Tennis Elbow 2013 for Windows

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Download.com staffFebruary 21, 2024

Tennis Elbow 2009 is an incredibly realistic (and addictive) tennis game. It takes a while to get the hang of things, but once you do, you'll find it hard to stop playing.

The program's interface is not the most intuitive thing we've ever seen, and we found it a little overwhelming. There are a lot of options, and even though it's possible to play the game without knowing anything about tennis, such users won't get nearly as much out of it. We don't suppose it's the responsibility of this game to provide a crash course in tennis, but a glossary or basic explanation of the rules of the game would have been nice. The program does have a long online Help file that explains how the game's features work, but a lot of it won't mean anything to users who don't already have tennis knowledge. That said, the actual gameplay itself is quite impressive. Players are fast and responsive, the graphics are of very good quality, and the sound effects really enhance the experience (although we found it a little demoralizing to have to listen to the audience applaud every time our opponent scored). A guide showing the "danger zone" helps novice players position themselves so that they can actually hit the ball. The creators of this game paid tremendous attention to detail, even allowing players to throw down their rackets in anger. Overall, the game is a lot of fun, and should be pleasantly challenging to users at all levels.

Tennis Elbow 2009 has a 14-day trial period. It installs desktop icons without asking but uninstalls cleanly. We recommend this program to all users.

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Tennis Elbow 2013 for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: March 31, 2017

Latest update: February 21, 2024

Version: 1.0j

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Platform: Windows

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3.8/5

15 User Votes

Average gaming utility
David_ParkarSeptember 27, 2013
Pros
This software has very attractive background sound and animation. It feels good when we play tennis match on its user interface.
Cons
Learning tutorial is of no use. Since they are not providing proper guidance.
Summary
Sometimes fun, often frustrating
LeadsuckerSeptember 14, 2013
Pros
-Lots of characters and tons of tournaments to play in. -Good animations.
Cons
-Ridiculously steep learning curve to truly master it -Maddening, inconsistent AI -Bad graphics, though this didn't bother me too much -Speed of characters way too fast an unrealistic
Summary
Tennis Elbow is a highly overrated game that's even more frustrating than it is fun. Seriously, in the time it takes you to learn the nuances of this game, you could learn how to play tennis in real life, and I'm not joking. I don't mind a good simulation, but this takes it too far, at least on its default settings: Get set for matches that go anywhere from ten minutes for one set, all the way up to an hour plus for a five-set match. My main source of frustration, however, is the AI that feels cheap and disjointed. Volleying opponents at the net take no time to recover, so they can reach all the way in one direction for a ball, then easily reach in the opposite direction to handle your return. Lobs are smashed back with ease, so that's not an option. Character speed on both sides are way too fast, so both you and your opponents can reach balls they should have no business reaching. Hit detection is terrible: Balls that look like they're on the ground or past an opponent are suddenly returned. There seem to be no rhyme or reason for double-faults, which occur even when you put no speed or angle on the second serve, which is supposedly a "100% safe" serve. Granted, double-faults will happen to everyone, but they only seem to happen at pivotal stages of the match. Matches also feel "staged", at least in certain parts, as if you lose a point you should have won, your opponent will sometimes make an immediate, uncharacteristic error as if to give you the point back. Plays feel pre-determined, as opponents go from missing everything and making constant errors, to hitting winners out of nowhere. I understand tennis is a game of momentum, and I could see if maybe the opponent got a second-wind after making an incredible shot, or winning an important volley, but most of the time, it just feels like it starts happening out of nowhere. So why come to a site just to write a long-winded complaint? Because the game has lots of potential. When you aim to be a simulation, and force players to play for hours just to get through a single calendar year in-game, then you are open to more minute critique than games that are more arcade-y...that's just a fact. The core of a great game is here, but there are just too many inconsistencies that detract from what could be a fun experience. And I'm sure the game comes with sliders and pages full of options that I could adjust to get the perfect difficulty for me, but that should be the developer's job, not mine. With just a few changes, Tennis Elbow could be an excellent tennis sim, but as it stands now it's just way too inconsistent and frustrating to be anywhere near fun.
another up/down/left/right game
eogiDecember 10, 2011
Pros
good for my 10 year old to learn the game
Cons
It is another up/down/left/game
Summary
I like tennis games
3abo0o0odApril 12, 2009
Pros
it is just simple and nice game
Cons
The multi player matches
Summary
Great Game
Baldy2May 31, 2007
Pros
Iam not a tennis fan,but the Graphics are great. Realistic game play. Give it a try all you Tennis Fans.
Cons
NONE
Summary
its coooooool
JOVELMarch 25, 2007
Pros
i like the moves
Cons
i like all
Summary
good stuff for tennis lover..
fizusAugust 28, 2006
Pros
for beginner, its good to play this!
Cons
it just trial.. <p>hope i'll find it out soon
Summary
nice product
retheeshkr33August 3, 2006
Pros
super game
Cons
Summary
Pretty cool game, especially for the file size...
mcn1197August 1, 2006
Pros
N/A
Cons
Nothing, really
Summary
NICE,SMALL SIZE DOWNLOAD GAME
fahadniaziengMarch 7, 2006
Pros
THIS IS A SMALL SIZE GAME WHITCH ALLOW YOU TO SPEND YOUR LITTLE TIME IN LITTLE FUN
Cons
NO SPECIAL
Summary

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Play a funny and realistic tennis game.