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Top Players' Tennis
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Home Data |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Home Data and published by Nintendo, Top Players' Tennis arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 as a sports game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as World Super Tennis or Four Players' Tennis.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.
Home Data also made Sqoon, Tetsuwan Atom and Chris Evert & Ivan Lendl in Top Players' Tennis for the NES.
Top Players' Tennis supports up to 4 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 NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Top Players' Tennis 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Top Players' Tennis walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Top Players' Tennis FAQ
When did Top Players' Tennis come out on the NES?
Top Players' Tennis was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Top Players' Tennis?
It was developed by Home Data and published by Nintendo.
Is Top Players' Tennis multiplayer?
Yes. Top Players' Tennis supports up to 4 players.
How long does Top Players' Tennis take to play?
As a sports game, Top Players' Tennis 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.
Read more about Top Players' Tennis on Wikipedia. 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.