''Mario Tennis Open'' is a 2012

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developed by

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and published by

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for the

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. Like earlier ''Mario Tennis'' titles, it features characters, settings, and scenarios from the ''Mario'' franchise participating in

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of varying rulesets and objectives. Unlike prior handheld titles, the game doesn't feature any RPG elements and is the first title in the series to feature simultaneous online play. ''Mario Tennis Open'' received mixed reviews.

Gameplay

''Mario Tennis Open'' is a

featuring ''Mario'' series characters participating in

. The game features variants of tennis matches, played either in singles or doubles. Different shots (lobs, slices, and dropshots) can be executed with different

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combinations or by selecting them from the Nintendo 3DS touch screen. In addition, the player can use the 3DS gyroscope to turn the in-game camera by rotating the entire console during gameplay. ''Mario Tennis Open'' does not feature any

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elements, unlike the previous

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games ''

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'' and '' Mario Tennis: Power Tour''. ''Mario Tennis Open'' features twenty-four playable ''Mario'' characters, with four being unlocked by accomplishing specific tasks, and eight more being unlocked by scanning certain QR codes. Each character possesses a pre-determined skill, such as advantages in speed, offense, or defense.

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characters saved in the Nintendo 3DS Mii Maker are also selectable. Unlike the ''Mario'' characters, Mii characters' skills vary and are customizable, determined by the tennis gear the player equips. The gear options are purchased using coins that are awarded after playing each game mode. However, costumes are obtained by completing certain objectives. ''Mario Tennis Open'' supports both region locked

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and local wireless

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, allowing up to four players to play simultaneously on separate Nintendo 3DS consoles. When a player's Nintendo 3DS console comes in contact with another via StreetPass, they will be able to play against a computer-controlled opponent whose play style mimics that of the other player, provided that the other console also contains ''Mario Tennis Open'' save data.

Reception

''Mario Tennis Open'' has received mixed reviews, with aggregate scores of 69.26 percent on

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and 69 on

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. ''

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'' scored ''Mario Tennis Open'' 7.0 out of 10 in its May 2012 issue. ''

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'' gave the game an 8 out of 10 while ''Nintendo World Report'' gave it a 7.5 out of 10. As of August 12, 2012, the game has sold 280,000 copies in Japan. As of March 31, 2013, the game has worldwide sales of 1.11 million.

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