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Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
Originally posted by CaptainZombie
Has anyone tried this yet with Move?
Didn't like the Move controls: simplistic, really forgiving, and felt tacked on. Still haven't played anything that offers the precision and accuracy that Sports Champions provides with the Move.
Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
FINALLY... a tennis game with some freakin' commentary! And GOOD commentary at that. Adds SO much to the experience IMO... like watching a match in the middle of summer. The right stick controls were refreshing and fun as well.
Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
Originally posted by Flawless
Didn't like the Move controls: simplistic, really forgiving, and felt tacked on. Still haven't played anything that offers the precision and accuracy that Sports Champions provides with the Move.
Thanks Flawless, that's a shame since the Wii version was pretty good with motion controls.
Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
Surprisingly, I really liked this demo. The graphics are good, commentary seems solid and the controls are engaging. I have trouble placing the ball where I want it, though.
I can't remember the last time I bought a tennis game, but I might have to pick this up!
Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
Really impressed by the demo. It plays a lot like TS4, in my opinion, and that's a good thing. I think it's a little easier to finish off points, esp at the net, and the same goes for the CPU. The swing is a little weird at first, but I started to get the hang of it. I really like that you can ace and get aced - thought that was missing from TS4 and I got pretty good at the game.
The graphics were really good although not as good in my opinion as the video trailer were (no surprise).
I looked at the game manual and it appears that there are 128-player tournaments, which hopefully speaks for the game's career mode depth, and there is roster sharing - but not sure how many slots exactly there are. I just hope there are a lot, and that the career mode doesn't mean you have to start from scratch as a poor amateur and move your way up (I hate that, and don't have enough time to power through the career).
Really encouraged by this. I might wait til the price goes down a little bit - I can't imagine it will take long considering tennis games don't sell well - but this looks like a great competitor to TS4.
Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
Originally posted by clivo1050
Surprisingly, I really liked this demo. The graphics are good, commentary seems solid and the controls are engaging. I have trouble placing the ball where I want it, though.
I can't remember the last time I bought a tennis game, but I might have to pick this up!
What about the players movement though? Is it me, or is it really fast? It's as if they don't plant their feet and have that "ice-skating" feel? Honestly, I was disappointed by the demo, but I agree if they fix a few things it can be an awesome game. Just didn't seem like the tennis game took much strategy compared to top spin 4. This is go to the net, which takes half a second and then hit an easy shot. I had no chance at the baseline. Not to mention, the AI player went to the net 8 times in 3 games!!! The average on the pro tour is 8 times a whole set, which on average is probably 9-10 games.
Last edited by at23steelers; 01-10-2012, 11:57 PM.
Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
I liked the commentary but they sure were going back and forth a lot - I'd really enjoy some minimal commentary for sure. Looks like this will only be turned on for specific matches.
Ok, I said I'd play TS4 to compare earlier, and I've got to say that GS2 is on par with TS4. I think the control scheme is far simpler on GS2 though. Players move a lot freer on GS2 than on TS4. I think Top Spin is far more realistic and simulation than Grand Slam is going to be. However, I think both games will offer something for Tennis fans, and unfortunately GS2 is the only one I can get my Wimbeldon on in. So, it's got that going for it. Plus it looks like it's lineup of players is a lot bigger than Top Spins, either way I'm now looking forward to the full retail release.
Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
I have to say that the Total Racquet Control is a nice addition and a good way to play the game. It'll take some getting used to, but I like it.
My main problem is the strength of the AI at net. The AI comes in and becomes a brick wall, making passing nearly impossible. That alone has soured me on this game. I think there's a good foundation if they tone down the net play. Personally I like TS4 better, more sim while this is more of a casual game (though not as casual as Virtua Tennis).
Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
Originally posted by at23steelers
What about the players movement though? Is it me, or is it really fast? It's as if they don't plant their feet and have that "ice-skating" feel? Honestly, I was disappointed by the demo, but I agree if they fix a few things it can be an awesome game. Just didn't seem like the tennis game took much strategy compared to top spin 3. This is go to the net, which takes half a second and then hit an easy shot. I had no chance at the baseline. Not to mention, the AI player went to the net 8 times in 3 games!!! The average on the pro tour is 8 times a whole set, which on average is probably 9-10 games.
Yeah, they did skate a bit, and I wasn't really feeling like I had control with the left stick, but I still enjoyed it. Also, it's not uncommon to get to the net that often on grass because it's a faster court. I'm hoping this is the cause for these problems (problems?) - no tennis game really feels good on grass, and that's probably an accurate reflection of the game.
Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
Originally posted by at23steelers
What about the players movement though? Is it me, or is it really fast? It's as if they don't plant their feet and have that "ice-skating" feel? Honestly, I was disappointed by the demo, but I agree if they fix a few things it can be an awesome game. Just didn't seem like the tennis game took much strategy compared to top spin 3. This is go to the net, which takes half a second and then hit an easy shot. I had no chance at the baseline. Not to mention, the AI player went to the net 8 times in 3 games!!! The average on the pro tour is 8 times a whole set, which on average is probably 9-10 games.
Yeah, the movement is a bit too fast for my likes. Though some felt that TS4 was a bit too sluggish when it comes to movement, I feel this is a bit too fast. The players have no real weight to them.
Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
Originally posted by ronaldo9
Yeah, they did skate a bit, and I wasn't really feeling like I had control with the left stick, but I still enjoyed it. Also, it's not uncommon to get to the net that often on grass because it's a faster court. I'm hoping this is the cause for these problems (problems?) - no tennis game really feels good on grass, and that's probably an accurate reflection of the game.
I agree with all of this. Have to remind myself that it's just a demo. Has potential for sure. In what ways do you think it plays like top spin 4? I like in top spin 4 that where your aiming is crucial, and that it plays slower, so that you can create a game plan and execute it. I wish there was more unforced errors in all tennis games, although last patch for top spin solved the issue somewhat. Maybe with practice this will get better, but this seems like a move close to the ball, swing, the ball goes randomly back and it's back and forth with no strategy really involved. IMO, this game is closer to virtua tennis than it is to top spin.
Last edited by at23steelers; 01-11-2012, 12:03 AM.
Re: Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo Available Now, Trailer Included - Post Your Impressions
Sure seems that it's more like Virtua Tennis than Top Spin, although I've only played the demo for VT. It plays really fast, and it felt to me like points ended more quickly - it was easier to kill off a volley or slam, which I was kind of happy about. On TS4, I felt like I could get everything if my guy was fast enough, and most points were grinding it out and I could never hit the acute angle or lines that I was trying for.
Also, Djokovic hasn't missed a first serve in 3 matches I've played him in, which is worrying.
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