World Tennis Stars GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Sports

World Tennis Stars

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2004
GenreSports
DeveloperAwesome
PublisherIgnition Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

World Tennis Stars is a sports game released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Awesome and published by Ignition Entertainment.

It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3.

Awesome also made Strike Force Hydra for the GBA.

World Tennis Stars supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing World Tennis Stars is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

World Tennis Stars gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

World Tennis Stars FAQ

When did World Tennis Stars come out on the GBA?

World Tennis Stars was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.

Who made World Tennis Stars?

It was developed by Awesome and published by Ignition Entertainment.

Is World Tennis Stars multiplayer?

Yes. World Tennis Stars supports up to 2 players.

How long does World Tennis Stars take to play?

As a sports game, World Tennis Stars typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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