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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a tennis game for the [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Game Gear]].
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a tennis game for the [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Game Gear]]. A European Game Gear version was planned{{magref|segapro|24|34}}, but did not see release.
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==History==
 +
===Development===
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Unlike most games of the era, ''{{PAGENAME}}'' actually uses original [[MIDI]] files stores on the cartridge, which is read and played back on the fly by the [[Mega Drive]].{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810234350/https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads%2Fthe-curious-case-of-masato-nakamuras-music-in-sonic-8-bit.43023%2Fpage-2#post-1076496}}
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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{{creditstable|
 
*'''Produced by:''' Fuzzy Furry, Greg Omi
 
*'''Produced by:''' Fuzzy Furry, Greg Omi
*'''Designed by;''' Greg Omi
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*'''Designed by:''' Greg Omi
 
*'''Programmed by:''' Greg Omi
 
*'''Programmed by:''' Greg Omi
 
*'''Art by:''' Karen Mangum, Jean Z. Xiong, Muffy Vasale
 
*'''Art by:''' Karen Mangum, Jean Z. Xiong, Muffy Vasale
*'''Music by:''' Christopher Grigg, Halestorm
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*'''Music by:''' [[Christopher Grigg]], [[Halestorm]]
*'''Sound by:''' Christopher Grigg, Halestorm
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*'''Sound by:''' [[Christopher Grigg]], [[Halestorm]]
 
*'''Special Thanks to:''' Andre Agassi, Grant Evans, Leonard Chan, Tim Mensch
 
*'''Special Thanks to:''' Andre Agassi, Grant Evans, Leonard Chan, Tim Mensch
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*'''Sound by:''' Simon Freeman, Brian Hales
 
*'''Sound by:''' Simon Freeman, Brian Hales
 
*'''Special Thanks to:''' Andre Agassi, Grant Evans, Testing 1 2 3..., Dan Silberman
 
*'''Special Thanks to:''' Andre Agassi, Grant Evans, Testing 1 2 3..., Dan Silberman
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|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|text=Mega Drive print advert
 
|text=Mega Drive print advert
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|sv|11|14-15
|EGM US 043.pdf|egm|43|46
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|egm|43|46
 
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|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|text=Mega Drive/Master System print advert
 
|text=Mega Drive/Master System print advert
|CVG UK 140.pdf|cvg|140|14-15
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}}
 
}}
  
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
 
===Mega Drive version===
 
===Mega Drive version===
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===Master System version===
 
===Master System version===
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}}
  
 
===Game Gear version===
 
===Game Gear version===
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| icon=GG
 
| segapro=48
 
| segapro_source={{num|24|page=68}}
 
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{{Scanbox
 
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==Technical information==
 
==Technical information==
===ROM dump status===
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
{{romtable|
 
{{rom|MD|sha1=aadf22d36cd745fc35676c07f04df3de579c422c|md5=047d17cfd2c2b4528869da29a40f34af|crc32=e755dd51|size=512kB|date=1992-09|source=Cartridge (US)|comments=|quality=good|prototype=}}
 
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}}
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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Latest revision as of 12:57, 9 October 2024

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  • Sega Mega Drive
    NTSC-U
  • Sega Mega Drive
    PAL
  • Master System
  • Game Gear

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Andre Agassi Tennis
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear
Publisher: TecMagik
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Distributor: Tec Toy (BR)
Sega Master System
Electronic Arts Australasia (AU)
Sound driver:
Sega Mega Drive
GEMS
Genre: Sports (tennis)

















Number of players:
Sega Mega Drive
Sega Master System
1-2
Sega Game Gear
1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US
$49.9549.95[2] T-101016
Sega Mega Drive
EU
T-101016-50
Sega Mega Drive
UK
£39.9939.99[4][5] T-101016-50
Sega Mega Drive
BR
043300
Sega Master System
EU
MK-27051-50
Sega Master System
UK
£29.9929.99[7] MK-27051-50
Sega Master System
AU
Sega Master System
BR
025420
Sega Game Gear
US
T-101018
Videogame Rating Council: GA
Sega Game Gear
PT
Non-Sega versions

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Andre Agassi Tennis is a tennis game for the Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear. A European Game Gear version was planned[9], but did not see release.

History

Development

Unlike most games of the era, Andre Agassi Tennis actually uses original MIDI files stores on the cartridge, which is read and played back on the fly by the Mega Drive.[10]

Production credits

Mega Drive version

  • Produced by: Fuzzy Furry, Greg Omi
  • Designed by: Greg Omi
  • Programmed by: Greg Omi
  • Art by: Karen Mangum, Jean Z. Xiong, Muffy Vasale
  • Music by: Christopher Grigg, Halestorm
  • Sound by: Christopher Grigg, Halestorm
  • Special Thanks to: Andre Agassi, Grant Evans, Leonard Chan, Tim Mensch


Master System version

  • Produced by: Fuzzy Furry, Greg Omi
  • Designed by: Greg Omi
  • Programmed by: Greg Omi
  • Master System version by: Jon Leupp
  • Art by: Karen Mangum, Jean Z. Xiong, Muffy Vasale
  • Music by: Simon Freeman, Brian Hales
  • Sound by: Simon Freeman, Brian Hales
  • Special Thanks to: Andre Agassi, Grant Evans, Testing 1 2 3..., Dan Silberman


Magazine articles

Main article: Andre Agassi Tennis/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Mega Drive print advert in (US) #11: "February/March 1993" (199x-xx-xx)
also published in:
  • (US) #43: "February 1993" (199x-xx-xx)[11]
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Mega Drive/Master System print advert in (UK) #140: "July 1993" (1993-06-15)
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Print advert in (FR) #18: "Juin 1993" (1993-0x-xx)
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Physical scans

Mega Drive version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
(RU)
70
[12]
(US) NTSC-U
75
[13]
(UK)
38
[14]
(US) NTSC-U
63
[15]
(ES)
79
[16]
(FR)
70
[17]
(UK) PAL
82
[18]
(UK) PAL
51
[19]
(UK) NTSC-U
60
[20]
(FR)
61
[21]
(DE) PAL
38
[22]
(UK) PAL
46
[23]
(FR)
55
[24]
(DE)
70
[25]
(UK)
76
[26]
(UK) PAL
35
[5]
(UK) PAL
79
[27]
(UK) PAL
74
[28]
(UK) PAL
81
[29]
(RU)
66
[30]
(RU)
63
[31]
(US) NTSC-U
40
[2]
(DE) PAL
43
[32]
Sega Mega Drive
61
Based on
23 reviews

Andre Agassi Tennis

Mega Drive, US
AAT MD US Box.jpg
Cover
AAT MD US Cart.jpg
Cart
Andre Agassi Tennis MD US Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, EU
AAT MD EU Box.jpg
Cover
AAT MD EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Andre Agassi Tennis MD EU Manual.jpg
Manual
Tecmagik regcard.PDF
Regcard
AAT MD EU pcb.jpg
PCB
Mega Drive, BR
AAT MD BR Box.jpg
Cover
AAT MD BR Cart.jpg
Cart

Master System version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
(FR) PAL
79
[33]
(DE) PAL
44
[34]
(UK) PAL
46
[35]
(UK) PAL
38
[7]
(UK) PAL
84
[36]
(UK) PAL
68
[37]
(UK) PAL
67
[38]
(DE) PAL
43
[32]
Sega Master System
59
Based on
8 reviews

Andre Agassi Tennis

Master System, EU
AAT SMS EU Box.jpg
Cover
AAT SMS EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Andre Agassi Tennis SMS EU Manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, BR
AAT SMS BR Box.jpg
Cover

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
(UK) PAL
48
[39]
Sega Game Gear
48
Based on
1 review

Andre Agassi Tennis

Game Gear, US
AAT GG US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngAAT GG US Box Front.jpg
Cover
AAT GG US Cart.jpg
Cart
Andre Agassi Tennis GG US Manual.pdf
Manual
Game Gear, PT
AAT GG PT Box Front.jpg
Cover
AAT GG US Cart.jpg
Cart

Technical information

Main article: Andre Agassi Tennis/Technical information.

References

  1. GamePro, "November 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 174
  2. 2.0 2.1 VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, "January 1993" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 82
  3. 3.0 3.1 Sega Power, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-05), page 65
  4. Sega Force Mega, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-07-22), page 53
  5. 5.0 5.1 Sega Power, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-05), page 64
  6. 6.0 6.1 Sega Pro, "July 1993" (UK; 1993-06-10), page 18
  7. 7.0 7.1 Sega Power, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-05), page 48
  8. Sega Visions, "February/March 1993" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 100
  9. Sega Pro, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-09), page 34
  10. https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads%2Fthe-curious-case-of-masato-nakamuras-music-in-sonic-8-bit.43023%2Fpage-2#post-1076496 (Wayback Machine: 2024-08-10 23:43)
  11. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "February 1993" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 46
  12. 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 19
  13. Electronic Games (1992-1995), "January 1993" (US; 1992-12-10), page 78
  14. Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 20
  15. GamePro, "December 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 141
  16. Hobby Consolas, "Agosto 1993" (ES; 1993-xx-xx), page 84
  17. Joypad, "Septembre 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 135
  18. Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-04-29), page 34
  19. Mega, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-15), page 55
  20. Mega Action, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-15), page 27
  21. Mega Force, "Ete 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 118
  22. Mega Fun, "08/93" (DE; 1993-07-21), page 75
  23. Mean Machines Sega, "July 1993" (UK; 1993-05-25), page 56
  24. Player One, "Septembre 1993" (FR; 1993-08-xx), page 132
  25. Play Time, "5/93" (DE; 1993-04-07), page 100
  26. Power Up!, "Saturday, June 19, 1993" (UK; 1993-06-19), page 1
  27. Sega Pro, "July 1993" (UK; 1993-06-10), page 55
  28. Sega Zone, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-xx), page 42
  29. Sega Force Mega, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-07-22), page 52
  30. Tricks, "4/95" (RU; 1995-xx-xx), page 31
  31. Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 13
  32. 32.0 32.1 Video Games, "8/93" (DE; 1993-07-28), page 96
  33. Mega Force, "Ete 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 134
  34. Mega Fun, "08/93" (DE; 1993-07-21), page 87
  35. Mean Machines Sega, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-06-30), page 50
  36. Sega Pro, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-13), page 32
  37. Sega Zone, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-xx), page 44
  38. Sega Master Force, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-06-24), page 26
  39. Sega Pro, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-09), page 68


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