Pro Tennis: World Court TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Sports

Pro Tennis: World Court

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1988
GenreSports
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNEC
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1988, Pro Tennis: World Court is a sports game developed by Namco and published by NEC.

It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1988 include Alien Crush, Dragon Spirit and Space Harrier.

Namco also made Dragon Spirit, Pac-Land and Valkyrie no Densetsu for the TurboGrafx-16.

Pro Tennis: World Court 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 TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Pro Tennis: World Court gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

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Pro Tennis: World Court FAQ

When did Pro Tennis: World Court come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Pro Tennis: World Court was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1988.

Who made Pro Tennis: World Court?

It was developed by Namco and published by NEC.

Is Pro Tennis: World Court multiplayer?

Yes. Pro Tennis: World Court supports up to 4 players.

How long does Pro Tennis: World Court take to play?

As a sports game, Pro Tennis: World Court 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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