Virtua Tennis 4

The tennis video game Virtua Tennis 4 is an arcade-style competition that emphasizes quick matches rather than providing an accurate depiction of the sport. The game’s most crucial aspect is the career mode, in which the player designs their avatar. The objective is straightforward: to conquer all four seasons and emerge victorious. Here, the player has several options to improve their tennis player. These include participating in training sessions (an arcade minigame similar to collecting eggs) to increase their statistics, purchasing new clothes with prize money, and competing in matches. The menu for this mode is laid out like that of a board game. Additional play methods include one-on-one duels, a party mode that involves playing the minigames listed, or an arcade version (winning as many matches in a row as possible). Players have their pick of 19 licensed athletes to compete against here (plus, at release, already retired athletes in the PlayStation 3 version). The basic controls for returning the ball include selecting the desired maneuver, such as a spin, and the general direction in which the ball should be replaced. When a player’s particular bar is at its fullest, they can unleash an extremely devastating blow.