Christian Cawley is a writer and editor who covers consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment media. He has written for publications such as Computer Weekly, Linux Format, MakeUseOf.com, and Tech Radar.
He also produces podcasts, has a cigar box guitar, and of course, loves retro gaming.
One of my most frustrating game experiences ever, Super World Court, is re-released in the Arcade Archives.
I consider myself to be a reasonably patient gamer. I gave the first game I bought with my own pocket money, Ghouls (Micro Power, 1983, and also known as Ghoulies — quiet at the back!) repeated chances, just because it looked like it should be good.
But it wasn’t, it was terrible.
Similarly, Super World Court looked amazing, but its multiplayer mode and too-close joysticks made it utterly frustrating. And it wasn’t even that playable to start with.
Super World Court on Switch and PS4
Of course, that should be about to change with this week’s Arcade Archives release. Details for the 1993 game state:
It is the sequence to “PRO TENNIS WORLD COURT” and adds support for 4-player simultaneous games. Featuring a roster of numerous distinctive players with their own specialties, this is your chance to pick your favorite and win your way through tournaments!
Take a look:
Now, given the improvements the record-breaking Arcade Archives has made to various games, I’m really hoping they can work some magic with this one. If you don’t know this, Arcade Archives makes various quality of life improvements for these Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 reissues. Difficulty is adjustable, and various display settings can be adjusted to recreate the classic CRT display look.
Arcade Archives also adds save slots and the ability to take part in a global leaderboard for the title. But will this be enough to improve it?
Maybe, maybe not. But having superior controls unencumbered by your friends’ hands within uncomfortable
Where can you get the game?
You should be able to find the game through your Nintendo eShop or PlayStation Store account from Thursday, 29th May. Full details are available via the game’s listing page in the Arcade Archives, which confirms Super World Court‘s price as $7.99.
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Christian Cawley is a writer and editor who covers consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment media. He has written for publications such as Computer Weekly, Linux Format, MakeUseOf.com, and Tech Radar.
He also produces podcasts, has a cigar box guitar, and of course, loves retro gaming.
