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  • econoodle
    MVP
    • Sep 2009
    • 4885

    #1

    Top Spin 4 Developer Diary #3 - Play Styles


    Check out the latest Top Spin 4 Developer Diary, as the Gameplay Designer, Rémi Ercolani, goes over play styles.

    "I’m Rémi Ercolani, Gameplay Designer on Top Spin 4. During the development process, I was in charge of designing and tuning the gameplay. From the player behaviors, shot types and overall balancing, it was my job to impact how the game was actually played. As a huge tennis fan and player myself, it was really something I enjoyed. Today I’m going to explain how each gamer can experience Top Spin 4 differently based upon individual gameplay habits, specifically your play style.

    When I say play style, I’m referring here to how you play the game of tennis and what strategy you choose in order to win a match: the shots you select, where you position yourself on the court, how you react to your opponent’s shots, etc. In Top Spin 4, we really wanted to give everyone the chance to truly craft their own unique playing style. So whether you prefer to attack from the baseline, play a more subtle/tactical game, or move to the net and volley, you can find success playing Top Spin 4 your way.

    The team started with the feedback we received from fans of Top Spin 3. One common theme the team heard was that the game was too skewed towards power players who were too difficult to challenge no matter how well you played the game strategically. So we set out to improve on this aspect and provide a true variety of playing styles with Top Spin 4."
  • Ermolli
    MVP
    • Jul 2009
    • 3316

    #2
    Re: Top Spin 4 Developer Diary #3 [Play Styles]

    Great developer Diary. Looks great.

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    • at23steelers
      MVP
      • Dec 2009
      • 1365

      #3
      Re: Top Spin 4 Developer Diary #3 - Play Styles

      Best diary yet!! This game sounds outstanding!

      What would you call Nadal's style? I was thinking a more aggressive defensive baseliner. His mentality is to wear out his opponents as opposed to ending points fast (other two styles). IMO, his game is closest to Andy Murray's except is usually more aggressive. I think that would be the style most interesting to me, and probably closest to what I play in real life: defensive baseliner but attack when the opportunity arises.
      Have an awesome day!!

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      • econoodle
        MVP
        • Sep 2009
        • 4885

        #4
        Re: Top Spin 4 Developer Diary #3 - Play Styles

        Originally posted by at23steelers
        Best diary yet!! This game sounds outstanding!

        What would you call Nadal's style? I was thinking a more aggressive defensive baseliner. His mentality is to wear out his opponents as opposed to ending points fast (other two styles). IMO, his game is closest to Andy Murray's except is usually more aggressive. I think that would be the style most interesting to me, and probably closest to what I play in real life: defensive baseliner but attack when the opportunity arises.
        good job Steelers, thats exactly what i'd call him, and its the style I will make my created player in the game.
        love that style of play.

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        • at23steelers
          MVP
          • Dec 2009
          • 1365

          #5
          Re: Top Spin 4 Developer Diary #3 - Play Styles

          Originally posted by econoodle
          good job Steelers, thats exactly what i'd call him, and its the style I will make my created player in the game.
          love that style of play.
          Agreed, it's my preferred style of play as well! Probably why Nadal and Murray are my two favorite players. Nadal can return everything, but is also a winners guy with not many unforced errors. No doubt will be fun using him in the game!!
          Have an awesome day!!

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          • Zinger
            Rookie
            • Apr 2008
            • 254

            #6
            Re: Top Spin 4 Developer Diary #3 - Play Styles

            Interesting report and the dev seems to have a good understanding of the game of tennis. Very encouraging.

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            • tommyjesus
              Rookie
              • Oct 2009
              • 96

              #7
              Re: Top Spin 4 Developer Diary #3 - Play Styles

              i don't know how much i agree with the ratings, but it seems they are the way they are to make the game more balanced, so i'm ok with it.

              sampras' power and forehand seem super underrated though...and his serve was the best ever in the game so that should also be higher...not to mention federer's rather low levels (besides forehand)...but alas, i am excited.

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              • at23steelers
                MVP
                • Dec 2009
                • 1365

                #8
                Re: Top Spin 4 Developer Diary #3 - Play Styles

                Nadal is my favorite player, so here's my prediction on his attributes:

                FH: 82
                BH: 76
                SRV: 50
                VOL: 55
                POW: 74
                STA: 88
                SPE: 70
                REF: 80
                Have an awesome day!!

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                • Scottdau
                  Banned
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 32590

                  #9
                  Re: Top Spin 4 Developer Diary #3 - Play Styles

                  Can't wait for this game. I love the ratings in the game. The players play like their real counterpart in my opinion.

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