Since getting started, there have been a few small changes and refinements to the gameplay and it’s not too bad. And finally, a little cherry on the cake, if we were able to test it on consoles, a large part of this test was done on the SteamDeck. Because we’re not going to lie, a game of tennis is good, a game of tennis anywhere is much better!
The graphics
As you might expect, when it comes to graphics, it’s mediocre. Indeed, because the game is made to be available not only on PC and current generation consoles, but also on previous generation consoles, the graphics are not necessarily up to par with what other references offer. of sports games on the market! Now, did that bother us, not in the least! Because we know, the most important thing about this type of game is especially the simulation part, we will come back to that.
So, what can I say about the graphics? The stadiums are numerous and they are well modeled. Where it falls short is in the level of the players that we embody, if they are easily recognizable, it is clear that 2K Games could have offered better. So yes, we understand the importance of reaching as many people as possible with the management of PS4 and other Xbox Ones, but many on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC would have liked better modeling. Now, as said above, this didn’t spoil our experience at all. The proof is that we played most of the time on a SteamDeck and if the game is not “verified”, it runs very well, especially when we choose a “low” quality which allows for better fluidity overall. important thing in a game where everything is a question of timing.
La simulation
We had already said it when we got started, but the first thing we found from the first exchanges was the sensations of TopSpin 4, to our great delight. TopSpin still has one of the finest tennis video game licenses but the difference with Virtua Tennis and Mario Tennis which are arcade, is that TopSpin is above all a simulation, a real one. Timing is super important is all the physics around hitting and the ball is coming for a reason. Bad positioning, a shot too early or too late and it’s one more opportunity for the opponent to take the point. As a result, we find this atypical gameplay which perfectly simulates the preparation of a shot and the hitting of the ball when releasing the shot. Yes, remember, usually in a tennis game, you position your player, you arm by pressing the shot button and the shot is done automatically as soon as the ball arrives at the right place. The longer the press, the more powerful the shot, but on more arcade games, it is above all an anticipation of the player’s position to press the shot button as long as possible before the strike.
In TopSpin, we find this principle of long press but we also have the obligation to release the button at the time of hitting to simulate when a tennis player “releases” his tennis shot. It’s very subtle but in play, it’s felt immediately and gives the impression of making a perfect shot. Unlike TopSpin 4, we now know as soon as we start the shot the place on the bar where we will have to release. This allows beginners to get by better but it is much less simple than it seems and it will take practice. Remember, a non-optimal shot is another chance for your opponent to hit you with a blow that is impossible to recover.
Another new feature is that the longer you press one of the keys, the more powerful the blow, but for it to be powerful, the new indicator (a red circle) must appear in full. This requires a certain amount of time and will force the player to anticipate and position themselves well to deliver a blow that is both powerful and precise. All moves are allowed and we can only advise you enough to do the TopSpin Academy with John McEnroe to train well before going to face the hordes of online players who all have this thirst to show you that they are the new virtual Roger Federer. The most complicated thing remains not only the release at the right time but above all the direction which is taken at the time of release but which we must control in order not to hit the outside. We told you about the timing!
Au menu
On the menu of this Top Spin 2K25, we find classics from classics. So, there are no less than 25 characters available. Some will criticize that there are very few players on the current circuit but the most fans will forgive this lack with the presence of legends like Roger Federer, Serena Williams, André Agassi and even John McEnroe. So yes, no Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal but who knows, maybe with future DLC? 2K Games has promised that new players will be available for free. The list of available players is HERE.
Note that some participated in the motion capture to suggest their own movements and be as close as possible to reality. Unsurprisingly, other players will join the game between now and release, not to mention the Season’s Passes which will allow even other players to join the game.
On the field side, we obviously find those of the Grand Slams but also a good number of Masters like Indian Wells, BNP Paribas Open, etc. Afterwards, it is mainly a question of aesthetics since tennis is played on only a few surfaces (hard, grass and clay) and each tournament does not have exclusivity on the surface but fans will appreciate this choice. We’re talking about a total of 48 different courts! The list of available courts is HERE.
As for the modes, there is a Career mode called MyCareer which allows you to create your own player (MyPlayer) and travel the world in order to become the best player in the world. Like all Career modes, we found it very repetitive and it will only retain the most dedicated players. As mentioned above, there is the TopSpin Academy with John McEnroe which will allow you to learn not only the basics but also advanced techniques. We definitely recommend it because it’s a game that requires mastery to tickle the best players in the world.
Availability and Season Pass
TopSpin 2K25 is available in three editions, a Standard Edition, a Deluxe Edition and a Grand Slam Edition. If the availability date of the Standard edition is for today, October 26, 2024, know that those who had purchased the Deluxe and Grand Slam editions can play it since April 23, 2024. And for platforms, TopSpin 2K25 is available on Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam.
It’s fashionable now and TopSpin 2K5 is no exception to the rule by offering season passes. Each season lasts between 8 and 10 weeks and each level allows you to unlock cosmetic items, XP boosts, etc. It’s classic from classic.
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