Mario Tennis Open

Mario Tennis Open is the latest installment in the Mario Tennis game series (developed by Camelot Software Planning). This installment is currently in development for the Nintendo 3DS. It has been stated that the game will feature gyroscope support and online multiplayer (using the Nintendo Network procedures).

Gameplay
The gameplay features the traditional basic elements from previous Mario Tennis games, utizing the button of the 3DS during gameplay single or multplayer matches. Players can perform different various of tennis shots by selecting the shot panels on the touch screen. There are also Special Modes in the game, such as "Super Mario Tennis", where the player needs to hit enemies, blocks and coins with tennis balls in some levels of Super Mario Bros..

Playable
There will be a total of 16 playable characters in Mario Tennis Open. Some will be unlocked during normal game play and others using QR codes. Additionally, each character will be in one of the six player classes available in the game, excluding the Miis as they can be customized.


 * Mario (All-Round)
 * Luigi (All-Round)
 * Peach (Technique)
 * Yoshi (Speed)
 * Daisy (Technique)
 * Boo (Tricky)
 * Bowser Jr. (Tricky)
 * Diddy Kong (Speed)
 * Donkey Kong (Power)
 * Waluigi (Defense)
 * Wario (Power)
 * Bowser (Power)
 * Baby Mario
 * Baby Peach
 * Luma
 * Dry Bowser


 * Mii (custom)

Non-Playable

 * Lakitu
 * Toads
 * Piantas
 * Nokis
 * Goombas
 * Mecha-Koopas
 * Penguins
 * Shy Guys
 * Koopa Troopas
 * Inky Piranha Plants

Courts
There are 8 courts in Mario Tennis Open.
 * Mario Stadium (Hard Court, Grass Court, and Clay Court)
 * Peach's Palace (Carpet Court)
 * Bowser's Castle (Stone Court)
 * DK Jungle (Wood Court)
 * Mushroom Valley (Mushroom Court)
 * Penguin Iceberg (Snow Court)
 * Wario Dunes (Sand Court)
 * Galaxy Dome (Crystal Court)

Special Games
There are 4 special games in Mario Tennis Open.
 * Super Mario Tennis
 * Ring Shot
 * Ink Showdown
 * Galaxy Rally

References to Other Games

 * Super Mario Bros.: The special game Super Mario Tennis is targeted to the game. The main theme of this game can be heard.
 * Donkey Kong 64: DK Jungle is based off Jungle Japes.
 * Mario Kart 64: Penguin Iceburg looks similar to Sherbert Land.
 * Mario Superstar Baseball: Wario being given a desert zone is reminescent of Wario Palace.
 * Super Mario Galaxy: The special game Galaxy Rally has the disappearing green platforms, and Launch Star pieces. Also, a planet from the Gateway Galaxy is seen. The theme to the Good Egg Galaxy can be heard.
 * Mario Kart Wii: Mushroom Valley greatly resembles Mushroom Gorge.
 * Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story: Peach's Palace is heavily similar to the first room of Peach's Castle in this game.
 * New Super Mario Bros. Wii: The snow covered trees from World 3 appear at Penguin Iceburg.
 * Mario Sports Mix: Penguin Iceburg also looks similar to Sherbert Sea.
 * Super Mario 3D Land: The splatter design from the Inky Piranha Plant is the same from this game.
 * Mario Kart 7: Bowser's Castle is based off this game's Bowser Castle.

Trivia

 * This is the third installment in the Mario series overall (excluding crossover installments) to be translated to Dutch, (being preceded by Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7).