Tennis no Oji-Sama: Kiss of Prince Flame
PlayStation 2 · 2003
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 2
The PlayStation 2 (2000) is the best-selling game console in history, with a library exceeding 9,000 titles that spans everything from budget shovelware to genre-defining classics. That massive volume means PS2 collecting is accessible and affordable overall, but a handful of low-print-run RPGs and cult titles have become genuinely expensive — a common pattern once a console's original audience grows up with disposable income.
Gamevaro tracks Tennis no Oji-Sama: Kiss of Prince Flame for PlayStation 2 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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Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €16.12 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Tennis no Oji-Sama: Kiss of Prince Flame, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 2 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: Kiss of Prince Flame worth?
Tennis no Oji-Sama: Kiss of Prince Flame for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €16.12 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tennis no Oji-Sama: Kiss of Prince Flame rare?
Tennis no Oji-Sama: Kiss of Prince Flame has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 2 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Tennis no Oji-Sama: Kiss of Prince Flame?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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