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How Metascores Are Calculated
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All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 100
Maxim Online
The gameplay is so addicting that you might just forget that there’s no chance of Venus Williams’ mini-skirt fluttering up in the wind.
 100
Daily Radar
While its direct competition is the Dreamcast's "Virtua Tennis," those who pass up this one because of cutesy characters and backgrounds will miss out on one of the best games for the system, hands down.
100
Core Magazine
The combination of tight control, classic characters, and an endlessly competitive gameplay balance makes Mario Tennis one of the best multiplayer sports games ever.
100
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
But don't take it that lightly: it's cute good- looks and sense of humour don't detract at all from what is an exquisitely crafted game of tennis.
98
Gaming Maxx
If you ever thought you'd see a fun Tennis game, this is certainly it, and probably one of the most fun games in any genre.
97
Game Fan
It's a game that's so amazing, if you don't own the system that plays it, you feel inclined to rectify the situation as soon as humanly possible.
91
Nintendojo
Put simply, outstanding.
90
Hot Games
This is a game you'll probably keep coming back to periodically even as the years progress -- its simplicity and charm will likely ensure it a lasting place in your game library.
90
IGN
The title, which features more than 16 classic mascot characters and realistic tennis rules and physics, plus more bonus modes than you can shake a stick at and an unsurpassed multiplayer mode, is so difficult to put down that there really is no use in trying.
90
Nintendorks
It must be understood that the 9 you see on the right in the Overall category of the review scores is a qualified 9. It's the highest possible 9 that can be given, mere micrometers away from a 10.
90
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Like most games with "Mario" in the title, it's good stuff. [Jan 2004, p.189]
90
CNET Gamecenter
Lifelike tennis action with whimsical Mario Bros.-style flair that's insanely addictive and provides more fun than you could possibly imagine.
90
Da Gameboyz
Yes that's right, the adrenaline WILL flow.
85
Happy Puppy
Call me evil, but there is nothing more satisfying then overhead-smashing a ball right into the cute noggin of either Baby Mario or Toad.
82
GameSpot
(The designers have) managed to balance strict tennis rules with forgiving arcade-style gameplay and have created a wonderfully solid release.
80
Spank!
This is a surprisingly realistic simulation, and yet its overriding concern is to entertain. Which it does. In spades.
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