The classic NES Tennis makes a return to the scene in this emulated version for the Game Boy Advance and e-Reader device. The game designed for the NES is extremely cut and dry, with only the bare gameplay necessities: forehand and backhand shots, with the ability to put straight or lob shots on the other player's court. Since this game is only a single player outing (no link cable support), it's only a one-on-one challenge against the computer opponent. The original NES game featured two-player doubles, with both players on the same team...the only version that put player vs. player was an arcade edition using a machine that featured two screens, one for each person.
Tennis may not look pretty, but it is a challenge. There's no leniency in the swing...you have to be spot on with your timing and placement on your racket, otherwise the ball won't go anywhere. But even with the challenging gameplay, it's only so much fun without being able to play against another human opponent...but it is a decent pick-up-and-play game, especially if you're into the classics.