Nintendo Switch: Mario Tennis Aces

Description

Serve, volley, and smash your way to victory in Mario Tennis Aces, the “sharpest” and most strategic installment in the long-running sports series. This isn’t just a standard game of tennis; it’s a high-stakes battle that blends classic arcade action with deep, fighting-game mechanics. Featuring the first story-based Adventure Mode since the Game Boy Advance era, you will travel across the Kingdom of Bask to stop a legendary, evil tennis racket from causing chaos. Master a diverse roster of over 15 characters—from powerful heavy-hitters like Bowser to technical masters like Peach—and use the all-new Energy Gauge to unleash game-changing moves like Zone Shots and Special Shots that can literally shatter your opponent’s racket for an instant K.O.

• Strategic Energy System—Manage your Energy Gauge to perform advanced maneuvers. Use Zone Speed to slow down time and reach distant balls, or aim with pinpoint precision in first-person using a Zone Shot.

• Adventure Mode—Embark on a solo journey filled with diverse missions, clever tennis-based puzzles, and epic boss battles that test your mastery of every shot in the book.

• Swing Mode—Perfect for parties in Kenya, this mode lets you use the Joy-Con like a real tennis racket with intuitive motion controls, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.

• Racket Durability—A tactical twist where every powerful shot can damage the opponent’s racket. Break all of their rackets to win by “Knock Out,” adding a whole new way to play and win.

• Pro-Grade Multiplayer—Compete in local 4-player matches or head online for ranked tournaments. If you prefer a pure experience, “Simple Mode” removes the super-powers for a classic game of skill.