Mario Tennis Fever Reviews
Mario Tennis Fever works best as a party game: 2-4 players, lots of excitement, and constant reactions to Fever Shots. Fever Rackets really change the game and add a cool layer of tactics, especially in doubles. The problem is that the content unlocks quickly, and Adventure mode is more of a drawn-out tutorial than a full campaign. If you're looking for a “couch” title, it's definitely worth it, but don't expect exceptional solo fun.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Mario Tennis Fever delivers fast, accessible arcade tennis backed by impressive depth and an abundance of modes. Its strong local and online multiplayer ensures long-term appeal, even if the game rarely surprises and mainly refines familiar ideas. A polished and highly enjoyable iteration rather than a bold reinvention.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Mario Tennis Fever is pure, unbridled fun: fast-paced, chaotic, and incredibly addictive. A perfect ace for one of Nintendo's most solid and spectacular sports spin-offs.
Review in Italian | Read full review
With a mix of continuity and innovation, Mario Tennis Fever achieves what it sets out to do, which is nothing less than entertain. This time, we'll also have a complete game right from the start. For the next one, the story mode will need to be polished up, as it's nothing more than a slightly long and underutilized tutorial.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Mario Tennis Fever is absolutely the best game in the series so far and if you enjoy the back-and-forth of the sport as you take in all of the wonderfully charming sights and sounds then this is a must-play game that really shines in multiplayer. 🎾
As a single-player game, it’s solid enough, but add in some friends and multiplayer, and you’ve got the makings of a party classic.
Mario Tennis Fever is what happens when a developer takes criticism seriously and responds to all of it. Fever is content-rich, mechanically deep, and designed for every type of player without compromising any of them. It's a complete 180 from Aces and other Switch-era Mario Sports games. The Adventure Mode is fun in parts, but still needs improvements overall, and the soundtrack is a missed opportunity to celebrate Mario's musical legacy. But those are the only cracks in an otherwise stellar package. Mario Tennis Fever isn't just the best Mario Tennis game in years—it should be the baseline template for every Mario Sports title going forward.
“More tennis, this time with ideas from fever-dreams.”
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Anyone who buys the latest Mario Tennis game intending to play it offline and in single-player mode will likely find it somewhat lacking in content in the long run. The adventure mode is rather short and aside from a few amusing boss matches and challenges doesn't offer that much. That being said: as soon as you play with friends or online the game shows its real qualities. With the newly added fever rackets and more characters than ever before in the series, Mario Tennis Fever combines chaotic elements with a more than solid tennis gameplay that works well even without the typical Nintendo mayhem.
Review in German | Read full review
Mario Tennis Fever is wacky and wild fun that understands the fundamental beauty and simplicity of tennis. It's a perfect addition to Nintendo's party game lineup.
Mario Tennis Fever turns up the heat by adding in racquets that'll drive some players insane with how annoying they'll be, but it's all part of the fun, and if you want the strict tennis experience, the core of which is very solid, you can play it that way only if you wish.
There's no question this is the best Mario Tennis game since the series inception on Virtual Boy in 1995. Aces at the time was the king of the series, but Fever is by far the well-rounded Mario Tennis title, perfect for all players. We hope to see online events such as tournaments because playing ranked may become stale quickly.
A little strategic thinking, some movement, but above all, fun. Mario Tennis Fever is now available for Nintendo Switch 2. Will you collect the rackets to compete against other online players?
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Mario Tennis Fever looks great on the Switch 2. The character animations are smooth and expressive, the courts are bright and vivid, and the hazards are full of color. The improved fidelity makes it easier to read during frantic Fever exchanges, so you always know what’s going on, even whether the court is covered in ice or exploding with lava.
All considered, this has become my new go-to sports game on Nintendo Switch 2.
Mario Tennis Fever also supports GameShare functionality, allowing up to four players to take to the court together using just one copy of the game.
While Fever does feel filled out in a way that makes me think of Mario Tennis Aces with an expansion pack, it's only tennis. Even if it is great, strange, Nintendo tennis. After about five hours of playing, I started to feel like I'd tennised myself out.
While the Adventure mode isn’t great, the brilliant blend of strategic action and wacky antics ensures that the on–court action of Mario Tennis Fever is an absolute treat for players. Add to that the creative and enjoyable game modes as well as the super fun multiplayer, and it quickly becomes clear that Camelot has served up an absolute winner here. This is easily one of the best Mario sports games we have had in years, so here’s hoping it’s a trend that continues going forward.
Mario Tennis Fever is a fun time for anyone, and it’s the kind of game that starts with one match and turns into hours with friends. Not every part of the game delivers, but despite those stumbles, it's still a great addition to the Nintendo Switch 2 library.
Seeing Camelot find a balance between adding new features and deepening the gameplay gives me a very good feeling about the future of the series.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review