V-Tennis
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Developed_By:
Tonkin House
Published_By:
Acclaim
Released On:
01 May 1996
V-Tennis , a sports game for the original Playstation, was released on 01 May 1996. In this tennis simulation, players take on the role of their favourite tennis stars, competing against each other in single or doubles matches.
The gameplay is straightforward: serve, volley, and return shots to outmanoeuvre your opponents. With a range of characters to choose from, including top tennis stars like Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, players can experiment with different playing styles and strategies.
Part #:
SLUS-00218 (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
V-Tennis is a sports simulation game where players compete in various tennis matches across diverse, scenic international courts. Players can choose between singles or doubles, participate in tournaments, and customize their experience with different viewing angles and replay options.
Story
Welcome to V-Tennis!
V-Tennis offers incredible gameplay, gorgeous graphics, and crisp music and sound effects, including line judge's calls.
Enjoy a full range of play modes, including singles, doubles, Men's and Women's Tournament matches.
Experience a variety of playing surfaces and locations. You can also enjoy replays of victories and defeats, and customize your viewing angle.
Court Locations
New York
The court is on a man-made island in the Sea of Manhattan. Matches start at twilight and end at starlight.
Fiji
The court is located at a beach on the "Island of Everlasting Summer." You can hear the sound of waves as you play.
Kilauea
The court is located near the Kilauea Volcano. The surroundings are a beautiful deep red due to lava from the volcano.
Japan
This court is built at a resort area near Mt. Fuji. You will be surrounded by natural scenery and may hear Japanese bush warblers singing.
Niagara
A court set in the surroundings of Niagara Falls, located between the boundaries of Canada and the US. The roaring sound of the great falls is unforgettable.
Match Types
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Red - For singles matches only
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Blue - For doubles matches only
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Orange - For both doubles and singles matches
How to Play
Setting Up
1. Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instructions in its instruction manual. Make sure the PlayStation game console power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
2. Insert the V-Tennis™ disc and close the CD door. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
PlayStation Console Diagram
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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CONTROLLER PORT
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SONY
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DISC COVER
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OPEN BUTTON
Game Modes
MATCH MODE
There are 8 women and 8 men players (called "useful players"), and computer players (which are system generated). You can even play against the same player!
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SINGLES-1P VS. COM
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SINGLES-1P VS. 2P
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SINGLES - WATCH
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DOUBLES-1P COM VS. COM COM
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DOUBLES-1P COM VS. 2P COM
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DOUBLES - 1P 2P VS. COM COM
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DOUBLES - WATCH
TOURNAMENT MODE
In this mode you can challenge yourself to win "The World's Best Tennis Player" title. This competition is separated by men and women, and you can save each match on the memory card.
Screen Display
Active Match Screen
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Server's score
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Receiver's score
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Speed of serve
Option Screen
When you press the Start Button during the game or before a service toss-up, the OPTION Screen will be displayed. This screen can also be seen in the WATCH mode.
GAME START
When you press the Start Button in the Title Screen, the screen will take you to the MODE SELECT Screen. Select MATCH MODE and start the game by setting the match type.
You can browse through selections with the Directional Pad and finalize your selections with the X Button. To cancel a selection, press the Button.
Controls for Tournament Mode are different. Please refer to the appropriate section for clarification.
Match Mode Setup
1. Finalizing the Mode
Select Singles (5) or Doubles (D) Play with the LEFT or RIGHT Directional Pad. Use the UP or DOWN Directional Pad to select your desired mode, then press the X Button.
2. Player Select
You can select your desired player from one of the 16 useful players. As you scroll through Players, each Player's attributes appear below his or her name. Press the X Button to select a Player.
3. Court Selection
Select the court background of your choice. Depending upon whether you play a doubles or singles match, the background will differ slightly.
4. Surface Select & Set Match Select
Decide the court surface and match type; select your desired court surface with the left-right key. Use the down button to set match type. Press the X BUTTON to finalize your selection.
5. Coin Toss (Racket-Toss)
Before a match starts, there is a racket-toss (to decide serving or court side preference). When you press the X BUTTON, the racket will spin and fall down. The direction of the fallen racket will determine who gets the first choice of service or court side.
If you win the toss, select your choice by using the Directional Pad and finalize your choice with the X button. Now you are ready to play.
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In this game, the position of the player after the court change is set up as follows:
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Man VS Computer Mode - The same position as the start of the match.
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Man VS Man/Watch Mode - Changes sides at each court change.
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This set-up can be altered in the Option Screen, section TURN.
SURFACES
Hard Court
The surface is made of cement. This is a standard court surface, and the ball bounces highest on this court surface. This surface favors all-around players.
Lawn Court
A vivid green lawn comprises this surface. On this surface, balls will slide low and do not bounce very high. This surface is most advantageous for players who are good at serve-and-volley games.
Clay Court
The surface is natural clay. On this surface, the ball loses speed after bouncing on the court. It may take some time to get used to a clay bounce. Ground-stroke players have the edge on this court.
Carpet Court (For indoor courts only)
The surface is comprised of carpeting laid over concrete. This surface is only available when INDOOR is selected. A ball will not bounce as high on this court as it would on a hard court.
Hitting the Ball
4. Hitting the ball
To hit the tossed ball towards the opponent's court, press the Button - Fast Serve (for the first service), and the X Button - Slow Serve (for the second service). The higher the position of the ball you are hitting, the farther the ball will be travel.
High Technique
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Spin service
By pressing the R1 Button at the moment you hit the ball with the X Button, you can hit a spin serve.
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Slice service
By pressing the L1 Button at the moment you hit the ball with the X Button, you can serve a sliced serve.
About Operation - Strokes/Volleys/Smashes
In tennis, the act of hitting the ball in play is called a stroke, and there are many kinds of strokes. You can stroke the ball differently depending on where your opponent is located, your timing, and the button you press.
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Strong Volley - Button
Controls
L2 Button
display the score and other data (before a serve toss-up)
R2 Button
display the score and other data (before a serve toss-up)
X Button
execute a drop shot (with Down Directional Pad)
Down Directional Pad
execute a drop shot (with X Button)
Start Button
Recalls Option Screen (before the service toss-up)
L1 Button
enable a slice serve (with X button)
R1 Button
enable a top spin serve (with X Button)
Select Button
Bring up the scoreboard
left-right Directional Pad
position the server's standing position
Button
toss up the ball
Directional Pad to the right or left
aim the direction of the service (while tossing up the ball)
Enemies & Characters
Archer
He has a strong serve, is good at playing at the net, and utilizes ground strokes. He is the world's best all-around player.
Luss
Utilizing great foot-work, he persistently goes after all balls and is an excellent ground stroker. He possesses accurate shots and unmatched steadiness and balanced play.
Falls
He is a power-hitter with powerful forehand shots and a strong double-handed back-hand. He is a superb ground stroker.
Perez
While not powerful, his strategic approach is unrivaled, and he is a typical net player good at both serve-and-volley and receive-and-volley exchanges.
Gould
He has overpowering strokes and is a very good attack-and-volley player. His strongest point is his serve-and-volley plays where he utilizes his "Rocket Serve."
Rosen
He is a player with world-class ability and a bullet serve. Depending on his serve, he has the potential to compete against the world's top players.
Hong
This southpaw is recognized as having the world's fastest serve, and his other skills are above average. However, his rough character can cause extreme ups-and-downs during matches.
Van Bek
The genius player, one should never underestimate his instinctive volleys and combative spirit. He is a southpaw net-player.
Bradt
Her power rivals any man's, and she makes incomparably accurate shots. While a ground-stroker, she is also good at playing at the net.
Timbel
Her foot-work is fast and smooth, and she obtained fame for her rising stroke which no other player can imitate. She is one player who can genuinely compete on the world level.
Livitz
She is a typical base-line stroker who maximizes her leg-strength and patient character. She plays well in competitions and has no particular weaknesses.
Recchio
While not very powerful, she has very accurate strokes and rarely makes mistakes. She is one of the best ground stroke players.
Macue
She has the fastest serve in women's tennis, hitting it from way up high, and her strength is her powerful stroke. She also calmly shoots balls at her opponent's blind-spots.
Von Bue
Her forehand and backhand are hit with two arms, and she is physically the toughest player amongst women tennis players. She is a southpaw player.
Mills
In spite of her weak serve, her other skills are amongst the finest in women's tennis, making her an all-around player whose top-spin shots are even envied by male players.
Tips & Maps
Flat
It is a ball that is hit straight without much spin. In this most orthodox of strokes, the ball has a normal bounce.
Slice
This is a slow ball with a spin. The ball bounces low and slides. So when you want to charge the net or try to throw off your opponent's timing, this stroke is most effective.
Top Spin
This puts a fast spin on the ball and it drops to the ground quickly and abruptly. The ball then bounces upwards at a high angle.
Lob
It is a ball that is hit high into the air at a low speed. When landing on the court, the ball then bounces very high. This stroke is effective when your opponent is at the net.
Drop Shot
This is an effective shot when your opponent sticks to the base-line. By putting a reverse spin on the ball, the ball will quickly drop and die on contact.
Top Spin Lob
This control gives a lobbed ball with a fast spin, causing the ball to bounce even higher than that of a usual lob.
Slice Lob
This is a lob with a slow reverse spin, and the ball bounces lower than that of a usual lob.
Save
You can save up to 4 matches. If you choose to save the data in a box with existing data, you will overwrite the prior data with this new information.
Load
When you want to continue playing an unfinished match already saved on your memory card, select "LOAD" when you are in Tournament Mode Title Screen, and press the X Button.
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