{{button| | |{{button|ns|stick}}, though the character will run automatically towards the ball | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Topspin | |Topspin | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
===Playable=== | ===Playable=== | ||
[[File:Mario Tennis Aces complete roster.jpg|thumb|300px|The character selection screen, with all post-release characters available | [[File:Mario Tennis Aces complete roster.jpg|thumb|300px|The character selection screen, with all post-release characters available]] | ||
''Mario Tennis Aces'' features 30 playable characters, consisting of 16 characters available at launch and 14 characters made available post-release as online tournament participation bonuses. Of these characters, [[Spike]], [[Chain Chomp]], [[Blooper]], [[Boom Boom]], [[Pauline]], [[Kamek]], [[Dry Bones]], and [[Fire Piranha Plant]] are newly playable to the ''Mario Tennis'' series | ''Mario Tennis Aces'' features 30 playable characters, consisting of 16 characters available at launch and 14 characters made available post-release as online tournament participation bonuses. Of these characters, [[Spike]], [[Chain Chomp]], [[Blooper]], [[Boom Boom]], [[Pauline]], [[Kamek]], [[Dry Bones]], and [[Fire Piranha Plant]] are newly playable to the ''Mario Tennis'' series. Some characters have unlockable aesthetic variations. | ||
Like in previous installments, characters are split into categories of types. | Like in previous installments, characters are split into categories of types. | ||
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Mario is the only playable character for the majority of the Adventure mode (Peach is also playable in Lucien Cup Finals), and none of his variations available in other modes are usable. Players can, however, select from multiple rackets as they are unlocked in the mode. | Mario is the only playable character for the majority of the Adventure mode (Peach is also playable in Lucien Cup Finals), and none of his variations available in other modes are usable. Players can, however, select from multiple rackets as they are unlocked in the mode. | ||
{| | |||
{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse" width =100% | |||
|- | |- | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#e6000d"|{{color-link|white | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#e6000d" | {{color-link|Mario|white}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#00a73d"|{{color-link|white | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#00a73d" | {{color-link|Luigi|white}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#ffd200"|{{color-link|white | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#ffd200" | {{color-link|Wario|white}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#46268b"|{{color-link|white | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#46268b" | {{color-link|Waluigi|white}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
! | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Mario.png|115x115px]] | ||
| | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Luigi.png|115x115px]] | ||
! | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Wario.png|115x115px]] | ||
| | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Waluigi.png|115x115px]] | ||
! | |||
| | |||
! | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Playing Type || All-Around | |||
| | |'''Playing Type || All-Around | ||
|'''Playing Type || Powerful | |||
| | |'''Playing Type || Defensive | ||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Hand Spin (forward/backward)<br>Vault (side) | |||
| | |'''Trick Shots || Racket Twirl (forward/backward)<br>Slide (side) | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Total Typhoon (forward/backward)<br>Power Dive (side) | |||
| | |'''Trick Shots || Twisted Jump (forward/backward)<br>Moonwalk (side) | ||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Special Shot || Blazing Wall Jump | |||
| | |'''Special Shot || Pipe Cannon | ||
|'''Special Shot || Glorious Garlic Bomber | |||
| | |'''Special Shot || Showtime | ||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Availability || Initial release | |||
| | |'''Availability || Initial release | ||
|'''Availability || Initial release | |||
|'''Availability || Initial release | |||
|- | |||
|'''Alternate Costumes || | |||
*Overalls (pre-launch online tournament participation bonus; earn 500 Participation Points in the January 2019 online tournament; April 2019-May 2019 demo participation bonus; earn 500 Participation Points in the September 2019 online tournament or the March 2020 online tournament) | *Overalls (pre-launch online tournament participation bonus; earn 500 Participation Points in the January 2019 online tournament; April 2019-May 2019 demo participation bonus; earn 500 Participation Points in the September 2019 online tournament or the March 2020 online tournament) | ||
*Tennis outfit, with Lucien Replica (unlocked by clearing "Last Trial Boss Challenge") | *Tennis outfit, with Lucien Replica (unlocked by clearing "Last Trial Boss Challenge") | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || Overalls (earn 2,000 Participation Points in the January 2019 online tournament; earn 1,000 in the September 2019 online tournament or the March 2020 online tournament) | |||
| | |'''Alternate Costumes || Overalls (earn 500 Participation Points in the July 2019 online tournament or the January 2020 online tournament) | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || Overalls (earn 1,000 Participation Points in the July 2019 online tournament or the January 2020 online tournament) | |||
|- | |||
| | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#ffb9f5" | {{color-link-piped|Princess Peach|white|Peach}} | ||
! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#f59100" | {{color-link-piped|Princess Daisy|white|Daisy}} | |||
! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#55ffe6" | {{color-link|Rosalina|white}} | |||
| | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#003791" | {{color-link|Toad|white}} | ||
|- | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Peach.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Daisy.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Rosalina.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Toad.png|115x115px]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Playing Type || Technical | |||
|'''Playing Type || All-Around | |||
|'''Playing Type || Tricky | |||
|'''Playing Type || Speedy | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Twirl (forward/backward)<br>Ribbon Fling (side) | |||
| | |'''Trick Shots || Parry (forward/backward)<br>Sabre (side) | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Galaxy Warp (forward/backward)<br>Satellite Shift (side) | |||
| | |'''Trick Shots || Toad Jump (forward/backward)<br>Toad Roll (side) | ||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Special Shot || Heart Shot | |||
| | |'''Special Shot || Bloom Blast | ||
|'''Special Shot || Star Combo | |||
| | |'''Special Shot || Super Toad Dive | ||
| | |||
|Toad | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Availability || Initial release | |||
| | |'''Availability || Initial release | ||
|'''Availability || Initial release | |||
| | |'''Availability || Initial release | ||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | |||
| | |'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | |||
| | |'''Alternate Costumes || Tennis Outfit (earn 2,000 Participation Points in the February 2019 online tournament; earn 1,000 in the May 2019 online tournament; earn 500 in the November 2019 online tournament) | ||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
! | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#f073af" | {{color-link|Toadette|white}} | ||
| | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#000000" | {{color-link|Bowser|white}} | ||
! | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#f57323" | {{color-link|Bowser Jr.|white}} | ||
| | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#82ebeb" | {{color-link|Boo|white}} | ||
! | |||
| | |||
! | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
! | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Toadette.png|115x115px]] | ||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Bowser.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Jr.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Boo.png|115x115px]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Playing Type || Technical | |||
|Technical | |'''Playing Type || Powerful | ||
|'''Playing Type || Defensive | |||
|Powerful | |'''Playing Type || Tricky | ||
|Defensive | |||
|Tricky | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Cutesy Turn (forward/backward)<br>Cheerful Skip (side) | |||
|Cutesy Turn (forward/backward)<br>Cheerful Skip (side) | |'''Trick Shots || Dive Bomb (forward/backward)<br>Shell Spin (side) | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Wild Ride (forward/backward)<br>Jet Boost (side) | |||
|Dive Bomb (forward/backward)<br>Shell Spin (side) | |'''Trick Shots || Roundabout (forward/backward)<br>Through It All (side) | ||
|Wild Ride (forward/backward)<br>Jet Boost (side) | |||
|Roundabout (forward/backward)<br>Through It All (side) | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Special Shot || Hop Step Jump | |||
|Hop Step Jump | |'''Special Shot || Fire-Breath Barrage | ||
|'''Special Shot || Armed and Dangerous | |||
|Fire-Breath Barrage | |'''Special Shot || Illusion Shot | ||
|Armed and Dangerous | |||
|Illusion Shot | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Availability || Initial release | |||
|Initial release | |'''Availability || Initial release | ||
|'''Availability || Initial release | |||
|Initial release | |'''Availability || Initial release | ||
|Initial release | |||
|Initial release | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || Tennis Outfit (earn 2,000 Participation Points in the May 2019 online tournament; earn 1,000 in the November 2019 online tournament) | |||
| | |'''Alternate Costumes || Tennis Outfit (earn 1,000 Participation Points in the June 2019 online tournament or the December 2019 online tournament) | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | |||
|'''Alternate Costumes || Visor (reward for the "Boo Hunt" co-op challenges) | |||
| | |||
|N/A | |||
|Visor (reward for the "Boo Hunt" co-op challenges) | |||
First Boo Hunt (September 19, 2018 - October 11, 2018), Boo Hunt on June and December of each year: | First Boo Hunt (September 19, 2018 - October 11, 2018), Boo Hunt on June and December of each year: | ||
*Light-Blue (earn 2,500/1,500 coins) | *Light-Blue (earn 2,500/1,500 coins) | ||
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*Light-Blue, green brim (earn 20,000/10,000 coins) | *Light-Blue, green brim (earn 20,000/10,000 coins) | ||
|- | |- | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#6eb928"|{{color-link|white | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#6eb928" | {{color-link|Yoshi|white}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#7d3c14"|{{color-link | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#7d3c14" | {{color-link|Donkey Kong|white}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#6eafe1"|{{color-link|white | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#6eafe1" | {{color-link|Spike|white}} {{color|<sup><small>(new)</small></sup>|white}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#464b64"|{{color-link | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#464b64" | {{color-link|Chain Chomp|white}} {{color|<sup><small>(new)</small></sup>|white}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Yoshi.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models DK.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Spike.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models ChainChomp.png|115x115px]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Playing Type || Speedy | |||
|Speedy | |'''Playing Type || Powerful | ||
|'''Playing Type || Powerful | |||
|Powerful | |'''Playing Type || Powerful | ||
|Powerful | |||
|Powerful | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Spin Turn (forward/backward)<br>Egg Roll (side) | |||
|Spin Turn (forward/backward)<br>Egg Roll (side) | |'''Trick Shots || Kong Roll (forward/backward)<br>Ground Pound (side) | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Somersault (forward/backward)<br>Flip Fly (side) | |||
|Kong Roll (forward/backward)<br>Ground Pound (side) | |'''Trick Shots || Vertical Whirl (forward/backward)<br>Side Whirl (side) | ||
|Somersault (forward/backward)<br>Flip Fly (side) | |||
|Vertical Whirl (forward/backward)<br>Side Whirl (side) | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Special Shot || Flying Rainbow | |||
|Flying Rainbow | |'''Special Shot || Barrel Cannon Chaos | ||
|'''Special Shot || Spike Strike | |||
|Barrel Cannon Chaos | |'''Special Shot || Unleash | ||
|Spike Strike | |||
|Unleash | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Availability || Initial release | |||
|Initial release | |'''Availability || Initial release | ||
|'''Availability || Initial release | |||
|Initial release | |'''Availability || Initial release | ||
|Initial release | |||
|Initial release | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || Yoshi colors (reward for the "Yoshi's Ring Shot" co-op challenge) | |||
|Yoshi colors (reward for the "Yoshi's Ring Shot" co-op challenge) | |||
First Yoshi's Ring Shot (December 1, 2018 to January 10, 2019), Yoshi's Ring Shot on February and August of each year: | First Yoshi's Ring Shot (December 1, 2018 to January 10, 2019), Yoshi's Ring Shot on February and August of each year: | ||
*[[Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]] (earn 20,000/10,000 points; 5,000 points in April 2019-May 2019 demo) | *[[Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]] (earn 20,000/10,000 points; 5,000 points in April 2019-May 2019 demo) | ||
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Offline Yoshi's Ring Shot: | Offline Yoshi's Ring Shot: | ||
*[[Yoshi (species)|Purple Yoshi]] (unlocked by clearing all Ring Shot challenges) | *[[Yoshi (species)|Purple Yoshi]] (unlocked by clearing all Ring Shot challenges) | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | |||
|N/A | |'''Alternate Costumes || Headband and wristband | ||
|Headband and wristband | |||
*Blue (earn 300 Participation Points in the April 2019 online tournament; earn 250 in the December 2019 online tournament) | *Blue (earn 300 Participation Points in the April 2019 online tournament; earn 250 in the December 2019 online tournament) | ||
*Pink (earn 1,000 Participation Points in the April 2019 online tournament; earn 500 in the December 2019 online tournament) | *Pink (earn 1,000 Participation Points in the April 2019 online tournament; earn 500 in the December 2019 online tournament) | ||
*Yellow (earn 2,000 Participation Points in the April 2019 online tournament; earn 750 in the December 2019 online tournament) | *Yellow (earn 2,000 Participation Points in the April 2019 online tournament; earn 750 in the December 2019 online tournament) | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || Cap | |||
|Cap | |||
*White body, yellow outline (earn 300 Participation Points in the March 2019 online tournament; earn 250 in the October 2019 online tournament) | *White body, yellow outline (earn 300 Participation Points in the March 2019 online tournament; earn 250 in the October 2019 online tournament) | ||
*White body, red outline (earn 1,000 Participation Points in the March 2019 online tournament; earn 500 in the October 2019 online tournament) | *White body, red outline (earn 1,000 Participation Points in the March 2019 online tournament; earn 500 in the October 2019 online tournament) | ||
*White body, green outline (earn 2,000 Participation Points in the March 2019 online tournament; earn 1,000 in the October 2019 online tournament) | *White body, green outline (earn 2,000 Participation Points in the March 2019 online tournament; earn 1,000 in the October 2019 online tournament) | ||
|- | |- | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#32dc64"|{{color-link | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#32dc64" | {{color-link|Koopa Troopa|white}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#585858"|{{color-link|white | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#585858" | {{color-link|Blooper|white}} {{color|<sup><small>(new)</small></sup>|white}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#fff000"|{{color-link | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#fff000" | {{color-link|Diddy Kong|black}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#bc42ff"|{{color-link|white | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#bc42ff" | {{color-link|Birdo|white}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models KoopaTroopa.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Blooper.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Diddy.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Birdo.png|115x115px]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Playing Type || Speedy | |||
|Speedy | |'''Playing Type || Tricky | ||
|'''Playing Type || Speedy | |||
|Tricky | |'''Playing Type || All-Around | ||
|Speedy | |||
|All-Around | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Power Play (forward/backward)<br>Groundwork (side) | |||
|Power Play (forward/backward)<br>Groundwork (side) | |'''Trick Shots || Lucky Leap (forward/backward)<br>Surfin' Slider (side) | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Acrobatics (forward/backward)<br>Diddy Roll (side) | |||
|Lucky Leap (forward/backward)<br>Surfin' Slider (side) | |'''Trick Shots || Perfect Pose (forward/backward)<br>Cheer Step (side) | ||
|Acrobatics (forward/backward)<br>Diddy Roll (side) | |||
|Perfect Pose (forward/backward)<br>Cheer Step (side) | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Special Shot || Spin Break | |||
|Spin Break | |'''Special Shot || Wave Rider | ||
|'''Special Shot || Jungle Swing | |||
|Wave Rider | |'''Special Shot || Airlift Extravaganza | ||
|Jungle Swing | |||
|Airlift Extravaganza | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Trait || Highest max speed | |||
| | |'''Trait || Highest curve on a topspin | ||
|'''Trait || Fastest acceleration | |||
|Highest curve on a topspin | |'''Trait || N/A | ||
|Fastest acceleration | |||
|N/A | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Availability || Participation bonus for July 2018 online tournament, otherwise available from August 1, 2018 | |||
|Participation bonus for July 2018 online tournament, otherwise available from August 1, 2018 | |'''Availability || Participation bonus for August 2018 online tournament, otherwise available from September 1, 2018 | ||
|'''Availability || Participation bonus for September 2018 online tournament, otherwise available from October 1, 2018 | |||
|Participation bonus for August 2018 online tournament, otherwise available from September 1, 2018 | |'''Availability || Participation bonus for October 2018 online tournament, otherwise available from November 1, 2018 | ||
|Participation bonus for September 2018 online tournament, otherwise available from October 1, 2018 | |||
|Participation bonus for October 2018 online tournament, otherwise available from November 1, 2018 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || | |||
| | |||
*Blue shell and blue shoes (earn 250 Participation Points in the August 2019 online tournament or the February 2020 online tournament) | *Blue shell and blue shoes (earn 250 Participation Points in the August 2019 online tournament or the February 2020 online tournament) | ||
*Red shell and red shoes (earn 750 Participation Points in the August 2019 online tournament or the February 2020 online tournament) | *Red shell and red shoes (earn 750 Participation Points in the August 2019 online tournament or the February 2020 online tournament) | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | |||
|N/A | |'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | |||
|N/A | |- | ||
! | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#FF412D" | {{color-link|Koopa Paratroopa|white}} | ||
| | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#FF1937" | {{color-link|Shy Guy|white}} | ||
! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#4BB941" | {{color-link|Petey Piranha|white}} | |||
! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#FFFA7D" | [[Luma (species)|<font color=black>Luma</font>]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
! | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Paratroopa.png|115x115px]] | ||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models ShyGuy.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models PeteyPiranha.png|115x115px]] | |||
! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Luma.png|115x115px]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Playing Type || Technical | |||
|Technical | |'''Playing Type || Technical | ||
|'''Playing Type || Powerful | |||
|Technical | |'''Playing Type || Technical | ||
|Powerful | |||
|Technical | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Roll Call (forward/backward)<br>Koopa Boost (side) | |||
|Roll Call (forward/backward)<br>Koopa Boost (side) | |'''Trick Shots || Leap of Stress (forward/backward)<br>Stumble Shot (side) | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Fluttering Fury (forward/backward)<br>Spin 'n' Slap (side) | |||
|Leap of Stress (forward/backward)<br>Stumble Shot (side) | |'''Trick Shots || Dazzling Meteor (forward/backward)<br>Shooting Star Shot (side) | ||
|Fluttering Fury (forward/backward)<br>Spin 'n' Slap (side) | |||
|Dazzling Meteor (forward/backward)<br>Shooting Star Shot (side) | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Special Shot || Spiral Special | |||
|Spiral Special | |'''Special Shot || Balloon Assist | ||
|'''Special Shot || Vicious Twister | |||
|Balloon Assist | |'''Special Shot || Constellation Smash | ||
|Vicious Twister | |||
|Constellation Smash | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Trait || Highest lobs | |||
|Highest lobs | |'''Trait || N/A | ||
|'''Trait || Fastest flat serve when timed perfectly | |||
| | |'''Trait || Higher shot speed when hitting the ball shortly after it bounces | ||
|Fastest flat serve when timed perfectly | |||
|Higher shot speed when hitting the ball shortly after it bounces | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Availability || Participation bonus for November 2018 online tournament, otherwise available from December 1, 2018 | |||
|Participation bonus for November 2018 online tournament, otherwise available from December 1, 2018 | |'''Availability || Participation bonus for December 2018 Doubles online tournament, otherwise available from January 1, 2019 | ||
|'''Availability || Participation bonus for December 2018 Singles online tournament, otherwise available from January 1, 2019 | |||
|Participation bonus for December 2018 Doubles online tournament, otherwise available from January 1, 2019 | |'''Availability || Participation bonus for January 2019 online tournament, otherwise available from February 1, 2019 | ||
|Participation bonus for December 2018 Singles online tournament, otherwise available from January 1, 2019 | |||
|Participation bonus for January 2019 online tournament, otherwise available from February 1, 2019 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || | |||
| | |||
*Blue shell and blue shoes (earn 500 Participation Points in the August 2019 online tournament or the February 2020 online tournament) | *Blue shell and blue shoes (earn 500 Participation Points in the August 2019 online tournament or the February 2020 online tournament) | ||
*Green shell and green shoes (earn 1,000 Participation Points in the August 2019 online tournament or the February 2020 online tournament) | *Green shell and green shoes (earn 1,000 Participation Points in the August 2019 online tournament or the February 2020 online tournament) | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || Shy Guy colors (reward for "Shy Guy Train Tussle" co-op challenge) | |||
|Shy Guy colors (reward for "Shy Guy Train Tussle" co-op challenge) | |||
First Shy Guy Train Tussle (March 1, 2019 to April 15, 2019), Shy Guy Train Tussle on April and October of each year: | First Shy Guy Train Tussle (March 1, 2019 to April 15, 2019), Shy Guy Train Tussle on April and October of each year: | ||
*Blue Shy Guy (earn 5,000/2,500 coins) | *Blue Shy Guy (earn 5,000/2,500 coins) | ||
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*Light-Blue Shy Guy (earn 10,000 coins) | *Light-Blue Shy Guy (earn 10,000 coins) | ||
*Pink Shy Guy (earn 20,000 coins) | *Pink Shy Guy (earn 20,000 coins) | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | |||
|N/A | |'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | ||
|N/A | |||
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!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#FFB90A"|{{color-link | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#FFB90A" | {{color-link|Boom Boom|white}} {{color|<sup><small>(new)</small></sup>|white}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#AA0000"|{{color-link|white | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#AA0000" | {{color-link|Pauline|white}} {{color|<sup><small>(new)</small></sup>|white}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#00B9F0"|{{color-link|white | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#00B9F0" | {{color-link|Kamek|white}} {{color|<sup><small>(new)</small></sup>|white}} | ||
!colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#AAAAAA | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#AAAAAA | {{color-link|Dry Bones|white}} {{color|<sup><small>(new)</small></sup>|white}} | ||
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! | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Boom Boom.png|115x115px]] | ||
| | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Pauline.png|115x115px]] | ||
! | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Kamek.png|115x115px]] | ||
| | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models DryBones.png|115x115px]] | ||
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|'''Playing Type || Defensive | |||
| | |'''Playing Type || Speedy | ||
|'''Playing Type || Tricky | |||
| | |'''Playing Type || Tricky | ||
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|'''Trick Shots || Boom Twirl (forward/backward)<br>Twist 'n' Boom (side) | |||
| | |'''Trick Shots || Spin Stroke (forward/backward)<br>One-Up Girl (side) | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Wicked Warp (forward/backward)<br>Broom Dash (side) | |||
| | |'''Trick Shots || Scatter Shot (forward/backward)<br>Propeller Shot (side) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Special Shot || Spiteful Strike | |||
| | |'''Special Shot || Showstopper | ||
|'''Special Shot || Gigantic Smash | |||
| | |'''Special Shot || Bone Crusher | ||
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|'''Trait || Fastest side-to-side movement | |||
| | |'''Trait || Fastest movement with low traction and easily pushed back from returned shots | ||
|'''Trait || Topspins curve | |||
| | |'''Trait || Lobs curve and Backward Trick Shots become lobs | ||
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|'''Availability || Participation bonus for February 2019 online tournament, otherwise available from March 1, 2019 | |||
| | |'''Availability || Participation bonus for March 2019 online tournament, otherwise available from April 1, 2019 | ||
|'''Availability || Participation bonus for April 2019 online tournament, otherwise available from May 1, 2019 | |||
| | |'''Availability || Participation bonus for May 2019 online tournament, otherwise available from June 1, 2019 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | |||
|'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | |||
| | |'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | ||
| | |'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | ||
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! | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#3C0000" | {{color-link|Fire Piranha Plant|white}} {{color|<sup><small>(new)</small></sup>|white}} | ||
| | ! colspan=2 width=25% style="background:#bca086" | {{color-link|Dry Bowser|white}} | ||
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! | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Fire Piranha Plant.png|115x115px]] | ||
| | ! colspan=2 | [[File:MTA Models Dry Bowser.png|115x115px]] | ||
! | |||
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|- | |- | ||
|'''Playing Type || Technical | |||
| | |'''Playing Type || Defensive | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|'''Trick Shots || Surefire Shot (forward/backward)<br>Fire-Ring Swing (side) | |||
| | |'''Trick Shots || Dive Bomb (forward/backward)<br>Shell Spin (side) | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|'''Special Shot || Hot Shot | |||
| | |'''Special Shot || Blazing Barrage | ||
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|'''Trait || All Trick Shots become max-charged topspins | |||
|N/A | |'''Trait || Racket does not take damage when failing to block Zone Shots and Side Trick Shots become max-charged slices | ||
|- | |||
|N/A | |'''Availability || Participation bonus for June 2019 online tournament, otherwise available from July 1, 2019 | ||
|'''Availability || Participation bonus for July 2019 online tournament, otherwise available from August 1, 2019 | |||
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|'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | |||
|'''Alternate Costumes || N/A | |||
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*[[Biddybud]]s | *[[Biddybud]]s | ||
*[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s | *[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s | ||
*[[ | *[[Little Bird]]s | ||
*[[Rabbit]]s | *[[Rabbit]]s | ||
*[[Fire Piranha Plant]]s | *[[Fire Piranha Plant]]s | ||
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*[[Mechakoopa]]s | *[[Mechakoopa]]s | ||
*[[Monty Mole]] | *[[Monty Mole]] | ||
*[[Luma]] | *[[Luma (species)|Lumas]] | ||
*[[Fishin' Lakitu]] | *[[Fishin' Lakitu]] | ||
*[[Parabones]] | *[[Parabones]] | ||
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*[[Shy Guy Tower]]s (version 2.3.0) | *[[Shy Guy Tower]]s (version 2.3.0) | ||
*[[Shield Guy]]s (version 2.3.0) | *[[Shield Guy]]s (version 2.3.0) | ||
====Audience members==== | ====Audience members==== | ||
*[[Toad (species)|Toad]]s | *[[Toad (species)|Toad]]s | ||
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==Courts== | ==Courts== | ||
Marina Stadium is the starting court, and other playable courts are unlocked for Free Play by completing levels in Adventure Mode. Like in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', some courts contain hazards that can be toggled on or off. Prior to version 2.2.0, a court selection screen for Free Play was absent, and courts are chosen at random | Marina Stadium is the starting court, and other playable courts are unlocked for Free Play by completing levels in Adventure Mode. Like in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', some courts contain hazards that can be toggled on or off. Prior to version 2.2.0, a court selection screen for Free Play was absent, and courts are chosen at random (however Custom lets the player choose to set the selection of stages). | ||
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!width=15%|Picture | !width=15% |Picture | ||
!width=15%|Type | !width=15% |Type | ||
!width=15%|Ball Speed | !width=15% |Ball Speed | ||
!width=15%|Bounce | !width=15% |Bounce | ||
!width=40%|Description | !width=40% |Description | ||
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|[[File:MTA Mario Luigi.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MTA Mario Luigi.jpg|200px]] | ||
![[Marina Stadium]] (Night) | ![[Marina Stadium]] (Night) | ||
|Fast | |||
|Strong | |||
|align="left"| | |align="left"|''"Every tennis lover dreams of winning here! A dazzling stadium court experience where you can enjoy an exhilarating match at night."'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:Marina Stadium (Hard).jpeg|200px]] | |[[File:Marina Stadium (Hard).jpeg|200px]] | ||
!Marina Stadium (Hard) | !Marina Stadium (Hard) | ||
|Normal | |||
|Strong | |||
|align="left" rowspan=3| | |align="left" rowspan=3|''"Every tennis lover dreams of winning here! A truly magnificent stadium-court experience where you can challenge yourself to an ultimate battle of skill."'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:Marina Stadium (Clay) Court.jpeg|200px]] | |[[File:Marina Stadium (Clay) Court.jpeg|200px]] | ||
!Marina Stadium (Clay) | !Marina Stadium (Clay) | ||
|Slow | |||
|Normal | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:Marina Stadium (Grass) Court.jpeg|200px]] | |[[File:Marina Stadium (Grass) Court.jpeg|200px]] | ||
!Marina Stadium (Grass) | !Marina Stadium (Grass) | ||
|Fastest | |||
|Normal | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MTA Bask Ruins.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MTA Bask Ruins.jpg|200px]] | ||
![[Bask Ruins]] | ![[Bask Ruins]] | ||
|Slow | |||
|Weak | |||
|align="left"| | |align="left"|''"A scorching desert surrounding the ruins of the Kingdom of Bask. Drop Shots are key, since the ball won't bounce much here."'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MTA Piranha Plant Forest.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MTA Piranha Plant Forest.jpg|200px]] | ||
![[Piranha Plant Forest]] | ![[Piranha Plant Forest]] | ||
|Normal | |||
|Weak | |||
|align="left"| | |align="left"|''"Piranha Plants will spit any balls they eat at the opponent's side of the court. Their appetite for tennis is truly unmatched!"'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MTA Mirage Mansion.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MTA Mirage Mansion.jpg|200px]] | ||
![[Mirage Mansion]] | ![[Mirage Mansion]] | ||
|Fast | |||
|Normal | |||
|align="left"| | |align="left"|''"Mysterious mirrors adorn a mysterious mansion. But...where exactly does a tennis ball go when it disappears inside one of these mirrors?"'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MTA Snowfall Mountain.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MTA Snowfall Mountain.jpg|200px]] | ||
![[Snowfall Mountain]] | ![[Snowfall Mountain]] | ||
|Normal | |||
|Strong | |||
|align="left"| | |align="left"|''"A bustling square in front of the train station. Keep a close eye on those Shy Guys, who will hide among the commuters and hit the ball back!"'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:Savage Sea Court.jpeg|200px]] | |[[File:Savage Sea Court.jpeg|200px]] | ||
![[Savage Sea]] | ![[Savage Sea]] | ||
|Fast | |||
|Normal | |||
|align="left"| | |align="left"|''"A boat gliding upon the untamed waters of the sea. Hit the mast in the middle to welcome some of that untamed fury on board!"'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:Inferno Island Court.jpeg|200px]] | |[[File:Inferno Island Court.jpeg|200px]] | ||
![[Inferno Island]] | ![[Inferno Island]] | ||
|Fast | |||
|Strongest | |||
|align="left"| | |align="left"|''"Bowser's Castle, built on a blazing island surrounded by hot lava. Those Mechakoopas are too hot to handle!"'' | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Adventure Mode== | ==Adventure Mode== | ||
{{More media|section=y|Cutscenes for opening}} | |||
===Story=== | ===Story=== | ||
In some ruins within the [[Kingdom of Bask]], [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] stumble upon a tennis racket named [[Lucien]]. As they decide over who gets to use it, Lucien suddenly envelops them both in a mysterious light.{{footnote|main|a}} | In some ruins within the [[Kingdom of Bask]], [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] stumble upon a tennis racket named [[Lucien]]. As they decide over who gets to use it, Lucien suddenly envelops them both in a mysterious light.{{footnote|main|a}} | ||
After [[Mario]] and [[Princess Peach|Peach]] beat [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] in a tennis match and take the championship,{{footnote|main|b}} Wario and Waluigi arrive with Lucien, offering it to Mario and co. as a present. After [[Luigi]] takes Lucien, | After [[Mario]] and [[Princess Peach|Peach]] beat [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] in a tennis match and take the championship,{{footnote|main|b}} Wario and Waluigi arrive with Lucien, offering it to Mario and co. as a present. After [[Luigi]] takes Lucien, Lucien possesses both him, Wario and Waluigi, and causes a big storm on the [[Marina Stadium|stadium]]. Mario and Toad go to [[Bask Ruins]], and after beating a [[Dry Bones]] in a tennis match, gain entry to the Temple of Bask. There, a mysterious voice who introduces himself as [[Aster]] tells Mario that many years ago, Lucien destroyed the [[Kingdom of Bask]], and [[List of implied characters#King Bask|its king]] managed to strip Lucien of its power and divided the power between five [[Power Stone]]s. Over time, though, the room fell to ruin, and Wario and Waluigi stole Lucien oblivious to its true powers. Aster then tasks Mario to go and get the five Power Stones before Lucien does. | ||
Mario manages to take the Power Stones from [[Piranha Plant Forest]], [[Mirage Mansion]], and [[Snowfall Mountain]]; however, the possessed Wario and Waluigi beat him to the Power Stones in [[Savage Sea]] and [[Inferno Island]]. Lucien then declares a tennis war at Marina Stadium that pits Peach and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] against Wario and Waluigi, and Mario against Luigi, which Team Mario wins. Bowser then steals Lucien and returns to the Temple of Bask, where he fuses into [[Bowcien]] and challenges Mario to one last battle. Mario wins, destroying Lucien as well as the temple and receiving thanks from Aster before he disintegrates. Everyone then celebrates Mario's victory (though Wario and Waluigi express shame for having to destroy Lucien) as the credits roll. | Mario manages to take the Power Stones from [[Piranha Plant Forest]], [[Mirage Mansion]], and [[Snowfall Mountain]]; however, the possessed Wario and Waluigi beat him to the Power Stones in [[Savage Sea]] and [[Inferno Island]]. Lucien then declares a tennis war at Marina Stadium that pits Peach and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] against Wario and Waluigi, and Mario against Luigi, which Team Mario wins. Bowser then steals Lucien and returns to the Temple of Bask, where he fuses into [[Bowcien]] and challenges Mario to one last battle. Mario wins, destroying Lucien as well as the temple and receiving thanks from Aster before he disintegrates. Everyone then celebrates Mario's victory (though Wario and Waluigi express shame for having to destroy Lucien) as the credits roll. | ||
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The following are Mario's rackets, with the mission where they are obtained mentioned under their name. | The following are Mario's rackets, with the mission where they are obtained mentioned under their name. | ||
<gallery widths=65.5px> | <gallery widths=65.5px> | ||
MTA Mario's Racket.jpg|'''Mario's Racket'''<br><small>default</small> | MTA Mario's Racket.jpg|'''Mario's Racket'''<br><small>default</small> | ||
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===Levels=== | ===Levels=== | ||
[[File:KingdomofBask.jpg|thumb|The hub for this mode, the [[Kingdom of Bask]]]] | [[File:KingdomofBask.jpg|thumb|right|The hub for this mode, the [[Kingdom of Bask]]]] | ||
====[[Bask Ruins]]==== | ====[[Bask Ruins]]==== | ||
*Bask Ruins: [[A Bone to Pick]] | *Bask Ruins: [[A Bone to Pick]] | ||
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====[[Snowfall Mountain]]==== | ====[[Snowfall Mountain]]==== | ||
*Snowfall Mountain Station: [[ | *Snowfall Mountain Station: [[Snowball Fight]] | ||
*Snowfall Mountain: [[One versus...One?]] | *Snowfall Mountain: [[One versus...One?]] | ||
*Station Square: [[Sure Shot Challenge (Intermediate)]] | *Station Square: [[Sure Shot Challenge (Intermediate)]] | ||
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====[[Ruins of Trials]]==== | ====[[Ruins of Trials]]==== | ||
[[File:RuinsofTrials.png|thumb|270px|Ruins of Trials]] | [[File:RuinsofTrials.png|thumb|270px|right|Ruins of Trials]] | ||
*Red Trial: [[Ancient Trial Panel Challenge]] | *Red Trial: [[Ancient Trial Panel Challenge]] | ||
*Green Trial: [[Ancient Trial Rally Challenge]] | *Green Trial: [[Ancient Trial Rally Challenge]] | ||
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|caption2=Koopa Troopa's racket seen in Adventure Mode. | |caption2=Koopa Troopa's racket seen in Adventure Mode. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Unlike their playable versions, they cannot perform Trick Shots and Special Shots, aside from Wario, Waluigi, and Luigi. All of the opponents who were not playable in the initial release are given generic tennis rackets with a black grip | Unlike their playable versions, they cannot perform Trick Shots and Special Shots, aside from Wario, Waluigi, and Luigi. All of the opponents who were not playable in the initial release are given generic tennis rackets with a black grip and lacking an emblem. | ||
*[[Dry Bones]] - Opponent in "A Bone to Pick". | *[[Dry Bones]] - Opponent in "A Bone to Pick". | ||
*[[Donkey Kong]] - Opponent in "Pipe Gripe". | *[[Donkey Kong]] - Opponent in "Pipe Gripe". | ||
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==Co-op Challenges== | ==Co-op Challenges== | ||
In Co-op Challenges, four players cooperate to obtain a number of points in a limited amount of time. At the end of a challenge, the points earned by all participants are totaled and awarded to everyone. Once the player's total score surpasses a certain amount of points, they unlock a new alternate costume or color for the character that the event is themed around (i.e. [[Boo]] in Boo Hunt). In addition, they earn a different title within a Co-op Challenge event for each surpassed goal; for example, the player is a "Veteran Boo Hunter" if they complete the 2,500 point goal in Boo Hunt. | In Co-op Challenges, four players cooperate to obtain a number of points in a limited amount of time. At the end of a challenge, the points earned by all participants are totaled and awarded to everyone. Once the player's total score surpasses a certain amount of points, they unlock a new alternate costume or color for the character that the event is themed around (i.e. [[Boo]] in Boo Hunt). In addition, they earn a different title within a Co-op Challenge event for each surpassed goal; for example, the player is a "Veteran Boo Hunter" if they complete the 2,500 point goal in Boo Hunt. | ||
===Boo Hunt=== | ===Boo Hunt=== | ||
[[File:KingBoo BooHunt.jpg|thumb|When Frenzy Time is activated, [[King Boo]] will appear.]] | [[File:KingBoo BooHunt.jpg|thumb|right|When Frenzy Time is activated, [[King Boo]] will appear.]] | ||
Boo Hunt uses Swing Mode controls. In this event, players use tennis balls to hit Boos on the opposing side of the court to eliminate them, earning coins in the process. If the Boos reach the center of the court, they will steal some coins from the group total. Small mirrors that line the center of the court shoot tennis balls for the players to hit. Some Boos have an orange glow, and when a player hits them their next ball will be large, allowing them to hit more Boos at once. There are three stages, and when the group total reaches a certain threshold of coins they can proceed to the next stage when time runs out. Hitting Boos will also increase the Frenzy bar. When the Frenzy bar is filled up, Frenzy Time will activate. [[King Boo]] will appear and hover around the court, and all players will continuously receive tennis balls to hit him to earn more coins. He will disappear when either his health bar or the Frenzy bar is depleted. | Boo Hunt uses Swing Mode controls. In this event, players use tennis balls to hit Boos on the opposing side of the court to eliminate them, earning coins in the process. If the Boos reach the center of the court, they will steal some coins from the group total. Small mirrors that line the center of the court shoot tennis balls for the players to hit. Some Boos have an orange glow, and when a player hits them their next ball will be large, allowing them to hit more Boos at once. There are three stages, and when the group total reaches a certain threshold of coins they can proceed to the next stage when time runs out. Hitting Boos will also increase the Frenzy bar. When the Frenzy bar is filled up, Frenzy Time will activate. [[King Boo]] will appear and hover around the court, and all players will continuously receive tennis balls to hit him to earn more coins. He will disappear when either his health bar or the Frenzy bar is depleted. | ||
Different stages have different hazards. Usually, the group of Boos slowly move towards the center of the court. In some stages, they assemble into set formations, and after the players hit the ball at them, they re-assemble into a new formation. Sometimes, the lights turn off, making it hard to see the Boos. Two glow-in-the-dark Boos also appear, and if a player hits one of them, they will be able to control their mirror to shine a light at the Boos that will halt them in their tracks. Other times, pieces of furniture will fly around the room, making it hard to hit the Boos, and [[ | Different stages have different hazards. Usually, the group of Boos slowly move towards the center of the court. In some stages, they assemble into set formations, and after the players hit the ball at them, they re-assemble into a new formation. Sometimes, the lights turn off, making it hard to see the Boos. Two glow-in-the-dark Boos also appear, and if a player hits one of them, they will be able to control their mirror to shine a light at the Boos that will halt them in their tracks. Other times, pieces of furniture will fly around the room, making it hard to hit the Boos, and [[Golden Mushroom]]s will appear, which can be hit to earn coins. | ||
In version 2.1.0, Boo Hunt is permanently added to Special Games in Swing Mode. | In version 2.1.0, Boo Hunt is permanently added to Special Games in Swing Mode. | ||
====Rewards==== | ====Rewards==== | ||
The player's initial title in this Co-op Challenge is "Beginning Boo Hunter". | The player's initial title in this Co-op Challenge is "Beginning Boo Hunter". | ||
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====Rewards==== | ====Rewards==== | ||
The player's initial title in this Co-op Challenge is "Hungry Yoshi". | The player's initial title in this Co-op Challenge is "Hungry Yoshi". | ||
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===Shy Guy Train Tussle=== | ===Shy Guy Train Tussle=== | ||
[[File:MTA Shy Guy Train Tussle.jpg|thumb|Once Frenzy Time is reached, several stacks of Shy Guys will appear in front of the players. The Shy Guy towers can be reduced progressively as more Shy Guys are defeated.]] | [[File:MTA Shy Guy Train Tussle.jpg|thumb|Once Frenzy Time is reached, several stacks of Shy Guys will appear in front of the players. The Shy Guy towers can be reduced progressively as more Shy Guys are defeated.]] | ||
Shy Guy Train Tussle uses Swing Mode controls. In this event, players have to retrieve as many coins as possible from a band of Shy Guys who have stolen them and are trying to escape by train. To earn coins, players | Shy Guy Train Tussle uses Swing Mode controls. In this event, players have to retrieve as many coins as possible from a band of Shy Guys who have stolen them and are trying to escape by train. To earn coins, players mut use snowballs to defeat Shy Guys (who are either on the train or around the train) or destroy the train's freight consisting of [[crate]]s and [[barrel]]s. Stationary cannons in the background shoot snowballs for players to hit. There are eight stages, and after the group total reaches a certain threshold of coins, they can proceed to the next stage when time runs out. Hitting Shy Guys will also increase the Frenzy bar. When the Frenzy bar is filled up, Frenzy Time will be activated once the current stage is cleared. Shy Guys will then jump in from the background, forming tall towers by stacking on top of each other, and all players will continuously receive snowballs to hit them to earn more coins. Defeating a tower of Shy Guys and destroying the crate on top of them grants players a key to opening one chest full of coins. Any remaining Shy Guys will leave once the Frenzy bar is depleted. Frenzy Time can be activated up to three times, and each time, one additional tower of Shy Guys is present for players to defeat. | ||
Train layouts and Shy Guys tend to vary slightly between stages, constantly providing players with a different challenge when trying to collect coins. Shy Guys may come in singles or in [[Shy Guy Tower|stacks]], as well as [[Mega Guy|larger variants]] or [[Shield Guy|shield-holding ones]]; the latter two variations require two hits to defeat them. Some Shy Guys float across the screen with the help of balloons and carry large amounts of coins in crates. Often, players will encounter different kinds of chests as part of the train's freight, which are opened on different conditions. For example, some chests require players to defeat a certain number and color of Shy Guys in order to open them, while other require players to uncover a key hidden inside of a crate. | Train layouts and Shy Guys tend to vary slightly between stages, constantly providing players with a different challenge when trying to collect coins. Shy Guys may come in singles or in [[Shy Guy Tower|stacks]], as well as [[Mega Guy|larger variants]] or [[Shield Guy|shield-holding ones]]; the latter two variations require two hits to defeat them. Some Shy Guys float across the screen with the help of balloons and carry large amounts of coins in crates. Often, players will encounter different kinds of chests as part of the train's freight, which are opened on different conditions. For example, some chests require players to defeat a certain number and color of Shy Guys in order to open them, while other require players to uncover a key hidden inside of a crate. | ||
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====Rewards==== | ====Rewards==== | ||
The player's initial title in this Co-op Challenge is "Fledgling Ranger". | The player's initial title in this Co-op Challenge is "Fledgling Ranger". | ||
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!rowspan=2; width=40%|Start and end dates | !rowspan=2; width=40%|Start and end dates | ||
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Prior to the game's release date, a free demo titled '''''Mario Tennis Aces: Online Tournament Demo''''' was released on the [[Nintendo eShop]] on May 24, 2018. This demo included a pre-launch online tournament, as well as the ability to practice with CPU players. The tournament allowed players to play as Mario, Peach, Yoshi, and Bowser, with Waluigi, Toad, Spike, Rosalina, and Chain Chomp<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5BUIycx8iE</ref> becoming available as players earned points, for a total of nine playable characters. All tournament participants could receive an alternate costume for Mario that dresses him in his usual clothes (effectively making him appear identical to his appearance in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''), usable in the full game. | Prior to the game's release date, a free demo titled '''''Mario Tennis Aces: Online Tournament Demo''''' was released on the [[Nintendo eShop]] on May 24, 2018. This demo included a pre-launch online tournament, as well as the ability to practice with CPU players. The tournament allowed players to play as Mario, Peach, Yoshi, and Bowser, with Waluigi, Toad, Spike, Rosalina, and Chain Chomp<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5BUIycx8iE</ref> becoming available as players earned points, for a total of nine playable characters. All tournament participants could receive an alternate costume for Mario that dresses him in his usual clothes (effectively making him appear identical to his appearance in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''), usable in the full game. | ||
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!colspan=2 style="background:yellowgreen;text-align:center;font-size:110%"|<span style="color:white">Unlocking criteria for these participants</span> | ! colspan=2 style="background:yellowgreen;text-align:center;font-size:110%" | <span style="color:white">Unlocking criteria for these participants</span> | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="background:greenyellow;min-width:8em"|Waluigi | ! style="background:greenyellow;min-width:8em"|Waluigi | ||
|style="min-width:20em"|Earn 100 points in total. | | style="min-width:20em"|Earn 100 points in total. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="background:greenyellow"|Toad | ! style="background:greenyellow"|Toad | ||
|Earn 300 points in total. | |Earn 300 points in total. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="background:greenyellow"|Spike | ! style="background:greenyellow"|Spike | ||
|Earn 600 points in total. | |Earn 600 points in total. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="background:greenyellow"|Rosalina | ! style="background:greenyellow"|Rosalina | ||
|Earn 1000 points in total. | |Earn 1000 points in total. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="background:greenyellow"|Chain Chomp | ! style="background:greenyellow"|Chain Chomp | ||
|Earn 1500 points in total. | |Earn 1500 points in total. | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== | ===April-May 2019 Special Demo=== | ||
[[File:Mario Tennis Aces Special Demo title screen.jpg|thumb|Title screen]] | [[File:Mario Tennis Aces Special Demo title screen.jpg|thumb|Title screen]] | ||
Another free demo titled '''''Mario Tennis Aces: Special Demo''''' or '''''Mario Tennis Aces: Special Online Demo''''' was downloadable between April 26 and May 3, 2019, but only playable from April 26 to April 28, 2019. Upon downloading it, the player received a code for a free seven-day subscription to the [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Online|Nintendo Switch Online]] service. Compared to the previous demo, this demo had some changes and additions. It featured a different title screen, different unlockable characters, simple class, Co-op Challenge mode (where Yoshi's Ring Shot was playable, and the blue, red, and yellow Yoshis could be unlocked for use in both the demo and the release version), and other features introduced in the full game as of version 2.3.0 (new adjustable control options and a revamped online tournament). The character unlock criteria was also changed, requiring the player to simply play a set number matches (including both computer and online matches) to unlock each character instead of earning points in tournaments. Likewise, Mario's alternate costume could be unlocked by participating in a match either online or offline. | Another free demo titled '''''Mario Tennis Aces: Special Demo''''' or '''''Mario Tennis Aces: Special Online Demo''''' was downloadable between April 26 and May 3, 2019, but only playable from April 26 to April 28, 2019. Upon downloading it, the player received a code for a free seven-day subscription to the [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Online|Nintendo Switch Online]] service. Compared to the previous demo, this demo had some changes and additions. It featured a different title screen, different unlockable characters, simple class, Co-op Challenge mode (where Yoshi's Ring Shot was playable, and the blue, red, and yellow Yoshis could be unlocked for use in both the demo and the release version), and other features introduced in the full game as of version 2.3.0 (new adjustable control options and a revamped online tournament). The character unlock criteria was also changed, requiring the player to simply play a set number matches (including both computer and online matches) to unlock each character instead of earning points in tournaments. Likewise, Mario's alternate costume could be unlocked by participating in a match either online or offline. | ||
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!colspan=2 style="background:yellowgreen;text-align:center;font-size:110%"|<span style="color:white">Unlocking criteria for these participants</span> | ! colspan=2 style="background:yellowgreen;text-align:center;font-size:110%" | <span style="color:white">Unlocking criteria for these participants</span> | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="background:greenyellow;min-width:8em"|Waluigi | ! style="background:greenyellow;min-width:8em"|Waluigi | ||
|style="min-width:20em"|Play 3 matches in total. | | style="min-width:20em"|Play 3 matches in total. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="background:greenyellow"|Daisy | ! style="background:greenyellow"|Daisy | ||
|Play 6 matches in total. | |Play 6 matches in total. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="background:greenyellow"|Diddy Kong | ! style="background:greenyellow"|Diddy Kong | ||
|Play 9 matches in total. | |Play 9 matches in total. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="background:greenyellow"|Chain Chomp | ! style="background:greenyellow"|Chain Chomp | ||
|Play 12 matches in total. | |Play 12 matches in total. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="background:greenyellow"|Luma | ! style="background:greenyellow"|Luma | ||
|Play 15 matches in total. | |Play 15 matches in total. | ||
|} | |} | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
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!colspan=6|Yoshi's Ring Shot rewards | !colspan=6|Yoshi's Ring Shot rewards | ||
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===1.1.0=== | ===1.1.0=== | ||
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An update was released on June 21, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on June 21, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
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===1.1.1=== | ===1.1.1=== | ||
An update was released on June 28, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on June 28, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
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<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
*'''Changes to Online Tournaments''' | *'''Changes to Online Tournaments''' | ||
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===1.1.2=== | ===1.1.2=== | ||
An update was released on July 19, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on July 19, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
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|style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};"| | | style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};" | | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
*'''Game Balance Updates''' | *'''Game Balance Updates''' | ||
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</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
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===1.2.0=== | ===1.2.0=== | ||
An update was released on July 31, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on July 31, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};"| | | style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};" | | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
*'''Game Balance Updates''' | *'''Game Balance Updates''' | ||
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*'''Changes to Character Abilities''' | *'''Changes to Character Abilities''' | ||
**The abilities of certain characters have been changed. | **The abilities of certain characters have been changed. | ||
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! | !bgcolor="grey" align=center|Character Name | ||
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|align=center|Toad | |align=center|Toad | ||
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</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
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===2.0.0=== | ===2.0.0=== | ||
An update was released on September 19, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on September 19, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
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|style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};"| | | style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};" | | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
[[File:MTA Co-op Challenge update.jpg|thumb|200px]] | [[File:MTA Co-op Challenge update.jpg|thumb|200px]] | ||
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*'''Changes to Character Abilities''' | *'''Changes to Character Abilities''' | ||
**We changed the abilities of certain characters. | **We changed the abilities of certain characters. | ||
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! | !bgcolor="grey" align=center|Character Name | ||
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|align=center|Donkey Kong | |align=center|Donkey Kong | ||
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</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
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===2.0.1=== | ===2.0.1=== | ||
An update was released on October 10, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on October 10, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};"| | | style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};" | | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
*'''Changes to Shot System''' | *'''Changes to Shot System''' | ||
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*'''Changes to Character Abilities''' | *'''Changes to Character Abilities''' | ||
**The abilities of certain characters have been changed. | **The abilities of certain characters have been changed. | ||
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! | !bgcolor="grey" align=center|Character Name | ||
! | !bgcolor="grey" align=center|Change | ||
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|align=center|Wario | |align=center|Wario | ||
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</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
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===2.1.0=== | ===2.1.0=== | ||
An update was released on November 30, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on November 30, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
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!style="background-color: {{{color|#f2dfce}}}; text-align:center;"|2.1.0 {{#if: {{{closer|{{{2|}}}}}}| — [[User:{{{closer|{{{2}}}}}}|{{{closer|{{{2}}}}}}]]}} | ! style="background-color: {{{color|#f2dfce}}}; text-align:center;" |2.1.0 {{#if: {{{closer|{{{2|}}}}}}| — [[User:{{{closer|{{{2}}}}}}|{{{closer|{{{2}}}}}}]]}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};"| | | style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};" | | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
*'''Changes to Online Tournament''' | *'''Changes to Online Tournament''' | ||
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*'''Changes to Character Abilities''' | *'''Changes to Character Abilities''' | ||
**We changed the abilities of certain characters. | **We changed the abilities of certain characters. | ||
{|border="1"cellpadding="2"style="text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;"align=center | {|border="1" cellpadding="2" style="text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;" align=center | ||
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|align=center|Mario | |align=center|Mario | ||
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===2.1.1=== | ===2.1.1=== | ||
An update was released on December 13, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on December 13, 2018 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
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|style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};"| | | style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};" | | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
*'''Changes to Online Tournament''' | *'''Changes to Online Tournament''' | ||
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</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
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===2.2.0=== | ===2.2.0=== | ||
An update was released on January 30, 2019 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on January 30, 2019 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
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===2.3.0=== | ===2.3.0=== | ||
An update was released on February 28, 2019 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on February 28, 2019 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
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===3.0.0=== | ===3.0.0=== | ||
An update was released on April 14, 2019 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on April 14, 2019 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
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===3.1.0=== | ===3.1.0=== | ||
An update was released on May 31, 2019 (PT). The following changes were made: | An update was released on May 31, 2019 (PT). The following changes were made: | ||
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Tristan Ogilvie of IGN gave the game a score of 7.5/10, praising the visuals, the court gimmicks, and the multiplayer mode, but criticized the story mode (considering it bare-bones, with nothing making it a fresh and satisfying experience), and also criticized the way local multiplayer works, stating "The biggest problem with ''Mario Tennis Aces''{{'}}[s] Adventure mode is how poorly it incentivises you to keep playing. I had completed all 27 of its levels and unlocked all of its courts and rackets by the time I was on level 34, which was around a half a dozen hours of game time. Out of curiosity, I replayed a number of the challenges and boss fights several more times over to grind my way up to level 55, but was rewarded with absolutely nothing aside from incremental boosts to Mario's stats, thus making the existing challenges even easier. With no New Game+ or more challenging versions of its levels to unlock, or even the option of playing through it with a different character, ''Mario Tennis Aces''{{'}}[s] Adventure mode becomes increasingly simple and repetitive the more time you put into it."<ref>Ogilvie, Tristan (June 20, 2018) [http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/20/mario-tennis-aces-review Review of ''Mario Tennis Aces''] ''IGN''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> In a more positive review, Mike Diver of Nintendo Life gave the game an 8/10, praising what he believed to be vast improvements over its Wii U predecessor ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'', stating "Where [''Mario Tennis:''] ''Ultra Smash''{{'}}s extras were a pure Monkey Island's worth of living without that particular piece of junk – here's your context, kids – [''Mario Tennis''] ''Aces'' stuffs its kit bag with activities until the zip's positively pinging off across the locker room like a smartly volleyed can of energy drink. Not everything is evenly fleshed out, but whatever your preferential way to play, there's plenty to get stuck into, both solo and with pals."<ref>Diver, Mike (June 20, 2018) [http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/mario_tennis_aces Mario Tennis Aces Review: Super Grand Slam Brothers] Nintendo Life. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> In a slightly more lukewarm review, Justin Clark of GameSpot gave the game an 7/10, praising the game's new playing mechanics over past games as well as the story mode's incentive to teach players of the new mechanics, but had mixed to somewhat positive feelings about the story mode, stating "The story itself is ridiculous, but ridiculous in that very specific, quirky way Nintendo has been getting away with for decades. During the Mushroom Kingdom's annual tennis tournament, an evil tennis racket--yes, really--named Lucien takes possession of Luigi and flies off to find five Power Stones that will help him take over the world." He was also more critical of the online play, panning a stark lack of features as his main issue.<ref>Clark, Justin (June 20, 2018) [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-tennis-aces-review-in-progress-aim-high/1900-6416932/ Mario Tennis Aces Review: Aim High] GameSpot. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> | Tristan Ogilvie of IGN gave the game a score of 7.5/10, praising the visuals, the court gimmicks, and the multiplayer mode, but criticized the story mode (considering it bare-bones, with nothing making it a fresh and satisfying experience), and also criticized the way local multiplayer works, stating "The biggest problem with ''Mario Tennis Aces''{{'}}[s] Adventure mode is how poorly it incentivises you to keep playing. I had completed all 27 of its levels and unlocked all of its courts and rackets by the time I was on level 34, which was around a half a dozen hours of game time. Out of curiosity, I replayed a number of the challenges and boss fights several more times over to grind my way up to level 55, but was rewarded with absolutely nothing aside from incremental boosts to Mario's stats, thus making the existing challenges even easier. With no New Game+ or more challenging versions of its levels to unlock, or even the option of playing through it with a different character, ''Mario Tennis Aces''{{'}}[s] Adventure mode becomes increasingly simple and repetitive the more time you put into it."<ref>Ogilvie, Tristan (June 20, 2018) [http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/20/mario-tennis-aces-review Review of ''Mario Tennis Aces''] ''IGN''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> In a more positive review, Mike Diver of Nintendo Life gave the game an 8/10, praising what he believed to be vast improvements over its Wii U predecessor ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'', stating "Where [''Mario Tennis:''] ''Ultra Smash''{{'}}s extras were a pure Monkey Island's worth of living without that particular piece of junk – here's your context, kids – [''Mario Tennis''] ''Aces'' stuffs its kit bag with activities until the zip's positively pinging off across the locker room like a smartly volleyed can of energy drink. Not everything is evenly fleshed out, but whatever your preferential way to play, there's plenty to get stuck into, both solo and with pals."<ref>Diver, Mike (June 20, 2018) [http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/mario_tennis_aces Mario Tennis Aces Review: Super Grand Slam Brothers] Nintendo Life. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> In a slightly more lukewarm review, Justin Clark of GameSpot gave the game an 7/10, praising the game's new playing mechanics over past games as well as the story mode's incentive to teach players of the new mechanics, but had mixed to somewhat positive feelings about the story mode, stating "The story itself is ridiculous, but ridiculous in that very specific, quirky way Nintendo has been getting away with for decades. During the Mushroom Kingdom's annual tennis tournament, an evil tennis racket--yes, really--named Lucien takes possession of Luigi and flies off to find five Power Stones that will help him take over the world." He was also more critical of the online play, panning a stark lack of features as his main issue.<ref>Clark, Justin (June 20, 2018) [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-tennis-aces-review-in-progress-aim-high/1900-6416932/ Mario Tennis Aces Review: Aim High] GameSpot. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> | ||
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|Tristan Ogilvie, [http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/20/mario-tennis-aces-review IGN] | |Tristan Ogilvie, [http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/20/mario-tennis-aces-review IGN] | ||
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|align="left"|"''It speaks volumes that even the multiplayer limitations don't entirely dampen my enthusiasm for Aces. The Tetris Effect is in full swing here; days after the credits rolled, I still crave the satisfying thwack from a Power Shot, mentally replay matches and imagine how I might do things differently given a bit more focus and know-how. Mario Tennis Aces does what this series has done best, and for the most part, improves what it's rarely gotten right prior.''" | |align="left"|"''It speaks volumes that even the multiplayer limitations don't entirely dampen my enthusiasm for Aces. The Tetris Effect is in full swing here; days after the credits rolled, I still crave the satisfying thwack from a Power Shot, mentally replay matches and imagine how I might do things differently given a bit more focus and know-how. Mario Tennis Aces does what this series has done best, and for the most part, improves what it's rarely gotten right prior.''" | ||
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===Sales=== | ===Sales=== | ||
By | By June 30, 2018, the game had sold 1.38 million units worldwide.<ref>Nintendo's IR Information Website (July 31, 2018). [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Sales Unit]. ''Nintendo Co. LTD''. Retrieved July 31, 2018</ref> | ||
==Promotion== | ==Promotion== | ||
The [[Play Nintendo]] website features [[Mario Tennis Aces Fun Trivia Quiz| | The [[Play Nintendo]] website features a [[Mario Tennis Aces Fun Trivia Quiz|skill quiz]], a [[Mario Tennis Aces Characters Personality Quiz|personality quiz]] and an [[Mario Tennis Aces Mushroom Kingdom Characters Quiz|activity]] based on ''Mario Tennis Aces''. | ||
==Pre-release and unused content== | ==Pre-release and unused content== | ||
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|[[File:Mario-Tennis-Ultra-Smash-13.jpg|200px]][[File:MTA Mario early Ultra Smash.png|200px]][[File:MTA - Zone Shot.png|200px]] | |[[File:Mario-Tennis-Ultra-Smash-13.jpg|200px]][[File:MTA Mario early Ultra Smash.png|200px]][[File:MTA - Zone Shot.png|200px]] | ||
|A comparison of the [[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash#Ultra Smash|Ultra Smash]] in ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'' (left), its counterpart in the preliminary version of | |A comparison of the [[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash#Ultra Smash|Ultra Smash]] in ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'' (left), its counterpart in the preliminary version of Mario Tennis Aces (center) and the Zone Shot in the final version (right). | ||
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The Special Chance Shot markers from ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'', needed to perform the [[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash#Ultra Smash|Ultra Smash]], were featured in the announcement trailer. The animation Mario performed there was also the same one used for those kinds of shots. In the final game, however, those Chance Shot markers were rather replaced with a rotating star marker, similar to the ones featured in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', and Zone Shots replaced Ultra Smashes, while retaining their character animations at least in the case of Mario. | The Special Chance Shot markers from ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'', needed to perform the [[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash#Ultra Smash|Ultra Smash]], were featured in the announcement trailer. The animation Mario performed there was also the same one used for those kinds of shots. In the final game, however, those Chance Shot markers were rather replaced with a rotating star marker, similar to the ones featured in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', and Zone Shots replaced Ultra Smashes, while retaining their character animations at least in the case of Mario. | ||
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Originally, [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]'s final entrance pose showcased her with her mouth closed via a Nintendo Treehouse Log post. In the final game, her mouth is open. | Originally, [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]'s final entrance pose showcased her with her mouth closed via a Nintendo Treehouse Log post. In the final game, her mouth is open. | ||
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Luigi - TennisAces.png|Luigi | Luigi - TennisAces.png|Luigi | ||
PeachDaisy - TennisAces.png|Peach and Daisy | PeachDaisy - TennisAces.png|Peach and Daisy | ||
Bowser - TennisAces.png|Bowser | Bowser - TennisAces.png|Bowser | ||
Toadreferee - TennisAces.png|Toad as a referee | Toadreferee - TennisAces.png|Toad as a referee | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
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*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'': A cutscene after the credits shows Mario drawing his cap on the camera lens with a crayon. The rubbing sounds are the first few notes of the overworld theme. | *''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'': A cutscene after the credits shows Mario drawing his cap on the camera lens with a crayon. The rubbing sounds are the first few notes of the overworld theme. | ||
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'': Boom Boom's running animation is flailing his arms while facing the opponent, mirroring his sprite animation from this game. | *''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'': Boom Boom's running animation is flailing his arms while facing the opponent, mirroring his sprite animation from this game. | ||
*''[[Mario's Tennis]]'': This is directly the first time in the ''Mario Tennis'' series (and the second time overall) that Mario and Luigi wear short-sleeved T-shirts and shorts and athletic shoes as their default outfits instead of their standard overalls. However, here they wear visor versions of their signature caps | *''[[Mario's Tennis]]'': This is directly the first time in the ''Mario Tennis'' series (and the second time overall) that Mario and Luigi wear short-sleeved T-shirts and shorts and athletic shoes as their default outfits instead of their standard overalls. However, here they wear visor versions of their signature caps while in ''Mario's Tennis'' they wear their usual caps. | ||
*''[[Super Mario 64]]'' / ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'': The design of [[Snow Ogre]] highly resembles that of [[Eyerok]]. Also, the music that plays while battling [[Bowcien]] is a | *''[[Super Mario 64]]'' / ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'': The design of [[Snow Ogre]] highly resembles that of [[Eyerok]]. Also, the music that plays while battling [[Bowcien]] is a remix of Bowser's battle theme and the Bowser levels from this game. | ||
*''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'': The sounds that Piranha Plants make are reused from this game. | *''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'': The sounds that Piranha Plants make are reused from this game. | ||
*''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'': The | *''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'': The sound Chain Chomp makes is reused from this game. Many characters' voice clips from this game are reused for their Special Shot animation. | ||
*''[[Mario Party 6]]'': Mario's artwork from this game is reused on | *''[[Mario Party 6]]'': Mario's artwork from this game is reused on the banners. | ||
*''[[Mario Party 8]]'': Chain Chomp and Birdo's artwork on the character select screen is from this game. The sounds that Blooper makes are reused from this game. | |||
*''[[Mario Party DS]]'': Wario's artwork from this game is reused on the banners. | |||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'': Boo’s artwork from this game is reused on the smaller banners. | |||
*''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'': Boom Boom's artwork on the character select screen is from this game. His artwork from this game is also reused on the banners, albeit with spikes on his shell. | |||
*''[[Mario Party 9]]'': Toad, Koopa Troopa, and Shy Guy's artwork on the character select screen is from this game. | |||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'': The [[Koopalings]]' [[airship]]s from this game appear flying in the background of [[Savage Sea]]. The large claw arm Bowser Jr. uses for his Special Shot also returns from this game. Boom Boom's losing animation is similar to his animation after getting stomped from this game. | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'': The [[Koopalings]]' [[airship]]s from this game appear flying in the background of [[Savage Sea]]. The large claw arm Bowser Jr. uses for his Special Shot also returns from this game. Boom Boom's losing animation is similar to his animation after getting stomped from this game. | ||
*''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'': Several enemies from this title appear in the background of the courts, such as [[Piranha Creeper]]s and [[Conkdor]]s. [[Rabbit]]s also appear and retain their design from this game. | *''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'': Several enemies from this title appear in the background of the courts, such as [[Piranha Creeper]]s and [[Conkdor]]s. [[Rabbit]]s also appear and retain their design from this game. | ||
*''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'': The | *''[[Mario Kart 8]]'': Just like in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'', various voice clips from this game are reused, such as Wario shouting "Cheater!", Rosalina mumbling "Aww, not this time...", and Daisy crying. | ||
*''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'': Several of Rosalina's voice clips, provided by her former voice actress ([[Kerri Kane]]) are taken from this game. | |||
*''[[Mario Party 10]]'': The artwork on the character select screen for Rosalina, Yoshi, Spike, and Toadette are from this game. | |||
*''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'': The artwork of Luigi and Yoshi from this game are reused on the smaller banners. | |||
*''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'': Marina Stadium bears a striking resemblance to the stadium found in this game. Character models, animations, and voice clips are reused from this game. ''Mario Tennis Aces'' artwork of Yoshi is also originally from ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'', albeit with a different tennis ball. | |||
*''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'': The artwork on the character select screen for Luigi, Waluigi, Peach, Daisy, Blooper, Petey Piranha, and Dry Bones are from this game. Also, Boo's character select artwork is part of [[King Boo]]'s artwork from this game. | |||
*''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'': Character shield emblems are inspired and derived from this game. | *''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'': Character shield emblems are inspired and derived from this game. | ||
*''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'': Wario's artwork on the character select screen is from this game. | |||
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': Pauline's voice clips are reused from this game. For her Special Shot, "[[Jump Up, Super Star!]]" plays in the background and several [[New Donker]]s appear, as she summons a building resembling [[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City Hall]]. | *''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': Pauline's voice clips are reused from this game. For her Special Shot, "[[Jump Up, Super Star!]]" plays in the background and several [[New Donker]]s appear, as she summons a building resembling [[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City Hall]]. | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Starting with this game, Simplified Chinese names of many common enemies were overwritten with their Traditional Chinese counterparts, like [[Koopa Troopa]] (喏库喏库 to 慢慢龟), [[Boo]] (嘘嘘鬼 to 害羞幽灵), [[Dry Bones]] (枯骨怪 to 碎碎龟), [[Blooper]] (乌贼怪 to 鱿鱿) and [[Lakitu]] (朱盖木 to 球盖姆). However, Simplified Chinese names of major characters ([[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Bowser]], etc.) and [[Shy Guy]] remained unchanged. Common enemies whose names did not appear in this game would witness their name change in the coming ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', with [[Hammer Bro]] (锤子兄弟 to 铁锤兄弟) and [[Goomba]] (栗子小子 to 栗宝宝) as an example. | *Starting with this game, Simplified Chinese names of many common enemies were overwritten with their Traditional Chinese counterparts, like [[Koopa Troopa]] (喏库喏库 to 慢慢龟), [[Boo]] (嘘嘘鬼 to 害羞幽灵), [[Dry Bones]] (枯骨怪 to 碎碎龟), [[Blooper]] (乌贼怪 to 鱿鱿) and [[Lakitu]] (朱盖木 to 球盖姆). However, Simplified Chinese names of major characters ([[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Bowser]], etc.) and [[Shy Guy]] remained unchanged. Common enemies whose names did not appear in this game would witness their name change in the coming ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', with [[Hammer Bro]] (锤子兄弟 to 铁锤兄弟) and [[Goomba]] (栗子小子 to 栗宝宝) as an example. | ||
==External links== | |||
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*[http://mariotennis.nintendo.com/aces/ Official North American website] | |||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/alera/index.html Official Japanese website] | |||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/Mario-Tennis-Aces-1325791.html Official UK website] | |||
*[http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/mario-tennis-aces/ Official Australian/New Zealand website] | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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