Matt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Nintendo Wii U)
Published 12/10/2015
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WiiU - 11/20/2015
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Grab your friends and family and dive into multiplayer mayhem with Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash on the Wii U console. Along with the fun and dynamic gameplay known to the franchise, surprise your opponents with a new move to the series, the Jumpshot, which sends the ball flying down the court. Change the sport up with new Mega Battles, using the Mega Mushroom to gain an advantage over the competition. Claim your spot in Mario Tennis lore in singles (1v1) or doubles (2v2) as you play with and against family, friends or the CPU using returning and new characters to the series.
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- Camelot, Camelot Software Planning
- Publisher
- Nintendo
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Critic avg
58
24 scored reviews
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24
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Score range
30–75
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 58 across 24 scored reviews, with a 45-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Renan Fontes
Cubed3Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Wii U) Review
Published 12/6/2015
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30
-28 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDZTGD Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Review
Published 11/25/2015
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50
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Martin
Digital SpyMario Tennis: Ultra Smash review: Grand slam or Grand sham?
Published 11/25/2015
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60
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Zander
GBAtempGBAtemp Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Review
Published 11/24/2015
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60
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalThomas Whitehead
Nintendo LifeNintendo Life Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Review
Published 11/22/2015
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50
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteven McGehee
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Review
Published 11/20/2015
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58
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Read originalSteve Hannley
Hardcore GamerHardcore Gamer Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Review
Published 11/19/2015
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60
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle Hilliard
Game InformerMario Tennis Ultra Smash Review – Nintendo Drops The Volley
Published 11/18/2015
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68
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalPeter Paras
Game RevolutionGame Revolution Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Review
Published 11/18/2015
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+2 vs critic avg
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