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Rafa Nadal Tennis (Nintendo DS)

by Codemasters Limited
Platform:   Nintendo DS
4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Platform:   Nintendo DS
  • PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
  • Media: Video Game

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  • ASIN: B000JMKDJ2
  • Release Date: 1 Dec 2006
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,649 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

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Developed by Madrid-based Virtual Toys, Rafa Nadal Tennis offers a new way to play a fast-paced game of tennis using just touch screen control. Using the Nintendo DS stylus, players will be able to move their tennis star on court and then, by sweeping the stylus across the Touch Screen, describe serves, lobs, drop shots, powershots and more.

Touch input gives the player an unprecedented level of control over the angle and length of the shots they hit. The game’s Tennis School, a full tutorial mode, will train players in perfecting stylus movements to deliver precise shots. There’s also an option to switch between stylus and traditional + Control Pad; the tutorial will adapt the contents of the lessons accordingly.

Rafa Nadal Tennis will give players the chance to develop an illustrious tennis career. The game’s Career Mode enables players to rise through the ranks of professional tennis, competing in 20 tournaments at 17 international locations. Players begin by choosing to play as Nadal or create a new character, selecting their looks and picking certain attributes, such as whether player is left or right handed.

Within each player’s profile are five key performance abilities: Serve, Forehand, Backhand, Smash, Speed. In a new player profile these abilities are rated at zero. Credits then won from match prizes can be invested in any of the five abilities to raise the player’s overall performance level. A match win may also bring in prize money, which can be used to purchased new equipment or even hire a partner for a game of Doubles.

Beyond the single-player Career mode, Doubles matches can be played for real in the game’s brilliant multiplayer modes, which enable up to four players to compete over wireless. The single-card wireless multiplayer mode lets up to four players join a match from a single copy of the game. If all players have a copy of the game, a more extensive multi-card multiplayer mode offers additional choice over court types and players. In addition to Doubles, both multiplayer modes also provide for one-on-one Singles matches.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The ideal sports game for non-gamers, 15 Mar 2007
By Red Star (England) - See all my reviews
Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 
I'm not a hardcore gamer by any means and have always found sports games difficult to master - I favour games that require brain power rather than thumb power. However, I am a tennis fan and when I read that you could play this game using the stylus rather than the control pad, I thought I'd give it a try.

Using the touch screen to control your strokes is a novel idea and I've found that so far, it works brilliantly. Play can be just as fast and furious as it would be using the control pad, and it's a lot quicker to grasp the basics, particularly after using the helpful tutorial feature. So far I've been playing in 'career mode' which enables you to create a player and acquire credits for winning, which you can then spend on improving aspects of your game. You also win money to spend on new equipment, but as this seems to have no effect on your game as far as I can tell, all it does is enable you to to change your player's appearance.

Tournaments are played on different surfaces, which is a nice touch, although I've yet to determine whether it affects the gameplay - at this early stage it's hard to tell whether you get long baseline rallies on the clay courts, or a serve-and-volley game on grass. The graphics are good with the players moving in a highly believable way, and the sound effects are also decent.

At this stage, my only real complaint is that now that I've won the first three tournaments (in Stockholm, Detroit and New York, with prize money of £300 and £500), the next available tournament is in Athens, with a prize money of £3,000, and is *vastly* more difficult than the preceding tournaments. So basically, I've had to play the first three tournaments many times to build up enough credits to improve my game to the extent where I stand a chance of even returning my opponent's serve in Athens.

Apart from that, though, I've found this game entertaining and addictive, particularly as each tournament carries additional challenges which are fun to try to beat (such as winning three games without dropping a point, or serving five aces).

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great - but worth buying if you 're into tennis games, 6 Jan 2007
Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 
[...] In fact if you didn't have the option to use the D-pad I would have given this game one star.
The whole stylus idea i.e using the pen to play your strokes just doesn't work, especially when you try the game on the harder settings. So if you are thinking of buying the game and you want to enjoy it you're best sticking to the D-pad. This is where the game really comes into it's own.
There is a comprehensive career mode, but on the down side there are no familar faces apart from Rafa. The graphics aren't to bad and the gameplay using the D-pad works well. So if you were a bit let down by Top Spin 2 then this is the game for you.
The controls are nice and simple: A for Stroke shot, X to lob, B for top spin and Y for the special shots. The more you hold the button down the more power you'll add to your shot.
There is a degree of customisation, things to buy with your tournament winnings rackets etc., a bit like in Virtua Tennis but nothing to really blow you away though.
All in all this is a decent little game if you are looking for a tennis game to play on the DS. Maybe not a must buy for everyone but worth ago if you are suffering from Wii elbow.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun game for all, 4 Mar 2008
By Rebecca (England) - See all my reviews
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
I literally only got this game yesterday, it's the first time I've ever played a video game and I'm finding it really good. You can set the options to play using either the stylus or buttons, the Tennis School tutorial will adjust accordingly. Personally I'm using the stylus and it's easy now I've got the hang of it. The tutorial takes you through various different moves and shots and lets you practice before you start playing for real.
I'm playing as Rafa in Career Mode and have so far won three tournaments (Stockholm, Detroit and New York). I'm replaying them each several times to gain extra credits to boost my skills before I tackle Athens, because as an earlier reviewer noted, there is a significant step up in difficulty along with the prize money. 50 credits will add a slice to your skill bar in one of five key areas which you develop throughout the game. As well as credits, you also earn prize money which you can spend on new kit for Rafa to make sure he's always fashionably dressed for each tournament. I've not been able to afford a new racquet yet, but those can be changed too if you have the money.
As I say, I'm in the early stages of playing this game, but I'm having a lot of fun and found it very difficult to put my DS down last night! It's easy to get started and you can go back and practice in the Tennis School any time to refresh yourself on how to do which shots. As a novice gamer (and a big Rafael Nadal fan), I would really recommend this game to anyone.
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4.0 out of 5 stars nadal smash
once u get to grips with this game u will find it really enjoyable. there is a great tutorial. and it is great that u can use the stylus, it feels like u are really wielding a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by amateur gamer

5.0 out of 5 stars rafa nadal rocks
rafa nadal equals new super mario bros.And has better graphics than you may have heard!!!
Published 22 months ago by Iris Murdoch

2.0 out of 5 stars Below Average Tennis
I bought this on the strength of the other reviews and was sorely disappointed. Top Spin 2 is far better. This game has poor graphics and is too easy. Read more
Published on 14 April 2007 by David Gerber

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING! What a Game!!!!
This game is fab the graphics are not perfect but it really feals like you are playing a game of tennis! I think the use of the DS stylus is a fab idea as well as a new one. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2006 by POD

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