puzzle video game
Tennis in the Face
By 10tons, released 1 Jan 2013
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- PlayStation 3
- Ouya
- Windows Phone
- PlayStation Vita
What it is
Tennis in the Face is a physics-based puzzle game from 10tons, published by 10tons Ltd. Players help Pete Pagassi take on the Explodz corporation by firing tennis balls at its enemies. Aim with the mouse, use walls to reach targets in cover, and set off chain reactions that can knock down several opponents with one serve. Levels progress through city districts toward the Explodz factory, with crowns to earn and achievements to unlock. The game is listed as a single-player action, casual, indie, and sports title. Its Steam features include achievements, full controller support, trading cards, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing. Steam lists Windows as its platform, while the broader platform listing also names macOS, PlayStation 3, Ouya, Windows Phone, and PlayStation Vita. The play centers on aiming, ricochets, and watching enemies tumble in the resulting chain reactions.
What players like, and what they don't
- Physics-based aiming and ricochets
- Chain reactions can hit multiple enemies
- Steam achievements and trading cards
- Full controller support
- Steam lists Windows only
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy short physics puzzles built around aiming and ricochets. Its single-player structure and controller support also suit solo play with a gamepad.
Tennis in the Face turns tennis shots into a puzzle tool, with walls and chain reactions shaping each attempt. It is a straightforward fit for solo players who want physics-based aiming challenges.
