Traditionally, commentators haven’t added a ton to tennis video games presentation. Let’s play another match.” Even more than almost everything else I’ll mention in this review, this missing piece is what dooms TWT2 to mediocrity more than anything else. There is nothing about the gameplay in TWT2 that makes me say, ‘wow, that was fun. Gameplay is Mostly Bland Absent of Special Qualities Yet, still it’s a little too far under standard to ignore–even for a lower-priced game. I had to keep reminding myself that this wasn’t a $59.99 title, but one that costs $39.99. While there are certain angles you can catch in the game that generate a decent stillshot here and there, the player models are largely behind the current standard.

To put it all into perspective, I believe Top Spin, Grand Slam Tennis and Virtua Tennis on the last generation of consoles had smoother animations and movement. The attempt to simulate sliding on clay courts isn’t very realistic, and movement in general just doesn’t do enough to satisfy me here. There is something less than fluid about the way players move. Here’s where things are going to get real. The Bad The Animations for Running and Change of Direction Aren’t Smooth All of it looks solid, and from a distance, it’s almost as if you’re looking at an actual video of the legendary venue. One of the biggest additions to the game this year is the inclusion of the official French Open tournament and Roland Garros courts and brand.

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