World Court Tennis TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Sports

World Court Tennis

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1989
GenreSports
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNEC
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Namco and published by NEC, World Court Tennis arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989 as a sports game.

It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1989 include Vigilante, Volfied and Dungeon Explorer.

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

World Court 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 TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

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

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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today

The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.

World Court Tennis FAQ

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

World Court Tennis was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989.

Who made World Court Tennis?

It was developed by Namco and published by NEC.

Is World Court Tennis multiplayer?

Yes. World Court Tennis supports up to 4 players.

How long does World Court Tennis take to play?

As a sports game, World Court 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.

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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