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David Crane's Amazing Tennis is a 1992 tennis video game published by Absolute Entertainment for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis consoles. The SNES version got a worldwide release, while the Genesis version only saw a North American release.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind David Crane's Amazing Tennis
David Crane's Amazing Tennis is a 1992 tennis video game published by Absolute Entertainment for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis consoles. The game was also made available for the Nintendo Super System. The SNES version got a worldwide release, while the Genesis version only saw a North American release.
The game was designed by an expert in the sport, as the titular David Crane was an avid tennis player. He had played tournaments as well as playing in doubles with Activision co-founder Alan Miller, but stated he never had interest in developing a tennis-themed game until then.
How David Crane's Amazing Tennis Plays
The SNES version got a worldwide release, while the Genesis version only saw a North American release. The game was also made available for the Nintendo Super System. David Crane's Amazing Tennis is a 1992 tennis video game published by Absolute Entertainment for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis consoles.
Clay, grass and hard courts are available, and the player can specify handedness. Players can perform various shots, such as topspin, backspin, lob and drop shots. He had played tournaments as well as playing in doubles with Activision co-founder Alan Miller, but stated he never had interest in developing a tennis-themed game until then.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Rob Millichamp of N-Force described the perspective as "innovative and awesome", but it was a point of contention between critics. A concern shared by many of the critics, was the difficulty in controlling the player on the far side of the court. N-Force praised the large and detailed sprites as well as the quality of animation.
N-Force felt this made hitting the ball a nightmare, while Super Play stated that serving and receiving from that end is "too tricky". Despite the criticism, reviews generally found the game enjoyable. Nintendo Power had similar thoughts on the sounds, and found that the "digitized voice of the scorekeeper and excellent sound effects added to the realism".
David Crane's Amazing Tennis — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play David Crane's Amazing Tennis online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.
Do I need a controller to play David Crane's Amazing Tennis?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed David Crane's Amazing Tennis?
Development was handled by Absolute Entertainment, FarSight Technologies, with Absolute Entertainment publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original David Crane's Amazing Tennis?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.