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Platform
Sega Master System
Genres
Tennis
Multiplayer Game Modes
Cooperative
Player Perspective
Top-down
Developer Companies
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Publishers
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Release date
22 December 1985

Summary

Super Tennis (known as Great Tennis in Japan) is a classic Sega Master System sports title that let players swing a racket on a tiny screen with surprisingly tight controls. Released in 1985 on both the Sega Card and cartridge formats, it stood out in Europe for its simple yet deep gameplay, offering single‑player challenges and a head‑to‑head mode that feels fresh even by today’s standards. The game's bright, flat‑color courts and distinctive character sprites gave it an iconic retro charm. What’s more, the modest AI ramps up the difficulty just enough to keep matches interesting, while the two‑player split‑screen captures the competitive spirit of backyard tennis.

Storyline

In Super Tennis you step onto your home court and feel every lob, volley, and smash as if you were really there. The game builds tension with a deuce that could decide the whole match, leaving you with just one set to clinch victory. Its realistic action and strategic depth push you to plan each shot carefully, turning every rally into a test of skill. Whether you’re a casual player or a budding pro, the feel of the match is unmistakably authentic.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Alternative Titles

  • Great Tennis Alternative
  • Super Tennis World Circuit Alternative