| Mario Tennis: Bloodbath | |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts (US)
Taito (Japan) |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Wii U |
| Genre(s) | Action |
| Release Date(s) |  February 25th, 2013
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| Mode(s) | Single Player
Multiplayer Online |
| Age Rating(s) | ESRB:
PEGI: CERO: |
| Media Included | Xbox 360 Disk
PS3 Disk Wii Disk Wii U Disk |
Mario Kart: Bloodbath is a 2013 action sci-fi game. It will be for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Wii U. The game was officially released in the United States and Japan on February 25, 2013, with the Master 4D Edition released 3 months later. It is a reboot of the Mario Tennis frnachise.
Plot
Mario hears that Bowser is planning a tennis match and goes to "play", with a secret mission. When he arrives, Bowser is attacking people. After playing tennis with him, Mario attacks him, but is turned evil. Now his friends must save the Mushroom Kingdom and Mario before Bowser turns into a giant monster.
Gameplay
The game is an action-sports hybrid game. Players must first engage one of the Evils in a tennis match, but then mash certain buttons to escape and battle. Over 20 different weapons can be used in battle. In some courts, the battle will turn to the streets, and sometimes the tennis match will reappear. After defeating an opponent, the player must go through the open worlds and destroy the enviroment to find a new objective.
Cars can be found to help destruction. Sometimes new characters can be earned by finding a captive and defeating the gaurd. If a cop finds out about you, you must play the match normally until he leaves. Sometimes Bowser will appear on a motercycle and try to kill you to stop the match, so you must avoid his shots with AWESOME moves to dodge.
Modes
Human Campaign
Engage in an intense battle against Bowser and his forces. Play tennis matches and then kill the opponent..
Online
The war for the Mushroom Kingdom continues on XBOX Live, where muiltiple people can compete to kill the most competetors. In Online Mode, you can create a profile, and customize your player, depending on the faction you are assigned to. You can also customize your weapons and choose which ones you want to use in battle.
Downloadable Content
There are some new downloadable content on Xbox Live, Playstation Network, Wii Shop Channel, the Wii U Shop Channel, and Neptune Connect. Here's the list:
- Vehicle and Map Pack Plus: Contains 5 more vehicles and 5 more multi-player exclusive maps.
Reception
Sales and Revenue
On Space Invaders' release on February 25, 2013. It was reported that 100 million people went to Gamestops all over America at midnight to get the game. The game sold 50 million copies on its launch day, and grossed $379 billion, making it the 1st biggest video game launch of all time.