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Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
	; For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Developer	Camelot Software Planning
Publisher	Nintendo
Platform(s)	Wii U
Release date	November 20, 2015; November 20, 2015; November 21, 2015; January 28, 2016[?];
Language(s)	English (United Kingdom); English (United States); French (France); French (Canada); German; Spanish (Spain); Spanish (Latin America); Italian; Dutch; Portuguese (Portugal); Russian; Japanese;
Genre	Tennis
ESRB:	- Everyone
PEGI:	- Three years and older
CERO:	- All ages
ACB:	- General
USK:	- All ages
FPB:	- Parental guidance
Mode(s)	Local and online multiplayer
Format	Wii U: Optical disc
Input	Wii U: Wii U GamePad Wii Remote (horizontal) Wii U Pro Controller
Serial code(s)	WUP-AVXE-USA;

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Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is a multiplayer sports game in the Mario Tennis series, developed by Camelot Software Planning, for the Wii U. It is the third home console installment in the series and the seventh overall. It was first released in November 20, 2015 in Europe and North America. Up to four players can locally play the game.

The game, as an installment in the Mario Tennis series, features traditional tennis gameplay with various Super Mario franchise elements mixed in. It features nine stadium-themed courts with various different gimmicks and retains several gameplay elements from two predecessors, Mario Power Tennis and Mario Tennis Open, while introducing Mega Battles, Jump Shots, and the titular Ultra Smash; Mega Battle is a mode where players can grow larger from picking up Mega Mushrooms to increase their offense and defensive capabilities, while Jump Shots enable players to leap into the air to perform faster and more powerful shots. The Ultra Smash is a special kind of shot that can only be performed when the opposing player loses form while returning a shot, and allows players to return the ball with an extremely fast and powerful smash shot, acting as a punishment mechanic. The Wii U GamePad is taken advantage of in two-player singles, allowing a second player to use a separate screen for the perspective of their character.^[4] The software required 888 MB to be downloaded and installed from the Nintendo eShop until the game was eventually removed after the service's discontinuation on March 27, 2023. The game also features amiibo support, allowing players to use compatible amiibo to train it and play with a CPU-controlled character.

The game featured worldwide online multiplayer for the first time in the Mario Tennis series. Up to four players (including an amiibo) could use the game's online capabilities to play Singles and Doubles with people around the world over Nintendo Network. The service, however, was terminated on April 8, 2024, making the game no longer playable online.^[5]^[6]

Gameplay[edit]

A screenshot from Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

Mario serving with a Peach amiibo character.

The game is played similarly to previous entries of the Mario Tennis series, and follows the basic rules of tennis. Players serve and hit the ball back and forth until one side misses the ball. Players earn 15 points for each successful shot, and win a game point if a player scores in their 40th point. If players are tied after the 40-point mark, a deuce commences, and either player has to score two consecutive points to win a game point. Winning a number of game points makes the player victorious in a set or a match. Matches can be divided into sets. If two players tie in a set, a Tiebreaker commences, where one player must reach seven points to win the set or match.

Players can use the Wii U GamePad, Wii Pro Controller, or Wii Remote on its side to play the game. The game does not support motion controls for the Wii Remote, so the Wii Remote on its side is the only control option for it.^[7]

The game works with amiibo. When a compatible amiibo is scanned into the game, that character appears in the game as a computer partner that can be trained,^[4] similar to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. After every five matches in Knockout Challenge, it earns a random stat boost, and the amiibo character can get 10 in total. Players can access the amiibo training menu to change up stats, however, by spending coins to alter stat slots.^[8] amiibo partners make it possible to play on 2 vs. 1 matches, though only with CPU opponents, making it the first and only Mario Tennis game where 2 vs. 1 matches are possible.^[9]

Unlike other installments, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash does not provide a left-handed option.

Types of shots[edit]

The types of shots in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. From left to right: Topspin, Flat, Slice, Lob, and Drop Shot.

All of the main five types of shots can be charged, in order to increase their power, by pressing the button or button combination before the ball arrives. While charging, movements are slower, so if the player needs it, the charge can be canceled by pressing . All of the main five type of shots also have a Chance Shot version, activated by going in a colored area and executing the shot of the respective color.

A Jump Flat. Note how the trail is different from that of the standard Flat.

Furthermore, Topspins, Slices, and Flats, in both the standard and Chance Shot version, can be performed as Jump Shots, executed by tapping the button corresponding to the shot twice, in which the character leaps before hitting the ball, resulting in shots that bounce higher.

Shot	Button(s)	Description
Topspin		Topspins are high shots that spin forward and bounce high. The Chance Shot version pushes the receiving opponent back. They leave a red trail and have the outline of a Fire Flower in the Chance Shot area.
Slice		Slices are low shots with backspin. They are slow and bounce low. The Chance Shot version has a deeply curved trajectory and spins the receiving opponent out of control for a short while. They leave a blue trail and have the outline of a Blooper in the Chance Shot area.
Flat		Flats are the fastest shots and don't make the ball spin. The Chance Shot version is a Smash. They leave a purple trail and have the outline of a star in the Chance Shot area.
Lob	→	Lobs are very high shots with a high bounce aimed at the back of the court. The Chance Shot version is higher. They leave a yellow trail and have the outline of a Cheep Cheep in the Chance Shot area.
Drop Shot	→	Drop Shots are low shots with a low bounce aimed at the front of the court. The Chance Shot version does not bounce. They leave a white trail and have the outline of a Bob-omb in the Chance Shot area.
Simple Shot		Simple Shots are version of all the five shot types that take longer time to charge, chosen automatically once the button for the Simple Shot is pressed. They can be used on Chance Shot areas as well, resulting in the correct type of shot being chosen automatically. They leave a light yellow trail.
Leap Shot		Leap Shots are shots in which the character leaps in an attempt to hit a distant ball. They very often result in high and slow Simple Shots.

Ultra Smash[edit]

The Ultra Smash. Left: Toad has made a mistake and as a result, his shot is a high and slow Simple Shot, with purple circles around the trail denoting this. Right: after the mistake, Yoshi performs a Jump Flat on the Chance Shot area and, as a result, executes an Ultra Smash.

If the opponent has made a mistake that results in a slow ball flying high in the air, a Special Chance Shot area appears. If the player performs a Jump Flat on said Chance Shot area an Ultra Smash is performed, resulting in a more powerful Smash.

Game modes[edit]

Peach serving on a grass court.

The game offers various game modes. It includes Mega Battle, Classic Tennis, Knockout Challenge, and Online play.

Mega Battle[edit]

A screenshot in Mega Battle mode.

The default mode is the Mega Battle mode,^[10] where Mega Mushrooms are randomly thrown into the court by a Toad that patrols each side, after a player serves the ball. If players run into a Mega Mushroom, they grow huge and get an advantage in ball stroke and ball reach. In doubles play, only one player per side can grow large at a time. This mode is for up to four players, and can be played with human- or computer-controlled opponents.

Classic Tennis[edit]

This is where tennis is played normally without Mega Mushrooms.^[10] Standard mode has the Chance and Jump Shots, while Simple mode lacks Chance and Jump shots and is therefore pure tennis like Mario Tennis games prior to Mario Tennis Open, without Special or Chance Shots.^[11]^[12] This mode is also for up to four players, and can be played with human or computer-controlled opponents.

Knockout Challenge[edit]

Knockout Challenge is a single-player mode that replaces the Tournament modes from earlier installments of the Mario Tennis series.^[10] Players try to beat an increasing number of CPU opponents, who gradually get harder over time.^[8] The order of opponents is as follows: Toad, Luigi, Daisy, Yoshi, Wario, Sprixie Princess, Toadette, Boo, Peach, Waluigi, Donkey Kong, Bowser Jr., Rosalina, Mario, and Bowser (Dry Bowser in the 2nd sequence). Then the sequence repeats. After the 2nd sequence, the opponents will be randomized (though they will never face the same opponent more than once in a row). If the player uses Toad or has Toad as an amiibo partner, the CPU-controlled Toad is substituted with Toadette. If the player uses one of the other characters or has one of the other characters as an amiibo partner, that character in the sequence is replaced by Toad. If the player uses Bowser or has Bowser as an amiibo partner, the CPU-controlled Bowser is substituted with Dry Bowser. If the player uses Dry Bowser, the CPU-controlled Dry Bowser is substituted with Bowser. If the player uses Dry Bowser and has Bowser as an amiibo partner, the CPU-controlled Bowser and Dry Bowser are substituted with Bowser Jr. The matches, by default, are Mega Battles (and Standard Tennis after the 2nd sequence) with Tiebreaker rules; the player has to win seven rounds in order to claim game victory. With every battle won, players earn coins, which can be spent on buying unlockables, such as star characters and courts.^[8] amiibo characters can help the single players out; however, other human players cannot help the single-player.

Mega Ball Rally[edit]

A Mega Ball Rally taking place.

The sole minigame of Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, players rally a large ball for the highest score possible. After every 30 rallies, the ball gets smaller.^[10]^[8] It can be played solo or for up to four players. When the game ends, players receive coins depending on how much the ball has been rallied.

When the minigame ends, the music that plays depends on the number of players. In single-player mode, the losing music will play; however, in multiplayer mode, the victory music will play instead.

Online[edit]

Online can be played alone or with another player or amiibo character in Singles or Doubles. The game does not support lobbies or communities, whereas the only options are Singles and Doubles.^[8] Similarly to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, online play is split into two categories: Play for Fun and Play a Serious Match. Play a Serious Match lets players play in ranked settings to grow their standing compared to their online opponents, whereas Play for Fun still sets up matches based on online ratings, but these ratings are not affected in this mode.^[8] Players can choose to play a Mega Battle, Standard match, or Simple match. They can also choose whether to play a tiebreaker game or a two-game, one set match. The game featured worldwide online multiplayer for the first time in the Mario Tennis series, after Mario Tennis Open introduced online play locked to the player's region.^[13]

Rewards[edit]

Players can spend coins earned from Knockout Challenge to unlock various items. The following is a list of unlockables from this menu.^[14]

All star characters cost 3,000 coins or are unlocked with 15 wins in Knockout Challenge.
Unlockable characters cost 5,000 coins to unlock or can be unlocked by completing their unlock requirements. They obtain their stars as they are unlocked.
Courts are unlocked with either plays of any mode or with coins:
- Carpet court is unlocked with 5 plays or by spending 1,000 coins.
- Mushroom court is unlocked with 10 plays or by spending 2,000 coins.
- Sand court is unlocked with 20 plays or by spending 4,000 coins.
- Ice court is unlocked with 30 plays or by spending 6,000 coins.
- Rebound court is unlocked with 40 plays or by spending 8,000 coins.
- Morph court is unlocked when all court varieties are played at least once or by spending 5,000 coins.
Pro difficulty for computers costs 5,000 coins or is unlocked with 30 knockout wins.
Ace difficulty for computers costs 30,000 coins or is unlocked with 50 knockout wins.
amiibo training costs 5,000 coins. Players can also fully level up an amiibo to unlock the mode.

Characters[edit]

Playable characters[edit]

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash has 16 playable characters. Out of them, Rosalina, Toadette, and Sprixie Princess are new playable characters to the series, with Sprixie Princess also being playable for the first time in any game. In addition, Toad is playable in the Mario Tennis series for the first time since the Nintendo 64 installment, while Dry Bowser is playable for the first time in a home console Mario Tennis installment after previously being playable in Mario Tennis Open. Of the character-types, there are three All-Round, two Speed, two Technical, four Power, two Defensive, and three Tricky. The unlockable characters, in addition to the "standard" unlock methods, can be unlocked by purchasing them (using coins earned during gameplay) off the rewards menu. This is the last game to feature Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi in their normal clothing, as the next game, Mario Tennis Aces, would depict them with tennis uniforms.

All-Round: These characters have neither distinct advantages nor disadvantages.
Technical: These characters have good ball control, but often lack power.
Speed: These characters have quick movement at the cost of power.
Power: These characters have powerful strokes that makes the ball travel quickly, but they lack agility.
Defensive: These characters have great reach but are not agile.
Tricky: These characters' shots curve more than other characters' shots.

Additionally, using the Gold Mario amiibo gives players a CPU-controlled Gold Mario as a tennis partner.

Playable characters[edit]

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash has 16 playable characters. Out of them, Rosalina, Toadette, and Green Sprixie Princess are new playable characters to the series. Of the character-types, there are three All-Round, two Speed, two Technical, four Power, two Defensive, and three Tricky. The unlockable characters, in addition to the 'standard' unlock methods, can be unlocked by purchasing them (using coins earned during gameplay) off the rewards menu.

All-Round: These characters have neither distinct advantages nor disadvantages.
Technical: These characters have good ball control, but often lack power.
Speed: These characters have quick movement at the cost of power.
Power: These characters have powerful strokes that makes the ball travel quickly, but they lack agility.
Defensive: These characters have great reach but are not agile.
Tricky: These characters' shots curve more than other characters' shots.

Mario - All-Round
Luigi - All-Round
Toad - Speed
Peach - Technical
Daisy - All-Round
Rosalina - Power
Bowser - Power
Wario - Power
Waluigi - Defensive
Yoshi - Speed
Boo - Tricky
Donkey Kong - Power

Unlockable[edit]

Toadette (Tricky)
Bowser Jr. (Tricky)
Dry Bowser (Defensive)
Sprixie Princess (Technical)

Unlocking criteria[edit]

All unlockable characters can be bought for 5,000 coins in the rewards menu or can be unlocked by meeting the following criteria below.^[14]

Unlocking criteria for these participants
Toadette	Play 10 Mega Battles
Bowser Jr.	Play 10 standard matches in Classic Tennis mode.
Dry Bowser	Play 10 simple matches in Classic Tennis mode.
Sprixie Princess	Hit 100 consecutive shots in Mega Ball Rally.

Non-playable characters[edit]

These characters appear in the background as part of the crowd as world-building scenery. A Lakitu and a Toad watch over the court, where the Lakitu retrieves the ball if it hit the net or the player, or can no longer bounce. During Mega Battles, a Toad can, at random intervals, toss a Mega Mushroom into the court. A Magikoopa also appears in Knockout Challenge to make the CPU-controlled Bowser or Dry Bowser giant during the entire match. Because of this, the Mega Mushrooms are provided only for the human-controlled characters.

Courts[edit]

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash features only stadium-themed courts, but players can choose between nine different variations for them, which affect ball behavior and/or character behavior in different ways.^[8] The following courts can be selected:

Type	Ball Speed	Bounce	Description
Hard Court	Normal ★★★☆☆	Normal ★★★☆☆	: The most popular court used in competitions. It yields a steady bounce. : The most popular court used in competitions yields a steady bounce.
Clay Court	Slow ★★☆☆☆	Weak ★★☆☆☆	: A court covered with hard clay. The ball speed is slower than on the Hard Court. : Covered with clay, giving a ball speed slower than the hard court.
Grass Court	Fast ★★★★☆	Weak ★★☆☆☆	: A court covered with grass. The ball speed is faster than on the Hard Court. : Covered with grass, making ball speed faster than the hard court.
Carpet Court	Very Fast ★★★★★	Weak ★★☆☆☆	: The court with the fastest ball speed. Perfect for those epic, high-speed rallies! : The court with the fastest ball speed. You can enjoy speedy rallies.
Mushroom Court	Fast ★★★★☆	Very Strong ★★★★★	: Don't let the high bounce on this court surprise you. Make use of those Jump Shots! : The ball will bounce a great deal. Make use of Jump Shots!
Sand Court	Very Slow ★☆☆☆☆	Very Weak ★☆☆☆☆	: The ball won't bounce very high on this court, so Drop Shots are the key to victory! : The ball won't bounce very much. Win points with Drop Shots!
Ice Court	Normal ★★★☆☆	Strong ★★★★☆	: A slippery court. Perfect for working on your control technique! : A slippery court. Work on your control technique!
Rebound Court Bounce-out Court (British English version)	Normal ★★★☆☆	Normal ★★★☆☆	: The ball will bounce to one side or the other upon hitting the court, so it's important to determine where it will go before it touches down! : This court makes the ball bounce outwards, so you'll have to anticipate the direction!
Morph Court	Random ?????	Random ?????	: Landing a Chance Shot or smash will change your opponent's half of the court to a different type! : Chance Shots or Smashes will change the surface on your opponent's half of the court!

amiibo Training[edit]

Screenshot from Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

A Luigi amiibo player being trained

Players can tap any compatible amiibo figurine into the game to help players out in Knockout Challenge and online play. When amiibo level up after completing a set number of matches, a random stat out of the eight stats gets enhanced. In addition, each stat has its own slot limitations: for example, an amiibo character cannot have more than three speed stats in their inventory. Once all ten stat slots are filled, the amiibo cannot obtain any more stats though players can remove gained stats for a fee of 5,000 coins, so the slot can be filled by another stat. These are the following stats that can be enhanced:

Stroke (Three slots) - "Increases the power of your amiibo character's strokes."
Serve (Two slots) - "Increases the power of your amiibo character's serve and smash."
Acceleration (Two slots) - "Increases your amiibo character's acceleration speed."
Speed (Three slots) - "Increases your amiibo character's maximum speed."
Curve (Three slots) - "Improves your amiibo character's ability to curve the ball."
Agility (Four slots) - "Quickens your amiibo character's reaction to the ball."
Control (Two slots) - "Improves your amiibo character's accuracy when aiming for corners."
Skill (Three slots) - "Improves your amiibo character's ability to use various shots and spins."

Staff[edit]

Main article: List of Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash staff

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash was developed by Camelot Software Planning, who was responsible for developing all Mario Tennis titles, with assistance from Nintendo. Shugo Takahashi has directed the game, who was also the director of the previous title, Mario Tennis Open. The lead designers were also Shugo Takashi and Hiroyuki Takahashi. Motoi Sakuraba once again is responsible for the soundtrack for the game, as he was in other Mario Tennis titles. Just like in Mario Party 10, Rosalina's former voice actress Kerri Kane is mistakenly credited (misspelled as Kerry Kane), however most of the voices are recycled from Mario Kart 8, including Rosalina's, and she was voiced by Laura Faye Smith in that game.

Reception[edit]

Critical reception[edit]

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash received mixed reviews from critics with aggregate scores of 58 from 58 critics on Metacritic^[15] and 55.78% based on 36 reviews on GameRankings.^[16] Reviewers praised the graphics and presentation, but lambasted the stark lack of overall content and basic features, both offline and online, calling it bare-bones, especially when compared to the previous Mario Tennis games. Chris Carter of Destructoid was severely disappointed and harshly criticized the game, noting the lack of content, the forgettable Jump Shot and Mega Battle features, and the lack of lobbies or other extra features.^[17] He ends by saying that players are "better off just playing any other previous game in the series, which is particularly easy to do since the first game is on the Wii U's Virtual Console for just 10 bucks." He gave the game a 5.5/10. Marty Sliva of IGN had a similar opinion, stating that "Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is about as paint-by-numbers as you can get. The lack of modes, characters, and new ideas make it a step backwards from the series' debut on the Nintendo 64 back in 2000." He cites the Mega Mushroom feature as bad and gimmicky, appearing to be arbitrary and imbalanced. He also compared it unfavorably to its predecessors by stating "that Mario Power Tennis on the GameCube managed to include more characters, interesting modes, and varied courses a decade ago is a bit insulting." He gave it 4.8/10, a score labeled as "bad". Kyle Hilliard of Game Informer expressed similar disappointment about the game's content, praising the game's core gameplay and the addition of Ultra Smashes and Jump Shots for being solid and fun but wishing the game offered much more.^[18]

Reviews
Release	Reviewer, Publication	Score	Comment
Wii U	Chris Carter, Destructoid	5.5/10	"There's no two ways about it -- Ultra Smash is a bare-bones game. If you came to this court expecting anything other than basic tennis, you will walk away disappointed. And even then, it doesn't handle the basics as well as its predecessors."
Wii U	Marty Sliva, IGN	4.8/10	"Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is as stripped-down a Nintendo sports game as I've ever played. The absence of modes, unimpressive unlockables, and tiring hook offer very little reason to keep playing. Sure, it's pretty, but that’s about all it has going for it."
Wii U	Kyle Hilliard, Game Informer	6.75/10	"Mario Tennis Ultra Smash offers that same fun, silly take on tennis, but it doesn't provide much outside of the well-executed core game."
Wii U	Game Trailers	5.7/10	"Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash feels like an unfinished game. The shallow mechanics quickly grow tiresome, and this is further emphasized by the lack of game modes and creativity that we'd expect from a Mario sports game."
Wii U	Scott Butterworth, GameSpot	6/10	"While Ultra Smash successfully recreates the basic mechanics that earned earlier titles Mario Tennis and Mario Power Tennis critical acclaim more than a decade ago, it fails to solve a handful of underlying design issues and omits much of the content offered by its predecessors."
Wii U	Daan Koopman, Nintendo World Report	3.5/10	"Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash isn't good in the slightest. While the game can be decent in passing, it's a horrible value when you stop and think about it."
Wii U	Chris Schilling, Eurogamer	N/A	"Mario Tennis Ultra Smash feels stingy. It's a disappointment akin to visiting a favourite restaurant and ordering your usual, only to find the portions are half the size they were last time you came. It tastes as good as you remember, but you still come away feeling short-changed."
Wii U	Shabana Arif, GamesRadar	3/5	"Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash falls short of expectations, with scant content and glaringly overlooked potential features overshadowing the solid gameplay, which carries the game, but unfortunately, not far enough."
Aggregators
Compiler		Platform / Score
Metacritic		58
GameRankings		55.78%

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash.

Mario
Luigi
Princess Peach
Tennis rackets, each with Mario and Peach's emblem on

References to other games[edit]

Mario Power Tennis: The announcers' voice clips returns.
New Super Mario Bros.: The Mega Mushroom, which originated in this game, appears in the Mega Battle mode.
Mario Kart Wii: The characters' voices become slightly lower-pitched when a Mega Mushroom is active.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii: Bowser Jr. rides a Junior Clown Car, which first appeared in this game, unlike in his other Mario Tennis appearances.
Mario Tennis Open: Chance shots return. Various court settings such as the Mushroom Court is also inspired by courts from Mario Tennis Open.
New Super Mario Bros. U: Bowser Jr.'s Junior Clown Car is attached with its boxing gloves, which first appeared in this game.
Super Mario 3D World: The green Sprixie Princess appears as an unlockable playable character.
Mario Kart 8: Various voice clips get reused from this game.

References in later games[edit]

Nintendo Badge Arcade: An update included badge sets featuring artwork from Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash.
Mario Sports Superstars: The Jump Shot and Ultra Smash, two techniques first introduced in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, return in the tennis mode of this game.
Mario Tennis Aces: The Classic Tennis mode from this game returns. Marina Stadium bears a strong resemblance to the stadium in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. Models and animations for returning characters from this game are reused.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: This game features "Classic Tennis", a song that comes from Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	マリオテニス　ウルトラスマッシュ^[?] Mario Tenisu Urutora Sumasshu	Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Chinese (traditional)	瑪利歐網球Ultra Smash^[19] Mǎlì'ōu Wǎngqiú Ultra Smash	Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

References[edit]

^ Nintendo of Europe (August 24, 2015). November 20th is set to be a great day: #StarFox Zero and Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash both arrive!. Twitter (British English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ September 29, 2015. And the crowd goes wild! Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash launches exclusively for Wii U on Nov. 20 at a suggested retail price of $49.99!. Facebook (American English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. Nintendo of Australia (Australian English). Archived September 8, 2015, 07:56:57 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ ^a ^b NintendoWiiUUK (October 22, 2015). Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash - Overview Trailer (Wii U). YouTube (British English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ @NintendoAmerica (October 4, 2023). As of early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.. X. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
^ @NintendoAmerica (January 23, 2024). Update: as of 4/8, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.. X. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
^ rawmeatcowboy (June 19, 2015). Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash lets you play via the Wiimote, but not with motion. Go Nintendo. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Koopman, Daan (October 30, 2015). Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Wii U) Hands-on Preview. Nintendo World Report (English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ Nintendo of America (October 30, 2015). Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash - Monsters of the Court. YouTube (American English). Archived October 30, 2015, 18:00:51 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d GameXplain (October 25, 2015). Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Discussion - Hands-On Impressions (Wii U). YouTube (English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ Whitehead, Thomas (October 30, 2015). Preview: Hitting the Courts in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. Nintendo Life. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ Nintendo World Report TV (October 31, 2015). Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash direct feed menus. YouTube (English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ @NE_Brian (February 6, 2016). Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash team on HD development, new characters, amiibo, and online play. Nintendo Everything. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
^ ^a ^b GameXplain (November 11, 2015). 30-Minutes of Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Livestream Archive). YouTube (English). Archived November 12, 2015, 09:48:21 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. Metacritic (English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. GameRankings (English). Archived November 21, 2015, 01:35:14 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ Carter, Chris (November 18, 2015). Review: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. Destructoid (English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ Hilliard, Kyle (November 18, 2015). Nintendo Drops The Volley. Game Informer. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ 瑪利歐歷史｜超級瑪利歐兄弟 35週年｜任天堂. Nintendo of HK (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved July 2, 2024.

External links[edit]

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash coverage on other NIWA wikis:

NintendoWiki

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[1] Nintendo of Europe (August 24, 2015). November 20th is set to be a great day: #StarFox Zero and Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash both arrive!. Twitter (British English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.

[2] September 29, 2015. And the crowd goes wild! Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash launches exclusively for Wii U on Nov. 20 at a suggested retail price of $49.99!. Facebook (American English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.

[3] Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. Nintendo of Australia (Australian English). Archived September 8, 2015, 07:56:57 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 2, 2024.

[Overview_Trailer-4] NintendoWiiUUK (October 22, 2015). Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash - Overview Trailer (Wii U). YouTube (British English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.

[Shutdown-5] @NintendoAmerica (October 4, 2023). As of early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.. X. Retrieved February 17, 2024.

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[Edit] Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Playable characters	Default	Mario • Luigi • Toad • Princess Peach • Princess Daisy • Rosalina • Bowser • Wario • Waluigi • Yoshi • Boo • Donkey Kong
Playable characters	Unlockable	Toadette • Bowser Jr. • Dry Bowser • Sprixie Princess
Non-playable characters		Lakitu • Toads • Goomba • Shy Guy • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Magikoopa • Spike
Courts		Hard Court • Clay Court • Grass Court • Carpet Court • Mushroom Court • Sand Court • Ice Court • Rebound Court • Morph Court
Other		Chance Shot • Gallery • Mega Mushroom • Staff

[Edit] Super Mario games
Platformers	Super Mario series	Main	Super Mario Bros. (1985, NES) • Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (1986, FDS) • Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988, NES) • Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988, NES) • Super Mario Land (1989, GB) • Super Mario World (1990, SNES) • Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992, GB) • Super Mario 64 (1996, N64) • Super Mario Sunshine (2002, GCN) • New Super Mario Bros. (2006, DS) • Super Mario Galaxy (2007, Wii) • New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009, Wii) • Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010, Wii) • Super Mario 3D Land (2011, 3DS) • New Super Mario Bros. 2 (2012, 3DS) • New Super Mario Bros. U (2012, Wii U) • Super Mario 3D World (2013, Wii U) • Super Mario Maker (2015, Wii U) • Super Mario Run (2016, iOS/iPadOS/Android) • Super Mario Odyssey (2017, Switch) • Super Mario Maker 2 (2019, Switch) • Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023, Switch)
		Reissues	VS. Super Mario Bros. (1986, VS) • Super Mario Bros. (1986, G&W) • All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros. (1986, FDS) • Super Mario Bros. (1989, NGW) • Super Mario Bros. 3 (1990, NGW) • Super Mario World (1991, NGW) • Super Mario All-Stars (1993, SNES) • Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World (1994, SNES) • BS Super Mario USA (1996, SNES) • BS Super Mario Collection (1997, SNES) • Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (1999, GBC) • Super Mario Advance (2001, GBA) • Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 (2001, GBA) • Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 (2003, GBA) • Classic NES Series (2004-2005, GBA) • Super Mario 64 DS (2004, DS) • Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition (2010, Wii) • Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS (2016, 3DS) • New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019, Switch) • Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020, Switch) • Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. (2020, G&W) • Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021, Switch)
		Related games	Super Mario Bros. Special (1986, computer) • Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (1994, GB) • Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995, SNES) • New Super Luigi U (2013, Wii U) • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2014, Wii U) • Super Mario Bros. 35 (2020, Switch) • Bowser's Fury (2021, Switch)
		Canceled games	Super Mario's Wacky Worlds (CD-i) • Mario Takes America (CD-i) • VB Mario Land (VB) • Super Mario 64 2 (N64DD)
	Donkey Kong series		Donkey Kong (1981, arcade) • Donkey Kong (1994, GB)
	Mario vs. Donkey Kong series		Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004, GBA) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (2006, DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (2009, DSiWare) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (2010, DS) • Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (2013, 3DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (2015, 3DS/Wii U) • Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge (2016, 3DS/Wii U)
	Mario Bros. series		Mario Bros. (1983, arcade) • Mario Bros. Special (1984, computer) • Punch Ball Mario Bros. (1984, computer) • Mario Clash (1995, VB)
	Wrecking Crew series		VS. Wrecking Crew (1984, VS) • Wrecking Crew (1985, NES) • Wrecking Crew '98 (1998, SFC)
	Other		Mario Bros. (1983, G&W) • Mario's Cement Factory (1983, G&W) • Mario & Wario (1993, SNES) • Hotel Mario (1994, CD-i) • Super Princess Peach (2005, DS) • Princess Peach: Showtime! (2024, Switch)
	Reissues		Crazy Kong (1981, arcade) • Donkey Kong (1982, G&W) • Mario Bros. Returns (1988, FDS) • Donkey Kong (1994, NGW) • Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 (2002, GBA) • Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Junior/Mario Bros. (2004, arcade) • Virtual Console (2006-2016, Wii/3DS/Wii U) • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2018, Switch/3DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024, Switch)
	Tech demos		Super Mario 128 (2000, GCN) • New Super Mario Bros. Mii (2011, Wii U)
Mario Kart series	Main		Super Mario Kart (1992, SNES) • Mario Kart 64 (1996, N64) • Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001, GBA) • Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003, GCN) • Mario Kart DS (2005, DS) • Mario Kart Wii (2008, Wii) • Mario Kart 7 (2011, 3DS) • Mario Kart 8 (2014, Wii U) • Mario Kart Tour (2019, iOS/iPadOS/Android)
	Arcade		Mario Kart Arcade GP (2005, arcade) • Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 (2007, arcade) • Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (2013, arcade) • Mario Kart Arcade GP VR (2017, arcade)
	Other		Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (2020, Switch)
	Ports		Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017, Switch)
Mario Party series	Main		Mario Party (1998, N64) • Mario Party 2 (1999, N64) • Mario Party 3 (2000, N64) • Mario Party 4 (2002, GCN) • Mario Party 5 (2003, GCN) • Mario Party 6 (2004, GCN) • Mario Party 7 (2005, GCN) • Mario Party 8 (2007, Wii) • Mario Party 9 (2012, Wii) • Mario Party 10 (2015, Wii U) • Super Mario Party (2018, Switch) • Mario Party Superstars (2021, Switch) • Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024, Switch)
	Handheld		Mario Party Advance (2005, GBA) • Mario Party DS (2007, DS) • Mario Party: Island Tour (2013, 3DS) • Mario Party: Star Rush (2016, 3DS) • Mario Party: The Top 100 (2017, 3DS)
	Arcade		Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party (2004, arcade) • Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party 2 (2005, arcade) • Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher (2009, arcade) • Mario Party Kurukuru Carnival (2012, arcade) • Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher 2 (2013, arcade) • Mario Party Challenge World (2016, arcade)
	Other		Mario Party 4 (2002, Adobe Flash) • Mario Party-e (2003, GBA)
Sports games	Mario Golf series		Golf (1984, NES) • Stroke & Match Golf (1984, VS. System) • Golf: Japan Course (1987, FDS) • Golf: U.S. Course (1987, FDS) • Golf (1989, GB) • NES Open Tournament Golf (1991, NES) • Mario Golf (1999, N64) • Mario Golf (1999, GBC) • Mobile Golf (2001, GBC) • Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (2003, GCN) • Mario Golf: Advance Tour (2004, GBA) • Mario Golf: World Tour (2014, 3DS) • Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021, Switch)
	Mario Tennis series		Mario's Tennis (1995, VB) • Mario Tennis (2000, N64) • Mario Tennis (2000, GBC) • Mario Power Tennis (2004, GCN) • Mario Tennis: Power Tour (2005, GBA) (Bicep Pump [Unknown, Adobe Flash] • Reflex Rally [Unknown, Adobe Flash]) • Mario Tennis Open (2012, 3DS) • Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (2015, Wii U) • Mario Tennis Aces (2018, Switch)
	Super Mario Stadium series		Mario Superstar Baseball (2005, GCN) • Mario Super Sluggers (2008, Wii)
	Mario Strikers series		Super Mario Strikers (2005, GCN) • Mario Strikers Charged (2007, Wii) • Mario Strikers: Battle League (2022, Switch)
	Famicom Grand Prix series		Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race (1987, FDS) • Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally (1988, FDS)
	Other		Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, G&W) • Baseball (1989, GB) • Super Mario Race (1992, GwB) • Easy Racer (1996, SNES) • Mario Hoops 3-on-3 (2006, DS) • Mario Sports Mix (2010, Wii) • Mario Sports Superstars (2017, 3DS) • LEGO Super Mario Goal (2024, Sky Italia)
	Canceled games		Super Mario Spikers (Wii)
Role-playing games	Paper Mario series		Paper Mario (2000, N64) • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004, GCN) • Super Paper Mario (2007, Wii) • Paper Mario: Sticker Star (2012, 3DS) • Paper Mario: Color Splash (2016, Wii U) • Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020, Switch)
	Mario & Luigi series		Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (2003, GBA) • Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (2005, DS) • Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (2009, DS) • Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (2013, 3DS) • Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (2015, 3DS) • Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024, Switch)
	Other		Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996, SNES)
	Remakes		Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (2017, 3DS) • Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey (2018, 3DS) • Super Mario RPG (2023, Switch) • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024, Switch)
Dr. Mario series	Main		Dr. Mario (1990, NES/GB) • Dr. Mario 64 (2001, N64) • Dr. Mario Online Rx (2008, WiiWare) • Dr. Mario Express (2008, DSiWare) • Dr. Luigi (2013, Wii U) • Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure (2015, 3DS) • Dr. Mario World (2019, iOS/iPadOS/Android)
	Other		Dr. Mario (1993, GwB)
	Remakes		Tetris & Dr. Mario (1994, SNES) • Nintendo Puzzle Collection (2003, GCN) • Dr. Mario & Puzzle League (2005, GBA)
Luigi's Mansion series	Main		Luigi's Mansion (2001, GCN) • Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (2013, 3DS) • Luigi's Mansion 3 (2019, Switch)
	Arcade		Luigi's Mansion Arcade (2015, arcade)
	Remakes		Luigi's Mansion (2018, 3DS) • Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (2024, Switch)
Educational games	Mario Discovery Series		Mario is Missing! (1992, MS-DOS) • Mario is Missing! (1993, SNES) • Mario is Missing! (1993, NES) • Mario's Time Machine (1993, MS-DOS) • Mario's Time Machine (1993, SNES) • Mario's Time Machine (1994, NES) • Mario's Early Years! Fun with Letters (1993, MS-DOS/SNES) • Mario's Early Years! Fun with Numbers (1994, MS-DOS/SNES) • Mario's Early Years! Preschool Fun (1994, MS-DOS/SNES)
	Mario Teaches Typing series		Mario Teaches Typing (1991, MS-DOS) • Mario Teaches Typing 2 (1996, MS-DOS)
	Other		Family BASIC (1984, FC) • Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up (1991, MS-DOS)
	Ports		Mario's Early Years! CD-ROM Collection (1995, MS-DOS)
Art utilities	Mario Artist series		Mario Artist: Paint Studio (1999, N64DD) • Mario Artist: Talent Studio (2000, N64DD) • Mario Artist: Communication Kit (2000, N64DD) • Mario Artist: Polygon Studio (2000, N64DD)
Art utilities	Other		I am a teacher: Super Mario Sweater (1986, FDS) • Super Mario Bros. Print World (1991, MS-DOS) • Mario Paint (1992, SNES) • Super Mario Collection Screen Saver (1997, PC) • Mario no Photopi (1998, N64) • Mario Family (2001, GBC)
Miscellaneous	Picross series		Mario's Picross (1995, GB) • Mario's Super Picross (1995, SFC) • Picross 2 (1996, GB) • Picross NP Vol. 6 (2000, SFC)
	LCD handhelds		Mario's Bombs Away (1983, G&W) • Mario's Egg Catch (1990, SMBW) • Luigi's Hammer Toss (1990, SMBW) • Princess Toadstool's Castle Run (1990, SMBW) • Mario the Juggler (1991, G&W)
	Pinball		Pinball (1984, NES) • Super Mario Bros. (1992, arcade) • Super Mario Bros. Mushroom World (1992, arcade) • Mario Pinball Land (2004, GBA)
	Arcade		Mario Roulette (1991, arcade) • Piccadilly Circus: Super Mario Bros. 3 (1991, arcade) • Mario World (1991, arcade) • Terebi Denwa: Super Mario World (1992, arcade) • Super Mario World Popcorn (1992, arcade) • Pika Pika Mario (1992, arcade) • Janken Fukubiki: Super Mario World (1992, arcade) • Koopa Taiji (1993, arcade) • Būbū Mario (1993, arcade) • Mario Undōkai (1993, arcade) • Super Mario World (1993, arcade) • Super Mario Kart: Doki Doki Race (1994, arcade) • Mario Bowl (1995, arcade) • Super Mario Attack (1996, arcade) • Super Donkey Kong 2 Swanky no Bonus Slot (1996, arcade) • Donkey Kong (1996, arcade) • Mario Kart 64 (1996, arcade) • Super Mario 64 (1997, arcade) • Super Mario Bros. 3 (Unknown, arcade) • Super Mario World (Unknown, arcade) • Guru Guru Mario (Unknown, arcade) • Dokidoki Mario Chance! (2003, arcade) • Super Mario Fushigi no Janjan Land (2003, arcade) • New Super Mario Bros. Wii Coin World (2011, arcade)
	Browser		Mario Net Quest (1997, Adobe Shockwave) • Mario's Memory Madness (1998, Adobe Shockwave) • Crazy Counting (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Dinky Rinky (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Goodness Rakes (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Melon Mayhem (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Nomiss (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Wario's Whack Attack (1998, Adobe Shockwave) • The Lab (The Bookshelf • The Drafting Table • PolterCue • Ask Madame Clairvoya) (2001, Adobe Flash) • Mario Trivia (Unknown, Adobe Flash) • Mario Memory (Unknown, Adobe Flash) • Virus Attack! (Unknown, Adobe Flash) • Mini-Mario Factory Game! (2004, Adobe Flash) • Bill Bounce (2004, Adobe Flash) • Mario Party 7 Bon Voyage Quiz (2005, Adobe Flash) • Super Mario Strikers (2005, Adobe Flash) • Dr. Mario Vitamin Toss (2005, Adobe Flash) • Bowser's Lair Hockey (2005, Adobe Flash) • Heads-Up (2005, Adobe Flash) • Parasol Fall (2005, Adobe Flash) • Dribble Skillz (2006, Adobe Flash) • Superstar Shootout (2006, Adobe Flash) • Cannon Kaos (2006, Adobe Flash) • 1-Up Hunt! (2006, Adobe Flash) • Super Paper Mario Memory Match (2007, Adobe Flash) • Are You Smarter Than Mario? (2008, Adobe Flash) • Play Nintendo activities (2014–present)
	DSiWare applications		Mario Calculator (2009, DSiWare) • Mario Clock (2009, DSiWare)
	Other games		Alleyway (1989, GB) • Yoshi's Safari (1993, SNES) • UNDAKE30 Same Game (1995, SFC) • Mario's Game Gallery (1995, MS-DOS) • Mario's FUNdamentals (1998, Windows) • Yakuman DS (2005, DS)
	Tech demos		NDDEMO (2001, GCN) • Mario's Face (Unknown, DS)
Crossovers	Game & Watch Gallery series		Game & Watch Gallery (1997, GB) • Game & Watch Gallery 2 (1997, GB) • Game & Watch Gallery 3 (1999, GBC) • Game & Watch Gallery 4 (2002, GBA)
	Super Smash Bros. series		Super Smash Bros. (1999, N64) • Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001, GCN) • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Wii) • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014, 3DS) • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014, Wii U) • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Switch)
	Itadaki Street series		Itadaki Street DS (2007, DS) • Fortune Street (2011, Wii)
	Mario & Sonic series		Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2007, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2008, DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009, DS) • Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2011, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2012, 3DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (2013, Wii U) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016, Wii U) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016, 3DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition (2016, arcade) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019, Switch) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition (2020, arcade)
	NES Remix series	Main	NES Remix (2013, Wii U) • NES Remix 2 (2014, Wii U)
	NES Remix series	Reissues	NES Remix Pack (2014, Wii U) • Ultimate NES Remix (2014, 3DS)
	Mario + Rabbids series		Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017, Switch) • Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022, Switch)
	Other		Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle (1997, SNES) • NBA Street V3 (2005, GCN) • Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix (2005, GCN) • SSX on Tour (2005, GCN) • Tetris DS (2006, DS) • Captain Rainbow (2008, Wii) • Art Style: PiCTOBiTS (2009, DSiWare) • Nintendo Land (2012, Wii U) • Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (2015, 3DS) • Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (2024, Switch)

[Edit] Wii U games
Super Mario franchise	New Super Mario Bros. U (2012) • New Super Luigi U (2013) • Super Mario 3D World (2013) • Mario Kart 8 (2014) • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2014) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (2015) • Mario Party 10 (2015) • Super Mario Maker (2015) • Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (2015) • Paper Mario: Color Splash (2016)
Donkey Kong franchise	Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014)
Yoshi franchise	Yoshi's Woolly World (2015)
Wario franchise	Game & Wario (2013)
Crossovers	Nintendo Land (2012) • Sonic Lost World (2013) • Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (2013) • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014) • Skylanders: SuperChargers (2015) • Minecraft: Wii U Edition (2015) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016)
Compilations	New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U (2013) • NES Remix Pack (2014)
Nintendo eShop	NES Remix (2013) • Dr. Luigi (2013) • NES Remix 2 (2014) • amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits (2015) • Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge (2016) • Virtual Console games (2013-2016)

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-'''''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''''' is a multiplayer sports game in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], developed by [[Camelot Software Planning]], for the [[Wii U]]. It is the third home console installment in the series (fourth if ''[[Mario's Tennis]]'' is included) and the seventh overall. It was first released in November 20, 2015 in Europe. Up to four players can locally play the game, while up to two players can also use its online capabilities to play with other people around the world.
+'''''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''''' is a multiplayer sports [[List of games|game]] in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], developed by [[Camelot Software Planning]], for the [[Wii U]]. It is the third home console installment in the series and the seventh overall. It was first released in November 20, 2015 in Europe and North America. Up to four players can locally play the game.
-The game, as an installment in the ''Mario Tennis'' franchise, features traditional tennis gameplay with various ''Mario'' series elements mixed in, such as the playable characters and the gimmicks introduced in courts. It retains several elements from two predecessors, ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', while introducing Mega Battles and Jump Shots; Mega Battle is a mode where players can grow larger from picking up [[Mega Mushroom]]s to increase their offense and defensive capabilities while Jump Shots enable player to leap to heights to perform more powerful shots. The Wii U GamePad is taken advantage of in two player singles, where a second player can get a second screen in perspective of their character.<ref name="Overview Trailer">Nintendo (NintendoWiiUUK) (October 22, 2015). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKPjDi_qwZ8 Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash - Overview Trailer (Wii U)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 22, 2015.</ref> If players download the game from the [[Nintendo eShop]], the software requires 888 MB to be installed.<ref>[https://checkout.nintendo.com/#/item/WUPNAVXE/billing Checkout for ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved November 1, 2015.</ref> The game also features [[amiibo]] support, where players can use compatible amiibo to train and play with or against a CPU-controlled character.
+The game, as an installment in the ''Mario Tennis'' series, features traditional tennis gameplay with various [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] elements mixed in. It features nine stadium-themed courts with various different gimmicks and retains several gameplay elements from two predecessors, ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', while introducing Mega Battles, Jump Shots, and the titular Ultra Smash; Mega Battle is a mode where players can grow larger from picking up [[Mega Mushroom]]s to increase their offense and defensive capabilities, while Jump Shots enable players to leap into the air to perform faster and more powerful shots. The Ultra Smash is a special kind of shot that can only be performed when the opposing player loses form while returning a shot, and allows players to return the ball with an extremely fast and powerful smash shot, acting as a punishment mechanic. The [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|Wii U GamePad]] is taken advantage of in two-player singles, allowing a second player to use a separate screen for the perspective of their character.<ref name="Overview Trailer">{{cite|language=en-gb|author=NintendoWiiUUK|date=October 22, 2015|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKPjDi_qwZ8|title=''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' - Overview Trailer (Wii U)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 2, 2024}}</ref> The software required 888 MB to be downloaded and installed from the [[Nintendo eShop#Wii U|Nintendo eShop]] until the game was eventually removed after the service's discontinuation on March 27, 2023. The game also features [[amiibo]] support, allowing players to use compatible amiibo to train it and play with a CPU-controlled character.
+The game featured worldwide online multiplayer for the first time in the ''Mario Tennis'' series. Up to four players (including an amiibo) could use the game's online capabilities to play Singles and Doubles with people around the world over [[Nintendo Network]]. The service, however, was terminated on April 8, 2024, making the game no longer playable online.<ref name=Shutdown> {{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=October 4, 2023|title=As of early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1709418623566020975|publisher=X|accessdate=February 17, 2024}}</ref><ref name=ShutdownUpdate> {{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=January 23, 2024|title=Update: as of 4/8, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1749963072998166670|publisher=X|accessdate=February 17, 2024}}</ref>
 ==Gameplay==
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 The game is played similarly to previous entries of the ''Mario Tennis'' series, and follows the basic rules of tennis. Players serve and hit the ball back and forth until one side misses the ball. Players earn 15 points for each successful shot, and win a game point if a player scores in their 40th point. If players are tied after the 40-point mark, a deuce commences, and either player has to score two consecutive points to win a game point. Winning a number of game points makes the player victorious in a set or a match.  Matches can be divided into sets. If two players tie in a set, a Tiebreaker commences, where one player must reach seven points to win the set or match.
-Players can use the Wii U GamePad, the Wii Pro Controller, or the Wii Remote on its side to play the game.  The game does not support motion controls for the Wii Remote, so the Wii Remote on its side is the only control option for it.<ref>[http://gonintendo.com/stories/236592-mario-tennis-ultra-smash-lets-you-play-via-the-wiimote-but-not Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash lets you play via the Wiimote, but not with motion.] (June 19, 2015). ''GoNintendo''. Retrieved June 19, 2015.</ref>
+Players can use the Wii U GamePad, Wii Pro Controller, or [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] on its side to play the game. The game does not support motion controls for the Wii Remote, so the Wii Remote on its side is the only control option for it.<ref>{{cite|url=gonintendo.com/stories/236592-mario-tennis-ultra-smash-lets-you-play-via-the-wiimote-but-not|title=''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' lets you play via the Wiimote, but not with motion|publisher=Go Nintendo|accessdate=July 2, 2024|author=rawmeatcowboy|date=June 19, 2015}}</ref>
-The game works with [[amiibo]]. When a compatible amiibo is scanned into the game, that character appears in the game as a computer partner that can be trained,<ref name="Overview Trailer"/> similar to ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. After every five matches in Knockout Challenge, it earns a random stat boost, and the amiibo character can get 10 in total. Players can access the amiibo training menu to change up stats, however, by spending coins to alter stat slots.<ref name=NWR/> amiibo partners make it possible to play on 2 vs. 1 matches, though only with CPU opponents, making it the first and only ''Mario Tennis'' game where 2 vs. 1 matches are possible.<ref name="Monsters">Nintendo. (Oct 30, 2015) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0PXug5LoLg Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash - Monsters of the Court] ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 31, 2015.</ref>
+The game works with [[amiibo]]. When a compatible amiibo is scanned into the game, that character appears in the game as a computer partner that can be trained,<ref name="Overview Trailer"/> similar to ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. After every five matches in Knockout Challenge, it earns a random stat boost, and the amiibo character can get 10 in total. Players can access the amiibo training menu to change up stats, however, by spending coins to alter stat slots.<ref name=NWR/> amiibo partners make it possible to play on 2 vs. 1 matches, though only with CPU opponents, making it the first and only ''Mario Tennis'' game where 2 vs. 1 matches are possible.<ref name="Monsters">{{cite|language=en-us|author=Nintendo of America|date=October 30, 2015|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20151030180051/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0PXug5LoLg&gl=US&hl=en|title=''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' - Monsters of the Court|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 2, 2024}}</ref>
 Unlike other installments, ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' does not provide a left-handed option.
 ===Types of shots===
-[[File:MTUS shots.png|thumb|left|288px|The types of shots in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''. From left to right: Topspin, Flat, Slice, Lob and Drop Shot.]]
+[[File:MTUS shots.png|thumb|left|288px|The types of shots in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''. From left to right: Topspin, Flat, Slice, Lob, and Drop Shot.]]
 All of the main five types of shots can be charged, in order to increase their power, by pressing the button or button combination before the ball arrives. While charging, movements are slower, so if the player needs it, the charge can be canceled by pressing {{button|wiiu|L}}. All of the main five type of shots also have a Chance Shot version, activated by going in a colored area and executing the shot of the respective color.
 [[File:MTUS Jump Shot.png|thumb|upright=1.4|A Jump Flat. Note how the trail is different from that of the standard Flat.]]
-Furthermore, Topspins, Slices and Flats, in both the standard and Chance Shot version, can be performed as Jump Shots, executed by tapping the button corresponding to the shot twice, in which the character leaps before hitting the ball, resulting in shots that bounce higher.
+Furthermore, Topspins, Slices, and Flats, in both the standard and Chance Shot version, can be performed as Jump Shots, executed by tapping the button corresponding to the shot twice, in which the character leaps before hitting the ball, resulting in shots that bounce higher.
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 ![[File:MTUS Drop shot.png|300px]]
 |{{button|wiiu|B}} → {{button|wiiu|A}}
-|align="left|Drop Shots are low shots with a low bounce aimed at the front of the court. The Chance Shot version doesn't bounce. They leave a white trail and have the outline of a [[Bob-omb]] in the Chance Shot area.
+|align="left|Drop Shots are low shots with a low bounce aimed at the front of the court. The Chance Shot version does not bounce. They leave a white trail and have the outline of a [[Bob-omb]] in the Chance Shot area.
 |-
 !Simple Shot
-![[File:MTUS_Simple_Shot.png|300px]]
+![[File:MTUS Simple Shot.png|300px]]
 |{{button|wiiu|X}}
-|align="left|Simple Shots are version of all the five shots types that take longer time to charge, chosen automatically once the button for the Simple Shot is pressed. They can be used on Chance Shot areas as well, resulting in the correct type of shot being chosen automatically. They leave a light yellow trail.
+|align="left|Simple Shots are version of all the five shot types that take longer time to charge, chosen automatically once the button for the Simple Shot is pressed. They can be used on Chance Shot areas as well, resulting in the correct type of shot being chosen automatically. They leave a light yellow trail.
 |-
 !Leap Shot
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 ====Ultra Smash====
 {{multiframe
-|[[File:MTUS Mistake.png|300px]][[File:MTUS Ultra Smash.png|300px]]|The Ultra Smash. Left:[[Toad]] has made a mistake and as a result, his shot is a high and slow Simple Shot, with purple circles around the trail denoting this. Right: after the mistake, [[Yoshi]] performs a Jump Flat on the Chance Shot area and, as a result, executes an Ultra Smash.|size=600
+|[[File:MTUS Mistake.png|300px]][[File:MTUS Ultra Smash.png|300px]]|The Ultra Smash. Left: [[Toad]] has made a mistake and as a result, his shot is a high and slow Simple Shot, with purple circles around the trail denoting this. Right: after the mistake, [[Yoshi]] performs a Jump Flat on the Chance Shot area and, as a result, executes an Ultra Smash.|size=600
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 ====Mega Battle====
 [[File:MTUS E3 2015 screenshot 1.png|thumb|A screenshot in Mega Battle mode.]]
-The default mode is the Mega Battle mode,<ref name="Hands on Preview">GameXplain. (Oct 25, 2015) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwGEMfxQm04 Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Discussion - Hands-On Impressions (Wii U)] ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 30, 2015.</ref> where [[Mega Mushroom]]s are randomly thrown into the court by a Toad that patrols each side, after a player serves the ball. If players run into a Mega Mushroom, they grow huge and get an advantage in ball stroke and ball reach. In doubles play, only one player per side can grow large at a time. This mode is for up to four players, and can be played with human- or computer-controlled opponents.
+The default mode is the Mega Battle mode,<ref name="Hands on Preview">{{cite|author=GameXplain|date=October 25, 2015|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwGEMfxQm04|title=''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' Discussion - Hands-On Impressions (Wii U)|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=July 2, 2024}}</ref> where [[Mega Mushroom]]s are randomly thrown into the court by a Toad that patrols each side, after a player serves the ball. If players run into a Mega Mushroom, they grow huge and get an advantage in ball stroke and ball reach. In doubles play, only one player per side can grow large at a time. This mode is for up to four players, and can be played with human- or computer-controlled opponents.
 {{br|left}}
 ====Classic Tennis====
-This is where tennis is played normally without Mega Mushrooms.<ref name="Hands on Preview"/> Standard mode has the Chance and Jump Shots, while Simple mode lacks Chance and Jump shots and is therefore pure tennis.<ref>Whitehead, Thomas (October 30, 2015) [http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/10/preview_hitting_the_courts_in_mario_tennis_ultra_smash Preview: Hitting the Courts in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash.] ''NintendoLife''. Retrieved October 30, 2015.</ref><ref name="Nintendo World Report TV">Nintendo World Report TV (Oct 31, 2015). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZExyf_nxAk Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash direct feed menus] ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 31, 2015.</ref>  This mode is also for up to four players, and can be played with human or computer-controlled opponents.
+This is where tennis is played normally without Mega Mushrooms.<ref name="Hands on Preview"/> Standard mode has the Chance and Jump Shots, while Simple mode lacks Chance and Jump shots and is therefore pure tennis like ''Mario Tennis'' games prior to ''Mario Tennis Open'', without Special or Chance Shots.<ref>{{cite|author=Whitehead, Thomas|date=October 30, 2015|url=www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/10/preview_hitting_the_courts_in_mario_tennis_ultra_smash|title=Preview: Hitting the Courts in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''|publisher=Nintendo Life|accessdate=July 2, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Nintendo World Report TV">{{cite|author=Nintendo World Report TV|date=October 31, 2015|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZExyf_nxAk|title=''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' direct feed menus|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=July 2, 2024}}</ref>  This mode is also for up to four players, and can be played with human or computer-controlled opponents.
 ====Knockout Challenge====
-Knockout Challenge is a single player mode that replaces the Tournament modes from earlier installments of the ''Mario Tennis'' series.<ref name="Hands on Preview"/> Players try to beat an increasing number of CPU opponents, who gradually get harder over time.<ref name=NWR/> The order of opponents is as follows: Toad, Luigi, Daisy, Yoshi, Wario, Sprixie Princess, Toadette, Boo, Peach, Waluigi, Donkey Kong, Bowser Jr., Rosalina, Mario, and Bowser (Dry Bowser in the 2nd sequence). Then the sequence repeats. After the 2nd sequence, the opponents will be randomized (though they'll never face the same opponent more than once in a row). If the player uses Toad or has Toad as an amiibo partner, the CPU-controlled Toad is substituted with Toadette.  If the player uses one of the other characters or has one of the other characters as an amiibo partner, that character in the sequence is replaced by Toad.  If the player uses Bowser or has Bowser as an amiibo partner, the CPU-controlled Bowser is substituted with Dry Bowser. If the player uses Dry Bowser, the CPU-controlled Dry Bowser is substituted with Bowser. If the player uses Dry Bowser and has Bowser as an amiibo partner, the CPU-controlled Bowser and Dry Bowser are substituted with Bowser Jr. The matches, by default, are Mega Battles (and Standard Tennis after the 2nd sequence) with Tiebreaker rules; the player has to win seven rounds in order to claim game victory. With every battle won, players earn [[coin]]s, which can be spent on buying unlockables, such as star characters and courts.<ref name=NWR/> amiibo characters can help the single players out; however, other human players cannot help the single player.
+Knockout Challenge is a single-player mode that replaces the Tournament modes from earlier installments of the ''Mario Tennis'' series.<ref name="Hands on Preview"/> Players try to beat an increasing number of CPU opponents, who gradually get harder over time.<ref name=NWR/> The order of opponents is as follows: Toad, Luigi, Daisy, Yoshi, Wario, Sprixie Princess, Toadette, Boo, Peach, Waluigi, Donkey Kong, Bowser Jr., Rosalina, Mario, and Bowser (Dry Bowser in the 2nd sequence). Then the sequence repeats. After the 2nd sequence, the opponents will be randomized (though they will never face the same opponent more than once in a row). If the player uses Toad or has Toad as an amiibo partner, the CPU-controlled Toad is substituted with Toadette. If the player uses one of the other characters or has one of the other characters as an amiibo partner, that character in the sequence is replaced by Toad. If the player uses Bowser or has Bowser as an amiibo partner, the CPU-controlled Bowser is substituted with Dry Bowser. If the player uses Dry Bowser, the CPU-controlled Dry Bowser is substituted with Bowser. If the player uses Dry Bowser and has Bowser as an amiibo partner, the CPU-controlled Bowser and Dry Bowser are substituted with Bowser Jr. The matches, by default, are Mega Battles (and Standard Tennis after the 2nd sequence) with Tiebreaker rules; the player has to win seven rounds in order to claim game victory. With every battle won, players earn [[coin]]s, which can be spent on buying unlockables, such as star characters and courts.<ref name=NWR/> amiibo characters can help the single players out; however, other human players cannot help the single-player.
 ====Mega Ball Rally====
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 ====Online====
-Online can be played alone or with another player or amiibo character in Singles or Doubles. The game does not support lobbies or communities, whereas the only options are Singles and Doubles.<ref name=NWR/> Similarly to ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', online play is split into two categories: Play for Fun and Play a Serious Match. Play a Serious Match settings lets players play in ranked settings to grow their standing compared to their online opponents, whereas, Play for Fun still sets up matches based on online ratings, but these ratings are not affected in this mode.<ref name=NWR/> Players can choose to play a Mega Battle, Standard match, or Simple match.  They can also choose whether to play a tiebreaker game or a two-game, one set match.
+Online can be played alone or with another player or amiibo character in Singles or Doubles. The game does not support lobbies or communities, whereas the only options are Singles and Doubles.<ref name=NWR/> Similarly to ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', online play is split into two categories: Play for Fun and Play a Serious Match. Play a Serious Match lets players play in ranked settings to grow their standing compared to their online opponents, whereas Play for Fun still sets up matches based on online ratings, but these ratings are not affected in this mode.<ref name=NWR/> Players can choose to play a Mega Battle, Standard match, or Simple match.  They can also choose whether to play a tiebreaker game or a two-game, one set match. The game featured worldwide online multiplayer for the first time in the ''Mario Tennis'' series, after ''Mario Tennis Open'' introduced online play locked to the player's region.<ref>{{cite|author=@NE_Brian|date=February 6, 2016|url=nintendoeverything.com/mario-tennis-ultra-smash-team-on-hd-development-new-characters-amiibo-and-online-play|title=''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' team on HD development, new characters, amiibo, and online play|publisher=Nintendo Everything|accessdate=May 14, 2024}}</ref>
 ====Rewards====
-Players can spend coins earned from Knockout Challenge to unlock various items. The following is a list of unlockables from this menu.<ref name="Unlock">GameXplain (Nov 11, 2015) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlWnm7H1WwA&feature=youtu.be&t=5m56s 30-Minutes of Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Livestream Archive)] ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 18, 2015.</ref>
+Players can spend coins earned from Knockout Challenge to unlock various items. The following is a list of unlockables from this menu.<ref name="Unlock">{{cite|language=en|author=GameXplain|date=November 11, 2015|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20151112094821/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlWnm7H1WwA&gl=US&hl=en|title=30-Minutes of ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' (Livestream Archive)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 2, 2024}}</ref>
 *All star characters cost 3,000 coins or are unlocked with 15 wins in Knockout Challenge.
 *Unlockable characters cost 5,000 coins to unlock or can be unlocked by completing their unlock requirements. They obtain their stars as they are unlocked.
-*Court skins are unlocked with either plays of any mode or with coins:
+*Courts are unlocked with either plays of any mode or with coins:
 **Carpet court is unlocked with 5 plays or by spending 1,000 coins.
 **Mushroom court is unlocked with 10 plays or by spending 2,000 coins.
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 ==Characters==
 ===Playable characters===
-''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' has 16 playable characters. Out of them, [[Rosalina]], [[Toadette]], and [[Sprixie Princesses|Sprixie Princess]] are new playable characters to the series. Of the character-types, there are three All-Round, two Speed, two Technical, four Power, two Defensive, and three Tricky. The unlockable characters, in addition to the 'standard' unlock methods, can be unlocked by purchasing them (using [[coin]]s earned during gameplay) off the rewards menu.
+''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' has 16 playable characters. Out of them, [[Rosalina]], [[Toadette]], and [[Sprixie Princesses|Sprixie Princess]] are new playable characters to the series, with Sprixie Princess also being playable for the first time in any game. In addition, [[Toad]] is playable in the ''Mario Tennis'' series for the first time since the [[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Nintendo 64 installment]], while [[Dry Bowser]] is playable for the first time in a home console ''Mario Tennis'' installment after previously being playable in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''. Of the character-types, there are three All-Round, two Speed, two Technical, four Power, two Defensive, and three Tricky. The unlockable characters, in addition to the "standard" unlock methods, can be unlocked by purchasing them (using [[coin]]s earned during gameplay) off the rewards menu. This is the last game to feature Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi in their normal clothing, as the next game, ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', would depict them with tennis uniforms.
+*'''All-Round''': These characters have neither distinct advantages nor disadvantages.
+*'''Technical''': These characters have good ball control, but often lack power.
+*'''Speed''': These characters have quick movement at the cost of power.
+*'''Power''': These characters have powerful strokes that makes the ball travel quickly, but they lack agility.
+*'''Defensive''': These characters have great reach but are not agile.
+*'''Tricky''': These characters' shots curve more than other characters' shots.
+Additionally, using the Gold Mario [[amiibo]] gives players a CPU-controlled [[Gold Mario]] as a tennis partner.
+===Playable characters===
+''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' has 16 playable characters. Out of them, [[Rosalina]], [[Toadette]], and [[Sprixie Princess|Green Sprixie Princess]] are new playable characters to the series. Of the character-types, there are three All-Round, two Speed, two Technical, four Power, two Defensive, and three Tricky. The unlockable characters, in addition to the 'standard' unlock methods, can be unlocked by purchasing them (using [[coin]]s earned during gameplay) off the rewards menu.
 *'''All-Round''': These characters have neither distinct advantages nor disadvantages.
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 *'''Tricky''': These characters' shots curve more than other characters' shots.
-====Default====
+<gallery perrow=4>
-=====All-Round=====
+MTUS_Mario.png|[[Mario]] - All-Round
-<gallery>
+MTUS_Luigi.png|[[Luigi]] - All-Round
-MTUS_Mario.png|[[Mario]]
+MTUS_Toad.png|[[Toad]] - Speed
-MTUS_Luigi.png|[[Luigi]]
+MTUS_Peach.png|[[Princess Peach|Peach]] - Technical
-MTUS_Daisy.png|[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]
+MTUS_Daisy.png|[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] - All-Round
-</gallery>
+MTUS_Rosalina.png|[[Rosalina]] - Power
-=====Technical=====
+MTUS_Bowser.png|[[Bowser]] - Power
-<gallery>
+MTUS_Wario.png|[[Wario]] - Power
-MTUS_Peach.png|[[Princess Peach|Peach]]
+MTUS_Waluigi.png|[[Waluigi]] - Defensive
-</gallery>
+MTUS_Yoshi.png|[[Yoshi]] - Speed
-=====Speed=====
+MTUS_Boo.png|[[Boo]] - Tricky
-<gallery>
+MTUS_DK.png|[[Donkey Kong]] - Power
-MTUS_Toad.png|[[Toad]]
-MTUS_Yoshi.png|[[Yoshi]]
-</gallery>
-=====Power=====
-<gallery>
-MTUS_Rosalina.png|[[Rosalina]] (new)
-MTUS_Bowser.png|[[Bowser]]
-MTUS_Wario.png|[[Wario]]
-MTUS_DK.png|[[Donkey Kong]]
-</gallery>
-=====Defensive=====
-<gallery>
-MTUS_Waluigi.png|[[Waluigi]]
-</gallery>
-=====Tricky=====
-<gallery>
-MTUS_Boo.png|[[Boo]]
 </gallery>
-====Unlockable====
+===Unlockable===
-=====Technical=====
+<gallery perrow=4>
-<gallery>
+MTUS_Toadette.png|[[Toadette]] (Tricky)
-MTUS_Sprixie.png|[[Sprixie Princess]] (new)
+MTUS_Jr.png|[[Bowser Jr.]] (Tricky)
-</gallery>
+MTUS_Dry.png|[[Dry Bowser]] (Defensive)
-=====Defensive=====
+MTUS_Sprixie.png|[[Sprixie Princess]] (Technical)
-<gallery>
-MTUS_Dry.png|[[Dry Bowser]]
-</gallery>
-=====Tricky=====
-<gallery>
-MTUS_Toadette.png|[[Toadette]] (new)
-MTUS_Jr.png|[[Bowser Jr.]]
 </gallery>
 =====Unlocking criteria=====
-All unlockable characters can be bought for 5,000 coins in the rewards menu, or can be unlocked by meeting the following criteria below.<ref name="Unlock"/>
+All unlockable characters can be bought for 5,000 coins in the rewards menu or can be unlocked by meeting the following criteria below.<ref name="Unlock"/>
-{| style="background:#EFFF9F;text-align:center;font-size:95%;max-width:60em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"
+{| class="navtemplate sport" style="background:#EFFF9F;text-align:center;font-size:95%;max-width:60em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"
 ! colspan=2 style="background:yellowgreen;text-align:center;font-size:110%" | <span style="color:white">Unlocking criteria for these participants</span>
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 ==Courts==
-''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' features only one stadium, but players can choose nine different skins for the court, which affect ball behavior and/or character behavior in different ways.<ref name=NWR>Koopman, Daan (October 30, 2015) [https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/hands-on-preview/41398/mario-tennis-ultra-smash-wii-u-hands-on-preview Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Wii U) Hands-on Preview.] ''Nintendo World Report''. Retrieved October 25, 2015.</ref> The following skins can be selected:
+''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' features only stadium-themed courts, but players can choose between nine different variations for them, which affect ball behavior and/or character behavior in different ways.<ref name=NWR>{{cite|author=Koopman, Daan|date=October 30, 2015|url=www.nintendoworldreport.com/hands-on-preview/41398/mario-tennis-ultra-smash-wii-u-hands-on-preview|title=''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' (Wii U) Hands-on Preview|publisher=Nintendo World Report|language=en|accessdate=July 2, 2024}}</ref> The following courts can be selected:
-{| class=sortable cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 border=1 align=center width=100% style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial"
+{| class="wikitable sortable" width=100% style="text-align:center"
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-!width=15% |Picture
+!class="unsortable" width=15% |Picture
 !width=15% |Type
 !width=15% |Ball Speed
 !width=15% |Bounce
-!width=40% |Description
+!class="unsortable" width=40% |Description
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 |[[File:Mario-Tennis-Ultra-Smash-62.jpg|200px]]
 ![[Hard Court]]
-|Normal
+|data-sort-value=3|Normal<br>★★★☆☆
-|Normal
+|data-sort-value=3|Normal<br>★★★☆☆
-|align="left"|"''The most popular court used in competitions yields a steady bounce.''"
+|align="left"|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]]: ''The most popular court used in competitions. It yields a steady bounce.''<br>
+[[File:Flag of Europe.png|25px]]: ''The most popular court used in competitions yields a steady bounce.''
 |-
 |[[File:Mario-Tennis-Ultra-Smash-50.jpg|200px]]
 ![[Clay Court]]
-|Slow
+|data-sort-value=2|Slow<br>★★☆☆☆
-|Weak
+|data-sort-value=2|Weak<br>★★☆☆☆
-|align="left"|"''Covered with clay, giving a ball speed slower than the hard court.''"
+|align="left"|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]]: ''A court covered with hard clay. The ball speed is slower than on the Hard Court.''<br>
+[[File:Flag of Europe.png|25px]]: ''Covered with clay, giving a ball speed slower than the hard court.''
 |-
 |[[File:Mario-Tennis-Ultra-Smash-60.jpg|200px]]
 ![[Grass Court]]
-|Fast
+|data-sort-value=4|Fast<br>★★★★☆
-|Weak
+|data-sort-value=2|Weak<br>★★☆☆☆
-|align="left"|"''Covered with grass, making ball speed faster than the hard court.''"
+|align="left"|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]]: ''A court covered with grass. The ball speed is faster than on the Hard Court.''<br>
+[[File:Flag of Europe.png|25px]]: ''Covered with grass, making ball speed faster than the hard court.''
 |-
 |[[File:Mario-Tennis-Ultra-Smash-49.jpg|200px]]
 ![[Carpet Court]]
-|Very Fast
+|data-sort-value=5|Very Fast<br>★★★★★
-|Weak
+|data-sort-value=2|Weak<br>★★☆☆☆
-|align="left"|"''The court with the fastest ball speed. You can enjoy speedy rallies.''"
+|align="left"|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]]: ''The court with the fastest ball speed. Perfect for those epic, high-speed rallies!''<br>
+[[File:Flag of Europe.png|25px]]: ''The court with the fastest ball speed. You can enjoy speedy rallies.''
 |-
 |[[File:Toadette 2 - MTUS.jpg|200px]]
 ![[Mushroom Court]]
-|Fast
+|data-sort-value=4|Fast<br>★★★★☆
-|Very Strong
+|data-sort-value=5|Very Strong<br>★★★★★
-|align="left"|"''The ball will bounce a great deal. Make use of Jump Shots!''"
+|align="left"|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]]: ''Don't let the high bounce on this court surprise you. Make use of those Jump Shots!''<br>
+[[File:Flag of Europe.png|25px]]: ''The ball will bounce a great deal. Make use of Jump Shots!''
 |-
 |[[File:Sprixie7 - MTUS.jpg|200px]]
 ![[Sand Court]]
-|Very Slow
+|data-sort-value=1|Very Slow<br>★☆☆☆☆
-|Very Weak
+|data-sort-value=1|Very Weak<br>★☆☆☆☆
-|align="left"|"''The ball won't bounce very much. Win points with Drop Shots!''"
+|align="left"|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]]: ''The ball won't bounce very high on this court, so Drop Shots are the key to victory!''<br>
+[[File:Flag of Europe.png|25px]]: ''The ball won't bounce very much. Win points with Drop Shots!''
 |-
 |[[File:Mario-Tennis-Ultra-Smash-42.jpg|200px]]
 ![[Ice Court]]
-|Normal
+|data-sort-value=3|Normal<br>★★★☆☆
-|Strong
+|data-sort-value=4|Strong<br>★★★★☆
-|align="left"|"''A slippery court. Work on your control technique!''"
+|align="left"|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]]: ''A slippery court. Perfect for working on your control technique!''<br>
+[[File:Flag of Europe.png|25px]]: ''A slippery court. Work on your control technique!''
 |-
 |[[File:ReboundCourtMTUS.png|200px]]
-![[Rebound Court]]<br><small>Bounce-out Court
+![[Rebound Court]]<br>Bounce-out Court <small>(British English version)</small>
-|Normal
+|data-sort-value=3|Normal<br>★★★☆☆
-|Normal
+|data-sort-value=3|Normal<br>★★★☆☆
-|align="left"|"''This court makes the ball bounce outwards, so you'll have to anticipate the direction!''"
+|align="left"|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]]: ''The ball will bounce to one side or the other upon hitting the court, so it's important to determine where it will go before it touches down!''<br>
+[[File:Flag of Europe.png|25px]]: ''This court makes the ball bounce outwards, so you'll have to anticipate the direction!''
 |-
 |[[File:Morph Court MTUS.png|200px]]
 ![[Morph Court]]
-|Random
+|data-sort-value=0|Random<br>?????
-|Random
+|data-sort-value=0|Random<br>?????
-|align="left"|"''Chance Shots or Smashes will change the surface on your opponent's half of the court!''"
+|align="left"|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]]: ''Landing a Chance Shot or smash will change your opponent's half of the court to a different type!''<br>
+[[File:Flag of Europe.png|25px]]: ''Chance Shots or Smashes will change the surface on your opponent's half of the court!''
 |}
 ==amiibo Training==
 [[File:MarioTennisUltraSmash-amiiboTraining.jpg|thumb|A Luigi amiibo player being trained]]
-Players can tap any compatible amiibo figurine into the game to help players out in Knockout Challenge and online play. When amiibo level up after completing a set amount of matches, a random stat out of the eight stats get enhanced. In addition, each stat has its own slot limitations: for example, an amiibo character cannot have more than three speed stats in their inventory. Once all ten stat slots are filled, the amiibo cannot obtain any more stats though players can remove gained stats for a fee of 5,000 coins, so the slot can be filled by another stat. These are the following stats that can be enhanced:
+Players can tap any compatible amiibo figurine into the game to help players out in Knockout Challenge and online play. When amiibo level up after completing a set number of matches, a random stat out of the eight stats gets enhanced. In addition, each stat has its own slot limitations: for example, an amiibo character cannot have more than three speed stats in their inventory. Once all ten stat slots are filled, the amiibo cannot obtain any more stats though players can remove gained stats for a fee of 5,000 coins, so the slot can be filled by another stat. These are the following stats that can be enhanced:
 *'''<span style="color:orange">Stroke</span>''' (Three slots) - "''Increases the power of your amiibo character's strokes.''"
@@ Line 296: / Line 298: @@
 ==Staff==
 {{main|List of Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash staff}}
-''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' was developed by [[Camelot Software Planning]], who was responsible for developing all ''Mario Tennis'' titles, with assistance from [[Nintendo]]. [[Shugo Takahashi]] has directed the game, who was also the director of the previous title, ''Mario Tennis Open''. The lead designers were also Shugo Takashi and Hiroyuki Takahashi. [[Motoi Sakuraba]] once again is responsible for the soundtrack for the game, as he was in other ''Mario Tennis'' titles. Just like in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', Rosalina's former voice actress [[Kerri Kane]] is mistakenly credited (misspelled as Kerry Kane), however most of the voices are recycled from ''Mario Kart 8'', including Rosalina's, and she was voiced by [[Laura Faye Smith]] in that game.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XO6tN-Sijfs?t=1m55s Mario Tennis Ultra Smash - Ending Cutscene and Credits] ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 19, 2015.</ref>
+''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' was developed by [[Camelot Software Planning]], who was responsible for developing all ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'' titles, with assistance from [[Nintendo]]. [[Shugo Takahashi]] has directed the game, who was also the director of the previous title, ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''. The lead designers were also Shugo Takashi and Hiroyuki Takahashi. [[Motoi Sakuraba]] once again is responsible for the soundtrack for the game, as he was in other ''Mario Tennis'' titles. Just like in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', Rosalina's former voice actress [[Kerri Kane]] is mistakenly credited (misspelled as Kerry Kane), however most of the voices are recycled from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', including Rosalina's, and she was voiced by [[Laura Faye Smith]] in that game.
 ==Reception==
 ===Critical reception===
-''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' received mixed reviews from professional critics with aggregate score of 58 from 58 critics in Metacritic<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii-u/mario-tennis-ultra-smash ''Metacritic'' scores on ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'']. ''Metacritic.'' Retrieved November 18,2015</ref> and 55.78% on Gamerankings based on 36 reviews.<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/wii-u/168676-mario-tennis-ultra-smash/index.html Gamerankings score]. ''Gamerankings''. Retrieved November 18, 2015.</ref> Reviewers praised the graphics and presentation, but lambasted the stark lack of overall content and basic features, both offline and online, calling it bare-bones, especially when compared to the previous ''Mario Tennis'' games. Chris Carter of Destructoid was severely disappointed and harshly criticized the game, noting the lack of content, the forgettable jumpshot and Mega Mushroom gimmick, and the lack of lobbies or extras.<ref>Carter, C (November 18, 2015). [http://www.destructoid.com/review-mario-tennis-ultra-smash-320462.phtml Swing low]. ''Destructoid''. Retrieved November 18, 2015.</ref> He ends by saying that players are "better off just playing any other previous game in the series, which is particularly easy to do since the first game is on the Wii U Virtual Console for just 10 bucks." He gave the game a 5.5/10. Marty Sliva of IGN had a similar opinion, stating that "''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' is about as paint-by-numbers as you can get. The lack of modes, characters, and new ideas make it a step backwards from the series’ debut on the Nintendo 64 back in 2000." He cites the Mega Mushroom feature as bad and gimmicky, appearing to be arbitrary and imbalanced. He also compared it unfavorably to its predecessors by stating "that Mario Power Tennis on the GameCube managed to include more characters, interesting modes, and varied courses a decade ago is a bit insulting." He gave it 4.8/10, a score labeled as "bad". Kyle Hilliard of Game Informer expressed similar disappointment, praising its core gameplay for being solid and fun, but wishes the game has offered much more.<ref>Hilliard, K. (November 18, 2015). [http://www.gameinformer.com/games/mario_tennis_ultra_smash/b/wii_u/archive/2015/11/18/mario-tennis-ultra-smash-game-informer-wii-u-review.aspx Nintendo Drops The Volley]. ''Game Informer''. Retrieved November 15, 2015.</ref>
+''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' received mixed reviews from critics with aggregate scores of 58 from 58 critics on Metacritic<ref>{{cite|url=www.metacritic.com/game/mario-tennis-ultra-smash|title=''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''|publisher=Metacritic|language=en|accessdate=July 2, 2024}}</ref> and 55.78% based on 36 reviews on GameRankings.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20151121013514/http://www.gamerankings.com/wii-u/168676-mario-tennis-ultra-smash/index.html|title=''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''|publisher=GameRankings|accessdate=July 2, 2024|language=en}}</ref> Reviewers praised the graphics and presentation, but lambasted the stark lack of overall content and basic features, both offline and online, calling it bare-bones, especially when compared to the previous ''Mario Tennis'' games. Chris Carter of Destructoid was severely disappointed and harshly criticized the game, noting the lack of content, the forgettable Jump Shot and Mega Battle features, and the lack of lobbies or other extra features.<ref>{{cite|language=en|author=Carter, Chris|date=November 18, 2015|url=www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-mario-tennis-ultra-smash|title=Review: ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''|publisher=Destructoid|accessdate=July 2, 2024}}</ref> He ends by saying that players are "better off just playing any other previous game in the series, which is particularly easy to do since the first game is on the [[Wii U]]'s [[Virtual Console#Wii U|Virtual Console]] for just 10 bucks." He gave the game a 5.5/10. Marty Sliva of IGN had a similar opinion, stating that "''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'' is about as paint-by-numbers as you can get. The lack of modes, characters, and new ideas make it a step backwards from the series' debut on the [[Nintendo 64]] back in 2000." He cites the Mega Mushroom feature as bad and gimmicky, appearing to be arbitrary and imbalanced. He also compared it unfavorably to its predecessors by stating "that ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' on the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] managed to include more characters, interesting modes, and varied courses a decade ago is a bit insulting." He gave it 4.8/10, a score labeled as "bad". Kyle Hilliard of Game Informer expressed similar disappointment about the game's content, praising the game's core gameplay and the addition of Ultra Smashes and Jump Shots for being solid and fun but wishing the game offered much more.<ref>{{cite|author=Hilliard, Kyle|date=November 18, 2015|url=www.gameinformer.com/games/mario_tennis_ultra_smash/b/wii_u/archive/2015/11/18/mario-tennis-ultra-smash-game-informer-wii-u-review.aspx|title=Nintendo Drops The Volley|publisher=Game Informer|accessdate=July 2, 2024}}</ref>
-{|class="wikitable review_template" cellpadding="4" style="width:100%; text-align:center; border:2px solid black; margin-bottom:5px"
+{| class="wikitable reviews"
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 |-style="background-color:#E6E6E6"
@@ Line 313: / Line 315: @@
 |Chris Carter, [http://www.destructoid.com/review-mario-tennis-ultra-smash-320462.phtml Destructoid]
 |5.5/10
-|align="left"|"''There's no two ways about it -- Ultra Smash  is a bare-bones game. If you came to this court expecting anything other than basic tennis, you will walk away disappointed. And even then, it doesn't handle the basics as well as its predecessors.''"
+|align="left"|"''There's no two ways about it -- Ultra Smash is a bare-bones game. If you came to this court expecting anything other than basic tennis, you will walk away disappointed. And even then, it doesn't handle the basics as well as its predecessors.''"
 |-
 |Wii U
 |Marty Sliva, [http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/11/18/mario-tennis-ultra-smash-review IGN]
 |4.8/10
-|align="left"|"''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is as stripped-down a Nintendo sports game as I’ve ever played. The absence of modes, unimpressive unlockables, and tiring hook offer very little reason to keep playing. Sure, it’s pretty, but that’s about all it has going for it.''"
+|align="left"|"''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is as stripped-down a Nintendo sports game as I've ever played. The absence of modes, unimpressive unlockables, and tiring hook offer very little reason to keep playing. Sure, it's pretty, but that’s about all it has going for it.''"
 |-
 |Wii U
 |Kyle Hilliard,<br> [http://www.gameinformer.com/games/mario_tennis_ultra_smash/b/wii_u/archive/2015/11/18/mario-tennis-ultra-smash-game-informer-wii-u-review.aspx Game Informer]
 |6.75/10
-|align="left"|"''Mario Tennis Ultra Smash offers that same fun, silly take on tennis, but it doesn’t provide much outside of the well-executed core game.''"
+|align="left"|"''Mario Tennis Ultra Smash offers that same fun, silly take on tennis, but it doesn't provide much outside of the well-executed core game.''"
 |-
 |Wii U
 |[http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/45jcut/mario-tennis--ultra-smash-review Game Trailers]
 |5.7/10
-|align="left"|"''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash feels like an unfinished game. The shallow mechanics quickly grow tiresome, and this is further emphasized by the lack of game modes and creativity that we’d expect from a Mario sports game.''"
+|align="left"|"''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash feels like an unfinished game. The shallow mechanics quickly grow tiresome, and this is further emphasized by the lack of game modes and creativity that we'd expect from a Mario sports game.''"
 |-
 |Wii U
@@ Line 338: / Line 340: @@
 |Daan Koopman, [http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/41534/mario-tennis-ultra-smash-wii-u-review Nintendo World Report]
 |3.5/10
-|align="left"|"''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash isn't good in the slightest. While the game can be decent in passing, it’s a horrible value when you stop and think about it.''"
+|align="left"|"''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash isn't good in the slightest. While the game can be decent in passing, it's a horrible value when you stop and think about it.''"
 |-
 |Wii U
 |Chris Schilling, [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-11-17-mario-tennis-ultra-smash-review Eurogamer]
 |N/A
-|align="left"|"''Mario Tennis Ultra Smash feels stingy. It's a disappointment akin to visiting a favourite restaurant and ordering your usual, only to find the portions are half the size they were last time you came. It tastes as good as you remember, but you still come away feeling short-changed. ''"
+|align="left"|"''Mario Tennis Ultra Smash feels stingy. It's a disappointment akin to visiting a favourite restaurant and ordering your usual, only to find the portions are half the size they were last time you came. It tastes as good as you remember, but you still come away feeling short-changed.''"
 |-
 |Wii U
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 MatchArtwork-MarioTennisUltraSmash.jpg
 </gallery>
-==Media==
-{{more media|section=yes}}
 ==References to other games==
 *''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'': The announcers' voice clips returns.
 *''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'': The Mega Mushroom, which originated in this game, appears in the Mega Battle mode.
+*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'': The characters' voices become slightly lower-pitched when a Mega Mushroom is active.
 *''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'': Bowser Jr. rides a [[Junior Clown Car]], which first appeared in this game, unlike in his other ''Mario Tennis'' appearances.
 *''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'': Chance shots return. Various court settings such as the Mushroom Court is also inspired by courts from ''Mario Tennis Open''.
+*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'': Bowser Jr.'s Junior Clown Car is attached with its boxing gloves, which first appeared in this game.
 *''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'': The green [[Sprixie Princess]] appears as an unlockable playable character.
 *''[[Mario Kart 8]]'': Various voice clips get reused from this game.
@@ Line 387: / Line 388: @@
 *''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]'': An update included badge sets featuring artwork from ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''.
 *''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'': The Jump Shot and Ultra Smash, two techniques first introduced in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'', return in the tennis mode of this game.
-*''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'': Marina Stadium bears a strong ressemblance to the stadium in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''. Some animations are reused.
+*''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'': The Classic Tennis mode from this game returns. Marina Stadium bears a strong resemblance to the stadium in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''. Models and animations for returning characters from this game are reused.
 *''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'': This game features "Classic Tennis", a song that comes from ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''.
-==External links==
+==Names in other languages==
-*[http://mariotennis.nintendo.com/ultra-smash/ Official North American website]
+{{foreign names
+|Jap=マリオテニス　ウルトラスマッシュ
+|JapR=Mario Tenisu Urutora Sumasshu
+|JapM=Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
+|ChiT=瑪利歐網球Ultra Smash<ref>{{cite|language=zh-hant|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/mario/history/index.html|title=瑪利歐歷史｜超級瑪利歐兄弟 35週年｜任天堂|publisher=Nintendo of HK|accessdate=July 2, 2024}}</ref>
+|ChiTR=Mǎlì'ōu Wǎngqiú Ultra Smash
+|ChiTM=Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
+}}
 ==References==
 <references/>
+==External links==
+{{NIWA|NWiki=1|StrategyWiki=1}}
+*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/avxj/index.html Official website]
+*[http://web.archive.org/web/20160306212257/http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/mario-tennis-ultra-smash-wii-u Official American English website]
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+{{Super Mario games}}
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