Sega's signature ennis series appears for the first time on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 with Virtua Tennis 3. As in previous versions, players are free to create a male or female athlete and build his or her attributes through an event-filled career. The goal is to gradually improve your character's ranking by competing in sanctioned tournaments held across the globe. In between tournaments, players can participate in skill-oriented mini-games or train at a tennis academy. The mini-games in particular are just as wacky as in earlier titles, with players attempting to outwit aliens, alligators, and more by hitting targets as quickly and as accurately as possible.
Featured play modes include World Tour, Tournament, Exhibition, and Court Games, where up to four players can compete in their choice of doubles, mixed doubles, or singles play. Twenty professional tennis stars are available to play as or against, including such notables as Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Amélie Mauresmo, and Roger Federer. Characters will compete in a variety of international venues, with clay, grass, hard court, and carpet surfaces all influencing shots in realistic ways. Online support is included for the Xbox 360 version, while the PS3 game uses the Sixaxis controller's tilt function for both movement and swings. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
MENU
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Up or Down = highlight menu item
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Left or Right = change option
X Button = select, open menu
Circle or Triangle Button = cancel, exit menu
Start Button = open main menu
GAME CONTROLS
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick = move player, aim, aftertouch
X or Circle Button = top spin shot
Triangle Button = lob shot
Square Button = slice shot
Select Button = toggle viewpoint
L1 or R1 Button = instruct COM partner
Start Button = pause game ~ Keith Adams, All Game Guide
