Just days after releasing a new character trailer for upcoming Mario sports title Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Nintendo has released more information about the game including amiibo compatibility and online multiplayer information.
You can see our article two days ago about the game, including the trailer and screens here.
So it looks like the standard vanilla Mario characters will be compatible with the game, including the recently released yarn Yoshi amiibo. Hopefully a few more of the obscure characters make their way into the game as well. If Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart 8 have made any indication, more is definitely more and having a large variety of characters to choose from is always a good thing. Who cares if Link or Samus aren’t part of the Mushroom Kingdom. They could be added to the game. Why not make them only unlockable via amiibo?
I would definitely love to see an expanded character lineup beyond what has been announced. Check out the details below.
amiibo Compatibility: Players can choose supported amiibo figures to be partners in online doubles matches, or players can enlist them to battle strong computer-controlled opponents in the offline Knockout Challenge mode. The more matches an amiibo plays, the more experience and skill it will gain. Currently available compatible amiibo include Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, Yarn Yoshis, Rosalina, Wario, Toad and Donkey Kong.
New Moves: On top of standard shots like topspin, lobs and slices, the new Ultra Smash move sees characters leap high into the air and smash the ball down to devastating effect. Colorful Chance Areas occasionally appear to help players unleash super-strong smash or bamboozling slices to flummox adversaries on the other side of the net.
Game-Play Modes:
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Knockout Challenge: Tense tiebreak matches against increasingly difficult computer-controlled opponents await in this single-player mode. If the going gets too tough, players can call in a compatible amiibo as a doubles partner.
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Mega Battle: After grabbing a Mega Mushroom, characters grow to gigantic proportions and can dominate the court with their increased power and range.
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Classic Tennis: For those who prefer their tennis a little more traditional, Classic Tennis offers two variations: Standard mode features Chance Shots and Jump Shots but no Mega Mushrooms, while Simple puts competitors on the court with nothing but the net and the ball.
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Online Multiplayer: Go up against adversaries from around the world in competitive ranked play in either Mega Battle or Classic Tennis modes, or quickly jump into more casual matches. Two players* on the same console can team up to take on all comers, or a supported amiibo can join as a doubles partner on the online courts.
