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Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
@iconic-gamesA thin Mario sports release that mostly survives as a reminder that even strong subseries can have flat years.
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Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash@iconic-games
Ultra Smash is competent at the point of contact but light on modes, personality, and long-term stickiness. It feels more like a stopgap than a major Camelot statement, which is why it sits low in most Mario Tennis rankings.
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash@iconic-games
Example
Mega Battles are the headline gimmick, but they never carry the kind of lasting charm or systemic depth the best Mario sports twists do.
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash@iconic-games
Why it matters
It matters because weak entries are part of real franchise history too. Mario's brand can survive a shrug, and that resilience matters.
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