Announced in January 2022 with a particularly enticing, not to say misleading first teaser, Matchpoint Tennis Championships lowered its ambitions as soon as the first gameplay sequences were revealed. Less impactful, the game seems to suffer from somewhat stiff animations and gameplay that seems to omit the timing / placement duo to make us dream like at the time of Top Spin 4. However, the title published by Kalypso Media does not seems not devoid of ambitions and in particular in the integration of cross-play for its multiplayer mode. This means that any player, owning any platform, can compete perfectly against anyone. Enough to give some good points to a game that is just waiting to be known. In fact, the designers have released a second developer diary, in which producer Kevin McIntosh and Game Designer Dave McIntosh discuss the features that players will discover on their journey to becoming the world number 1. Matchpoint Tennis Championships will indeed offer a Career mode that is intended to be complete. If you can create your own avatar, the big names in tennis should be there too. For the time being, Kalypso is indeed putting players such as Nick Kyrgios, Amanda Anisimova and Kei Nishikori.
Matchpoint Tennis Championships is expected to release on July 7, 2022 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The Nintendo Switch version will be released on a staggered basis and will arrive on October 20, 2022.
Main features:
• Start your adventure in single-player or online multiplayer: The comprehensive career mode and its merit-based ranking system allows precise and competitive matchmaking.
• Create your 3D avatar: Choose your look, clothes and way of playing using real game technique customization options such as choosing to be right or left handed, as well as choosing to do backhands at one or two hands.
• Dominate the court as a tennis pro: Matchpoint – Tennis Championships features 16 international tennis stars like Nick Kyrgios, Kei Nishikori and Amanda Anisimova.
• Fully Customize Your Athlete and Their Clothing: The game features gear from top tennis brands such as UNIQLO, HEAD and more, giving players the flexibility to use their own gear, from racket to clothing. It is also possible to unlock special equipment by winning competitive matches.
• Master every punch and shot with style: Determine the outcome of a rally by choosing the best techniques.
• Face competitors in local mode or in online matches: Defeat a demanding AI or your friends and rivals.
• Study your opponents' moves and tactics: Analyze your competitors and learn their strengths and weaknesses to gain a tactical advantage before the match.
• Train for perfection: Hire a personal coach to hone your skills. Improve your strengths and reduce your weaknesses using the coaching system and individual training modules.
• Perfect your tactics in “Training” and “Practice” modes: Numerous mini-games will help you become the best on the court.
• Participate in friendly matches in spectacular locations around the world: Each court has its own characteristics that you will need to study in order to adapt your game.
• “Replay” mode: Record your best moments in order to improve.
