CNET Editors' review
With chirpy music and a slightly cheesy start page, Tennis Critters looks at first like another weak attempt to add cute cartoon characters to a mediocre sports game. Upon further review, gameplay and computer AI are both strong, especially in singles, and though it s very easy to pick up and play, subtle control nuances and a moderately challenging computer opponent create an admirable learning curve.Controls are similar to older console games. Directional buttons position your player, and two main buttons are used for top spin, slice shots, and two types of serves. Two other buttons, lob and dive, can be programmed or performed with a combination of the two main buttons. Since placement and power depend on directional input, a game controller works much better than a keyboard.
The somewhat limited courses and characters (they re all chipmunks!) combine with classic 80s gameplay accompanied by graphics from the same era. All in all, numerous difficulty levels, support for four players, and a small download size add up to a hidden gem for old-school arcade sports fans.
Publisher's Description
From GarageGames:
Tennis Critters has simple, easy to learn, and fun tennis action you can play with friends and family or even alone, with three tournament cups to win and 10 difficulty levels to conquer. Experience old-school tennis with a variety of top spins, slices, lobs, desperation dives, and hard-hitting smashes. Play with up to four players on the same machine with a keyboard or joystick, or over the Internet with its built-in network support. With adjustable game speed and difficulty settings, the game can be played at any skill level for casual or experienced gamers.
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3.8 starsout of 13 votes
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3.8 starsout of 13 votes
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"TENNIS CRITTERS IS AWESOME!"
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With tons of features and challenging gameplay, this game is the best that Garage Games has to offer.
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"GREAT"
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THIS GAME IS THE GREATEST GAME FOR ONLY A SMALL FILE SIZE!!!!!
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"Good Game if not for the crashing!"
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Cute game if it was not for the constant crashing of my computer. It's fun and addictive, but I don't know if it is worth it for the damage it is doing to the computer! You decide
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"I love it"
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It's a great little game.I've had no hassles with it.
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"Great game"
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What a great game! It works on my computer and i enjoy playing it. I will recommend this game to anyone who are looking for sport game.
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"Try it!"
Version: Tennis Critters 1.01
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The Chipmunks are really cute and the game is nice!
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"Great game"
Version: Tennis Critters 1.01
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What a great game! It works on my computer and i enjoy playing it. I will recommend this game to anyone who are looking for sport game.
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"fun"
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fun little game. no problems here.
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"crashed my computer"
Version: Tennis Critters 1.01
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Everytime I used the program. I would go to exit the game and it would crash my computer. I really liked the game but it's not worth playing it.
