Tennis Elbow 2013

While soccer and basketball are strongly represented in the video games industry through multiple releases over the years, tennis has not received that much attention, at least not from the big studios out there. However, there have been quite a lot of small-time developers that tried to bring the sport into the public's attention, some of which got to be very successful.

Tennis Elbow 2013 is a simulator that aims to portray the sport as close to reality as possible, while also preserving its excitement in the process. The learning curve is a bit steep as well, although it is very effective and satisfying, once you get to master the concepts and you are able to have complete control over how the ball leaves your racquet.

For those who are not aware of the franchise, you might take comfort in the fact that the developers have been constantly working on it for over a decade now, with major improvements in between the releases. It is safe to say that the episode at hand is by far one of their most refined, considering the fact that everything they have learned and everything the fans suggested has materialized into this particular game.

As far as the actual gameplay is concerned, you can choose from multiple modes when you first enter the game, depending on what you happen to be in the mood for. Hence, whether you just want a quick match to relax, or you are ready to enter the World Tour and start making a name for yourself, both options are ready and waiting for you in the main menu. Naturally, it is also possible to play simple warm-up sessions without too many rules, as well as play in split-screen mode with a friend on the same computer.

From a technical point of view, what really impresses about the game is the ingenious mechanics that come into play once you are out on the court, since it is quite simple to integrate your own play style into it. The physics engine is realistic enough to make you feel the force of each strike as you deliver it, as well as really cringe whenever the ball is out of your reach and there is no way to reach it time.

In the end, Tennis Elbow 2013 truly delivers on its promises and there are endless hours of gameplay integrated into the game, thanks to the many tournaments that are available, as well as the exciting multiplayer component. You can fully customize your player when it comes to appearance, but his or her skills can also be increased, as you keep on winning matches.