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Tennis Cup

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Tennis Cup, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 9 August 202515 sources
Loriciel
IndustryVideo game development and publishing
Founded1990
ProductsTennis Cup

Tennis Cup is a tennis video game developed and published by Loriciel in 1990 for the Amiga, with simultaneous ports released for Atari ST, MS-DOS, and Amstrad CPC. In 1991, it was launched on the TurboGrafx-16 under the title Davis Cup Tennis. Subsequent versions appeared in 1993 for the Super NES as International Tennis Tour and for the Mega Drive/Genesis as Davis Cup World Tour.

The Amstrad CPC version led to a follow-up, Tennis Cup 2, also released in 1990. A 16-bit iteration bearing the same name was issued in 1992 for Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS platforms.

16-bit home computers

The gameplay utilizes a horizontally divided screen with a behind-the-back perspective, maintained even during single-player matches. Competitors face off against 32 AI-controlled opponents, each possessing distinct abilities and weaknesses. Players distribute skill points among six shot categories: service, forehand, backhand, forehand volley, backhand volley, and smash. Starting at a baseline skill level of 50%, players have an additional 30 points to allocate, enabling tailored player profiles which can be saved to disk. A practice mode featuring a ball machine is also included.

There are four types of court surfaces available: clay, indoor, hard, and grass courts; alongside five tournaments: Wimbledon, US Open, Australian Open, French Open, and Davis Cup. These tournaments can be played individually or combined into an extended championship series.

In contrast to its predecessor, Tennis Cup 2 allows full-screen gameplay in both single- and multiplayer modes. It introduces an option for two human players to partner in doubles against a single computer-controlled opponent. As noted by Amiga Format, Tennis Cup 2 features enhanced character animations and more accessible user options.

SNES

This version offers practice, exhibition, and career modes. In career mode, players begin with a significant budget and compete across the international tennis circuit to increase their earnings. Only male characters are selectable. Exhibition mode permits rule adjustments and choice of opponents.

Players can engage in singles or doubles matches or participate in a "Nations Cup" tournament representing their country. Progressing through career mode from the lowest rank to number one takes approximately 52 weeks of in-game time. Passwords are provided after matches to save player progress.

Home computers and PC Engine

Computer and Video Games commended Tennis Cup for its presentation quality and customizable settings despite some delays during disk loading.[1] The Games Machine regarded its gameplay as solid though not outstanding, slightly favoring it over Pro Tennis Tour.[2] The Atari ST edition was praised for superior graphics and sound effects, ranking among the best tennis titles on that system alongside International 3D Tennis.[3] Aktueller Software Markt placed Tennis Cup above Pro Tennis Tour but below Tie Break, highlighting better animation quality on the Atari ST compared to the Amiga.[4][5] Regarding PC Engine tennis games, they recommended World Court Tennis and Final Match Tennis over Davis Cup.[6] Amiga Joker [de] criticized the small display area, subpar animations, and sluggish control response.[7]

According to CU Amiga, Tennis Cup 2 closely resembles its predecessor with little innovation and suggested considering Advantage Tennis instead.[8] Zero found it initially engaging but warned that it could become irritating over extended play.[9]

Mega Drive

The title received high praise from Mean Machines Sega, which labeled it as "the finest, most definitive, and undoubtedly the coolest tennis game available on the Megadrive." Meanwhile, critics at Electronic Gaming Monthly regarded it as a "solid and enjoyable tennis experience," although one reviewer pointed out the absence of certain features they had hoped to see.

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  1. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named CVG
  2. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named TGM1
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  7. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named AJ
  8. ↑ Merrett, Steve (September 1992). "Game Review - Tennis Cup II". CU Amiga. EMAP: 75.
  9. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named zero
  10. ↑ "Jeux & stratégie NF 7". May 1990.
  11. ↑ "ACE Magazine Issue 34". July 1990.
  12. ↑ "TOS :05/1990 Tennis Cup: Tennissimulation mit zahlreichen Spielmodi".
  13. ↑ "Kultpower Archiv: Komplettscan Powerplay 6/1990".
  14. ↑ "Tennis Cup" (in Deutsch). Archived from the original on 2023-04-29.
  15. ↑ "TheOne Magazine Issue 36". September 1991.

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