7.0 Out Of 10

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Ubi Soft likes bringing Europe's favorite sporting events to American audiences and we have them to thank for All-Star Tennis '99, the first tennis game on the N64. We said it before and it's still true: at least it doesn't have any cute Nintendo mascot characters in it. Featuring a handful of the finest tennis players in the world, AST delivers some excellent motion captured tennis animations and clever arcade modes. The main problem with the game is its lack of depth as far as characters and gameplay. It's a nice alternative to the typical sports game but it probably won't have the legs to get over with the more fickle N64 owner.


Features:


•8 licensed WTA & ATP tennis players and 4 fictional players.
•Progressive levels of singles and doubles competition.
•6 strategic shots to choose from: slice, smash, back spin, top spin, lob and volley.
•2 special shots for each character.
•Multiplayer options: 8 player tournament, 4 player simultaneous.
•8 different clay, grass and indoor courts from around the world.
•Hidden secrets.


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All Star Tennis '99 gets a tremendous amount of slack because it's the first tennis game on the console. The problem is that three years into the lifespan of the N64, this game still has a lot of things wrong with it that you just know would be fixed and polished if it was the second or third version of the game. Being the first game of its kind with some great animations and sound doesn't relieve AST from the old usuable control and framerate responsibility that all games must bear.
It's a wonderful change of pace game that will keep you playing for a little longer than you would expect if you just want to get away from Goldeneye or Vigilante 8. The problem is, not many of us can afford to buy games that we know are only going to be used to occasionally clean the palate. If you're a tennis fan, though, give it a rent and see if how the first sim of your favorite sport looks on the N64.

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