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'''''Mario Tennis: Power Tour''''', known in European languages as '''''Mario Power Tennis''''', is the fourth direct installment in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], and the [[Game Boy Advance]] counterpart of ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. This would ultimately be the final ''Super Mario'' release for the Game Boy Advance. It is very similar to ''[[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|Mario Tennis]]'' in gameplay and plot, though it has the addition of [[ | '''''Mario Tennis: Power Tour''''', known in European languages as '''''Mario Power Tennis''''', is the fourth direct installment in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], and the [[Game Boy Advance]] counterpart of ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. This would ultimately be the final ''Super Mario'' release for the Game Boy Advance. It is very similar to ''[[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|Mario Tennis]]'' in gameplay and plot, though it has the addition of [[Power Shot]]s. Although it is the counterpart of ''Mario Power Tennis'', the two games cannot be connected in any way. | ||
The game is compatible with the [[Game Boy Advance#Wireless Adapter|Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]. The game was rereleased for the [[Wii U]]'s [[Virtual Console#Wii U|Virtual Console]] in Japan in April 2014, in Europe and Australia in June 2014, and in North America in July 2014. | The game is compatible with the [[Game Boy Advance#Wireless Adapter|Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]. The game was rereleased for the [[Wii U]]'s [[Virtual Console#Wii U|Virtual Console]] in Japan in April 2014, in Europe and Australia in June 2014, and in North America in July 2014. | ||
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==Power Shots== | ==Power Shots== | ||
There are 44 [[ | There are 44 [[Power Shot]]s in ''Mario Tennis: Power Tour'', with half of them being [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Offensive]] and the other half being [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Defensive]], although 12 of these are exclusive to the Mario characters. These first become first available after reaching Senior level, however only Varsity and Island Open opponents actually use them. To unlock a Power Shot, certain levels need to be reached in the PS Minigames. The Power Shots that Ace and Clay can use and the requirements for each are listed below. To use a Power Shot in the game, the Power Shot meter must be fully charged. When it is, a yellow-orange ring will appear around the players character. Hold {{button|gba|R}} and press {{button|gba|A}} for an Offensive Power Shot, and hold {{button|gba|R}} and press {{button|gba|B}} for a Defensive Power Shot. | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
===Critical reception=== | ===Critical reception=== | ||
The game received generally positive reviews, receiving an average review score of 81 based on 21 reviews. {{wp|IGN}} gave the game a 90/100, praising it's gameplay, story mode and adaption from its [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] predecessor, ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. IGN found that the problems from the GameCube game also carried over, such as the disruptive [[ | The game received generally positive reviews, receiving an average review score of 81 based on 21 reviews. {{wp|IGN}} gave the game a 90/100, praising it's gameplay, story mode and adaption from its [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] predecessor, ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. IGN found that the problems from the GameCube game also carried over, such as the disruptive [[Power Shot]]s, and also criticized the recycled music and lack of connectivity to ''Mario Power Tennis''. The game was largely compared to and viewed as slightly inferior to ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''. | ||
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*[[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|''Mario Tennis'' (Game Boy Color)]] - Alex, [[Harry (Mario Tennis series)|Harry]], Nina, Kate, [[Mark (Mario Tennis series)|Mark]], [[Emily]], and [[Kevin]] appear as coaches in the Academy. Also, the story mode and academy is nearly identical to this game. | *[[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|''Mario Tennis'' (Game Boy Color)]] - Alex, [[Harry (Mario Tennis series)|Harry]], Nina, Kate, [[Mark (Mario Tennis series)|Mark]], [[Emily]], and [[Kevin]] appear as coaches in the Academy. Also, the story mode and academy is nearly identical to this game. | ||
*''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' - Many of the jingles are reused from this game. [[Neil]], [[Ella]], [[Putts]], [[Joe (Mario Golf series)|Joe]], [[Grace]], [[Tiny (Mario Golf series)|Tiny]], [[Gene]], and [[Kid]]'s voice clips are reused from this game. | *''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' - Many of the jingles are reused from this game. [[Neil]], [[Ella]], [[Putts]], [[Joe (Mario Golf series)|Joe]], [[Grace]], [[Tiny (Mario Golf series)|Tiny]], [[Gene]], and [[Kid]]'s voice clips are reused from this game. | ||
*''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' - [[ | *''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' - [[Power Shot]]s, the Game and Match point music and overall structure of ''Mario Tennis: Power Tour'' are similar to this game. | ||
==Regional differences== | ==Regional differences== | ||
