Pocket Tennis Color is a game from the Pocket Sports series for the Neo Geo Pocket Color handheld game system. It features eight main characters with two secret, unlockable tennis pros. The game was later re-released as part of Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 2 in 2022.

Pocket Tennis Color
Developer(s)Yumekobo
Publisher(s)SNK
Platform(s)Neo-Geo Pocket Color
Release
  • JP: March 19, 1999
  • NA: April 30, 1999
  • EU: October 1, 1999
Genre(s)Tennis
Mode(s)Single player, Multiplayer

Reception

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IGN gave the game a rating of 8.0/10.[1] GameSpot thought it was an effective way to kill a bit of time.[2] Hardcore Gamer thought that the mechanics of the game were so " basic, solid and simple" that they would always be appealing to players.[3]

In 2023, Time Extension identified Pocket Tennis Color as one of the best games for the NGPC.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Harris, Craig (August 13, 1999). "Pocket Tennis Color". IGN. Snowball.com. Archived from the original on November 3, 1999.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ a b Gerstmann, Jeff (January 28, 2000). "Pocket Tennis Color Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on December 25, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ Hannley, Steve (May 11, 2013). "Pocket Power: Pocket Tennis Color". Hardcore Gamer. Hardcore Gamer LLC. Archived from the original on September 10, 2013.
  4. ^ McFerran, Damien (February 3, 2023). "Best Neo Geo Pocket Color Games". Time Extension. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
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