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This is no amateur hour. This one's for keeps. The national finals. Will you play tough enough to hear the umpire call "point, set, match!" A million eyes bore into you from the stands. Moments to start... RACKET ATTACK has made you a pro, the toughest, most awesome champ ever to hit center court...

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Developer
TOSE

Released on
1988

Size
1–2 Players

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

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Publisher
Jaleco

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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This is no amateur hour. This one’s for keeps. The national finals. Will you play tough enough to hear the umpire call “point, set, match!” A million eyes bore into you from the stands. Moments to start… RACKET ATTACK has made you a pro, the toughest, most awesome champ ever to hit center court. You’ve a power serve and a ferocious backhand. You’re fearsome at the net and in the backcourt. On clay or grass you attack. But your opponent knows your game. And he’s ready. Screams go up as you step to the base line. It’s 100 degrees. Your service. You launch it like a rocket. Ace… Let… Fault! The umpires’ call reminds you to hang tough and be consistent. 15 love… 30 love… 40 love… MATCH POINT. Sweating, you grip your racket. The crowd hushes. Can you deliver an ace? Bear down. Psych up. Get tough!

Racket Attack

Overview & History

Developed by Bullet-Proof Software and released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988, Racket Attack brought a distinct, arcade-style flavor of tennis to Nintendo's 8-bit powerhouse. Standing apart from Nintendo's own Tennis, this title introduced a vibrant color palette, distinct international characters, and a pseudo-3D perspective that positioned the camera directly behind the player's back, deeply immersing competitors in every blistering baseline rally.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Racket Attack focuses heavily on fast-paced, arcade action rather than strict simulation. Players can choose from a roster of global athletes, each possessing unique ratings in speed, stamina, and shot power. Matches can be played in single-player tournament mode or head-to-head multiplayer. The core gameplay mechanic revolves around timing and court positioning. Players execute standard shots, lobs, and blistering smashes by building up momentum and striking the ball at the apex of its bounce. Managing player stamina is crucial; sprinting continuously across the baseline will exhaust your athlete, causing them to sluggishly miss crucial returns. The camera smoothly shifts during serves and volleys, giving players a dynamic view of the court as they fight through tie-breaks and sets to claim the championship trophy.