''Final Match Tennis''
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that was developed and published by

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exclusively for the

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. A similar game with improved graphics titled ''Final Match Tennis Ladies'' was included in ''Human Sports Festival'', a sports compilation that contains three previously unreleased titles. Two standalone follow-ups were also released, 1994's ''Super Final Match Tennis'' for the

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and the 1996 PlayStation title ''Hyper Final Match Tennis''.''Hyper Final Match Tennis''
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Gameplay

The game's roster has 16 male players based on real-life tennis players, all with different strengths and weaknesses. For instance, Björn Borg has a poor serve but is fast and excels at

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shots and is especially challenging to play against on a clay court. Boris Becker can serve bombs and has great volleys but is a bit slow. Smashes, stop balls, volleys,

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and forehand spins or lobs are all featured in the game. Some players hit with topspin and others hit the ball flat and some do not have a backspin. The player cannot hit different types of serves, only flat and slow. There are three modes available: Exhibition (single match), World Tour (career) and training stages. Through the use of a multiplayer adapter, up to four players can compete in any combination in singles and doubles.

Reception

''Final Match Tennis'' was awarded the "Best PC Engine Game in

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" by the German computer and video games magazine ''

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'' on their February 1992 issue, scoring 91 out of 100 points. ''

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'', another German magazine gave the game a 91 out of 100. The British magazine CVG gave the game 90 out of 100 points, complimenting the controls and the depth of the game mechanics. They also praised the game's multiplayer options and

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. Comparing it with '' Kick Off II'' and ''

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'', they called it a "truly stunning game" and "one of the finest computer sports simulations available on any machine."

References

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External links

''Final Match Tennis'' series
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''Super Final Match Tennis''
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