Mario Tennis Fever review: Camelot serves a double fault with another fun but flawed entry
Published 2/10/2026
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Mario Tennis Fever
Hit the court for explosive action in the latest Mario Tennis game! Join Mario and friends for over-the-top tennis mayhem! Use topspins, slices, lobs, and other familiar shots—along with other fancy footwork and new defensive maneuvers—to outpace your opponents on the court. Keep a rally going, build up your Fever Gauge, and unleash powerful Fever Shots that can be augmented with special effects by equipping Fever Rackets!
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- Camelot Software Planning
- Publisher
- Nintendo
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77
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55
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50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 77 across 55 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1008 reviews · 15%
80–8926 reviews · 47%
70–7912 reviews · 22%
Below 709 reviews · 16%
Showing 51-55 of 55 matching critic reviews. 55 total critic reviews. Page 6 of 6.
Steve Watts
GameSpotMario Tennis Fever Review - Bringing The Heat
Published 2/10/2026
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Paley
COGconnectedMario Tennis Fever Review – Fast, Furious, and Packed With Glorious Chaos
Published 2/10/2026
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86
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Read originalJames Nouch
GamesRadar+Mario Tennis Fever review: "Riotous, hilarious, and chaotic, but it can't quite serve up the complete package" | GamesRadar+Total FilmTotal Film
Published 2/10/2026
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalKate Harrold
GAMINGbibleMario Tennis Fever Scores an Ace With Pinpoint Precision
Published 2/10/2026
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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