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'''''Mario Power Tennis''''' is a sports game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and a re-release for the [[Wii]] (via the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' series). It is the third direct installment in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], and the follow-up to ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. In this game, [[Mario]] and his various friends and enemies meet up to play tennis. Like the previous ''Super Mario'' sports titles, all the playable characters have incredibly powerful [[Power Shot]]s. Additionally, there are courts in the game that have special effects and events during the game. For each court, there are also special games to play. | '''''Mario Power Tennis''''' is a sports game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and a re-release for the [[Wii]] (via the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' series). It is the third direct installment in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], and the follow-up to ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. In this game, [[Mario]] and his various friends and enemies meet up to play tennis. Like the previous ''Super Mario'' sports titles, all the playable characters have incredibly powerful [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Power Shot]]s. Additionally, there are courts in the game that have special effects and events during the game. For each court, there are also special games to play. | ||
==Opening cutscene== | ==Opening cutscene== | ||
[[File:Mpt intro 1.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario and Luigi celebrating their win against Wario and Waluigi | [[File:Mpt intro 1.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario and Luigi celebrating their win against Wario and Waluigi]] | ||
The game's opening begins with [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] playing a match against [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]]. The Mario Bros. win the match and celebrate as Wario and Waluigi complain about their loss. Bowser is seen surveying the match through hidden cameras. The next day, Wario and Waluigi see a picture of Mario and Luigi on the "Peach Dome Tournament" board and are angry to see that their opponents have knocked them out of the running. Wario and Waluigi vandalize the picture of Mario and Luigi, but the [[police]] pursues to arrest them. Wario and Waluigi escape into a janitor's closet, but they fall into what appears to be a training room. [[Bowser]] approaches them and offers an alliance to get revenge against the Mario Bros. After hours of training and seeing others playing their tennis matches, they carry out a plan to attack the final tournament match later that evening at the Peach Dome. | The game's opening begins with [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] playing a match against [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]]. The Mario Bros. win the match and celebrate as Wario and Waluigi complain about their loss. Bowser is seen surveying the match through hidden cameras. The next day, Wario and Waluigi see a picture of Mario and Luigi on the "Peach Dome Tournament" board and are angry to see that their opponents have knocked them out of the running. Wario and Waluigi vandalize the picture of Mario and Luigi, but the [[police]] pursues to arrest them. Wario and Waluigi escape into a janitor's closet, but they fall into what appears to be a training room. [[Bowser]] approaches them and offers an alliance to get revenge against the Mario Bros. After hours of training and seeing others playing their tennis matches, they carry out a plan to attack the final tournament match later that evening at the Peach Dome. | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Players participate in a tennis game, just as its precedents in the ''Mario Tennis'' series. To win, the player must score points by hitting the ball into the other side of the court and not making the opponent rebound the ball, just as the traditional way of playing tennis. Players earn 15 points for every shot that is successful and can win the game by earning set | Players participate in a tennis game, just as its precedents in the ''Mario Tennis'' series. To win, the player must score points by hitting the ball into the other side of the court and not making the opponent rebound the ball, just as the traditional way of playing tennis. Players earn 15 points for every shot that is successful and can win the game by earning game, set, and match points by earning 60 points on each game. The amount of set and game points can be set by the player in exhibition mode, but not in tournament mode. | ||
===Controls=== | ===Controls=== | ||
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*{{button|gcn|B}} then {{button|gcn|A}}: The player can perform a drop shot which is a very weak shot that goes barely past the net. It is performed to deter players who like to go far away from the net. | *{{button|gcn|B}} then {{button|gcn|A}}: The player can perform a drop shot which is a very weak shot that goes barely past the net. It is performed to deter players who like to go far away from the net. | ||
*{{button|gcn|A}} and {{button|gcn|B}}: The player can perform a flat shot. When the ball is lobbed, a smash point appears and the player can perform a smash shot instead of a flat shot. Flat shots' trails are colored green while smash shots' trails are colored purple. | *{{button|gcn|A}} and {{button|gcn|B}}: The player can perform a flat shot. When the ball is lobbed, a smash point appears and the player can perform a smash shot instead of a flat shot. Flat shots' trails are colored green while smash shots' trails are colored purple. | ||
*{{button|gcn|R}} and either {{button|gcn|A}} or {{button|gcn|X}}: The player performs a powerful [[Offensive Power Shot]] if power shots are turned on and if the player's racket glows to a certain amount of intensity. The power shot depends on the character. The players also must be in a certain distance or they will perform a defensive power shot instead. Note that any offensive power shots that occur before this still has an effect on the player who will use the power shot. | *{{button|gcn|R}} and either {{button|gcn|A}} or {{button|gcn|X}}: The player performs a powerful [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Offensive Power Shot]] if power shots are turned on and if the player's racket glows to a certain amount of intensity. The power shot depends on the character. The players also must be in a certain distance or they will perform a defensive power shot instead. Note that any offensive power shots that occur before this still has an effect on the player who will use the power shot. | ||
*{{button|gcn|R}} and either {{button|gcn|B}} or {{button|gcn|Y}}: The player performs a [[Defensive Power Shot]], which can cover the ball to great distances if power shots are turned on and if the players' racket glows to a certain intensity. This power shot also depends on the characters, but not as much as offensive power shots. Any offensive power shot that has been | *{{button|gcn|R}} and either {{button|gcn|B}} or {{button|gcn|Y}}: The player performs a [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Defensive Power Shot]], which can cover the ball to great distances if power shots are turned on and if the players' racket glows to a certain intensity. This power shot also depends on the characters, but not as much as offensive power shots. Any offensive power shot that has been executed before this will not have any effect on the players if they use the defensive power shot. | ||
*{{button|gcn|L}}: The players can cancel charge shots. | *{{button|gcn|L}}: The players can cancel charge shots. | ||
*{{button|gcn|L}} and either {{button|gcn|A}} or {{button|gcn|B}}: The players can jump towards the ball. | *{{button|gcn|L}} and either {{button|gcn|A}} or {{button|gcn|B}}: The players can jump towards the ball. | ||
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==Pre-release and unused content== | ==Pre-release and unused content== | ||
In the intro of the game where [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] are checking out the tournament board, the player can see [[Toad]] and [[Toadette]] on the left. It is unknown if they were intended to be playable or if it is a simple cameo. Unused models found within the game's files include a [[Hammer Bro]] (with its filename implying that it was meant to be the linesman) and 3D models for a [[Spiny]], a [[Shellcreeper]], and a [[Fighter Fly]].<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Mario_Power_Tennis_(GameCube) The Cutting Room Floor - ''Mario Power Tennis''] Retrieved March 14, 2017</ref> Presumably, the latter two models were to be used for the [[Mario Classic Court]] as either spectators or obstacles. In the final game, they use their sprites from the NES version of ''Mario Bros.'' During production, the game was called ''Mario Tennis''. | In the intro of the game where [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] are checking out the tournament board, the player can see [[Toad]] and [[Toadette]] on the left. It is unknown if they were intended to be playable or if it is a simple cameo. Unused models found within the game's files include a [[Hammer Bro]] (with its filename implying that it was meant to be the linesman) and 3D models for a [[Spiny]], a [[Shellcreeper]], and a [[Fighter Fly]].<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Mario_Power_Tennis_(GameCube) The Cutting Room Floor - ''Mario Power Tennis''] Retrieved March 14, 2017</ref> Presumably, the latter two models were to be used for the [[Mario Classic Court]] as either spectators or obstacles. In the final game, they use their sprites from the NES version of ''Mario Bros.'' During production, the game was called ''Mario Tennis''. | ||
Fumihide Aoki created concept art for a character intended for this game named「ポテト」(''Poteto'', "Potato"), a young girl donning a green dress and glasses, but he ultimately did not propose the design.<ref>yuzumpo (September 26, 2023). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CxqJ-CDysvO/ This is also a design I drew for tennis, but I didn't propose it. By the way, her name is Potato. (I would be embarrassed if it meant something strange overseas)😅]. Reply to user dissy_paradiddle by yuzumpo. ''Instagram''. Retrieved December 1, 2023.</ref> Fumihide mentioned that she was designed "with the image of a rich country girl in mind," further stating that she would have a laid-back and clumsy personality and Power as her skill type.<ref>yuzumpo (September 26, 2023). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CxqJ-CDysvO/ It was designed with the image of a rich country girl in mind. Her personality is laid-back and a little clumsy. The character type may be unexpectedly power type.🤔]. Reply to user cameracimex by yuzumpo. ''Instagram''. Retrieved December 1, 2023.</ref> | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
ToadToadetteTennis.png|Toad and Toadette | ToadToadetteTennis.png|Toad and Toadette | ||
MT Logo.jpg|The original logo | MT Logo.jpg|The original logo | ||
MPTHammerBroModel.png|Hammer Bro | MPTHammerBroModel.png|Hammer Bro model | ||
MPTSpinyModel.png|Spiny model | MPTSpinyModel.png|Spiny model | ||
MPTShellcreeperModel.png|Shellcreeper model | MPTShellcreeperModel.png|Shellcreeper model | ||
MPTFighterFly.png|Fighter Fly model | MPTFighterFly.png|Fighter Fly model | ||
Instagram yuzumpo 2023-09-26.jpg|Concept art for Potato | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Walpeach=== | ===Walpeach=== | ||
After the idea of a Walpeach was [[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)#Pre-release and unused content|discarded]] for ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'', the concept was revisited by | <!--Please do not change the spelling to "Wapeach." The character's creator, Fumihide Aoki, consistently spelled it as "Walpeach," making that the proper spelling.--> | ||
After the idea of a Walpeach was [[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)#Pre-release and unused content|discarded]] for ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'', the concept was revisited by Fumihide Aoki for this game. Some concept art, where she is labeled as both「ワルピーチ」(''Warupīchi'') (Walpeach) and「プリーチ」(''Purīchi'') (Preach or Priech), and a model were made depicting a young Peach-like character wearing a purple outfit (that would have been recolored had the character been accepted) with a pointy crown, but the idea was ultimately rejected once again as there were no characters to pair with her. Fumihide also stated that she was designed with the intention of "defying everyone's expectations in a good way," mentioning she would have a cute but scary personality when angry, see Peach as her rival, and be the descendant of a fallen royal family. She would act as a boss to Wario and Waluigi, as a tribute to the Dorombo gang from {{wp|Yatterman}}, and according to Fumihide Aoki, she would have most likely taken [[Bowser]]'s role in the game's animated intro if she was approved. Additionally, like Wario's association with garlic, she would have been associated with cherry tomatoes. He also stated that he had an idea for a Yoshi-based sidekick for her resembling a dragon with horns and wings.<ref>[https://twitter.com/GenesisJam_/status/1730803149915472217 Screenshots taken from the now deleted Instagram post from Yuzumpo]. Twitter. Retrieved December 5, 2023</ref> | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Walpeach Design Instagram.jpg|Concept art for Walpeach | Walpeach Design Instagram.jpg|Concept art for Walpeach | ||
Walpeach Model Instagram 1.jpg | Walpeach Model Instagram 1.jpg|Unimplemented model for Walpeach | ||
Walpeach Model Instagram 2.jpg | Walpeach Model Instagram 2.jpg|Unimplemented model for Walpeach | ||
Walpeach Model Instagram 3.jpg | Walpeach Model Instagram 3.jpg|Unimplemented model for Walpeach | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'': The announcer's voice clips are reused. | *''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'': The announcer's voice clips are reused. | ||
*''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'': Several voice clips are reused in this game. Various character artwork is reused for tennis [[amiibo]] [[List of Mario Sports Superstars amiibo cards|cards]]. | *''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'': Several voice clips are reused in this game. Various character artwork is reused for tennis [[amiibo]] [[List of Mario Sports Superstars amiibo cards|cards]]. | ||
*''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'': Several voice clips are reused in this game, including the announcer's voice clips. The mechanic of building up an energy gauge to use offensive [[Zone Shot]]s, defensive [[Zone Speed]], or [[Special Shot]]s is akin to the glowing racket gauge used for [[Offensive Power Shot]]s or [[Defensive Power Shot]]s. | *''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'': Several voice clips are reused in this game, including the announcer's voice clips. The mechanic of building up an energy gauge to use offensive [[Zone Shot]]s, defensive [[Zone Speed]], or [[Special Shot]]s is akin to the glowing racket gauge used for [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Offensive Power Shot]]s or [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Defensive Power Shot]]s. | ||
==Bloopers== | ==Bloopers== | ||
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==Glitches== | ==Glitches== | ||
{{main|List of Mario Power Tennis glitches}} | |||
===Offensive Power Shot immunity=== | ===Offensive Power Shot immunity=== | ||
[[File:Glitch Mario's Offensive Power Shot - MPT.png|thumb|Mario not being pushed back as a result of the immunity glitch]] | [[File:Glitch Mario's Offensive Power Shot - MPT.png|thumb|Mario not being pushed back as a result of the immunity glitch]] | ||
Mario or Luigi rebounding an [[Offensive Power Shot]] with their Offensive Power Shot may not push them back or reverse their controls. However, Mario or Luigi still slow down from Offensive Power Shots such as Petey Piranha's [[Sludge Racket]] | Mario or Luigi rebounding an [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Offensive Power Shot]] with their Offensive Power Shot may not push them back or reverse their controls. However, Mario or Luigi still slow down from Offensive Power Shots such as Petey Piranha's [[Sludge Racket]]. | ||
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|ChiT=瑪利歐網球GC<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/mario/history/index.html Official Chinese website for the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary]. Retrieved October 23, 2020.</ref> (Nintendo GameCube)<br>''Mǎlì'ōu Wǎngqiú GC''<br>Wii來玩 瑪利歐網球GC<ref>https://www.nintendo.com.hk/wii/wii_software.html</ref> (Wii)<br>''Wii Lái wán Mǎlì'ōu Wǎngqiú GC'' | |ChiT=瑪利歐網球GC<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/mario/history/index.html Official Chinese website for the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary]. Retrieved October 23, 2020.</ref> (Nintendo GameCube)<br>''Mǎlì'ōu Wǎngqiú GC''<br>Wii來玩 瑪利歐網球GC<ref>https://www.nintendo.com.hk/wii/wii_software.html</ref> (Wii)<br>''Wii Lái wán Mǎlì'ōu Wǎngqiú GC'' | ||
|ChiTM=Mario Tennis GC<br>Play with Wii: Mario Tennis GC | |ChiTM=Mario Tennis GC<br>Play with Wii: Mario Tennis GC | ||
| | |FreE=Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)<br>Mario Power Tennis NOUVELLE FAÇON DE JOUER ! (Wii) | ||
| | |FreEM=-<br>Mario Power Tennis NEW WAY TO PLAY! | ||
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==Trivia== | |||
*''Mario Power Tennis'' is the only ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' title on the [[Nintendo GameCube]] to natively support 16:9 widescreen display in addition to the conventional 4:3. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||