Thursday, September 18, 2025

Power Tennis for PCE


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Power Tennis

Don't make me serve


Genre: sports - tennis

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Year: 1993

System: PCE


Gameplay Score: 3

Gameplay Notes:

This is the only tennis game where the server is at a distinct advantage. After returning the initial serve the receivier can run up to the net before the server can move at all. This happens every time without fail, such that no long volleys ever take place. You can do the same to the computer, but this makes every point feel the same. Hit detection isn't quite right, which leads to many swings and misses. I'd be perfectly happy if this was my only 16-bit tennis game, as it plays pretty well all things considering, but there are better options out there.


Level Design Score: 4

Level Design Notes:

All the modes plus a player builder.


Theme Score: 4

Theme Notes:

Nice arcade, pick up and play. Also has intro and outro cutscenes to give some personality to the package.


Art Style Score: 3

Art Style Notes:

Nothing special. Animation is limited. Good sprites


Audio Score: 4

Audio Notes:

Nice jingles and sound effects. Hudson quality stuff


Overall Score: 68

Review ID: 8111



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