Top Spin 3

Top Spin 3

Cover art

Players Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer and Andy Roddick appear on the U.S. cover art for the game. Roddick was replaced by Andy Murray (UK version) and by Rafael Nadal (Spanish version)
Developer(s) PAM Development
Publisher(s) 2K Sports
Platform(s) PlayStation 3
Wii
Xbox 360
Nintendo DS
Release date(s)

Nintendo DS[4]

  • NA: June 23, 2008
  • PAL: July 25, 2008
Genre(s) Sports
Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer

Top Spin 3 is the third title in the Top Spin series of video games. The game was developed by PAM Development and published by 2K Sports. New game elements include real-time weather effects, more options of professional tennis players, an in-depth character creation tool and new unparalleled gameplay mechanics. It also features impressive advancements in an audio/visual sense with improved Dolby Digital surround sound and "Evolutionary" visuals.[5] Top Spin 4 was released as a sequel about three years later.

Features

Top Spin 3 incorporates various new features including:

Wii version

The Wii version features motion controls, several venues including three Grand Slams, and multiplayer party games. It features 16 licensed players. This version does not contain online multiplayer gameplay nor does it contain career mode. It runs on a modified Top Spin 2 engine, and features stylized graphics.

Players

Top Spin 3 includes 20 playable professional tennis players including today's superstars, and past professionals.[6]

Key
PS3 PlayStation 3 Exclusive
WII Unavailable on Wii

Selectable Venues/Courts

Grand Slam Majors:

Tour Venues:

Others:

Nintendo DS Exclusive:[7]

Note: along with the exclusive ones, the only available courts for the DS are the 4 Grand Slams, Indian Wells, Miami, Rome and Chicago.

Critical reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
OXM (US)9/10
OXM (UK)8/10[8]
X-Play2/5

It was a nominee for Best Sports Game for the Nintendo DS by IGN for their 2008 video game awards.[9]

References

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