New to this iteration is the "Risk Shot." By holding down the shot button longer, you charge a powerful strike. The longer you hold, the higher the risk of hitting the ball out, but the reward is an unreturnable winner. Mastering the Risk Shot is the key to beating the AI on "Very Hard" mode.
: The game features "bullet-time" super shots and visual flourishes like comet trails on the ball. Controls are tight and beginner-friendly, making it easy for non-sports fans to pick up and play.
| Feature | Virtua Tennis 4 (PC) | Virtua Tennis 4 (PS3/X360) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Native 1080p (Modded 4K) | 720p | | Framerate | Locked 60 FPS | Variable 30-60 FPS | | 3D TV Support | No | Yes | | PS Move/Kinect | No | Yes | | Online Multiplayer | Dead (GFWL) | Dead (Official) | | Modding | Yes (Extensive) | No |
: The biggest addition is the Match Momentum gauge. By playing to your character's specific style (e.g., aggressive net play), you fill a meter to unleash a cinematic, near-unstoppable Super Shot .
Virtua Tennis 4 attempted a synthesis. The “Super Shot” mechanic (a momentum-based powerful stroke) alienated pure simulationists but delighted arcade fans. On PC, where motion controls were peripheral, Sumo Digital mapped Super Shots to a double-tap of the shot button—a clever compromise preserving functionality without requiring specialized hardware.
