Top Spin 4

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Top Spin 4
European cover art
European cover art (exc. UK)
Developer(s) 2K Czech
Publisher(s) 2K Sports
Engine PAM Engine
Platform(s) PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
Release date(s)
  • NA March 15, 2011
  • EU March 18, 2011
Genre(s) Sports
Rating(s)
Media/distribution Blu-ray Disc, DVD, Wii Optical Disc

Top Spin 4 is the fourth title in the Top Spin series of tennis video games.[1] developed by 2K Czech and published by 2K Sports released on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii consoles. It is the fourth game in the Top Spin series. The game features licensed professional players, venues and equipment. Some of the confirmed professional players include Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi.[2] The game was released on March 15, 2011 in America, and was released on March 18 in UK/Europe. A downloadable demo was released on March 1 for the PS3 and Xbox 360. The PS3 version supports the PlayStation Move [3] and is also compatible in 3D. The Xbox 360 version does not support the Kinect but is 3D compatible.[4]

Contents

[edit] Players

ATP

WTA

Legends

[edit] Tournaments

Below is the list of all the 40 courts that are featured in the game, of which 7 are licensed.[5]

Licensed Tournaments

Grand Slam

Masters 1000 / Premier Mandatory

ATP Finals

Unlicensed Tournaments

Grand Slam

Masters 1000 / Premier Mandatory and Premier Five

ATP 500 / Premier (Majors)

ATP 250 / International (Minors)

Playgrounds

[edit] Reception

Reviews for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Top Spin 4 have been positive, including a 9/10 and an Editor's Choice award from GameSpot, and an 8.5/10 from IGN, as well as a positive 84 on Metacritic. GameZone gave the game an 8/10, stating "Top Spin 4 offers tennis lovers plenty all on its own, and it presents itself in beautiful form. Its great depth of gameplay, packaged in an approachable and fun format, elevates it to the upper echelon of tennis titles. Buy the game, not the 3D spectacle."[6]

Reviews for the Wii version have been lackluster, highlighted by a 4/10 from GameSpot and a 56 on Metacritic.

The game has also been criticized for inaccurate player specific animations despite heavily advertising "2K's award winning Signature Style".

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.2ksports.com/games/topspin4
  2. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHJNT4lP9Bg
  3. ^ http://www.pastapadre.com/2011/02/28/demos-for-mlb-2k11-and-top-spin-4-set-to-arrive-tomorrow
  4. ^ "Strategy Informer Previews Top Spin 4". http://www.strategyinformer.com/xbox360/topspin4/447/preview.html. Retrieved 2011-01-20. 
  5. ^ GiantBomb overview about the game.
  6. ^ http://ps3.gamezone.com/reviews/item/top_spin_4/

[edit] External links

Top Spin video games
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