Mario Tennis

A surprisingly simple and yet fun game

Game no: 524
Genre: Sport  
Platform: Nintendo 64
Release Date: 2000

Mario Tennis is basically the first videogame. Since the first videogame is pong where you play as a paddle and move the ball around. Tennis is just an enhanced version of that. This game is really the basic core mechanics of tennis. There are no power up gimmicks (there is however a power up shot that we can charge) or special stages that test you with your skills. This is just plain basic tennis. 

This game shows you that if you have good control and great mechanics, a simple game as tennis can be fun. This game is really is fun. You play as any of the classic Mario characters in 4 types of courts. Other than that is just a basic tennis game. I played the tournament mode and won. I can play the rest but after a good hour I think I already experience what I need to. Speaking of which I really need to start playing some modern games. But with work and stuff I don't have time. I should make some... Oh yeah A-Rank. If I don't play any
modern game. Probably on my 10 ten list. 

Pocket Tennis Color

 A simple tennis game 

Game no: 474
Genre: Sports
Platform: Neo Geo Pocket
Release Date: 1999

This is a simple game where you basically play tennis and try to swing the ball to other opponent. There are a tons of characters to choose from and it controls well. Really there is nothing much to say but this game deserve to be a B Rank for me. I finish he game until I beat the first player. This game really have no depth 

NBA JAM

2 on 2 basketball which is fast paced

Game no: 452
Genre: Sports
Platform: SNES
Release Date: 1993

Play as 2 players from the NBA and you try to score using over the top moves. It's a basketball game there is nothing much to talk about. I don't like that you only control one of the player so the computer has to do some of the work. Other than that the game is fine I guess. I gave it a B-Rank since I played it once and I kinda enjoyed it  

Windjammers

The last games is also one of the greats

Game no: 266
Genre: Sport
Platform: Neo Geo

  

Does this game holds up?
The game where you throw a disc and try to score a goal at the opposite side of the court
Its like tennis + football but where you control a flying disc
6 stages each with its own different nets
Each characters has a balance of speed and power. The more speed means you are fast to catch the disc and the more power means your attacks can push the opponent through the goal
Build up your charge to make crazy super moves
Games are 2 rounds with 30 seconds on the clock. A lot can happen in 30 seconds

Status: Beat all the players from each different countries
Fun Factor: Spectacular.. worth to be played multiple times

Street Hoops

3 on 3 basketball at is finest

Game no: 262
Genre: Sport
Platform: Neo Geo

 

Does this game holds up?
3-on-3 basketball predates NBA Street

Two buttons for shooting, passing and fake outs 

Each country has their own unique abilities 

Once the super move meter is filled out you can execute earth shattering combos 

Status: Played a couple of games 

Fun Factor: Best played with a friend. Great way to waste your time 

Blades of Steel

Ice hockey is a weird game

Game no: 224
Genre: Sport
Platform: Gameboy

 

Does this game holds up?
- Its fun and that what matters
- Controls are good and responsive.
- There is an animation for each time you score a gold but its that same animation over and over again.

Status: I got 18 points and the away team got 8 points. Good game
Fun Factor: Great way to waste your time

Mike Tyson's Punch Out

This game is surprisingly fun

Game no: 208
Genre: Sports
Platform: NES

Does this game holds up?
- You play as Little Mac and you have to work your way from the bottom tier until you reach Mike Tyson
- You can't move but the directional pad provides a good offensive and defensive system
- Each of the boxers you fight are characters on their own. You need to figure out when is the right time to attack.
- This is a precursor to Wii Boxing
- Mike Tyson is over powered. It's funny to see one hit KO

Status: Finish the game until Mike and after that just youtube that ending
Fun Factor: Fun game.. a nes classic

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2

This game used to be a thing

Genre: Sports

Platform: PS1

What is it about:

- Join Tony Hawk and his group of friends in multiple locations 

Game consists of:

- skating

- questing 

- level grinding 

What's good:

- Stages are interactive 

- Tricks are cool when u get it right 

What's bad:

- the timer really spoils the game flow 

- some of the checklist items are just tedious 

Status: played a couple hours and that's about it

Score: you'll be bored unless you are very good at it 

WWF Smackdown!

The first wrestling game for the PS1

Game no: 114

Genre: Sports 

Platform: PS1

What's good:

- FMV intro entrance 

- Lots of different matches 

- If you smell what the rock is cooking 

What's bad:

- Story has no imagination.

- Moves are limited 

Status: Finish the first season till wrestlemania.

3/5

Mario Tennis Open

Game: Mario Tennis Open
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Sports
First 3 Hours: Gameplay is fast paced. I still don't get what are the colourful circles on the court are for. But it makes for an intense match
What I liked: Gameplay, Courts, Characters
What I didn't liked: Lack of variety.
Status: Finish a single tournament with Mario. There are still a couple modes. Probably get that later
Score: 4/5 Tennis balls

Hot Shots Golf Invitational

Game: Hot Shots Golf Invitational
Platform: PS Vita
Genre: Sports
First 3 Hours: It's a simulation golf game with an arcade feel. The courses are great and challenging. This is the first game that made me buy more stuff in the PS store.
What I liked: Courses, Characters, Super shot
What I didn't liked: Difficulty, Wind
Status: Played till the silver cup. Maybe will continue again
Score: 4/5 golf balls