AO Tennis 2 is a sequel to a 2018 game and a realistic tennis simulator. Its title was created in collaboration with Tennis Australia, sports governing body that organises the Australian Open tournament. AO Tennis 2 was created by Big Ant Studios, which also developed the game’s previous instalment.
This time, Bigben Interactive published the game. Bigben is known for its V-Rally and WRC racing series.
The Mechanics of AO Tennis 2
The developers of AO Tennis 2 attempted to realistically reproduce an athletics competition on tennis courts. You can easily see this in the game’s advanced physics system.
The system is responsible for player animations and ball motion. In addition, it takes care of the game’s finer details, including the weather and type of surface.
The Australian Open was responsible for AO Tennis 2’s title license. That’s why you’ll see images and names of many real players from both WTA and ATP rankings. They include Rafael Nadal, Angelique Kerber, Stan Wawrinka, and Ashleigh Barty, among others.
Moreover, you’ll find hundreds of reproduced courts. These are the places where the 2020 AO meetings were held. AO Tennis 2 comes with a powerful editor that will enable you to customise most elements of the game. Most importantly, the game is compatible with the first part’s content. Also, you’ll find several improvements in AO Tennis 2’s mechanics.
AO Tennis 2 Game Modes
You can play AO Tennis 2 solo or with others. In the single-player mode, you can play single matches. The game also has a career mode. This time, unlike in the past, it has a story background.
You can choose to play the role of an amateur player just beginning to explore the world of tennis. In addition, AO Tennis 2 offers a multiplayer mode. You can choose to play online or locally on your PC.
The Technical Aspects of AO Tennis 2
AO Tennis 2 has three-dimensional visuals. Both individual player models and the environment have been animated and prepared with keen attention to detail.
The animation was based on thousands of video tennis records from the tournaments.
Development and Release
AO Tennis 2 was released in January 2020 in Europe and February the same year in North America. In Japan, the game was availed in May 2020.
AO Tennis 2 was developed for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a special editing tool that will allow you to create your stadiums and players. It also allows you to share what you’ve created online via Steam.
Furthermore, all the content that fans have ever shared online from 2018 is available on AO Tennis 2. What type of content is this? You may ask.
Well, it’s hundreds of courts and more than 20,000 players that you get to enjoy as a fan.
Unmatched Experience
As a tennis fan, AO Tennis 2 allows you to take yourself from outside the courts right to centre-stage glory. Here, you get to experience the new narrative-driven career mode.
For the first time, as a young talented player, your success will depend on both great plays on the court and external events. This will provide you with a deeper immersion into the professional tennis world.
If you want to relive the glories of your favourite players, the game includes a roster of the brightest talents in both WTA and ATP. Some of the featured players include Angelique Kerber, Ashleigh Barty, and Rafael Nadal.
All the venues used in the 2020 edition of the Australian Open are also available in AO Tennis 2. You get to enjoy maximum authenticity as you play along.