Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Mario Tennis Fever Review - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Feb 10, 2026
They dive into a review of Mario Tennis Fever, focusing on core gameplay improvements and multiplayer thrills. The conversation highlights Adventure mode frustrations, unlock gating, and balance concerns like Bullet Bill. They debate rackets, characters, motion controls, and creative doubles ideas. Practical tips and final buying advice wrap up the discussion.
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Two Very Different Games
- Andy Cortez says the game splits into two experiences: excellent versus play and a poor adventure mode that drags down value.
- He rates pure versus gameplay highly (8/10) but calls the adventure mode tedious and unrewarding.
Core Gameplay Is Extremely Strong
- Greg Miller gives gameplay a near-perfect score for feel and fun when playing tennis itself.
- He emphasizes the core act of playing tennis is addictive and highly polished.
Office Sessions Kept People Playing
- Greg recounts office sessions where colleagues kept wanting “one more” match and stayed late to play.
- He uses that repeated play to illustrate how addictive the versus mode is in social settings.