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{{Short description|2011 sports video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Virtua Tennis 4
| image = Virtua Tennis 4 cover.png
| caption = European cover art
| developer = [[Company:Sega|Sega]]<br>Devil's Details <small>(PC)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.devilsdetails.biz/project_virtua_tennis_4.html|title=Virtua Tennis 4 PC|website=Devil's Details|access-date=2021-06-28}}</ref>
| publisher = Sega
| designer = Mie Kumagai
| producer = Jun Yoshino
| series = ''Virtua Tennis''
| release = '''PlayStation 3''', '''Wii''', '''Xbox 360'''<br>{{vgrelease|EU|April 29, 2011|AUS|May 5, 2011|NA|May 10, 2011|JP|June 30, 2011 (PS3, X360)}}'''Windows'''<br>{{vgrelease|NA|June 24, 2011|AUS|July 7, 2011|EU|July 8, 2011}}'''PlayStation Vita'''<br>{{vgrelease|JP|December 17, 2011|NA|February 15, 2012|EU|February 22, 2012|AUS|February 23, 2012}}'''Arcade'''<br>2011
| genre = [[Software:Sports game|Sports]]
| modes = Single player<br>Multiplayer (2 to 4)
| platforms = [[Engineering:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]]<br>[[Engineering:PlayStation Vita|PlayStation Vita]]<br>[[Engineering:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]]<br>[[Engineering:Wii|Wii]]<br>[[Software:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]<br>[[Software:Arcade game|Arcade]]
| arcade system = Sega RingEdge
}}
'''''Virtua Tennis 4''''', known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Power Smash 4'''''|パワースマッシュ4|Pawā Sumasshu 4}}, is the third sequel to [[Company:Sega|Sega]]'s tennis game franchise, ''Virtua Tennis''. It was released on [[Engineering:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]], [[Engineering:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]], [[Software:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]], [[Engineering:Wii|Wii]] and [[Engineering:PlayStation Vita|PlayStation Vita]] (the latter as '''''Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition'''''). This is the first main series ''Virtua Tennis'' game to not have an arcade release before the console releases. An arcade version was also released, which is powered by the PC-based Sega RingEdge arcade system. There are two versions of the cabinet: an upright 4-player cabinet, and a deluxe 4-player cabinet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.segaarcade.com/games/virtua-tennis-4-upright.html|title=Virtua Tennis 4 Upright|website=Sega Arcade|access-date=2023-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190718220054/https://www.segaarcade.com/games/virtua-tennis-4-upright.html|archive-date=2019-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.segaarcade.com/games/virtua-tennis-4-deluxe.html|title=Virtua Tennis 4 Deluxe|website=Sega Arcade|access-date=2023-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190718220059/https://www.segaarcade.com/games/virtua-tennis-4-deluxe.html|archive-date=2019-07-18}}</ref>

==Gameplay==
The game supports the [[Engineering:PlayStation Move|PlayStation Move]] controller on the [[Engineering:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]], the [[Engineering:Kinect|Kinect]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Ken|date=2011-04-30|url=http://www.kinectronic.com/kinect-reviews/virtua-tennis-4/|title=Virtua Tennis 4 Kinect Review|website=Kinectronic.com|access-date=2011-05-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110504122244/http://www.kinectronic.com/kinect-reviews/virtua-tennis-4/|archive-date=2011-05-04}}</ref> on the [[Engineering:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]], and the Wii MotionPlus on the [[Engineering:Wii|Wii]]. All previously mentioned devices are optional, although the Wii MotionPlus is required for actual motion-controlled gameplay in the Wii version, which is controlled with the [[Engineering:Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] held sideways if the accessory is unavailable. ''Virtua Tennis 4'' allows the player to step into the shoes of some of the world's best tennis pros. The game supports [[Stereoscopy|stereoscopic 3D]] on the PlayStation 3. In the motion control mode of all three console versions, the player's character will automatically move sideways in reaction to where the ball approaches, but the player controls how close they want to be to the net by either holding down a particular button (Wii) or adjusting one's physical distance from the television screen (PS3 and Xbox 360). There is a dynamic [[Software:Virtual camera system|camera]] system in place, so when the ball is in the other half of the court, the camera pans out so that one can see one's position.

When the ball is coming towards the player, it glides into a first person viewpoint where the player can see their racquet in front of him and time their swing accordingly. The player can twist the racquet to adjust its face when it connects with the ball, allowing skilled players to apply spin.<ref>{{cite web|author=James Gallagher|date=2010-08-30|url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2010/08/30/a-few-rallies-with-virtua-tennis-4-and-playstation-move/|title=A Few Rallies With Virtua Tennis 4 And PlayStation Move|website=PlayStation Blog|publisher=[[Company:Sony Interactive Entertainment|Sony Interactive Entertainment]]|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>

==Players==
A trailer was released on the [[Company:YouTube|YouTube]] channel of Sega America on January 20, 2011<ref>{{cite AV media|author=Sega|date=2011-01-20|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcZkguu73S0|title=Virtua Tennis 4 – Trailer of Awesome|website=[[Company:YouTube|YouTube]]|publisher=[[Company:Google|Google]]|access-date=2018-01-09|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GcZkguu73S0|archive-date=2021-12-21|url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}</ref> with a partial list of players that were confirmed for the game. On their blog entry published the same day,<ref>{{cite web|author=RubyEclipse|date=2011-01-20|url=http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2011/01/20/virtua-tennis-4-announced-for-xbox-360-wii-new-trailer|title=Virtua Tennis 4 announced for Xbox 360, Wii + new trailer!|website=Sega America Blog|access-date=2023-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110125101958/http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2011/01/20/virtua-tennis-4-announced-for-xbox-360-wii-new-trailer/|archive-date=2011-01-25}}</ref> the seven new inclusions were revealed for the game.

Six days later, on the Facebook page of the game, the full list of players was released. On 31 March, 3 legends were included to the game, but those are exclusive for PlayStation 3 (along with 2 new mini-games).

As well as these players included in the game, the user has the option to create up to eight of their own players in the World Tour mode.

===Playable Characters===

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'''Male'''
* {{Flagicon|CHE}} Roger Federer
* {{Flagicon|SRB}} Novak Djokovic
* {{Flagicon|GBR}} Andy Murray
* {{Flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal
* {{Flagicon|USA}} Andy Roddick
* {{Flagicon|ARG}} Juan Martín del Potro
* {{Flagicon|FRA}} Gaël Monfils
* {{Flagicon|CHL}} Fernando González
* {{Flagicon|DEU}} Tommy Haas
* {{Flagicon|DEU}} Philipp Kohlschreiber
* {{Flagicon|ITA}} Andreas Seppi
* {{Flagicon|USA}} Jim Courier (Unlockable)
* {{Flagicon|DEU}} Boris Becker (PS3 exclusive unlockable)
* {{Flagicon|SWE}} Stefan Edberg (PS3 exclusive unlockable)
* {{Flagicon|AUS}} Patrick Rafter (PS3 exclusive unlockable)
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'''Female'''
* {{Flagicon|DNK}} Caroline Wozniacki
* {{Flagicon|RUS}} Maria Sharapova
* {{Flagicon|RUS}} Svetlana Kuznetsova
* {{Flagicon|USA}} Venus Williams
* {{Flagicon|GBR}} Laura Robson
* {{Flagicon|RUS}} Anna Chakvetadze
* {{Flagicon|SRB}} Ana Ivanovic
{{col-end}}

==Development==
This is the first game to be developed by the original Virtua Tennis team since 2006.

Despite the fact that Sega opted to skip Gamescom, ''Virtua Tennis 4'' was revealed at the convention at [[Company:Sony|Sony]]'s booth.<ref>{{cite web|author=George|date=2010-08-18|url=http://segabits.com/blog/2010/08/18/virtua-tennis-4-in-action/|title=Virtua Tennis 4 in action|website=Sega Bits|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref>

==World Tour Edition==
An updated Vita port, entitled ''Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition'', was released in Japan on December 17, 2011,<ref>{{cite web|author=Kellie|date=2011-06-07|url=http://blogs.sega.com/2011/06/07/segae3-worlds-greatest-tennis-stars-head-to-ngp-in-virtua-tennis-4/|title=#SegaE3 – World's Greatest Tennis Stars head to NGP in Virtua Tennis 4|website=Sega Blog|access-date=2023-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716110021/http://blogs.sega.com/2011/06/07/segae3-worlds-greatest-tennis-stars-head-to-ngp-in-virtua-tennis-4/|archive-date=2017-07-16}}</ref> and was to simultaneously launch with the [[Engineering:PlayStation Vita|PlayStation Vita]], along with being exclusive to Sony's new handheld.

The World Tour addition included many exclusive features. More mini-games were added, along with touch controllers. The players can also play in first person mode, and control the game using the Vita's gyroscope. Players may use the handheld's front camera to take a photo of their face, and have the game construct a character based on the photo (similar to the mechanics of the game ''[[Software:Reality Fighters|Reality Fighters]]'').<ref name="ignpsp">{{cite web|author=Jack DeVries|date=2012-02-22|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/02/23/virtua-tennis-4-world-tour-edition-review|title=Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition Review|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref> After the game downloads the image, the users edit the player in a light character customization screen. Different game templates were also added, allowing the user to play in various time periods, ranging from the early 20th century to one-hundred years in the future.<ref name="blog.eu.playstation.com">{{cite web|author=Mie Kumagai|date=2012-02-21|url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2012/02/21/virtua-tennis-4-world-tour-edition-serving-up-tomorrow/|title=Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition Serving Up Tomorrow|website=PlayStation Blog|publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>

Two players may now play using the same system, by turning it sideways in the style of Pong,<ref>{{cite web|author=Jeff Rubenstein|date=2011-08-19|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2011/08/19/virtua-tennis-4-serves-ps-vita-exclusive-features-vt-apps/|title=Virtua Tennis 4 Serves PS Vita-exclusive Features, VT Apps|website=PlayStation Blog|publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref> with each participant using a combination of touch control and buttons or analog to play. Augmented reality can be used to bring tennis players featured in the game to life on your system.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mie Kumagai|date=2012-02-16|url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2012/02/16/how-virtua-tennis-world-tour-edition-uses-the-ps-vita-cameras/|title=How Virtua Tennis: World Tour Edition Uses The PS Vita Cameras|website=PlayStation Blog|publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref> The users select a player, and have them brought into onto screen, with the background being whatever is facing the second camera on the system.

Online play had also been touched up on, allowing players to share stats, and allowing users to share comments on the other's game home screen.<ref name="blog.eu.playstation.com"/>

The game itself was enjoyed by players, critics, and actual tennis players alike (See Reception for more on the reviews). Tennis star Andy Murray stated that he enjoyed the game while playing against a representative from Sega, stating that he found it and entertaining, praised the graphics, and said his in game character was an accurate representation of him.<ref>{{cite web|author=Alex Sloane|date=2012-06-28|url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2012/06/28/virtua-tennis-meets-andy-murray-and-serves-up-summer-competition/|title=Virtua Tennis Meets Andy Murray And Serves Up Summer Competition!|website=PlayStation Blog|publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>

As of July 2017, ''Virtua Tennis 4'' is the only tennis simulation game available for the PlayStation Vita.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/vita/category/101-sports-individual-tennis|title=PlayStation Vita Games by Category > Sports > Individual > Tennis|website=[[GameFAQs]]|publisher=Fandom|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
|PC = true
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|PS3 = true
|WII = true
|X360 = true
|na = true
|MC_PC = 66/100<ref name="mcpc">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/virtua-tennis-4/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=Virtua Tennis 4 for PC Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Fandom|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref>
|MC_VITA = 77/100<ref name="mcvita">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/virtua-tennis-4-world-tour-edition/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita|title=Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition for PlayStation Vita Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Fandom|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref>
|MC_PS3 = 69/100<ref name="mcps3">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/virtua-tennis-4/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3|title=Virtua Tennis 4 for PlayStation 3 Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Fandom|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref>
|MC_WII = 65/100<ref name="mcwii">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/virtua-tennis-4/critic-reviews/?platform=wii|title=Virtua Tennis 4 for Wii Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Fandom|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref>
|MC_X360 = 70/100<ref name="mcx360">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/virtua-tennis-4/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|title=Virtua Tennis 4 for Xbox 360 Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Fandom|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref>
|EuroG_PS3 = 8/10<ref name="eurog">{{cite web|author=Simon Parkin|date=2011-04-29|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/virtua-tennis-4-review|title=Virtua Tennis 4 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)|website=Eurogamer|publisher=Gamer Network|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|EuroG_X360 = 8/10<ref name="eurog"/>
|Fam_VITA = 35/40<ref name="famvita">{{cite web|author=Brian Valay|date=2011-12-21|url=https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-122011/|title=Famitsu review scores (12/20/11)|website=Nintendo Everything|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|Fam_PS3 = 31/40<ref name="famps3">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=15914&redirect=no|title=パワースマッシュ4 (PS3)|language=ja|magazine=Famitsu|publisher=Enterbrain|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|Fam_X360 = (360) 32/40<ref name="famx360">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=20434&redirect=no|title=パワースマッシュ4 (Xbox 360)|language=ja|magazine=Famitsu|publisher=Enterbrain|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref><br />31/40<ref name="famx360"/>
|GamePro_PS3 = 3.5/5<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Chris Holt|date=2011-05-10|url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/219304/review-virtua-tennis-4/|title=Review: Virtua Tennis 4 (PS3)|magazine=GamePro|publisher=GamePro Media|access-date=2023-05-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514180657/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/219304/review-virtua-tennis-4/|archive-date=2011-05-14}}</ref>
|GameRev_PS3 = B−<ref name="gamerev">{{cite web|author=Nicholas Tan|date=2011-05-23|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/51526-virtua-tennis-4-review-2|title=Virtua Tennis 4 Review (PS3, X360)|website=GameRevolution|publisher=CraveOnline|access-date=2023-05-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821094043/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/virtua-tennis-4|archive-date=2014-08-21|url-status=live}}</ref>
|GameRev_X360 = B−<ref name="gamerev"/>
|GSpot_PS3 = 5.5/10<ref name="gspot1">{{cite web|author=Mark Walton|date=2011-05-17|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/virtua-tennis-4-review/1900-6312955/|title=Virtua Tennis 4 Review (PS3)|website=GameSpot|publisher=Fandom|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|GSpot_X360 = 5.5/10<ref name="gspot2">{{cite web|author=Mark Walton|date=2011-05-11|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/virtua-tennis-4-review/1900-6313176/|title=Virtua Tennis 4 Review (X360)|website=GameSpot|publisher=Fandom|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref>
|GT_X360 = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web|date=2011-05-18|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=13724|title=Virtua Tennis 4 Review (X360)|website=GameTrailers|publisher=Viacom|access-date=2023-05-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629143901/http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=13724|archive-date=2011-06-29}}</ref>
|GameZone_X360 = 6/10<ref name="gamezone">{{cite web|author=Dan Liebman|date=2011-05-21|url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/virtua-tennis-4-review/|title=Virtua Tennis 4 Review (X360)|website=GameZone|access-date=2023-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526232804/http://xbox.gamezone.com/reviews/item/virtua_tennis_4/|archive-date=2011-05-26|url-status=live}}</ref>
|IGN_VITA = 7.5/10<ref name="ignpsp"/>
|IGN_PS3 = 7/10<ref name="ign">{{cite web|author=Jack DeVries|date=2011-05-11|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/11/virtua-tennis-4-review|title=Virtua Tennis 4 Review|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref>
|IGN_WII = 7/10<ref name="ign"/>
|IGN_X360 = 7/10<ref name="ign"/>
|JXV_PC = 12/20<ref>{{cite web|author=Rivaol|date=2011-07-15|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00015301-virtua-tennis-4-test.htm|title=Test: Virtua Tennis 4 (PC)|language=fr|website=Jeuxvideo.com|publisher=Webedia|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|JXV_VITA = 13/20<ref>{{cite web|author=Rivaol|date=2012-02-20|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00016502-virtua-tennis-4-world-tour-edition-test.htm|title=Test: Virtua Tennis 4 : World Tour Edition|language=fr|website=Jeuxvideo.com|publisher=Webedia|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|JXV_PS3 = 12/20<ref>{{cite web|author=Rivaol|date=2011-04-25|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00014771-virtua-tennis-4-test.htm|title=Test: Virtua Tennis (PS3)|language=fr|website=Jeuxvideo.com|publisher=Webedia|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|JXV_WII = 11/20<ref>{{cite web|author=Rivaol|date=2011-05-02|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00014826-virtua-tennis-4-test.htm|title=Test: Virtua Tennis (Wii)|language=fr|website=Jeuxvideo.com|publisher=Webedia|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|JXV_X360 = 12/20<ref>{{cite web|author=Rivaol|date=2011-05-02|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00014830-virtua-tennis-4-test.htm|title=Test: Virtua Tennis (360)|language=fr|website=Jeuxvideo.com|publisher=Webedia|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|NP_WII = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Virtua Tennis 4|magazine=Nintendo Power|publisher=Future US|volume=267|date=May 2011|page=88}}</ref>
|OXM_X360 = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Ryan McCaffrey|url=http://www.oxmonline.com/virtua-tennis-4-review|title=Virtua Tennis 4 review|magazine=Official Xbox Magazine|publisher=Future US|date=June 2011|page=80|access-date=2023-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328022859/http://www.oxmonline.com/virtua-tennis-4-review|archive-date=2012-03-28}}</ref>
|PG_VITA = 4/5<ref>{{cite web|author=Alan Purvis|date=2012-02-21|url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/virtua-tennis-4-world-tour-edition/power-smash-4-virtua-tennis-4-world-tour-edition/|title=Power Smash 4 (Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition) [sic]|website=Pocket Gamer|publisher=Steel Media Ltd|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|PSM_VITA = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Review: Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition|magazine=PlayStation: The Official Magazine|publisher=Future plc|issue=57|date=April 2012|page=60}}</ref>
|PSM_PS3 = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Review: Virtua Tennis 4|magazine=PlayStation: The Official Magazine|publisher=Future plc|issue=46|date=June 2011|page=84}}</ref>
|PSQ_VITA = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|author=Sammy Barker|date=2012-03-06|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psvita/virtua_tennis_4_world_tour_edition|title=Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition Review|website=Push Square|publisher=Gamer Network|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|PSQ_PS3 = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|author=James Newton|date=2011-05-03|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/2011/05/virtua_tennis_4_ps3|title=Virtua Tennis 4 Review|website=Push Square|publisher=Gamer Network|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|rev1 = ''The Digital Fix''
|rev1_VITA = 6/10<ref>{{cite web|author=Luciano Howard|date=2012-02-29|url=http://gaming.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/721/virtua-tennis-4-world-tour-edition.html|title=Virtua Tennis 4 World Tour Edition|website=The Digital Fix|publisher=Poisonous Monkey|access-date=2023-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329193729/http://gaming.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/721/virtua-tennis-4-world-tour-edition.html|archive-date=2017-03-29}}</ref>
|rev2 = ''Metro''
|rev2_VITA = 8/10<ref>{{cite news|author=Mr. Pinkerton|date=2012-02-20|url=https://metro.co.uk/2012/02/20/virtua-tennis-4-world-tour-edition-ps-vita-review-new-balls-325535/|title=Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition PS Vita review – new balls|newspaper=Metro|publisher=DMG Media|access-date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
|rev2_PS3 = 7/10<ref>{{cite news|author=Mr. Pinkerton|date=2011-04-27|url=https://metro.co.uk/2011/04/27/virtua-tennis-4-review-653704/|title=Virtua Tennis 4 review – actually great (PS3)|newspaper=Metro|publisher=DMG Media|access-date=2023-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430132457/http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/861863-virtua-tennis-4-review-actually-great|archive-date=2011-04-30|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}

The game received "mixed or average reviews" on all platforms except the ''World Tour Edition'', which received "generally favorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.<ref name="mcpc"/><ref name="mcvita"/><ref name="mcps3"/><ref name="mcwii"/><ref name="mcx360"/> In Japan, ''Famitsu'' gave it a score of three nines and one eight for the PlayStation Vita version, and 31 out of 40 for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, while ''Famitsu X360'' gave the latter console version a score of 32 out of 40.<ref name="famvita"/><ref name="famps3"/><ref name="famx360"/>

''GameZone'' said of the Xbox 360 version, "By and large, ''Virtua Tennis 4'' does adhere strongly to its roots, bringing enough excitement to lure a wider audience. However, it would be useful for a study to be conducted of similar titles, so that these updated features could find their way into the beloved franchise."<ref name="gamezone"/> ''GameSpot'' said of the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, "In almost every respect, ''Virtua Tennis 4'' is outclassed by its rival ''Top Spin 4''" because ''Virtua Tennis 4'' has annoying music, too simple controls and unrealistic sound effects.<ref name="gspot1"/><ref name="gspot2"/>

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