At first glance, the base gameplay may appear similar to that of Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, but if the preview build I played is any indication at all, Aces looks to be a true evolution of the franchise. It's the Mario Tennis experience we all know and love, except it's fused with some fighting game elements that add an entirely new layer of competition to the core gameplay.
At launch, Mario Tennis Aces will offer over 15 playable characters — each with their own distinct playstyles. For example, while Mario provides an all-around balanced experience, new characters like Chain Chomp and Spike sacrifice their running speed for swing power. Characters like Waluigi and Bowser Jr. offer more defensive assets, while Yoshi and Toad are all about speed. That said, characters within the same category still hold their own unique traits. Luigi, for instance, has slightly weaker shots than Mario, but his powerful volleys are no doubt a force to be reckoned with when he's close to the net.
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Each character now has an energy gauge that can be used to perform Zone Shots, Special Shots, and Zone Speed. The energy gauge can be increased by successfully returning a hit, or by performing Trick Shots — filling the gauge significantly quicker but requiring players to be extremely precise with timing. When a players energy gauge is slightly filled Zone Shots can be performed by reaching a star icon on the ground and hitting the R trigger. This allows players to take aim anywhere on the court using motion controls. However, the longer a player takes to aim, the more energy it depletes.
Zone Shots can be countered by using Zone Speed, which allows players to slow down time; giving them a much better chance at reaching a far-off shot in time. Special Shots are performed similarly to Zone Shots, but are far more powerful and require a players energy gauge to be full. Both Zone Shots and Special Shots are capable of breaking an opposing players racket, which can often result in an immediate victory for the player with the last racket standing. Players can replace broken rackets with new ones from their inventory, but they'll be forced to retire from the match when they no longer have any usable tennis rackets left. With the proper timing, both shots can be blocked, massively increasing a players energy gauge and protecting their racket from any damage.
New Ways To Play
Unlike Ultra Smash, Mario Tennis Aces features a traditional Tournament mode where players can challenge computer opponents offline or take the tournament online with up to four players. Participating in these will provide the player with prizes, including additional playable characters and special in-game outfits. Beyond the standard base style of gameplay, Mario Tennis Aces also features a Simple Rules mode that excludes all of the new types of shots allowing for a pure Mario Tennis experience. There's also a Swing Mode that lets you use motion controls to swing your racket. That said, I wasn't able to test out any motion controls during my time with the preview build, but they appear to work similarly to how motion controls worked in Wii Sports.
Mario Tennis Aces also includes an all-new Adventure Mode, which is comprised of various missions and boss battles for players to complete. The story focuses primarily on Mario as he attempts to rescue the Mushroom Kingdom from a dark force whose powers are instilled in a unique tennis racket called the Legendary Racket. To save them Mario must travel around the island and complete various challenges given to him by classic Mario enemies like Boos and Petey Piranha. Along the way players will collect several tennis rackets that each bear unique attributes, as well as level-up Mario's stats, such as swing power and running speed.
Following Camelot's last attempt at bringing the Mushroom Kingdom back to the court, Mario Tennis Aces introduces a multitude of new gameplay features and mechanics that deliver an entirely new competitive edge to the series. Along with the addition of Adventure Mode, online Tournaments, and a variety of characters with unique playstyles — Aces looks like it's shaping up to be the Mario Tennis game fans have been waiting for.
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