Tennis Champs Returns in IOS

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92/100

Tennis Champs Returns is a absolute love letter to the classic Amiga era of sports games, specifically the legendary 'Tennis Champs'. It manages to capture that old-school addictive quality while updating the visuals and controls for modern mobile devices. The gameplay is surprisingly deep; it's not just about tapping the screen, but about positioning, timing, and choosing the right shot type to outmaneuver your opponent.

The career mode is where the game really shines. Watching your player go from a complete unknown to a world-class athlete is incredibly satisfying. The daily challenges and online multiplayer add a lot of longevity, making sure there's always a reason to come back for one more match. If you want a tennis game that prioritizes skill and physics over flashy arcade gimmicks, this is the one.

Reviewed on: Sun May 11 2025
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Dinsun Review

78

Dinsun here. As someone who remembers the Amiga days, I went into this skeptical. Most 'retro' games are just lazy pixel art. But this? Itā€™s got soul. The physics are surprisingly tight. You actually have to think about court positioning and shot selection. Itā€™s not just a tap-fest. The career mode is dense, maybe too dense for some, but I appreciate the commitment to the grind.

Itā€™s a bit steep on the learning curve. If youā€™re used to arcade-style tennis, this might frustrate you. The visuals are deliberately old-school, which I like, but some might call them 'ugly'. For me, the gameplay is king, and this plays a better game of tennis than most high-budget attempts. Itā€™s worth the price if you actually enjoy the sport and don't just want a mindless distraction.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Technical depth
  • Excellent physics
  • Huge career mode
  • High learning curve
  • Retro visuals aren't for everyone
  • Can be grindy

Technical Report

Performance: Very lightweight; high frame rate; supports various controllers.

Accessibility:
  • Difficulty Presets
  • Customizable Controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a deep, skill-based tennis simulator with retro flair.

Skip if: You want flashy 3D graphics and casual gameplay.

Similar Games:
  • Virtua Tennis
  • Stick Tennis

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPhone SE
  • Playtime: 15 hours
  • Status: Mid-career pro

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 4.65Thu Jan 04 2024

Advert SDK Updates

Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhoneĀ 5S, iPhoneĀ 6, iPhoneĀ 6Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 6S, iPhoneĀ 6SĀ Plus, iPhoneĀ SE (1stĀ generation), iPhoneĀ 7, iPhoneĀ 7Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 8, iPhoneĀ 8 Plus, iPhoneĀ X, iPhoneĀ XS, iPhoneĀ XSĀ Max, iPhoneĀ XR, iPhoneĀ 11, iPhoneĀ 11Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 11Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ SE (2ndĀ generation), iPhoneĀ 12Ā mini, iPhoneĀ 12, iPhoneĀ 12Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 12Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 13Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 13Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 13Ā mini, iPhoneĀ 13, iPhoneĀ SE (3rdĀ generation), iPhoneĀ 14, iPhoneĀ 14Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 14Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 14Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 15, iPhoneĀ 15Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 15Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 15Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 16, iPhoneĀ 16Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 16Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 16Ā ProĀ Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPadĀ Air, iPadĀ Air Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ 2, iPadĀ miniĀ 2 Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ AirĀ 2, iPadĀ AirĀ 2 Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ 3, iPadĀ miniĀ 3 Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ 4, iPadĀ miniĀ 4 Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch), iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) Wi-FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (9.7ā€‘inch), iPadĀ Pro (9.7ā€‘inch) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ (5thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (2ndĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (2ndĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (10.5ā€‘inch), iPadĀ Pro (10.5ā€‘inch) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (6thĀ generation), iPadĀ (6thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch), iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (3rdĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (3rdĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ mini (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ mini (5thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Air (3rdĀ generation), iPadĀ Air (3rdĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (7thĀ generation), iPadĀ (7thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch) (2ndĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch) (2ndĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (4thĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (4thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Air (4thĀ generation), iPadĀ Air (4thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (8thĀ generation), iPadĀ (8thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ ProĀ (11-inch) (3rdĀ generation), iPadĀ ProĀ (11-inch) (3rdĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ ProĀ (12.9-inch) (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ ProĀ (12.9-inch) (5thĀ generation) Wi-FiĀ +Ā Cellular, iPadĀ mini (6thĀ generation), iPadĀ mini (6thĀ generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9thĀ generation), iPad (9thĀ generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Air (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ Air (5thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPad (10thĀ generation), iPad (10thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch) (4thĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (11ā€‘inch) (4thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (6thĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9ā€‘inch) (6thĀ generation) Wiā€‘FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Air 11-inch (M2), iPadĀ Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Air 13-inch (M2), iPadĀ Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro 13-inch (M4), iPadĀ Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ (A17Ā Pro), iPadĀ miniĀ (A17Ā Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPodĀ touch (6thĀ generation), and iPodĀ touch (7thĀ generation).

"One of the greatest mobile games released EVER" - Jared Nelson, TouchArcade 24/8/2018.

The world's best Tennis game is back!

* Deep Career mode, with 200 opponents

* Touch Tennis mini game

* Retro or Touch controls. (+Control Pad Support)

* GameCenter 2 player

20 years after the original Tennis Champs and Super Tennis Champs hit the Amiga, this is the "King of Tennis Games" brought up to date.

Remade completely for iOS by the original Amiga version programmer, using the original characters and retouched animation, combined with all new physics, AI, new controls, Daily Challenges, and a great new Career mode.

Daily Challenge serves up a mixture of modes, tennis games, opponents and mini games each day, with completion yielding rewards to help you in your career.

Career mode pits you against a field of 200 Tennis Pros on a full world tour packed with Events. Can you climb the rankings, win the major titles and be declared the True Tennis Champ?

* Included in TouchArcade's "10 Best Games of 2016" Lists! *

**GAME OF THE WEEK : TouchArcade 20th Feb 2016**

"Tennis Champs Returns is my favorite game of 2016 so far..." - Jared Nelson of Touch Arcade

"Best tennis game I have ever played " - Mr Charley - TouchArcade Forum

"This had to be one of the very best sports' games on iOS ever made! " - DJStout - TA Forum

"Winning my first major.. Has to be one of the most satisfying moments in my sports gaming history!" - Mikiesque - TA Forum

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 1454 Counts
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Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Tennis Champs Returns has been completely rebuilt from the ground up to bring you the best looking, most fluid and realistic tennis game on mobile. Experience incredible touch controls, an awesome career mode and all new in-game challenges. Play as a fresh faced rookie and rise through the ranks to become world number 1. Enter tournaments, train your character, play challenge matches, build your skills and master the art of tennis. Unique features include: -Full career mode -Online Multiplayer -Realistic Tennis Physics -Incredible touch controls -Daily challenges -Player customisation -Tournament mode

Features

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Full career mode

2

Online Multiplayer

3

Realistic Tennis Physics

4

Incredible touch controls

5

Daily challenges

6

Player customisation

7

Tournament mode

Tips

Promotion Videos

Tennis Champs Returns (by Uprising Games Ltd.) - Universal - HD Gameplay Trailer

Related Videos

Tennis Champs Returns iOS / Android Gameplay HD - YouTube
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Tennis Champs Returns - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - Tutorials (iOS) - YouTube
Tennis Champs Returns - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - Tutorials (iOS) - YouTube

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Tennis Champs Returns - Gameplay (ios, ipad) (ENG) - YouTube
Tennis Champs Returns - Gameplay (ios, ipad) (ENG) - YouTube

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Tennis champs returns - YouTube
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Tennis Champs Returns - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2 - Chennai Open (iOS) - YouTube
Tennis Champs Returns - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2 - Chennai Open (iOS) - YouTube

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Official Tennis Champs Returns (by Uprising Games Ltd.) Trailer - YouTube
Official Tennis Champs Returns (by Uprising Games Ltd.) Trailer - YouTube

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Tennis Champs Returns S4 - Begin Carrer - Gameplay Part 1 - YouTube
Tennis Champs Returns S4 - Begin Carrer - Gameplay Part 1 - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

Yes, Tennis Champs Returns supports MFi controllers for a more traditional console-like experience.

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