Mario Power Tennis: Definitive Edition

Mario Power Tennis: Definitive Edition
Developer(s)	Camelot Software Planning
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)
Genre(s)	Sports
Release Date(s)	TBD
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer
Age Rating(s)
Media Included	Nintendo Switch Catridge Digital Download

Mario Power Tennis: Definitive Edition is an upcoming game for the Nintendo Switch. It is a remake of the original GameCube version that was released back in 2004. The game will feature remastered graphics in a native 1080p resolution, new tennis courts, revamped music, and remade scenes.

New features

• Palette swaps: This was a similar mechanic in Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64, where the Player 2 color for each character would differ for each character. In the Definitive Edition of this game, each playable character has alternate colors, which may be based on some other elements or resemble their past palettes.
• Remade opening and ceremony scenes: The opening movie has been remade with no spoilers and the trophy ceremonies have been altered as well.
• Language selection: Unlike the original game that could limit to one language, the Definitive Edition of this game now has a language selection, where the language can be changed anytime. Available language options include English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, and Dutch.

Playable characters

Recurring

• Mario
• Luigi
• Peach
• Daisy
• Wario
• Waluigi
• Bowser
• Donkey Kong
• Diddy Kong
• Yoshi
• Bowser Jr.
• Koopa
• Boo
• Shy Guy
• Fly Guy
• Paratroopa
• Wiggler
• Petey Piranha

Newcomers

• King Boo
• Birdo
• Hammer Bro
• Dry Bones
• Toad
• Toadette

Courts

Recurring

• Peach Dome - Hard Court
• Peach Dome - Clay Court
• Peach Dome - Grass Court
• Luigi's Mansion Court
• Delfino Plaza Court
• Wario Factory Court
• Gooper Blooper Court
• DK Jungle Court
• Bowser's Castle Court
• Mario Classic Court

New

• Peach Dome - Composition Court
• Mario Bros. Court (N64)
• Baby Mario & Yoshi Court (N64)
• Wario & Waluigi Court (N64)
• Donkey Kong Court (N64)
• Mario & Luigi Court (N64)
• Birdo & Yoshi Court (N64)
• Super Mario Court (N64)
• Peach Court (N64)
• Yoshi Court (N64)
• Wario Court (N64)
• Waluigi Court (N64)
• Bowser Court (N64)
• Piranha Court (N64)
• Castle Court (GBC)
• Tropics Court (GBC)
• Jungle Court (GBC)
• Star Court (GBC)
• Warehouse Court (GBC)

Mini-games

Recurring

• Artist On the Court
• Balloon Panic
• Chain-Chomp Challenge
• Gooper Blooper Volley
• Mecha-Bowser
• Terror Tennis
• Tic-Tac-Glow
• Coin Collectors

New

• Shooting Stars (GBC)
• Target Shot (GBC)
• Banana Bunch (GBC)
• Boo Blast (GBC)
• Perfect Shot (GBC)
• Fruit Factory (GBC)
• Treasure Box (GBC)
• Medallion Match (GBC)
• Two-On-One (GBC)

Opening movie

The opening shows Mario making one last serve where the ball gets past Wario and Waluigi, enabling him and Luigi to win the match. Bowser is seen surveying the match via hidden cameras. Later, Wario and Waluigi go to the entrance of the Peach Dome, witness the tournament bracket, and reveal that they have been eliminated from the tournament. Irate, they use crayons to vandalize the images of Mario and Luigi, but a robotic police force is alerted, and chases the two. Wario and Waluigi open a door that leads to a trap, and find themselves in a training room. As they train, the tournament goes on as planned, unbeknownst that Bowser is still in a hidden surveying room. On the night of the final match, Peach, who also has been eliminated, stands by Toadsworth to hear him announce the finalists of the tournament, which is Mario and Luigi vs. Yoshi and Donkey Kong. The finalists take the field, but Peach feels a bit nervous, and suddenly yawns, feeling tired and exhausted after enduring a whole day of tennis matches. The other characters, who were also eliminated from the tournament, witness the match standing by the sidelines or sitting on the benches. At one bench, Toadette is feeling somewhat lonely and nervous, so Daisy sits by her side to help keep her comfortable. Mario and Luigi win the match, and they shake hands with Yoshi and Donkey Kong as a show of sportsmanship. On the other hand, Toadette and Daisy embrace.

Trophy ceremonies

• Mario: Peach congratulates Mario before kissing his big nose. Mario then grabs the trophy and spin jumps in celebration.
• Luigi: Mario congratulates Luigi and steps on his foot out of jealousy just before Luigi hoists the trophy.
• Peach: Mario, Luigi, the five Toads, and Toadsworth congratulate Peach just before she takes the trophy.
• Daisy: Mario, Luigi, and Peach are present as Daisy comes by. Luigi plays a little trick on Daisy, leading to Daisy stumbling off the podium, but Luigi barely saves her. Daisy then holds the trophy and looks on.
• Wario: Wario claims the trophy from the pedestal and juggles it a little before it falls on his head. Wario gets back up and reclaims the trophy before laughing for victory.
• Waluigi: Wario congratulates Waluigi just before the latter grabs the trophy and starts running across the podium. The two share a belief moment before Waluigi hoists the trophy.
• Bowser: Peach congratulates Bowser out of jealousy before a red Birdo kisses Bowser as he holds the trophy, much to Peach's laughter.
• Donkey Kong: Toad and Peach witness Donkey Kong come to the podium. Toad presents Donkey Kong the trophy before giving Toad a bearhug, which somewhat puzzles Peach. Donkey Kong then comes up towards Peach and embraces her by the side, much to her giggling.
• Diddy Kong: Luigi, Peach, Green Toad, and Donkey Kong are present as Diddy Kong arrives on scene. Donkey Kong hands over Diddy the trophy and hoists it by dancing, much to the laughter of Luigi and Peach.
• Yoshi:
• Bowser Jr.: Mario and Peach are at the podium, standing by the edge looking out of jealousy. Bowser presents his son the trophy and takes it with gratitude.
• Koopa: Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Diddy Kong are present as Koopa arrives. Diddy has a chat with Koopa before giving it the trophy. Diddy and all other characters pose for the camera as Koopa holds the trophy.
• Paratroopa: Mario, Peach, Diddy Kong, and Koopa are present when Paratroopa arrives. Koopa and Paratroopa both play for a little before Paratroopa orbits Peach a few times, and she spins around as a rhythm. Paratroopa claims the trophy, and the other characters pose for the camera.
• Boo: Mario and Luigi are at the podium discussing their plans, but when they hear something, ghosts arrive on scene, much to their shock. Boo arrives to take the trophy.
• Shy Guy: Luigi examines the Shy Guy, which makes it somewhat irate and tackles Luigi out of the way to get the trophy.
• Fly Guy: Peach, Luigi, and a Shy Guy are present as a Fly Guy arrives on scene. Shy Guy plays around with Fly Guy just a few moments before Fly Guy takes the trophy, with Shy Guy, Luigi, and Peach posing for the camera.
• Wiggler: Mario and Luigi greet Wiggler, but as touch its spots, Wiggler starts to become angry, shaking and sending the two former plumbers to the other side of the podium just before collecting the trophy.
• Petey Piranha: Mario, Peach, Diddy Kong, Koopa, and Purple Toad witness the arrival of Petey Piranha. Mario gives Petey the trophy and it begins to stomp the turf, causing the five others to fall over. Everyone gets back up and Petey flies with the trophy hoisted from its mouth.
• King Boo: A swarm of ghosts take the podium and witness the arrival of King Boo. The ghosts congratulate King Boo as one Boo gives the king the trophy.
• Birdo: Mario, Luigi, Blue Toad, and Peach witness Birdo spit an egg, while Yoshi throws his own egg, and the ensuing collision between both eggs releases confetti. Yoshi hands Birdo the trophy and goes by Mario's side. The other characters pose for the camera as Birdo holds the trophy.
• Dry Bones: Mario and Luigi witness a Dry Bones come to the podium and Mario stomps it, causing to collapse. Luigi examines it until the bones pile is restored, knocking Luigi to the edge of the podium. Dry Bones then claims the trophy.
• Hammer Bro: Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Diddy Kong witness a Hammer Bro come on scene, which throws a hammer, fireball, boomerang, and ice ball. The Hammer Bro throws the Boomerang at the trophy, thereby claiming it.
• Toad: Donkey Kong witnesses the arrival of Toad and gives him the trophy. Peach at the edge of the podium congratulates him.
• Toadette: Toadette arrives and high-fives the five Toads, while Peach comes by to congratulate Toadette, and the two embrace. As Peach presents Toadette with the trophy, Daisy picks Toadette up from behind and takes her for the spin, much to the laughter of Peach and the five Toads. After embracing with Daisy, Toadette is given the trophy, while the other characters pose for the camera.

Reception

Reviews for Mario Power Tennis: Definitive Edition were somewhat positive. Many felt inspired about the reworked opening scene that didn't contain spoilers, unlike the original GCN version. In addition, many were pleased to see all courts and mini-games return from Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color respectively. Hencemore, giving all playable characters alternate colors made fans state that "it's like another Super Smash Bros. in tennis, but now the throwback has gotten far better than usual".