Developer Clap Hanz's whimsical approach to sports games moves from the
links to the courts with
hot Shots
tennis. Building on what made Hot
Shots Golf a success, Hot Shots Tennis features a cast of quirky,
cartoon-like characters, a variety of unlockable extras, and a realistic
physics engine behind the arcade-style action. Players can choose one
of 14 characters while trying to improve their stats and overall ranking
by winning events against stronger opponents. Eleven offbeat court
locales are included, ranging from tropical beaches to ancient ruins.
The heart of the game is the single-player "Hot Shots Challenge," which
involves advancing