Hello,
I am collecting feedback according to my impressions and I hope that the developers can see all this and take note. I know they are doing their best but I think it’s important not to think it’s enough and keep improving the game. It’s the tennis game with the most potential for a long time and I think it’s a great opportunity to make it the best ever. @JNT_BA @RossSymons
Serving
Zoom → Option to disable it
Serving → Fixing the serving mechanics is key to improve the game. Having the possibility to make aces, double faults (depending on your skill). The second serve has to be more risky if we want to serve with the same power as the first serve and if not, in general terms it should be slower (like in real life).
Return → Stretch to reach angled returns. Possibility to try a powerful return no matter where the ball goes (being a very risky shot).
Option to serve and volley
Movement
Lateral movement > 360 turns and the option to remove the LT/RT buttons (on or off) should be avoided.
Sliding: Depending on the surface, sliding is very important (e.g. on clay), especially on running shots for returns or passing shots.
Approach to the net: The animation to go up to the net should be more fluid and faster (taking into account the stamina of the player).
Net play
Volleys: Volleys have been improved but not enough. They need to be more fluid and more connected to the point and the transition up to the net. Also, volley dropshots are still not very realistic.
Ducking/Stretching: Depending on the return of the ball, the player at the net should try to accommodate the body according to the trajectory of the ball. If the ball is low, crouch down and bend the legs. If the ball comes high or in a semi-lob, stretch to try to get as far as possible.
Passing: For the player at the back of the court, it should be possible to try to pass in a realistic way, either through a strong flat stroke or by making an angle. If the passing is executed correctly, the player at the net should not be able to touch the ball.
Game life and atmosphere
Exits and entrances to the court: It is important that the named player exits first. Nowadays a player is named on the loudspeaker and the opponent comes out first. This is a mistake that should be corrected. Both players should come out from a tunnel or have more animations. At the moment of entry, all players have the same animations (the same salute, the same racket out and the same stretch). In that sense, the game is still a bit dead at the start of the match and during the match. Please, try to put more animations and make them more varied.
Audience: Many times the audience looks the same (two people very close with the same glasses and the same cap). They don’t seem to animate the players very much.
Camera: The camera does not have panoramic vision and you can hardly see the stands or a more panoramic view. Really, we only know which court we are on by the name on the ground. There are only close-ups and you can’t see the stadium.
Apologising: Players don’t apologise when the ball hits the net and falls into the opponent’s court. Also, it would be nice if they could complain and shout looking at their box (no need to throw the racket).
The players’ bags are white and do not correspond to any brand. Sinner’s is realistic, please make the others the same.
The game needs to include linesmen and ball boys.
Academy
The academy needs to be more complete than its predecessor AO 2. Possibility to create racquets, shoes and include logos on them. In addition, it would also be necessary to be able to recreate the grand slam courts as I’m afraid no grand slams will be licensed.
Career mode
The career mode I assume is not complete yet there is much more to come. However, I would like to see more depth when creating our player, more customisation options and even more animations if possible. Also, it would be interesting to see a training mode with challenges to gain experience points and improve attributes. I think it would add a lot more realism and fun to the career mode.
The figure of a manager to manage contracts, press relations and other off-track issues would also be interesting.
To finish, I would like to thank all of you for the awesome effort you are doing.
Lets contribute for Tiebreak to be the best tennis game ever!