Top Spin 3

Infobox VG
title = Top Spin 3


caption = Players Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer and Andy Roddick appear on the U.S. cover art for the game.
developer = PAM Development
publisher = 2K Sports
distributor =
designer =
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released = vgrelease|EU=June 20, 2008 [http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/topspin3/similar.html?mode=versions Top Spin 3 for PlayStation 3 - Top Spin 3 PlayStation 3 Game - Top Spin 3 PlayStation 3 Video Game ] ] [http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/topspin3/similar.html?mode=versions Top Spin 3 for Wii - Top Spin 3 Wii Game - Top Spin 3 Wii Video Game ] ] [http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/topspin3/similar.html?mode=versions Top Spin 3 for Xbox 360 - Top Spin 3 Xbox 360 Game - Top Spin 3 Xbox 360 Video Game ] ] vgrelease|NA=June 23, 2008 vgrelease|AUS=June 27, 2008 Nintendo DS [ [http://www.gamespot.com/ds/sports/topspin3/similar.html?mode=versions Top Spin 3 for DS - Top Spin 3 DS Game - Top Spin 3 DS Video Game ] ]
vgrelease|NA=June 23, 2008|PAL=July 25, 2008 |genre = Sports game (Tennis)
modes = Single player, multiplayer
ratings = vgratings|ESRB=E (Everyone)
platforms = PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS
media = Blu-Ray, DVD-DL, Wii Optical Disc
requirements =
input = Gamepad, Wii Remote

"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. It was released on June 202008. The game features real-time weather effects, a selection of professional tennis players, an in-depth character creation tool and unparalleled gameplay mechanics. It also features impressive advancements in an audio/visual sense with improved Dolby Digital surround sound and "Evolutionary" visuals. [ [http://www.gamespot.com/news/6174647.html Top Spin 3 bouncing onto PS3 and 360] at GameSpot]

Wii version

The Wii version features motion controls, 40 venues, 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.

Features

"Top Spin 3" incorporates various new features including:

* New gameplay controls: Intuitive controls, now incorporating the right thumbstick, allow for precise movements and shot variety providing gamers with an unprecedented tennis experience.
* Signature style: The world's best players are accurately depicted like never before with actual apparel and equipment.
* Tennis legends: For the first time ever, play with or against legendary figures of the tennis world.
* 2K Sports online: Play against anyone, anywhere, anytime in up to four game modes including singles, doubles, quick-match, and a comprehensive world tour with live stat tracking.
* All-new soundtrack: New music is included featuring Jamiroquai, Calvin Harris, Boys Like Girls, The Go! Team, Stone Roses, and Franz Ferdinand.
* World Tour: Here you can participate ranked online tournaments and matches. A new season starts every 1^st and 16^th day of the month.

Playable characters

"Top Spin 3" includes 20 playable professional tennis players including today's superstars, and past professionals.cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/top-spin-3-roster-and-screens-check-out-boris-becker-s-rugged-good-looks-71863.phtml |title=Top Spin 3 roster and screens: check out Boris Becker's rugged good looks |accessdate=2008-05-09 |last=Sarkar |first=Samit |date=2008-02-27 |publisher=Destructoid]

;Men
*flagicon|SUI Roger Federer
*flagicon|ESP Rafael Nadal ^PS3
*flagicon|GBR Andy Murray
*flagicon|ARG David Nalbandian
*flagicon|USA Andy Roddick
*flagicon|USA James Blake
*flagicon|CZE Tomáš Berdych
*flagicon|CRO Mario Ančić
*flagicon|FRA Gaël Monfils
*flagicon|GER Tommy Haas
*flagicon|AUS Mark Philippoussis

;Women:
*flagicon|BEL Justine Henin
*flagicon|RUS Svetlana Kuznetsova
*flagicon|FRA Amélie Mauresmo
*flagicon|RUS Maria Sharapova
*flagicon|CZE Nicole Vaidisova
*flagicon|DEN Caroline Wozniacki

;Classic Legends:
*flagicon|GER Boris Becker
*flagicon|SWE Björn Borg
*flagicon|USA Monica Seles

PS3: PlayStation 3 Exclusive

Critical reception

VG Reviews
OXM=9/10
OXMUK=8/10 ["Top Spin 3" Review," "Official Xbox Magazine UK" (July 2008): 85.]
X-Play=2/5|
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*German website 4Players gave the game 64/100, citing awkward controls and a steep learning curve as the game's downfall.
*GamePro Germany rated the game 89/100 with the reviewer claiming excellent gameplay.The reviewer believed the gameplay, although having a steep learning curve, offers great depth and a more realistic simulation of tennis.
*IGN AU awarded Top Spin 3 an 8.0/10, one of the only downsides being that the risk shot system "'still" isn't right', referring to the previous problems in Top Spin 2 and the original.
*Xbox World 360 awarded the game 90/100, saying that it would "take stiff competition for Top Spin 3 to be anything other than the best sports title of 2008", praising the game's emphasis on skill and calling it as big a step forward for tennis games as Skate was for skateboarding.

Options and settings

Top Spin 3 features 6 camera angles to choose from in each mode ranging from very close to very far.The default view can be selected from the main options menu.It also contains a selection of difficulties for the Career mode, ranging from Very easy, to Easy, to Normal, to Hard and Very hard.Music volume and sound effects can be customised within the main options menu.

References

* http://www.videogamer.com/news/21-02-2008-7579.html
* http://ps3.ign.com/articles/853/853552p1.html
* http://au.ps3.ign.com/objects/949/949655.html

External links

* [http://www.topspin3thegame.com/ Official website]
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