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Manufacturer: Electronic Arts Inc. Part number: 19004
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- Developed specifically for the Wii, EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis delivers the deepest and richest tennis experience ever developed for the platform with real life tennis strokes letting anyone quickly pick up a racket and use every shot type and inch of the court. It is the exclusive home of Wimbledon and includes all four Grand Slams: the Australian Open, ... Read more
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Gamespot editors' review
Grand Slam Tennis (Wii) price range: $59.68
- Reviewed by: Luke Anderson
- Reviewed on: 06/18/2009
- Released on: 06/08/2009
User reviews
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Nice game. Really fun party game. Good for tennis fans
by jrwt54 on July 23, 2011
Pros: Nice graphics. Easy to learn and have success with. Really difficult to win at the hardest level, but you can start with easy and medium. Has replay of nice shots. Doubles is really nice too. Love that you can make several of your own players and lots
Cons: A little cartoony. The commentary is repetitive. Wii motion plus does not work well with this game. Makes your shots go everywhere except where you want them. I don't like that they retire your player after so many matches that will limit the number of
Summary: I like Grand Slam tennis it is fun and a good game for those you like tennis. It is really easy to learn and can be difficult in hard mode. ...
Summary: I like Grand Slam tennis it is fun and a good game for those you like tennis. It is really easy to learn and can be difficult in hard mode. The party games are really fun with multiple players. My grandson loves to play and it is a game that young kids can master. You can make your won players and play all of the major tournaments. I like the replay but the commentary gets old. I really wish the Motion Plus worked better. I don't understand why it doesn't. I also wish they wouldn't retire your player after so many tournaments that is going to limit play for me.
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Can't stop playing - better then Madden 10
by 4loopdev on April 16, 2010
Pros: Super fun, great online play and has good features.
Cons: 1) More pro players like Agassi, Chang, etc..... 2) Before tournaments you have to play exhibition matches which I wish you could skip and also see the full bracket to see who you might play or how people got to where they are.
Summary: I am 34 and just got my Wii in 2010. I lived Wii Sports Tennis and other family had GS so I thought why not. Since I bought this I ...
Summary: I am 34 and just got my Wii in 2010. I lived Wii Sports Tennis and other family had GS so I thought why not. Since I bought this I can't stop playing. I later bought Madden 10 since that was my fav game on the pc but GS is much more fun. GS just the normal tennis play is pretty awesome. My guess is if don't like a real tennis racket you might not like this. You can compete with most anyone. Roger is tough on the hard setting but it can't be too easy can it? Guess that's what makes it fun, to try and get better to beat him.
I don't have a HDTV and I think the graphics are good enough. -
Very Frustrating!! Controls are all over the place.
by oakley2000 on February 23, 2010
Pros: It has the potential to be fun.
Cons: The controls are very difficult to master and are often unreliable. Would only recommend the game if you enjoy throwing controllers through a wall.
Summary: Bottom line...
Bottom Line....
The game does do what is asked it.
Updated on Feb 23, 2010
Game does **NOT** do what is asked of it.Summary: Bottom line...
Bottom Line....
The game does do what is asked it.
Updated on Feb 23, 2010
Game does **NOT** do what is asked of it. -
Disappointing & Glitchy?
by RStewartW on January 10, 2010
Pros: Decent list of real-world tennis stars.
Cons: Additional venues would have been nice. Doubles play very problematic.
Summary: Frequently, in doubles, Player 1 or 2 would simply be off-screen, and would be unable to move back onto the court. Very frustrating. This game had a great potential, but ...
Summary: Frequently, in doubles, Player 1 or 2 would simply be off-screen, and would be unable to move back onto the court. Very frustrating. This game had a great potential, but the doubles version was impossible to play properly.
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Frustrating and unlike Wii Sports Tennis
by thegrittybrit on December 1, 2009
Pros: It's neat to play against some all time greats and see what styles they used.
Cons: Delay before hitting it. Slow tempo of game. Bad commentary/announcing. Not really like tennis. Hard to control player. Hard to hit accurate shots.
Summary: I read these user reviews and was excited to play this game. Unfortunately, the game stinks: There are too many buttons to press. You have to use the nunchuk (well, ...
Summary: I read these user reviews and was excited to play this game. Unfortunately, the game stinks: There are too many buttons to press. You have to use the nunchuk (well, you don't have to, but then your player won't really move in time to get any returning shots), plus you have to hold either A or B for a lob or drop shot (the slice, flat and topspin aren't really that different from each other), plus hit the ball correctly and in time. It's just too much.
After hitting the ball, your player just stands there instead of resetting back towards the center of the court, allowing your opponent to easily hit the ball away from you.
Balls that are hit low to the ground are called as bounces, even though the in-game replay clearly shows otherwise.
Your player could be standing right next to the ball coming toward him, swing in time, and still somehow miss the ball. It's frustrating.
For some reason, even though you are standing poised to hit a forehand and actually go through the motion, the player somehow hits a backhand, and a very weak one at that.
Plus, matches are only best of 3 games. So if you struggle at first, well, you're done for.
The positive user reviews are wrong. Maybe they aren't using the Wii Motion Plus like me, but if you're not going to use WiiMotion, just get Mario Tennis. -
Ignore Editors Review - Excellent Challenge
by grege321 on September 30, 2009
Pros: The game is difficult and a tad frustrating at the start - however if you are like me and want to master the game, it becomes very reqarding.
The game plays very well and you can eventually start controlling your game even on hard mode.Cons: I agree with the Editor in that it could do with more training around precise controlling, however figuring it out for myself turned out to feel more rewarding especially when I read the Editors review.
Summary: EA sports have done a great job - the game simply is not for kids which I love. There needs to be more games like this.
It would have been ...Summary: EA sports have done a great job - the game simply is not for kids which I love. There needs to be more games like this.
It would have been great to be able to add 'line ball challenges' to create more excitement.
I hope EA sports can follow through this control through to other sports games on Wii.
People who say the controls are too difficult are used to simple games that take most of your control away. If you were about to give up using Wii, try this as it has now given me the life to keep my Wii and not sell it. -
Which game was the Editor reviewing?!
by cornico1 on September 9, 2009
Pros: A fun way to get some exercise, get my tennis "fix" everyday, lost 30lbs already without trying
Cons: would like more matches - maybe the option of starting as a qualifier if you want
Summary: I bought this game for a total of $9 after turning in old games that I don't play anymore. I can't get to the courts as much as ...
Summary: I bought this game for a total of $9 after turning in old games that I don't play anymore. I can't get to the courts as much as I want to, so this is a great substitute to get my tennis fix. Even though the grips are not really close to the real thing, it keeps me active as I make sure I use shoulder turn and serve motions while playing. I don't know why the Editor had such a problem with the learning curve. It only took me five days about an hour a day to win the final on one of the slams. I want to collect all the legends abilities, the swag, and beat all the slams and then move to a more difficult setting. I have to say that the replay value of this game is big - which makes a nice change. I also like the fact that you have a choice between using the nunchuck or not - I choose not for better realism.
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Controls need some help
by pepelicious on August 20, 2009
Pros: A definite improvement over Wii Sports tennis. Character design also better.
Cons: Erratic control behavior makes game play frustrating.
Summary: I like that you get a lot for your money - there are a ton of different games you can play. I also like that the character design eschews the ...
Summary: I like that you get a lot for your money - there are a ton of different games you can play. I also like that the character design eschews the blocky Wii Mii style for something that better resembles a human in appearance and movement.
The controls still need a bit of tweaking though. I like that you can aim the ball and put some spin on it, but there are some glitches that just drive me nuts. Continually, I will swing at a backhand shot but my character will do some akward forehand shot that lands like a dead bird on the other side of the net. Also, when the ball is coming at you and you move the remote in a certain way, it will make your character take a swing when you didn't want to - almost always causing you to lose the point. Character movement is really sluggish. I find there is usually a good half a second gap from between when I press a left or right arrow and when my character starts to move in that direction.
I think that I'll figure out how to work around these issues in time, but it's a shame that they couldn't get it right the first time around since there is a lot of playability in this game. -
Just plain fun and more responsive
by pliskers on July 20, 2009
Pros: The new Wii Motion Plus adds a degree of responsiveness to movement that I've not found in previous games. With a little practice court time learning basic shots and movements, I was up and playing (using the nunchuck right away) in almost no time.
Cons: Would be nice if you could save a game mid-way as you can with other games. Character customizations are somewhat limited. Serve speed is slow, at least initially, though you can earn skills by winning some challenge matches.
Summary: I can see this becoming one of my favorite games, thanks to the realism of play and sensitivity of the game to movements (with a combination of the Wii Motion ...
Summary: I can see this becoming one of my favorite games, thanks to the realism of play and sensitivity of the game to movements (with a combination of the Wii Motion Plus and using the nunchuck to control player movement). I had a very disappointing experience with another tennis game, so this was a real breath of fresh air - I practiced a bit on the Practice Court and then was up and playing full-blown matches without even starting withtout the nunchuck. Would advise setting your difficulty to easy initially, or you could become frustrated by getting beat constantly. With easy settings I'm probably up to about a 50-50 win/loss record, which is enough positive reinforcement without seeming too easy.
I've had several On Line matches already, which all flowed very smoothly with no delays or image problems. It's a game that will keep you coming back to improve your performance and move through the competitive levels. Don't hesitate to buy this game, it's worth the investment - just be sure to give it the full treatment by buying a Wii Motion Plus and using the nunchuck. -
No Control
by wuzzy40 on July 18, 2009
Pros: Great characters, nice style
Cons: too hard to control... not like tennis
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Electronic Arts Inc.
- Part number: 19004
- Description: Developed specifically for the Wii, EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis delivers the deepest and richest tennis experience ever developed for the platform with real life tennis strokes letting anyone quickly pick up a racket and use every shot type and inch of the court. It is the exclusive home of Wimbledon and includes all four Grand Slams: the Australian Open, Roland Garros, the U.S. Open and Wimbledon. The player line-up features some of the greatest and most accomplished ever including John McEnroe in his exclusive videogame debut. Joining Mac is an impressive roster of current and legendary men's and women's players who collectively own 135 Grand Slam singles titles, making this the most accomplished group of players ever assembled for a tennis videogame.
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- Developer EA Canada
- ESRB Everyone
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