Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis is a 2006 video game developed by and published by . The game is a realistic simulation of the sport , with the main objective to make the opponent fail to hit the ball.
The game features various methods of serving and returning the ball, designed for players to beat their opponent. Players can compete against the game's , while the game's mode lets two players compete in matches, either through local multiplayer or online. Initially developed specifically for the console, the development team took advantage of the hardware's graphical power, allowing the game to play at a faster pace than with previous hardware. The game was the first to be developed using Rockstar's proprietary . The game was released for the Xbox 360 in May 2006 and was released for the in October 2007.
Its announcement in March 2006 led to confusion and surprise, due to its significantly different style from Rockstar's previous projects. It received generally positive reviews upon release, with praise particularly directed at its simplicity, replayability and detailed visuals.
- Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis is a realistic simulation of the sport of . In the game, two players hit a ball back and forth from one another. The goal of the game is to make the opponent fail to return the ball.
- Players have the ability to challenge a partner, either offline or online, or can select to challenge the game's .
- Players can select from a roster of eleven characters, which are unlocked as they progress through the game; each character has particular skills in different areas.
- The game features two modes: Tournament, which involves players participating against a variety of players in different circuits; and Exhibition, which involves players challenging individual opponents in non-ranked matches. When preparing to the ball, players enter a stance. During this stance, players aim the ball, followed by selecting the amount of and power to place on the ball, as indicated by the spin meter.