Topspin 3 (PS3)

Topspin is one of the most challenging yet rewarding tennis games Iv'e played. It is most definitely a simulation in comparison to the more arcade feeling Virtua Tennis. I found Topspin quite hard to grasp at first. It definitely takes some getting used to, as the controls are quite complex. At first I was struggling to return shots let alone win matches. After about an hour though I felt I was starting to master the controls. All the main tennis stars appear in Topspin, including Nadal who is an exclusive character to the Playstation 3 version. One of my favourite aspects in the ability to play as classic stars such as Boris Becker. I found each ...  Read the complete review

I must admit to being skeptical when I was recommended Top Spin 3 by a friend. Like most, the only tennis game I have ever played growing up was Virtua Tennis, certainly a fun pick up and play game but it never lasted on me. So I was hoping that in purchasing Top Spin 3 I would be getting a proper tennis simulation game and that is the case. What I found was that Top Spin 3 is a great game with a few flaws that let it down which if improved would make it a superb game. The first thing I noticed when I loaded up the game, apart from the lack of soundtrack, was the array of players you could be. Tennis games have a reputation for suffering from a very small ...  Read the complete review

I've always enjoyed tennis games, and this one has not disappoint - in fact, I'd rate this as the best and most realistic tennis console game yet! It never ceases to amaze me just how realistic the game is. As a match drags on, the players will tire and start to move more sluggishly as well as missing/mis-hitting shots. The players will also start to perspire more to match the level of fatigue accrued - one can easily see the sweat patches on the playing attire and sweat on the players' faces during the close-ups between each play. The sounds of the game add to the realism as well - each tennis bounce and hits sounds just like it should in reality. It is ...  Read the complete review

Topspin is a game that appeals to me because it had come out around the same time as wimbledon and I had played virtua tennis before, completed it and i wanted to try another tennis game.Also I saw the poster in the London Underground station as well so I thought might as well give it a go. What had drawn me to the game was the fact that you can play the US, French and Austraila Open.But no wimbledon but 3 out of 4 isnt bad. The thing what separates from virtua tennis is the fact that u just cant hit the ball with whatever button you see fit because if u do then the ball will spin out of the court. The trick of the game is to time your shots using the right button as ...  Read the complete review

I found myself liking topspin 3 but also hating it at times as well, but I would probably say that the good things outweight the bad ones. I will start by saying that the game has a very steep learning curve and is very hard to master so some persitence will be needed with this game. The game can definetly leave you feeling very frustrated at times with the controls being very hard to master. Timing is definetly everything in this game and trying to time when to hit the ball back can at first prove very difficull, but with a bit of time you will certianly get use to it and will start to have some very good rallys. The carrer mode is actually very ...  Read the complete review