It also helps ensure that the player AI doesn't make the wrong guess on location, setting you up for a backhand when you really wanted to hit a forward smash.Ĭourt selection is varied, with 12 different locations featured in the game. Using the two in combination allows for finer placement on the field and makes it easier to defend against cross-field shots. Getting the best response requires slightly exaggerated movements, but otherwise, it all "just works." There were a few occasional hiccups with the motion tracking, but for the vast majority of our play time, the MotionPlus control was seamless.Īlthough Grand Slam Tennis can be played with just the Wiimote, player movement becomes much easier when you plug in a Nunchuk. Once we got past the increased difficulty level (i.e., we spent some time practicing a few swings), the MotionPlus controls began to feel natural and intuitive. As a result, playing without MotionPlus is actually a bit easier because most of the time, the game is purposefully erring in your favor. It has to be, if only because the movements being tracked by the Wiimote are very broad. Either way, the game is more forgiving with the traditional control setup. You can play with the basic motion controls or move up to the advanced control setup, which gives you a bit more flexibility but requires more button usage. Without MotionPlus, Grand Slam Tennis can be played like a traditional Wii game. It's that last bit that takes a moment to sink in the first time you play, especially if you're a real life beginner in the game. Getting the result you want actually takes a modicum of real skill. With the MotionPlus active, the game keeps track of your position and angle.
Whacking the ball with the racket is no longer simply a matter of timing. Simply moving your arm up and down while waiting to serve will see your character make the same movements on-screen. While they aren't quite one-to-one accurate, they are close enough to be impressive. The first thing you'll notice when using MotionPlus are the little movements that your character makes. The game automatically recognizes the MotionPlus dongle and puts it to use if it is there. There is no extra setup or calibration needed. After connecting the MotionPlus dongle to your Wiimote, all you have to do is start playing. It makes for both an enjoyable game as well as a technical showcase for the accessory itself.Īvailable in both game only and bundled with the Wii MotionPlus, Grand Slam Tennis is a tennis game that is obviously designed with tennis fans in mind. This translates into incredibly accurate control and flexibility.
The developers at EA have put the Wii MotionPlus accessory to good use, enabling the game to recognize even minute movements in height and position. For years, video game tennis titles have given players a vague sense of the sport, but until now the technology really hasn't been available on the home market to provide a simulation this close to the real thing. If there's one thing that EA's Grand Slam Tennis proves, it is how much real world skill it takes in order to accurately play the game of tennis well.
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