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'''Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis''' (or '''Rockstar Table Tennis''') is a table tennis simulation video game by Rockstar Games. The game was initially released on May 26, 2006 for the Xbox 360. On July 18th, 2007 Rockstar announced a Wii version of the game, scheduled for release in September 2007.[1]
''Rockstar Table Tennis'' is the first game to use the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (R.A.G.E),[2] a game engine Rockstar also used in the upcoming ''Grand Theft Auto IV''.[3]
''Rockstar Table Tennis'' is a realistic simulation of the Olympic sport of table tennis (or ping pong). The game is played by having two players hit a ball back and forth to each other, with the object of trying to make one's opponent miss his return through the use of various 'spinning' maneuvers. For example, if one's opponent were at the far left of the table, he would 'spin' the ball to the right of the table. Only on a rare circumstance would this hit be returned. The game also features a drop shot, as well as a "focus shot" where the game goes into slow motion and the player returns hard-hit balls more accurately.
Most reviews have praised this game for its simplicity, its "pick up and play" style, and the graphics. Most reviews scored 80–90%. The game also includes numerous unlockable achievements that increase the longevity of the single player game - although the difficulty of obtaining some of the multiplayer achievements (such as one requiring the maximum TrueSkill rating possible, only achievable by the top few players on the world leaderboard) was one of the few criticisms of the game.
In addition to its simplicity, the game does grow in complexity, allowing for 100, 200, or even more hit rallies which can feature multiple strategies throughout. While the single player does lack in depth, the multiplayer (via Xbox Live only) allows for exhibition and tournament play with up to 12 other players.
However, many reviewers criticized its lack of features, such as a career mode, create-a-player, and other elements available in many other modern sports games. ''Table Tennis'' features only exhibition and tournament play (for both single and multiplayer). Most reviewers, however, were able to overlook the omission of such features due to the game's budget price (''Table Tennis'' was priced new at $40/£30, $20/£10 cheaper than most Xbox 360 games).
A Wii port of Table Tennis was announced by Rockstar Games on July 18, 2007. The game will fully utilize the Wii Remote.1 According to the official site, the port will be released in September 2007.
1. Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis is heading to the Wii
2. The First Rule Of Ping-Pong Club: Talk About Rockstar's Table Tennis Game
3. Grand Theft Auto IV powered by Table Tennis engine?
★ Official Table Tennis site
★ Screenshots Gallery of Rockstar Table Tennis Xbox360
★ IGN review
★ Gamespot review
'''Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis''' (or '''Rockstar Table Tennis''') is a table tennis simulation video game by Rockstar Games. The game was initially released on May 26, 2006 for the Xbox 360. On July 18th, 2007 Rockstar announced a Wii version of the game, scheduled for release in September 2007.[1]
''Rockstar Table Tennis'' is the first game to use the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (R.A.G.E),[2] a game engine Rockstar also used in the upcoming ''Grand Theft Auto IV''.[3]
| Contents |
| Gameplay |
| Reception |
| Wii version |
| References |
| External links |
Gameplay
''Rockstar Table Tennis'' is a realistic simulation of the Olympic sport of table tennis (or ping pong). The game is played by having two players hit a ball back and forth to each other, with the object of trying to make one's opponent miss his return through the use of various 'spinning' maneuvers. For example, if one's opponent were at the far left of the table, he would 'spin' the ball to the right of the table. Only on a rare circumstance would this hit be returned. The game also features a drop shot, as well as a "focus shot" where the game goes into slow motion and the player returns hard-hit balls more accurately.
Reception
Screenshot of ''Rockstar Table Tennis''.
Most reviews have praised this game for its simplicity, its "pick up and play" style, and the graphics. Most reviews scored 80–90%. The game also includes numerous unlockable achievements that increase the longevity of the single player game - although the difficulty of obtaining some of the multiplayer achievements (such as one requiring the maximum TrueSkill rating possible, only achievable by the top few players on the world leaderboard) was one of the few criticisms of the game.
In addition to its simplicity, the game does grow in complexity, allowing for 100, 200, or even more hit rallies which can feature multiple strategies throughout. While the single player does lack in depth, the multiplayer (via Xbox Live only) allows for exhibition and tournament play with up to 12 other players.
However, many reviewers criticized its lack of features, such as a career mode, create-a-player, and other elements available in many other modern sports games. ''Table Tennis'' features only exhibition and tournament play (for both single and multiplayer). Most reviewers, however, were able to overlook the omission of such features due to the game's budget price (''Table Tennis'' was priced new at $40/£30, $20/£10 cheaper than most Xbox 360 games).
Wii version
A Wii port of Table Tennis was announced by Rockstar Games on July 18, 2007. The game will fully utilize the Wii Remote.1 According to the official site, the port will be released in September 2007.
References
1. Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis is heading to the Wii
2. The First Rule Of Ping-Pong Club: Talk About Rockstar's Table Tennis Game
3. Grand Theft Auto IV powered by Table Tennis engine?
External links
★ Official Table Tennis site
★ Screenshots Gallery of Rockstar Table Tennis Xbox360
★ IGN review
★ Gamespot review
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