Tennis no Oji-Sama: Sweat & Tears
PlayStation · 2002
About this game
Tennis in the Face is a single-player 2D physics-based, puzzle action-platformer game.
The game follows Pete Pagassi, a disgraced former tennis star seeking redemption after his career collapsed under the influence of Explodz, an addictive energy drink responsible for ruining his life and the city of Explodopolis.
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Determined to take revenge on the corporation that destroyed him, Pete uses the only skill he has left, his powerful serve, to fight back against waves of enemies, from corporate executives and riot police to clowns and scientists, all under Explodz’s corrupt influence.
Each level represents a confrontation with these foes in the ruined streets and offices of the city as Pete smashes his way toward the company’s headquarters.
Gameplay is structured around short, self-contained levels where the player must eliminate all enemies on screen using a limited supply of tennis balls.
Each shot is aimed manually and obeys realistic physics, bouncing off walls and objects until it loses momentum or reaches its bounce limit.
Success depends on careful angles and timing: many enemies cannot be hit directly, requiring players to ricochet shots or trigger environmental chain reactions.
Levels feature interactive elements such as glass panes, wooden barriers, explosive crates, trampolines, and vending machines, which can be used strategically to amplify damage or alter the ball’s trajectory.
Scoring is based on efficiency, with higher ratings awarded for clearing a stage using fewer balls.
When all attempts are spent and enemies remain, the player must retry.
The world map allows non-linear progression: completing adjacent levels opens new routes, and finishing a district unlocks the next area of the city with fresh challenges and enemy types.
As Pete advances, new mechanics and hazards are introduced, such as bouncing projectiles, angled barriers, and destructible terrain, keeping puzzle-solving and precision aiming central to the gameplay.
Each area concludes with a th
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks Tennis no Oji-Sama: Sweat & Tears for PlayStation with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €20.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €22.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €22.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €20.11 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-J | €11.57 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €19.84 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €7.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €21.82 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.41 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €21.74 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.50 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €19.76 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €7.72 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.51 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €16.94 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.01 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.40 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.01 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €15.40 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Tennis no Oji-Sama: Sweat & Tears, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Tennis no Oji-Sama: Sweat & Tears worth?
Tennis no Oji-Sama: Sweat & Tears for PlayStation is currently worth €11.57 loose, €7.87 complete in box, and €20.12 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tennis no Oji-Sama: Sweat & Tears rare?
Tennis no Oji-Sama: Sweat & Tears has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Tennis no Oji-Sama: Sweat & Tears?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Tennis no Oji-Sama: Sweat & Tears, loose is €11.57 and CIB is €7.87 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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