![]() The new all-analog control scheme is clearly inspired by what Fight Night has done in the boxing genre. ![]() On the court, Grand Slam Tennis 2 attempts (and largely succeeds) at a complete overhaul of conventional tennis mechanics. Still, there’s definitely room for improvement I’d like to see EA Canada try to implement the endorsement deals and other aspects of a pro tennis career that Top Spin has tried in the past. It’s notable for being the first tennis game of this generation to have all four Grand Slam events – which makes it a game that truly delivers the feeling of competing on the pro circuit. The career mode is fairly standard, balancing training sessions with John McEnroe, tournaments, and exhibition matches in which you earn points to unlock new gear and rackets. In future games, I’d like to see Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, Ivan Lendl, and Jim Courier added. You can also reenact classic past Grand Slam moments in the ESPN Grand Slam Classics mode, which mimics the Jordan Challenges in NBA 2K11 or the Madden Moments. A strong roster of current and classic pro players includes the “Big Three” – Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal – along with the Williams sisters, Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Stephan Edberg, and Martina Navratilova. ESPN graphics, dramatic camera angles, and insightful (if repetitive) commentary by John McEnroe and Pat Cash make this the first game that really delivers the glamour and drama of the pro tennis circuit. Grand Slam Tennis 2 is a hardcore sim that attempts to present a realistic brand of tennis with a broadcast TV-style presentation. While the title would suggest it’s a sequel, the original Grand Slam Tennis was a middling, Wii-only title with cartoonish graphics and a casual approach. ![]()
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