Is Mario Tennis Aces Still Worth Playing?

[@navy5925]

As someone who played this game for over a thousand hours, i would like to say that the competitive depth is actually the greatest strength of this game. The community isn't "huge" of course but very active, we currently have 3 big tournaments running. Furthermore, the gameplay mechanics are a lot deeper than they seem to be at first, the game doesn't just consist in getting the energy and breaking your opponents racket. There is a lot to learn with shot selection and the use of trick shots and slow time. And you are not mentioning the 3 main modes of this game "simple" "standard" and "doubles". Those 3 modes are very good for a few reasons, they all feel completely different from one another and they are complementary, getting good at simple is a must to have a decent level in standard for example. Lastly when you play online, having "ranks" actually give you a sense of progression compared to mario kart VR or smash GSP

[@anotherblowncartridge]

These are all fantastic points! Thank you for the comment!

[@jankins114]

Chain Chomp should be in every Mario sports game but be way worse than the other characters. I want him to be the face of ' I'm so much better than my friends that I can beat them with a crap character.'

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Golden Chain Chomp as a hidden unlockable character who's the best in the game

[@laurabaldesarra3538]

I had no idea these games had story mode. I kinda want to play this now

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Theres even better story modes in previous games 😭

[@sonicbro2149]

@@anotherblowncartridgedebatable

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@sonicbro2149 I would argue the gameboy advance and gameboy colour games have better story modes.

[@sonicbro2149]

@@anotherblowncartridge GameCube was more watchable tho to the kids eye

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@sonicbro2149 Yeah potentially. More silliness in the cutscenes. Though the story mode is so minimal compared to Aces.

[@austonbus1452]

Just wanted to say… this game absolutely rocks, story mode is half cooked but the competitive depth is unbelievable, when I play with friends it goes CRAZY

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@austonbus1452 This game definitely rocks! Super interesting competitive gameplay system. When your friends know how to play, it's INTENSE. Thanks for your comment.

[@ivanzoneBR24]

I never had the opportunity to play this game, I wish they made available this game again for NSO Game Trials or it get released as a Nintendo Selects brand for cheaper. I don't wanna buy a game that has so little content for full price.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Yeah it would be perfect for Game Trials or a Nintendo Selects.

[@KAZOOMIE]

got mine 2nd hand, there are a lot on market places and such

[@anotherblowncartridge]

​@@KAZOOMIE Second hand is a perfect way to grab a copy! Buying new, in my opinion, just isn't worth it at full price

[@-Jek99-]

Thank you for this. I was looking to buy one of the three Mario sports games but now I’ll just get a different game

[@anotherblowncartridge]

I think there are much better games to get on Switch. The Mario sports games are fine, but nothing spectacular.

[@linamoss292]

Chain-Chomp should be in more of the sports games

[@chavawinnie1]

'Super Tennis Blast' was my Tennis fix until 'Topspin 2k25' came out, but 'Mario Tennis Aces' was the one to play with my family. Nintendo games are such great couch co op games.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@chavawinnie1 I'll have to check out Super Tennis Blast

[@terrymoss2183]

The only way some people will be interested in tennis is if they involve Mario characters doing it

[@raygarcia2540]

Not only that but I don't think there exists another actual franchise that makes tennis video games 🤔

[@terrymoss2183]

@@raygarcia2540 I guess there's the official Tennis sport simulator games... and Everybody's Tennis. (That was a thing, right?)

[@andrerw8125]

Top Spin 2k25 is GREAT. Top Spin is a great franshise. My top 3 Tennis games. 1. Virtual Tennis 1 (dreamscast), 2. Top Soin 1 (xbox), 3. Mario Tennis 64. I have Mario Tennis Aces (nintendo Switch) and its a great game for multiplayer.

[@legacy7756]

I recently got back into the game. I really enjoy the mechanics while I also enjoy the gameplay without the special shots. Pretty enjoyable I’ll say

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@legacy7756 It's a really great game, even without zone shots and special shots. I hope the next game in the series manages to improve further and have an even more distinct identity and better story mode.

[@legacy7756]

@@anotherblowncartridge I so so agree!

[@glitchym1017]

I still remember the hardest part of the story for me was that rally challenge with Kamek. Literally harder than the final boss because of that stupid pole messing everything up lol. But anyway I still come back to this game sometimes but the online is very dead unfortunately at least the last few times I tried to play it.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Yeah that Kamek rally challenge is surprisingly difficult! And it's too bad that Nintendo didn't support online play in better ways.

[@Thecaptainhooty22]

I still play online sometimes with my wife! We always look for challengers! Let me know lol

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@Thecaptainhooty22 If I'm online, I'll hit you up!

[@glitchym1017]

Can I join in on some games too?

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@glitchym1017The more, the merrier!

[@navy5925]

chain chomp is actually a way better character than you think, if you look at some tier list nowadays he is in the middle of A tiers. And as a main chomp myself i can confirm that :)

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Interesting! I didn't know that. Could you explain a little more as to how the character is a high tier? What are the gameplay advantages?

[@rabidrat8774]

@@anotherblowncartridgehis reach is one of the best which is a big plus. But really his power, accuracy and trick shots are hugely important for controlling the game

[@Just_Shaun]

I rushed through the story mode when it was available as a timed NSO trial. Had fun until 80% through, and then was happy to uninstall it for good.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Sounds about right. Remember which level or area of the game you called it quits at?

[@mrjcage2]

I got this specifically for when family & friends are around...Nintendo greatest strength

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Nintendo is perfect for chilling with family and friends, no doubt

[@tsmith4361]

Such a shame about this game. So great! wish more people played it.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

It did (and still does) have a small competitive scene, but it's so unfortunately forgotten about. I also wish more people still ran it.

[@tsmith4361]

@anotherblowncartridge I'm gonna hop back on tonight see what I can find.i absolutely love this game.

[@dondanana9573]

all i wanted was one like the gamecube one :(

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Me too. Favourite thing about Power Tennis?

[@dondanana9573]

The cutscenes, gameplay, different type of specials per character, the characters, maps, minigames. Literally everything!! I had the same expectations for the golf game too i wanted it like the gamecube one and it was bad :( i even bought it day 1@@anotherblowncartridge

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@dondanana9573 I find that it's more that they just dont have the same kind of content available in the Switch games like they did on the Gamecube games. Mario Golf Super Rush is better, but both Super Rush and Aces are really lacking the things that made the Gamecube era games special.

[@dondanana9573]

i agree it's sad :( what really made me sad on the golf game when i played is i remember on the gamecube one when you win the animations and hyped of the character were so great! even when you lose they was great like mario running around and then falling haha@@anotherblowncartridge

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@dondanana9573 The character win/loss animations definitely arent what they used to be. Getting a birdie or eagle shot used to make Mario lose his MIND! Now they just get a little excited and look at the camera

[@J.Santino]

Mario tennis power tour is the best Mario tennis that rpg was amazing

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Agreed! Power Tour is where it's at!

[@Easmodx]

I agree with most of the video except the comment at the end that there is not enough competitive depth. This game is incredibly well thought out. s lacking as there is in game modes and overall content, it is hard carried by the excellent gameplay. It might not be apparent at a glance but there is a reason people still play it. Ranked is starting to get pretty dead but like Golf Super Rush, M&S 2020 and dare I say Smash Ultimate, the meat and potatoes is in private lobbies. Sure the Mario sports games aren't as populated as Smash but you get the idea.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Yeah, I suppose you're right. It's just hard to see the competitive depth outside of very small in-person tournaments and a dying online space. But I agree, the gameplay mechanics are very competitively sound and overall highly well-made.

[@fernandosandoval593]

Que suerte tienen ustedes los Estado Unidenses,(USA),o si no también los Mexicanos,porque a ustedes le siguen saliendo rivales,en Mario Tennis Aces online de Nintendo Switch,en cambio yo que soy chileno y vivo en Sudamérica,los rivales que salen,salen de vez en cuando,no siempre y cuando no salen simplemente no salen,adiós y saludos desde Chile🇨🇱.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Greetings! I'm sorry that it's hard to find players in Chile! Maybe they're all afraid of you?

[@nathanshlap]

Say what you will, it's better than any simulation tennis game on the market so it's fun to pretend that waluigi is danil Medvedev

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Now there's a fascinating comparison. There's times where Mario reminds me of Rafael Nadal when he's in the all-red outfits, so I feel that. But Medvedev as Waluigi cannot be unseen.

[@paramedic2172]

For me, Switch Mario sports games are " just fun arcade sports games". With the good and the bad things those words imply.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

That's a pretty fair characterization. Though, I find them including a decent enough single player mode tends to separate them a little bit from the standard arcade sports game experience... But not by much

[@Cruzan9]

Not for $60. It is on my wish list with other Mario games but I'm not getting any of them if they stay at $60. I may have to look for physical copy on sale or used ones.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@Cruzan9 Used or on sale is the way to go!

[@bayfinest1938]

I get all my games free with my modded switch lol

[@AngryMiddleAgedMan]

This game has 3 big flaws imo: poor music variety, generic stages and the story mode. Gameplay mechanics are fun and the roster is very complete

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@AngryMiddleAgedMan Agreed. Hopefully the next Mario Tennis has more variety and more of a distinct aesthetic identity.

[@MrStray]

Ah yes, Mario Tennis 🎾

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Stray what's your favourite Mario Tennis franchise game mechanic and why is it power shots?

[@MrStray]

​@@anotherblowncartridgeI like Tennis rackets breaking, and power shots suck.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@MrStray Zone shots or power shots?

[@NZeroKurosaki]

i hate the racket breaking mechanic. it is very very dumb

[@anotherblowncartridge]

I think it has its value... I just wish there was more customization options so that it didn't have to be the default setting for so much of the game.

[@terrymoss2183]

I agree, the characters should have health bars, not the rackets.

[@barack0b916]

ty for the video ! :)

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@barack0b916 thank you for watching it! Much appreciated! 👍

[@callmedd3494]

Nice video. You've convinced me yet again not to buy this. See you again in six months.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

I'm glad I could be of service 😁