Release Date: February 12, 2026
A sports game developed and published by the Nintendo company. Mario Tennis Fever allows us to play tennis. We can control not only titular Mario, but also other characters known from the Super Mario series. One of the main novelties is the 'fever' mechanic giving access to special actions (like freezing the tennis court).
Over the years, the Super Mario series has seen a number of sub-series representing various genres. One of them is Mario Tennis, started in 1995 and featuring sports action games, allowing us to play the titular discipline as Mario and other characters from this universe. Mario Tennis Fever described here mainly draws from its predecessor titled Mario Tennis Aces, but also adds a bit of its own.
In Mario Tennis Fever we view our character from a third-person perspective (TPP).
Similar to previous positions under this banner, we are dealing with an arcade game, the pillar of which is playing tennis matches. If we want to win, it's not enough to just run around the court, skillfully hit the ball and use special shots like lobs or top spins.
The key to success is the skillful use of fever mechanics. After charging the appropriate bar, we can activate a mode that allows us to deliver powerful shots with varied effects related to our rocket. Depending on which of these latter ones we hold, we can freeze the tennis court or summon mushrooms that reduce opponents or duplicate our player, whether male or female.
Similar to Mario Tennis Aces, the game also offers an adventure mode, in which Mario and his friends end up on a distant island and are transformed into children. While exploring this piece of land, the protagonists must relearn how to play tennis, as well as defeat opponents and return to their normal forms.
Mario Tennis Fever can be played alone or in multiplayer mode (locally or over the Internet). In addition to the tournament mode (where we play matches) and the story mode, special challenges await in the Trial Towers and various tennis variations in the Mix it Up mode. Swing mode, on the other hand, uses Joy-Con motion sensors, translating them into swings with a virtual racket.
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Game Ratings for Mario Tennis Fever Video Game.
Pure Nintendo: 8.5 / 10 by Jemma Casson
Overall. Mario Tennis Fever is a terrific entry in this long-running series. It adds a new gimmick that doesn't distract from the game yet balances the playing field. Plus, you can turn it off if it's not for you. With plenty of multiplayer modes and a decent solo adventure, this is a title that will satisfy even the most disgruntled of Mario Sports fans.
Thumbsticks: 4 / 5 by Daniel New
Mario Tennis Fever is Nintendo’s most approachable tennis game in years, with strong core mechanics and a Fever Racket system that adds variety and flair. Adventure mode is slight, but Tournament and Trial Towers modes, plus a robust multiplayer suite, give it real staying power.
Game8: 72 / 100 by Michael Gerra-Clarin
Mario Tennis Fever follows the classic Super Mario Sports formula, emphasizing simplicity and fun. While it retains the core gameplay identity, it suffers from several issues, including a lackluster Adventure Mode, hit-and-miss supplementary game modes, and a new, gimmicky mechanic in Fever. It’s a good party game, but it doesn’t have enough to make it worth the price or the time.
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