Mario Tennis Open
this wiki
|
| Mario Tennis Open | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 North American box art | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developer(s) | Camelot | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo | |||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platform(s) |  
| |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classification(s) |   
| |||||||||||||||||||||
| Genre(s) | Tennis | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rating(s) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ESRB PEGI CERO USK ACB | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mario Tennis Open is a game in the Mario Tennis series for Nintendo 3DS. It is a successor to Mario Power Tennis originally released for Game Boy Advance. Announced just before the Tokyo Game Show in 2011, the game was released in North America on May 20, 2012 and all other major regions by the end of the month.
Gameplay
The game utilizes the 3DS' gyroscope controls as well as the touch screen. It supports online player matches via Nintendo Network and offers a monthly leader board. Winning in an online match gives the player a "Victory Medal". What these Victory Medals will be used for is unknown. The game uses the StreetPass feature to allow players to engage in competitive StreetPass Matches or co-op Ring Shot challenges using ghost data of people they encounter. Players have the ability to upgrade their Mii's abilities with about 200 original items such as tennis rackets, outfits and costumes that feature different attributes and abilities. For example, by wearing a Yoshi costume, the Mii gains the speed of Yoshi. These can be unlocked either through normal playmodes or with QR Codes.
Special Games
Aside from the single and multiplayer modes, the game features four special modes. These are:
 Super Mario Tennis | "Play the original Super Mario Bros. game by volleying against the in-game action to progress. Collect coins, stomp enemies, and find Muchroom power-ups all with your tennis swing. Also playable with two players." |
 Ring Shot | "Train your aim and hit the ball through rings to score big. The smaller the ring, the higher your score-and go for multiple rings for a bonus. Playable with up to four players." |
 Galaxy Rally | "Rally with the Luma for as long as possible while avoiding the holes that open up on the opposite side. Aim for Star Chips to create a Launch Star and get extra Coins." |
 Ink Showdown | "Try to return the tennis balls launched by a trio of Inky Piranha Plants, and get them past your opponent. Watch out for ink balls that could temporarily could your vision." |
Characters
The game features 17 playable characters including Miis, each in one of six player classes. There are four hidden characters that are unlocked by completing certain challenges.
Starters
 Mario All-Round | "Mario is flexible and can respond to any situation. He's your man especially if you are unsure of which character to use, or if you are a beginner." |  Luigi All-Round | "Compared to Mario, he is a bit less powerful, but Luigi is good at ball handling. His specialty is playing up front, at the net." |
 Peach Technique | "With her light foot and technical shots, Peach can really aim for the corners of the court. She will lead her opponent around by the nose with her skillful play." |  Daisy Technique | "Compared to Peach, Daisy can do more powerful shots. She's very energetic on the court, too." |
 Yoshi Speed | "Yoshi's strength is of course his speed. Even when his opponent hits a well-placed shot, Yoshi can usually hurry over and make the return." |  Bowser Power | "Bowser is proud of his power. The shots released from his massive body have explosive power! No shot is too strong for him to return." |
 Donkey Kong Power | "Among all the Power-type players, Donkey Kong can move most quickly. With his dynamic shots, he can overwhelm his opponent." |  Diddy Kong Speed | "Diddy Kong is small and quick. He is acrobatic as well, so he can receive the ball with ease and return a very powerful shot." |
 Wario Power | "Wario may look comical, but he sure can return the ball. His direct shots are very powerful. Based on the way he jumps around on the court, he might not be as sluggish as you think..." |  Waluigi Defense | "Waluigi's strength lies in his long arms and legs! He can cover a wide area, and return any balls with a smash." |
 Bowser Jr Tricky | "With his quick moves, Bowser Jr. has no problem returning balls. He can hit surprising Slices that confuse his opponents." |  Boo Tricky | "Boo can seriously curve balls to the left and right. Boo's shots, especially the Slice, are literally very tricky. Also, Boo can quickly catch balls with a ghostly ability, even the distant ones." |
| Mii Custom | "Use your own Mii character to play alongside the big boys." |
Hidden Characters
| Character | How to Unlock | Character | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
 Baby Mario Speed | Complete 'World 1-3' in Super Mario Tennis. |  Baby Peach Tricky | Complete 'Pro Rings Challenge' (500 ring points in 3 minutes) in Ring Shot. |
 Luma Technique | Completie 'Superstar' challenge (finish a 100-hit rally) in Galaxy Rally. |  Dry Bowser Defense | Complete 'Inksplosion' challenge (score 30 times) in Ink Showdown. |
Character Variants
Outside of the main character choices there are also 7 different colored Yoshis to unlock with QR Codes. These Yoshis have different stats than that of the standard green Yoshi. The QR Codes will be distributed over a course of time in a variety of ways. In the UK, a promotion entitled "The Yoshi Chase" involes the distribution of QR Codes to various stores and locations. The QR Codes are region locked, meaning there are different codes for each Yoshi in the major geographical regions. Other character variations such as Metal Mario are also available to unlock with QR codes.
| Character | JP QR Code | NA QR Code | EU QR Code | Character | JP QR Code | NA QR Code | EU QR Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blue Yoshi Speed | 
| 
| 
|  Red Yoshi Technique | 
| 
| 
|
 Yellow Yoshi Power | 
| 
| 
|  Pink Yoshi Technique | 
| 
| 
|
 Black Yoshi All-Round | 
| 
| 
|  White Yoshi Tricky | 
| 
| 
|
 Light Blue Yoshi Speed | 
| 
| 
|  Metal Mario Power | Unknown | 
| 
|
Others / Non-Playable
- Toad
- Lakitu
- Toads
- Goombas
- Mecha-Koopas
- Penguins
- Shy Guys
- Koopa Troopas
- Inky Piranha Plants
- Piranha Plants
- Lumas (Blue, Red, Green, and Turquoise)
- Buzzy Beetles
- Koopa Paratroopas
Courts
|
|  Mario Stadium - Grass Court "Tennis aces face off on this famous court." |
 Mario Stadium - Clay Court "A legendary court known for high drama." |  Peach's Palace - Carpet Court "This court is in Princess Peach's lavish palace." |
 Bowser's Castle - Stone Court "Bowser's fiery court built on boiling magma." |  DK Jungle - Wood Court "A rugged court in the heart of the jungle." |
 Mushroom Valley - Mushroom Court "A court built on a gigantic mushroom." |  Penguin Iceberg - Snow Court "A penguin-filled court floating in icy waters." |
 Wario Dunes - Sand Court "A desert court surrounded by ancient ruins." | 300px Galaxy Dome - Crystal Court Unlocked by completing the Final Cup in the Star Open Tournaments. |
Trivia
- On the American boxart, there is a scoreboard that displays the name "Koopa" instead of "Bowser". This is a localization error when the game was Americanized from it's native Japan where Bowser is known as "King Koopa".
