Tennis Grudge Match - Top Spin 4 vs. Virtua Tennis 4

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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4845

    #1

    Tennis Grudge Match - Top Spin 4 vs. Virtua Tennis 4



    We've been graced with two current tennis titles this spring, each with different features, functionality and focuses. Both series have been around for a while -- each is on its fourth iteration. On one side of the court is Virtua Tennis 4, an arcade-focused title that's been around since the Dreamcast. On the other side, Top Spin 4, 2K's tennis sim and remnant of the XSN Sports brand. So who comes out on top in this showdown?

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  • dannyr326
    Rookie
    • Jul 2010
    • 48

    #2
    Why isn't Wimbledon in the game? Do you think that it is because the license cost is too much? I don't think it is because they wouldn't sell the rights because I remember it was Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2.

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    • thejoker3624
      Rookie
      • May 2011
      • 5

      #3
      Is it just me but the players in Top Spin look like zombies or ghosts? I don't hear anyone else mention this but I have the PS3 version and I'm not at all impressed with the player models. The created player is even worse. Even though there are a lot of options my player comes out looking ******** no matter what I do. The faces have a bluish hue to them and look sickly and pale. I know this doesn't kill the game, it's just something I can't get past. I haven't played the new Virtua Tennis but the old Dreamcast version had more realistic player models than Top Spin.

      Top Spin 3 was a horrible game. I bought it on clearance for like $5 and it probably wasn't worth that. Top Spin 4 fixed the gameplay issues but did very little to fix the player models. It looks almost exactly the same. Creepy is putting it lightly. I know Tennis is not a high priority in sports games because there isn't much of a fan base but they could give it a better effort in my opinion.

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      • woodjer
        MVP
        • Mar 2003
        • 1196

        #4
        Originally posted by dannyr326
        Why isn't Wimbledon in the game? Do you think that it is because the license cost is too much? I don't think it is because they wouldn't sell the rights because I remember it was Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2.
        IIRC, EA bought exclusive rights to Wimbledon when they were going to make Grand Slam Tennis. Not sure how long it's for or what but I agree...it sucks not having my favorite tourney in the game.
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        • tarek
          Pro
          • Sep 2009
          • 840

          #5
          Any comments on Top Spin post-patch? That patch seems to have divided alot of players with regards to Top Spin.

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          • DustinT
            Big Dummy
            • Nov 2004
            • 1933

            #6
            Re: Tennis Grudge Match - Top Spin 4 vs. Virtua Tennis 4

            Originally posted by tarek
            Any comments on Top Spin post-patch? That patch seems to have divided alot of players with regards to Top Spin.
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            • fearwhatnow
              MVP
              • Aug 2006
              • 1474

              #7
              Dustin accurately mentioned it twice: " It is the most realistic sports game made to date", "2K did a wonderful job in creating arguably the greatest sports sim to date".This is the truth.
              After patch and balancing updates game is nearly a perfect 10.Even those who initially didn't like the last balancing update, now are having more fun with this great tennis sim.

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              • Dazraz
                Pro
                • Mar 2009
                • 794

                #8
                I initially liked Top Spin 4. 2K released the most rounded & polished tennis sim to date. The gamebreaker for me though was the lack of offline multiplayer modes. Other than single games there is nothing here. A shame because the game would be a real blast playing with friends in a tournament.

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                • DJ
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Apr 2003
                  • 17756

                  #9
                  Which game is better for the strictly offline gamer?
                  Currently Playing:
                  MLB The Show 25 (PS5)

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                  • ronaldo9
                    Rookie
                    • Aug 2008
                    • 273

                    #10
                    Re: Tennis Grudge Match - Top Spin 4 vs. Virtua Tennis 4

                    I haven't played Virtua Tennis, but one gripe I have with Top Spin 4 is the graphics. I think they are spectacular, but wonder why they have so many arenas with roofs that create shadows. It seems like half of the courts are unplayable for me because it's too difficult to pick the ball up.

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                    • Scottdau
                      Banned
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 32580

                      #11
                      So is there a difference between the PS3 or 360? I am going to get this game soon and wondering if I should get it for the PS3 or the 360.

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                      • BIG CAROLINA
                        MVP
                        • Aug 2007
                        • 1762

                        #12
                        Re: Tennis Grudge Match - Top Spin 4 vs. Virtua Tennis 4

                        Originally posted by Scottdau
                        So is there a difference between the PS3 or 360? I am going to get this game soon and wondering if I should get it for the PS3 or the 360.
                        Which game are you getting? TS4 or VT?
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                        • mhanson93
                          Rookie
                          • Mar 2010
                          • 60

                          #13
                          Originally posted by tarek
                          Any comments on Top Spin post-patch? That patch seems to have divided alot of players with regards to Top Spin.
                          After the patch, I am hitting quite a few more balls out of bounds. It's irritating me a litte bit right now. But I think I'll get used to it and adjust my shots accordingly. Great game regardless...
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                          • Scottdau
                            Banned
                            • Feb 2003
                            • 32580

                            #14
                            Sorry. Top Spin.

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                            • JayMizzle
                              Banned
                              • Feb 2010
                              • 143

                              #15
                              Top Spin 4 is a under-dog in the world of Sports Gaming. It is very much sim to the bone. I hope the NBA 2K team can take some ques from TP4 and incorporate the live crowd and atmosphere, its beautiful! Well done 2K...well done!!

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