Mario Tennis - Ultra Smash

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Step onto the court for high-speed, action-packed tennis with Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom rivals in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. Bringing the franchise’s signature arcade tennis gameplay to the Wii U, this entry introduces the Mega Mushroom power-up—allowing players to grow into giant proportions to deliver overpowering serves and returns. Master precision timing with Mega Strikes and Jump Sho...

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Game Overview

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is an arcade sports game developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Nintendo for the Wii U. The game refines the core tennis mechanics of the long-running series, adding new verticality and power-up elements to the traditional court play.

The core gameplay centers around rallies where players match shot types—topspins, slices, lobs, and drops—to color-coded Chance Spots that appear on the court. Executing the correct shot type from a Chance Spot launches powerful, fast-paced returns. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash introduces the Jump Shot, allowing players to leap into the air to hit high-bouncing balls, and the Mega Mushroom, which periodically drops onto the court to temporarily enlarge a character, increasing their reach and shot power.

Alongside standard Knockout Challenge and Classic Tennis modes, players can train and pair up with physical Amiibo figures in doubles matches, or take their skills online in global head-to-head competition.

Quick Specifications

Feature	Details
Title	Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Platform	Nintendo Wii U
Developer	Camelot Software Planning
Publisher	Nintendo
Genre	Sports / Arcade Tennis
Release Date	November 2015
Game Modes	Single-player, Up to 4-Player Local / Online Multiplayer
Input Support	Wii U GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller, Classic Controller Pro, Wii Remote
Download Size	~1.3 GB

Key Features

Mega Battle Mode: Collect Mega Mushrooms that pop onto the court to grow into gigantic size, overpowering opponents with massive reach and shot speed.
Jump Shots & Chance Shots: Leap high into the air to smash returning shots or hit color-coded Chance Spots for maximum shot trajectory and power.
Classic Tennis Play: Play traditional tennis matches without Mega Mushrooms or Chance Shots in Standard and Simple Tennis modes.
Amiibo Training Partner: Train an Amiibo figure in doubles matches to level up its stats, adjust its playstyle, and take it into online doubles play.
4-Player Local & Online Multiplayer: Compete in singles or doubles matches with friends locally on a single console or globally via online matchmaking.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: Can you play traditional Mario Tennis matches without the Mega Mushroom power-up?

A: Yes, the game includes Classic Tennis mode, which allows you to play standard matches using either traditional Chance Shots or pure, simple tennis without any power-ups or gimmicks.

Q: How does Amiibo integration work in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash?

A: Tapping a supported Mario Tennis Amiibo figure allows you to train it as an AI partner in Knockout Challenge mode. As the Amiibo plays, it levels up, boosts its stats, and can join you as a partner in local and online doubles matches.

Q: Does Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash support Off-TV Play on the Wii U GamePad?

A: Yes, the game fully supports Off-TV Play, allowing you to stream and play all single-player and multiplayer modes directly on the Wii U GamePad screen.

Q: How many local players are supported on a single console?

A: Up to four players can participate simultaneously on a single Wii U console in local 2v2 doubles or 1v1 singles matches using compatible controllers.