Overview and Gameplay
Super Family Tennis is Namco’s Super Famicom follow-up to the Family Tennis line, later released in Europe as Smash Tennis. It focuses on quick, readable tennis with Exhibition and Tournament modes, singles or doubles play, standard tennis scoring, and a range of players and court types.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions move the player and aim shots at the moment of impact.
- A or Y hits a strong shot, B hits a softer shot, and X sends up a lob.
- Shot timing changes placement, while court surfaces affect bounce behavior.
- Multiplayer is simultaneous, supporting singles versus play and doubles team matches.
Version Notes
This is the Japanese Super Famicom release under the title Super Family Tennis. The European version was retitled Smash Tennis.
Release And Credits
- Japanese release: June 25, 1993
- Developer: Namco
- Publisher: Namco / Namcot
- Original platform: Super Famicom
