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Game Overview

Top Spin 3 on the DS is one of those rare sports games that actually feels good on a handheld. The controls are simple—mostly just taps and swipes—but timing your shots right takes practice. At first, I kept overswinging and sending the ball flying out, but once you get the rhythm down, it’s weirdly satisfying.

You’ve got a decent roster of pros to play as (or against), and the different court surfaces actually change how the ball moves. Clay slows everything down, while grass feels fast and slippery. Matches get tense, especially when you’re down a set and scrambling to turn things around. It’s not as deep as the console versions, but for quick matches on the bus or between classes, it does the job better than you’d expect.