Tennis (1981)

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

Tennis (1981) for Sega Saturn is currently worth €25.42 loose, and €54.02 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Tennis (1981) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Saturn titles.

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.

The PAL version of Tennis (1981) is currently worth €25.42 loose, versus €17.67 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.