Play Pete Sampras Tennis (J-Cart) (MDST6636) Online
Swing for the fences with chunky 16-bit serves and volleys—the ball physics actually hold up, especially in those tense back-and-forth rallies. Bonus points for the J-Cart packing two extra games, because '90s Sega loved cramming surprises into cartridges.
Pete Sampras Tennis came out on the Sega Genesis in 1994, published by Codemasters. It was part of a wave of sports titles trying to capture the feel of the real thing with the hardware of the time. The version I had was on a J-Cart, which was a special cartridge with two controller ports built right into it, a clever solution for multiplayer without a multitap.
You control a tennis player from an isometric view, moving them around the court to hit forehands, backhands, lobs, and smashes. The main objective is to win matches through sets and games, either in a tournament or a single exhibition. Signature mechanics include a power meter for serves that requires precise timing and a shot selection system where the button press determines the type of return. The pacing is brisk, with matches that can be over quickly if you're not careful, and the difficulty ramps up noticeably against later opponents. It feels responsive and straightforward, a solid representation of tennis that gets you right into the action.
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