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I picked up Tennis no Ouji-sama: Aim at the Victory! back when it came out on Game Boy Advance in 2005. It was developed by Konami, a familiar name from that era, and it fit right in with the portable sports games of the time. You didn't need a powerful console for this one; it was made for quick sessions, a common trait for GBA titles.

You control one of the characters from The Prince of Tennis series, moving them around the court to return shots. The main goal is to win tournaments by defeating a series of opponents. A couple of mechanics stand out: you can build up a special meter to unleash powerful, character-specific super shots that are difficult for the AI to return, and you have direct control over the type and placement of your returns, like lobs or slices. The pacing is brisk, with matches that can be challenging, especially later on when opponents exploit your positioning. It feels satisfying to outmaneuver a rival and land a perfectly timed special move to win a tense point.