![]() ![]() It was one of the four launch games that were released alongside the console and the console's pack-in game in North America. The team came up with a system that used stereoscopic 3D images to display conventional 2D graphics, the Virtual Boy being the result of the hardware end, and Mario's Tennis and Mario Clash the end results of the software end. His success with the Game Boy line of systems, coupled with the public's general belief that it was too early for the next generation of systems, due to the failure of systems such as the 3DO and the Atari Jaguar, lead the team to brainstorm on different approaches that could be taken. The game was developed by Nintendo R&D1, with director Gunpei Yokoi, the same team that was responsible for the development of the Virtual Boy. The game initially had a working title of Mario's Dream Tennis upon its announcement. Although a two-player function was announced, it was not implemented since the cable required to link two Virtual Boy units was never released. Either a single game, or a three-game tournament mode may be chosen, both having the option to play either singles or doubles matches on easy, normal, or hard difficulties. The player may choose one of seven Mario characters, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, Yoshi, Toad, and Donkey Kong Jr., all with differing attributes in regards to "speed", "power" or " racket area". Mario's Tennis supports a number of different game modes and customization options. Unlike later entries in the Mario Tennis series, which added gameplay elements not present in tradition tennis, such as "power up items", special "power shots", or external obstacles interfering with the game, Mario's Tennis simply focuses on tennis fundamentals. The Virtual Boy's stereoscopic 3D graphics allow the player to perceive depth within the tennis court, allowing for better perception in the distance between a tennis ball and the respective character. ![]() The action on the court is viewed from directly behind the player character from a third person perspective. ![]() Mario's Tennis is a sports game in which the player controls one of seven different Mario characters and engages in tennis matches. Mario prepares to serve (screenshot taken from an emulator without 3D display). ![]()
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