| Mario Tennis | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Camelot Software Planning |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Japanese title | マリオテニス64 |
| Release date(s) | |
| Genre(s) | Tennis |
| System(s) | Nintendo 64 |
| Rating(s) | |
| Preceded by | Mario's Tennis |
| Followed by | Mario Power Tennis |
Mario Tennis (マリオテニス64 Mario Tenisu 64?, Mario Tennis 64) is a video game that was developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 in 2000. This is the sixth Mario game for the Nintendo 64.
A sports game in the vein of Mario Golf, Mario Tennis gathers allies and foes of Mario together to play tennis.
Through the use of an N64 Transfer Pak, characters can be imported from the Game Boy Color version. Player stats can also be imported.
This game is notable for the introduction of Waluigi, an antagonist of Luigi and brother to Wario, the reintroduction of Princess Daisy (her last appearance was as Luigi's caddy in the 1991 game NES Open Tournament Golf), and first-ever appearance of Birdo as a controllable character. This game is also the first Mario game where Princess Peach spurts out hearts when hitting the ball; which has remained in subsequent Mario sports titles.
Mario series
Donkey Kong · Mario Bros. · Super Mario Bros. · Super Mario Bros. 2 · Super Mario Bros. 2 (US) · Super Mario Bros. 3 · Super Mario World · Yoshi's Island · Super Mario 64 · Super Mario Sunshine · Super Mario Galaxy
Sub-series: Mario and Luigi · Mario is Missing · Mario Kart · Mario Party · Mario RPG · Yoshi