Very solid tennis game for being the first in the series. Easy to pick up and play but somewhat challenge to master with all the different shot types and tricks. Subsequent games have made several improvements but this game laid the foundation for the series very well with its arcade-y gameplay perfectly suited for a Mario sports title. CPU opponents can be frustratingly hard on the major tournaments and it will require the player to explore the roster to find the best suited character to complete the game (typically powershot characters).