Normally once I’ve play-tested a game I’ll find a quiet corner and jot down some notes on a pad detailing my initial thoughts, feelings and overall impressions. This didn’t happen with Virtua Tennis 4 with Move support; instead all I’ve scribbled down is “has the potential to be the best tennis game ever” – and this is something I will stand by.
On the surface there is no mistaking what game this is. The high level of presentation and bright colour palette is something we have become accustomed to when playing a Virtua Tennis game.
The big hook for this new update though is support for the PlayStation Move – and boy is it a deal maker! I approached the stand with a level of caution, having been disappointed with EA’s Grandslam Tennis with Wii Motion Plus. This caution evaporated though as soon as I played my first match.
Firstly I should mention – Virtua Tennis 4 does take some getting used to. The Move is so accurate that just waggling it about won’t do anything at all – this is all about precision.
The first few times you try and hit a return you’ll more than likely miss, but don’t despair! Within five minutes I was serving and returning like a pro. Due to the high level of accuracy, and use of the PlayStation Eye , the game knows exactly where you are on the court and your on screen avatar matches it perfectly. Want to get in close to the net? Then simply move forward in real life.
The game also sucks you in and involves you without making you aware of it – you just can’t help but move about and take on the gait of an actual tennis player. The more effort you put in, the better this game feels – although I did end up a bit sweaty!
Check out some shaky cam footage I managed to record of someone playing a quick game;
Rob92
Im not so sure on the FP camera, I’d prefer to play from a normal perspective. But from what youve said it sounds brilliant.
I’ll defo give it a go.
spooner_22
That looks difficult. Anyway, I won;t be gettin move so I’ll only be playing this DS3 style.
Peter Rushton
This looks awesome, demo on store soon!?
Charmed_Fanatic
Looks great, nice 1:1 [looks like]
hazelam
if it can be played with a pad i might be up for this, not gonna be getting move so move support isn’t really an advantage for me.
icuyesido
Move is awesome, you would not believe how accurate it is until you’ve tried it… Cant wait! =D
E8_BALL_
option, buy a tennis racket & join ur local club
works 4 me
DR-DAVROS
Question :- How far from the tv do you need to stand for MOVE games to register. I’ve heard rumours of 2.5m but would like this confirmed.