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Virtua Tennis 3 distilled the thrill of the sport into a purely arcade-focused experience. Its accessible controls and satisfyingly weighty ball physics made for instant gratification, but the depth of its shot selection and player stats kept you coming back. The game's vibrant presentation, from the character models to the courts, further enhanced the pick-up-and-play appeal, making every match a visual treat.

About Virtua Tennis 3

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Virtua Tennis 3 (Sega Professional Tennis: Power Smash 3 in Japan) is the second arcade game sequel to Sega's tennis game franchise, Virtua Tennis. The arcade version of Virtua Tennis 3 is powered by the PC-based Sega Lindbergh arcade system board. Ports for the PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3 consoles are also available with a traditional collection of tennis minigames that the home versions of Virtua Tennis are known for. In 2009, Sega updated and re-created Virtua Tennis 3 in Virtua Tennis 2009.

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Recommendation strength
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Top Spin 2

2006 · Simulator

If you enjoyed the detailed tennis simulation and strategic shot placement in Virtua Tennis 3, Top Spin 2 offers a similarly deep and rewarding experience, focusing on precision and player customization.

Why recommended

  • Features a robust career mode where players create and develop their own tennis pro, offering a long-term singleplayer journey with strategic progression.
  • Criteria — Strategy is central to gameplay, requiring players to anticipate opponent moves, choose appropriate shot types (topspin, slice, flat), and position themselves effectively on the court.
  • The game provides a comprehensive tennis simulation, allowing players to feel the nuance of different surfaces and shot types, akin to the detailed mechanics in Virtua Tennis 3.
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While a different sport, NBA 2K19 shares Virtua Tennis 3's commitment to realistic sports simulation and strategic gameplay, offering deep singleplayer modes where every decision on the court matters.

Why recommended

  • Offers extensive singleplayer content, including MyCareer mode where players guide a custom character through an evolving narrative and professional basketball journey.
  • Criteria — Strategy is paramount, as players must manage team plays, defensive schemes, and individual player matchups, making tactical decisions on the fly during games.
  • Provides a highly detailed and realistic simulation of basketball, with nuanced controls and player attributes that demand strategic understanding to succeed, much like the precision required in Virtua Tennis 3.
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Critic & community
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For fans of Virtua Tennis 3's detailed sports simulation and strategic depth, Madden NFL 20 delivers a similar experience in American football, with extensive singleplayer options and tactical playcalling.

Why recommended

  • Features a deep 'Face of the Franchise' singleplayer campaign, allowing players to create a quarterback and experience their journey from college to the NFL, complete with narrative choices.
  • Criteria — Strategy is fundamental to success, requiring players to choose offensive and defensive plays, make pre-snap adjustments, and react to opponent tactics.
  • Offers a realistic and detailed simulation of American football, where understanding player strengths, formations, and play execution is key, mirroring the strategic depth of Virtua Tennis 3.

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